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Today, we’re featuring one of the most promising bands in the realm of instrumental progressive metal, hailing from Sibiu, Romania. For those who may still be unfamiliar with Doomsday Astronaut, they embarked on their musical journey in 2022, formed by guitarist Waqas Ahmed. Upon my first encounter with the band, […]
Amalia Gaiță is a singer and songwriter based in Timisoara who makes an eclectic appearance on the soul-rock scene. At times delving into the old-fashioned rock and rolls with occasional burst of electronic music and tinged with soul attitude, Amalia’s work is melodic and thoughtful that looks to the past […]
Kamilla Hanapova is a photographer based in St. Petersburg, Russia. Specializing in portrait, beauty, and architecture photography, Kamilla is a 2018 Hasselblad Master. Kamilla always tries to say something, express herself, and show ordinary things from a new point of view so that people can view them differently and open […]
I haven’t moshed in probably three months (see Unity-TX @Rock la Mures), so it’s nice to remember what getting the shit kicked out of you to music feels like. To cut to the chase, Bucharest-based electronicore/screamo-djent band June Turns Black has released a new song and music video, ‘BRNDNC.’ The […]
As diverse as the lives of the subjects he photographs, Belgian photographer Marc T has an impressive portfolio and a fascinating life story. There is a tremendous level of refinement to his personal style, ranging from striking street photography to stunning portraits and intimate editorials. What is truly remarkable about […]
Doomsday Astronaut is an instrumental rock/ progressive metal band from Sibiu, Romania, formed in February 2022 by guitarist Waqas Ahmed. After releasing two solo instrumental albums, Waqas put together the band to bring that music to a live audience. Despite having less than a year together, Doomsday Astronaut played several […]
Known for their remarkable tonalities and bold lyrics, Romanian band Blazzaj has released a new album ‘Intoarcerea Omului Furnicar.’ It’s fair to say that Blazzaj is an adventurous band of forward-thinking composers and improvisers who have the right techniques to create music that, while aesthetically gratifying, is far from predictable. […]
Ada Morar is a singer and songwriter from Romania who recently released ‘DOI NIT,’ an EP that gently leads us through emotional ebbs and flows from start to finish. ‘DOI NIT‘ is a collection of 5 deep, meaningful songs, structured and inspired by the depth of the traditional song ”Doina”. […]
One of the first Romanian open-air festivals, Rock la Mures, has just revealed the first bands for their 12th edition from 12-13 July 2024, featuring a diverse range of music artists and bands. In an attempt to surpass their previous editions, the organizers plan on curating an impressive lineup, starting […]
In the portfolio of the Belgium-based photographer Marc T., striking and intimate images of bodies and limbs integrate his tender visual language with storytelling and narrative scenes. For the artist, photography represents a form of communication between the subject, photographer, and viewer, as he aims to depict truth and vulnerability […]