Interview by Parisa Eshrati Producer, dancer and choreographer Faizal Mostrixx is creating a genre-defying Afrofuturistic manifesto from Uganda. By building upon the rich musical heritage of kadodi music with elements of footwork, electronica and amapiano, combined with experimental choreography, Mostrixx presents a multi-faceted view of the past, present and future of the East African music scene. We caught up with the artist to discuss his latest album, Mutations, and the wide array of cultural and sonic influences that fused the record together.
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Interview by Noé Loyola Music Futures is a series that centers individuals, projects, and communities focused on uprooting capitalism and colonialism from music by working to improve the material conditions of workers of the industry and fans. By learning from projects created by people of the global majority (BIPOC), women, queer and disability communities, we can conceive of better futures that are genuinely diverse and inclusive.
Interview by x “This is Tehran?”, a new compilation from 30M Records, introduces a diverse group of modern composers and independent musicians that are breathing new life into the traditional music of Iran. With tracks that span contemporary classical, experimental electronics, trip-hop, and jazz, these artists showcase the creative and cultural energy of Iran’s capital city. We spoke with seven artists featured on the “This is Tehran?” compilation to discuss the ever-evolving musical heritage of Iran, overcoming political pressure, and the true meaning of independent art. Interview presented both in English and in Persian.
"اینجا تهران است؟" گروه متنوعی از آهنگسازان مدرن و نوازندگان مستقل را معرفی می کند که جان تازه ای به موسیقی سنتی ایران می دهند. این هنرمندان با آهنگ هایی که شامل کلاسیک معاصر ، الکترونیک تجربی ، تریپ هاپ و جاز است ، انرژی خلاق و فرهنگی پایتخت ایران را به نمایش می گذارد. ما با هفت هنرمند که در "این تهران است؟" گردآوری برای بحث در مورد میراث موسیقی در حال پیشرفت ایران ، غلبه بر فشار سیاسی و معنای واقعی هنر مستقل. مصاحبه به دو زبان انگلیسی و فارسی ارائه شده است. Interview by Parisa Eshrati In their most recent release, Careful, Massachusetts-based synth pop duo Boy Harsher finds a ground between stability and fragility to deliver ethereal cinematic soundscapes. We speak to Augustus Muller and Jae Matthews in this email interview on exploring themes of escapism in order to recontextualize grief, induce trance states through repetition, and more.
Interview by Parisa Eshrati Upon meeting his wife and becoming a father, Cold Cave's Wesley Eisold fully surrendered himself to love. The shift in his personal life inspired his lyrics to bridge the gap from Cold Cave's previous themes of hopelessness and despair to acceptance and reconciliation of joy, all while staying rooted in the aloof, cold aesthetics of his music. In this interview, we discuss leaving behind the comforts of depression, evoking confidence through songwriting, and holding romanticized visions of love.
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