Interview: 33EMYBW on Amalgamate, metamorphosis, and insect philosophy

The patterning on butterfly wings is constructed of tiny blade-like scales (lamellar), with color structured into complex messaging and variation. That’s precisely the sonic feeling of Amalgamate, the latest from Shanghai-based artist 33EMYBW. We got to talk to 33 about alienation, metamorphosis, and the meaning of some of those lyrics. Photos by Di Wei Aamalgamte […]

Live radio today: Refuge Worldwide with Moe Nagasi

Fresh, unexpected, unreleased music – we’re back with the regular series Post at Refuge Worldwide. This month’s special guest is Donbas, Ukraine native Moe Nagasi, our conduit to the Donbas-Berlin connection. Tune in 1pm local time (UTC+2 ) / 7am NYC time / 8pm Tokyo.

Peter Kirn - September 13, 2023

Kitbashing, by ABADIR and Nicolò Cervello, is AV subversion of endless algorithmic scrolling

“Kitbashing” is an AV protest, a hard-hitting burst of fresh air, as producer ABADIR and media artist Nicolò Cervello are here to break you out of endless scrolling by transcending its materials. From the fragments of our algorithmic existence comes 17 minutes of liberating sound and light.

Peter Kirn - May 1, 2023

Weirdcore’s work Subconscious is inspired by raves and infinity GIFs, with Aphex Twin score

Peter Kirn - August 4, 2022

Memory Knob is an elegant phrase recorder for anything in Ableton Live, by ayrtbh

Peter Kirn - July 14, 2022

In pandemic year two, streaming in China builds underground electronic music community

Peter Kirn - March 24, 2021

Generative music from Shanghai’s AYRTBH: interview, download

David Abravanel - December 17, 2018