Tag Archive for: music

The Era of the Demons / Nastiya Kai

Music | Interview
Genreless, restless, and raw—Nastiya Kai doesn’t follow trends, she sheds skins. From dark diaries to sonic rebirths, she’s rewriting what it means to create from chaos.

Sound as Confession / A talk with David Castellani

Music | Interview
Italian-born, LA-forged, and now based in Lisbon, David Castellani is a producer, live performer, and the mind behind the Noetic label,  a platform known for its modular-driven techno and immersive sonic storytelling.

Beneath the Lights / A talk with Indira Paganotto

Music | Interview
From underground beginnings to headlining global festivals, Indira Paganotto’s journey through the world of psy-techno has been shaped by a relentless drive to create a space where music transcends and connects people on a deeper level.

Margins of the Pulse / A conversation with Lacchesi

Music | Interview
Rooted in rhythm but guided by instinct, his journey from classical instruments to the sweat-soaked ritual of the dancefloor has been less a shift than a slow unfolding. His sound doesn’t shout, it lingers. It builds. It breathes. And when it hits, it doesn’t ask for permission.

Aesthetics of Rhythm / ANNĒ

Music | Interview
ANNĒ’s music is rooted in Detroit techno and the energy of the '90s and 00s, but it’s not about nostalgia—it’s about sincerity.

Between Darkness and Light / TRAITRS

Music | Interview
In this interview, members Nolan and Tucker discuss the resurgence of their genre, challenges as outsiders in Toronto's music scene, and their evolving creative process, touching on the emotional depth of their lyrics and the balance of minimalism and intricacy in their sound, particularly in Horses in the Abattoir.

Hacking The System / Jovynn

Music | Interview
Jo Vynn made a name for herself with high-energy mashups that took over TikTok, but her sound goes far beyond viral trends. Blending sharp, club-ready edits with the raw energy, she moves between genres without hesitation, keeping her sets unpredictable.

Milano Design Week 2025 / The Party Guide

Music | Spotlight
Nasty's handpicked selection of the best parties this week.

Road to Awakenings Upclose / 2025

Music | Spotlight
Upclose Festival returns to Spaarnwoude-Park on May 17-18, 2025, for its second edition, bringing together a carefully selected mix of artists shaping the sound of today’s electronic music.

Life Beyond the Booth / Deborah De Luca

Music | Interview
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.

Crafting Dark Soundscapes / A chat with Lokier

Music | Interview
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.

Against the Current / Wellen.Brecher

Music | Interview
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.