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Harmonizing Berlin’s Soul Scene: Inside the Community of A Song For You

A Song For You is a Berlin-based choir project that unites more than fifty singers. Centering BIPoC voices, the choir provides a space for connecting and exploring the joys of communal singing. Anna Grubauer met Noah Slee, who is part of the founding team, and choreographer Stephanie Ilova for a chat in Berlin after their sold out debut show "The Matriarch".

“Soli Tunes” Artists On Gender Representation In The Music Industry

When examining gender representation in the music industry, we mostly see cis men. Efforts to be more inclusive tend, more often than not, to focus on cis women as so-called "female" representation. Four artists who contributed to the "Soli Tunes" Compilation—6zm, Venusloc, Strip Down, and Mad Kate—reflect on why that is problematic and what could be done better.

Taking Soft Steps: mau from nowhere Talks About Patience and Growth

The Kenyan-British singer and producer mau from nowhere released his new EP "SOFT STEPS" blending genres from Afro-fusion to RnB and electronic soundscapes. Danielle Holian spoke to the artist about his approach to songwriting, musical roots, and the ability to forgive yourself.

Daughter of A Temple: ganavya On Transcending Grammars

The acclaimed singer Ganavya Doraiswamy, also known as ganavya, releases the new record "Daughter of a Temple". Raised in Tamil-Nadu the artist draws on South Asian devotional music as well as the legacy of Alice Coltrane. The album, recorded in just one week, assembles multiple voices, among them ganavya's parents.

“We Cannot Get Used to This”: A Conversation with White Boy Scream

The opera singer Michaela Tobin, known as White Boy Scream, turns the genre on its head and makes it resonate with underground drone music. Resistance to musical and societal structures is at the core of the artist's practice. Tobin doesn't just call out the eurocentricity of the genre but laces her lyrics with social and political commentary.

Turkish feminist icon and singer Melike Şahin releases her new album “AKKOR”

Melike Şahin releases her sophomore record "AKKOR" meaning glowing or burning in Turkish. With catchy melodies and the occasional disco-inspired song, the artist sings about her personal experiences of survival and how they are connected to collective survival. In conversation, Melike Şahin dives into what's behind her new release.
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“A Tribute to My City”: Men Seni Suyemin on Her Creative Practice

Men Seni Suyemin is the electronic project of artist and producer Minona Volandova. With a background in classical training on the guitar, Volandova quickly fell in love with electronic and rave music. Her debut record "Believe" unites the two influences. We spoke to the artist about her practice, honoring roots, and organizing the first rave in her hometown.
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Feeling Deeply: Ruti On First Loves and Overthinking

The UK-based singer-songwriter Ruti just released their new single "Break My Own Heart". Following an EP release and multiple live shows, the artist has gained quite the audience for their impressive vocals and tender compositions. We spoke to the emerging talent.
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