About fees, selling records, and public funding: How musicians strive for a living in the digital era.

  • Podcast by Sandra Pereira
    «TIMEZONES» – Episode 23 How does the current social and political climate in Porto shape, and is shaped by how we listen to the city. Sandra Pereira aka Narsadia listens through the ears of sound artists, experimental musicians, electroacoustic composers, collectives and curators, as well as the venues and communities that keep them going.
  • Podcast by Thomas Burkhalter
    In this episode of «Long Take: Life as an Artist», we sit down with Sharmin Sultana Sumi, a Bangladeshi lyricist, composer, vocalist, and entrepreneur, best known for her work with the internationally acclaimed folk-rock band Chirkutt. Sumi shares her philosophy of music and life, rooted in resilience and fueled by personal hardships.
  • 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.
  • Podcast by Thomas Burkhalter
    In this episode of «Long Take: Life as an Artist», we meet Khayam Sanu Sandhi, a singer, songwriter, and producer from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Inspired by poets Kazi Nazrul Islam and Rabindranath Tagore, Sandhi aims to create new music that resonates deeply.