Why are artists increasingly drawn to uncertainty? Through site-specific concerts at the Nextones Festival in the Italian Alps, our author explores a growing desire for performances shaped by nature, chance, and immersion.
What’s the idea behind a traditional brass band from Vienna playing at 5 am in the morning? How does physical presence of artists affect the music they play?
Photo Series by Peter G. Y. Rumondor, Gisela SwaragitaMundor’s stage photography captured the best of Jakarta’s indie scene in the mid 2010s.
Short Essay by Areispine Dymussaga MiravioriWhat does it take to go to a local music gig in Jakarta? Here’s a POV of a gig-goer who walks Jakarta's dystopian landscape to reach a lively gig organized by friends.
Essay by Saifulhaq, Gisela SwaragitaWhat does it take to invite touring bands to play the underground scene in Jakarta? This seasoned metal/punk organizer creates a detailed guideline.