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Emanating a feeling we can all relate to, the art pop artist ZØLTAN releases a new single, ‘Ai Ki Narabi,’ acknowledging the need for togetherness. Paired with a black and white video, the single talks about the power of unity without being political whatsoever. ZØLTAN offers a first taste of […]
I am a prime example of being caught in a rat race, a cog too much a part of the corporate clockwork. Perhaps that’s why I identify with the timeless concept behind BOG‘s much-anticipated release via Polawa Records on some levels. The EP’s concept stays close and personal to Tim […]
Based on a character created by Dryad, TASSI is a bard in the universe of heaven and a man who embarks on an esoteric and mystical journey to find his lover, Uni. We talked with Dryad about things that inspire his music, Buddhism, the meaning of life, and the sadness of this […]
This collaborative multimedia project can easily rank among the best top three releases of the year. The various styles and influences on “Scorpklub I & II” will please those listening to heavy psych, ambient, experimental post-rock, and experimental electronica. As soon as I noticed Hifiklub‘s name, I knew this would […]
Cristina Mîrzoi is a Romanian writer based in Bucharest. She has a bachelor’s degree in Communication and an MA in Religious Studies, with a dissertation on Divination in Classical Antiquity. Her writing career began in 2019 when she started working on a children’s fantasy novel in Romanian, her native language, […]
London-based photographer Bill Hart-French is a long-time collaborator of CVLTARTES and is mainly known for his naked narrative photography. Bill’s series and stories have been published over sixty times worldwide. “I am probably best known for my “Girl in a Room” stories, but a year ago, I wanted to change […]
Linea Aspera is a darkwave/minimal wave band formed in London, the UK in 2011. A musical duo, they are fronted by vocalist Alison Lewis and Ryan Ambridge on synthesizers. Linea Aspera are influenced by electronic bands from the 1980s, the project name is derived from the physiological name ‘linea aspera’, which refers to the muscle attachment […]
Singer-composer and artist Amrit Mohan‘s indie, alternative project Mocaine, has dropped a new album on October 1, 2021. The concept album is accompanied by a 13,000-word novella of the same name (released on the same day) and is to be followed by a short film. Together, they will form the […]
Silent Runners will release their new album “Statues & Ornaments” on June 3rd, 2022 on Cold Transmission Music. “Statues & Ornaments” shows a slight shift in direction for Silent Runners. Featuring a heavier emphasis on post-punk influences and more drum-driven songs, without compromising the iconic mix of synths, guitars, and deep vocals the band became known for. You can find out […]
Beast Nest is Sharmi Basu‘s performance alias while guiding people through trauma. Basu has worked for many years in mutual aid spaces as an organizer and certified mediator to bring resources to the Bay Area’s queer and trans-BIPOC community. On January 28, 2022, Beast Nest released “Sicko,” an experimental/electronic eclectic […]