News – 08.11.17

08/11/2017
by Norman Fleischer

POLIÇA teamed up with s t a r g a z e for a joint album, including the epic first single How Is This Happening
The Boxer Rebellion are facing their own demons in new Love Yourself music video
First Hate share twisted and hypnotic clip for Bullets Of Dust
The Wombats share new single Lemon To A Knife Fight from forthcoming LP Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club unleash new single Question Of Faith
Pussy Riot remain pissed in new music video Police State

A Big Sister: Ray Lozano Writes About Belonging and the Influence of Jill Scott

The German-Filipino singer and musician Ray Lozano just released her debut album "Pairing Mode". It is a collection of polaroids, or short stories, about being alone, longing, and belonging. Raised in Cologne between two cultural identities, Ray found a home in the music of Jill Scott. In her guest article, she writes about the influence of the RnB singer on her younger self, and how it continues to shape her until today.

“A Lot, Not Too Much”: douniah On Transgenerational Pain and the Banality of Language

The Berlin-based neo-soul / jazz singer douniah releases her debut EP "A Lot, Not Too Much". On the record, she transforms pain into music and uses movement and colors to express emotions. We spoke to the German-Moroccan artist to find out more about this chapter of her musical journey and why red light lamps hold a special meaning to her.