Life Beyond the Booth / Deborah De Luca
The Deborah no one talked about. In this conversation, she offers a unique window into her psyche—revealing the creative highs, the inevitable burnout, and the passion that fuels her. She reflects on the sacrifices she’s made, from time lost to the relentless demands of touring to the personal struggles that have shaped her along the way.
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/by Editor NastyCrafting Dark Soundscapes / A chat with Lokier
Hailing from Mexico City, DJ and producer Lokier has built a name for herself in the global electronic music scene with her raw, atmospheric sound and eerie, cinematic influences. Drawn to Berlin a decade ago in search of creative freedom, she found a thriving underground culture that allowed her to fully explore her sonic identity.
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/by adminAgainst the Current / Wellen.Brecher
Wellen.Brecher is here to disrupt. Born from Berlin’s underground, this collective thrives on chaos, distortion, and pure, unfiltered energy. Their music is a riot, their live sets unpredictable, and their message clear: everyone belongs on the dancefloor. With their debut album LIEBESERKLÄRUNG, Wellen.Brecher challenges industry norms, defies expectations, and keeps the spirit of true rave culture alive.
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/by adminLike all before you / The Voidz
Jamie Macleod Bryden attends Southbank for Anohni’s “Dark Blue”. A night devoted to Lou Reed and his music “through the lens of dark blue”.
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/by Editor NastySolomun at Sphere Las Vegas
Find yourself in a place where everything is running faster than your thoughts, right at the center of the pounding heart of a dystopian city. Solomun put up a one-hour long immersive sound and visual experience at the world's largest immersive entertainment venue.
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/by adminGrauzone Festival 2025
The Hague pulsed with a relentless undercurrent of dark-wave, post-punk, and industrial chaos as Grauzone Festival 2025 unfurled over three nights of unholy communion. This year’s lineup was a perfect storm of pioneers and provocateurs, embodying the festival’s mission to celebrate the raw, the esoteric, and the violently cathartic.
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/by Editor NastyHexes & Hard Kicks / Sara Landry
Under the cold glow of an Amsterdam winter night, amidst a moment of stillness before the storm, Sara Landry sits at the epicenter of her own sonic universe—one that pulses between the spiritual and the relentless. February digital cover.
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/by Editor NastyRoad to Neopop Festival 2025
Multi-venue music festival in Viana do Castelo, Portugal this summer.
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/by Editor NastyLucid Dreams / Sara Bluma
From the pulsating heart of Ibiza’s dance floors to the refined stages of the global electronic scene, Sara Bluma has crafted a sonic identity that transcends borders and generations. Here in an extensive story shot by Marco Giuliano at Multiset Studio Mecenate, Milan.
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/by Editor NastyRhythm & Identity / A conversation with BIIA
Discussing her perspective on crafting immersive sets, the role of vocals in her music, and the balance between staying true to her artistic vision while connecting with her audience.
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/by Editor NastyHorses In The Abattoir / TRAITRS Live Dates 2025
Canadian post-punk and darkwave duo known for their emotive melodies and dark, cinematic sound, will bring their 2025 "Horses In The Abattoir" tour to Milan on January 23rd at Rock'n'Roll Club - Rho.
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/by adminTechno with an Emotional Edge / Simone Zino
In conversation with Simone Zino, the Milan based artist who’s reshaping the landscape of techno with his distinctive sound and relentless passion, solidifying his place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative talents.
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/by Editor NastyReviving the gabber spirit / Ascendant Vierge
In conversation with Ascendant Vierge, the musical duo & enigmatic force balancing chaos and precision, ecstasy and introspection.
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/by Editor NastyRoad to Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2025
Every year goths from all over the World re-unite in Leipzig, Germany, for the most important music festival dedicated to dark, industrial and post-punk sub-cultures. We will be there to give you our live impressions from the festival; can’t wait to see you all among the dusky crowd.
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/by adminFrom Raves to Reverence / Onlynumbers
Combining elements of euphoria, percussion, and hard techno, Onlynumbers has carved out a distinct sonic niche that reverberates throughout the hard techno scene.
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/by Editor NastySerenading the Apocalypse / Health
In this interview, bassist and and producer Johnny Famiglietti discusses the
band’s evolution, the “HEALTH Experience”, and how they’ve shaped the intersections of
their sound, live performances, and cultural impact.
band’s evolution, the “HEALTH Experience”, and how they’ve shaped the intersections of
their sound, live performances, and cultural impact.
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/by Editor NastyDark Blue / Anohni at Southbank
Jamie Macleod Bryden attends Southbank for Anohni’s “Dark Blue”. A night devoted to Lou Reed and his music “through the lens of dark blue”.
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/by Editor NastyAnetha x Fold London / Quartiers Rouges, Paris
Get ready for a night that fuses cutting-edge techno, magnetic house, and the unique energy of London’s finest nights. On December 27th, a meeting of two visions of nightlife, brought together under one roof at La Machine du Moulin Rouge.
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/by Editor NastyOn Inclusivity and the Future of Acid Techno / Diana May
Diana May has been a central figure in Berlin's underground electronic music scene for over a decade. Known for her fearless fusion of acid techno and high-energy beats, she has carved out a distinct identity as both a DJ and producer. From her residency at the iconic KitKat Club to releases on prominent labels like BPitch Control, Diana’s journey is as bold and uncompromising as her sound. In this interview, she shares her inspirations, challenges, and aspirations for the future.
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/by adminMucho Flow Festival 2024
Avant-garde multi-venue music festival in Guimarães, Portugal.
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/by adminRhythms of Liberation / Plasma Milano
Plasma is a post-apocalyptic new age ceremony, an utopia tired of imprisonment and division.
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/by Editor NastyKill the void / Ella Hox
An ode to freedom and difference in an increasingly conformist world. In conversation with Hard Techno Doll Ella Hox & Ash Oskyler of Kill the void from NYC.
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/by Editor NastyRoad to Portugal’s Mucho Flow Festival
Avant-garde multi-venue music festival in Guimarães, Portugal.
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/by adminAmsterdam Dance Event 2024
As the electronic music community gears up for one of its most significant gatherings, the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) returns for its 2024 edition from October 16th to 20th.
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/by adminSonic Journey / Adiel
Adiel reflects on her recent summer tour, performing at major festivals across Europe, USA, Canada, including a stand-out set at Vent in Tokyo. She highlights the unique energy of each city and discusses her deep connection to Rome's iconic Goa Club, where she began her DJ career in 2012. Appearing here in a special feature shot in Milan by Marco Giuliano and styled by Anca Macavei.
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/by adminTransition: Gender, Digital, Green / Robot Festival 2024
October 10 – 13, 2024, Bologna, Italy 2024.
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/by adminBeauty in the Chaos / Safire
Bold, electrifying and raw. Safire’s latest single “Beauty in the Chaos” is more than haunting vocals, hard hitting fast drum and bass and hyper pop influences in one track. It’s an exploration of grief, ultimately showing that light can be found even in the darkest of times. A series created with Bernardo Martins, just as dark and eerie as the soundtrack.
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