talks

A Fireside Chat with Дeva (If the Fire Was Digital & Folk-Inspired)

Imagine a fire—not one of crackling logs but of pulsing light and sound. Around it, stories unfold not in spoken word alone but through layered harmonies, synth textures, and ancient melodies reimagined for a new age. This is where we find Дeva—Hungarian composer, singer, and sound alchemist Dorina Takács—inviting us […]

A Sneak Peek Into Noisy Universe of UK Post-Punk Gang DITZ

UK post-punk / noise rock gang Ditz are coming to Control on April 7, 2025, with their highly anticipated second album, “Never Exhale,” which was released on January, 2025. “Never Exhale” is the sound of a band that hasn’t stopped for a breath. Ditz have toured relentlessly since the release […]

Fabio Cicala Shares His Backstory & Inspiration on New Song

Fabio Cicala is a talented Italian guitarist and composer hailing from the picturesque Campania region of Italy. Now residing in London, he has embraced the city’s rich musical landscape, infusing his work with a unique blend of cultural influences. His music beautifully reflects his Italian roots while also drawing inspiration […]

THE TERRIFYING LOWS On Creating Music For Those Navigating Dark Moments

After dedicating years to honing his skills as a live performer and songwriter, Melbourne-based musician and producer Tyler Millott, a proud Gamilaroi man, has crafted a unique musical identity. He has toured alongside notable artists such as Ali Barter, Husky, and Gretta Ray, which has significantly shaped his artistry. In […]

Music for Explorers: EISM Talks New Track, Creative Outputs & More

Electrons in Slow Motion is a cross-genre project developed by Bucharest-born artist and producer Marius Copel. A flowing machine designed to powerfully engage the senses, he says. We’ve chatted with Marius on his latest track ‘Tughra 0.04’, the ideal state of mind for creating, the music he listens to, and […]

Deep Sea Arcade: „My music is like stepping into an immersive, collage-like space”

Deep Sea Arcade is a psychedelic Indie rock band from Sydney, Australia. Their sound is a hypnotic fusion of psychedelic rock and electro, drawing listeners into a cinematic, immersive world filled with ethereal guitars, pulsing beats, and haunting melodies. Layered with lyrical storytelling, their music balances dreamy atmospheres with infectious […]

DARLING GAILS on Recent Album, Reference Tracks & Guilty Pleasures

Darling Gails is a duo based in the USA and Puerto Rico, bringing a mix of EDM, K-pop, and MySpace era pop punk to the table. Bella Luxury and Jason Diaz met via social media and bonded over a love of shlocky horror films and sugary fast pop music. We’ve […]

SAID SARA On ‘Then There You Are,’ Guilty Pleasures & More

2023 was the most expansive year for dark/pop/folk/prog solo acoustic artist/singer-songwriter David Benson, aka Said Sara, who debuted live in 4 countries. Succeeding the victory of dissemination that was 2023’s Same, Said Sara has created the emphatic but affectionate ‘Then There You Are’ out of pure stardust. As a child of the 70’s, […]

AWOLNATION On His Music: “A Relatable Sense of Hope Out of Sadness” 

The trailblazing project from creative force Aaron Bruno, the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders’ will arrive on August 30. One of his recent tracks ‘Panoramic View’ finds Aaron Bruno at his most vulnerable – written on piano at the very start of the pandemic, it reflects […]

INNERSTONE: Interview w/ Jewelry Designer Maya

Maya of INNERSTONE has been making jewelry in one form or another for a long time. Known for her minimalist yet distinctive body adornments, she creates jewelry that treats the human body as a site of display that combines art and fashion. In her designs, she emphasizes both the impermanence […]

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