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.
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.
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.
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.
The alternative RnB artist and actor Dua Saleh just released their debut LP "I SHOULD CALL THEM". The record explores existential themes of love and environmentalism while also not taking life too seriously. We spoke the singer and self-declared meme lord.
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.
The voice becomes a dancer in this collaboration. The composer and pianist Koki Nakano and soul singer Wayne Snow got together on the forthcoming release "Ululō". Anna Grubauer spoke to the artists about their approach to collaboration.
On her new record "Orion", the alternative RnB artist Orion Sun explores themes of love and interconnectedness. Felicia Aghaye spoke to the singer and multi-instrumentalist about self-discovery, the inner child and nature.