Why does a Kenyan producer of the instrumental style EDM add vocals to his tracks? This topic is about HOW things are done, not WHAT.

  • Destroyed military vehicles in Bucha, Ukraine, after Russia's invasion in February 2022 (Photo: REUTERS/Serhii Nuzhnenko, March 1, 2022)
    «My role as a composer is to surface truth»
    Interview by Hugo Emmerzael
    How can music capture the violence of war without turning it into spectacle? Grammy Award-winning composer Sam Slater talks about scoring documentaries like «Chernobyl» or «2000 Meters to Andriivka», blending frontline sounds, ghostly voices, and self-built instruments.
  • Creating contradictions (artwork: Juliana Acero).
    From a Room of One’s Own to a Shared City
    Essay by Luisa Fernanda Uribe
    From the idea of needing a room of one’s own to the shared knowledge on production, venues, and community around electronic music, this piece explores what’s ahead for women and queer communities in Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Connecting Jakarta.
    Connecting Jakarta: A Complete Guide to Host Independent Touring Bands
    Essay by Saifulhaq, Gisela Swaragita
    What does it take to invite touring bands to play the underground scene in Jakarta? This seasoned metal/punk organizer creates a detailed guideline.
  • Creando contradicciones (artwork: Juliana Acero).
    De Una Habitación Propia a Una Ciudad Compartida
    Essay by Luisa Fernanda Uribe
    Desde la idea de necesitar una habitación propia hasta el conocimiento compartido sobre producción, lugares y comunidad en torno a la música electrónica, esta pieza explora lo que depara el futuro para las mujeres y las comunidades queer en Bogotá.