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    Hidden gem: Wetware Unveiled by pdqb – LP

    Mysterious, playful & dark. Synaptic Cliffs unveils Wetware Unveiled by pdqb — decoded dream hacks on green splatter vinyl. Where is pdqb now?

    Bad news: Not much is known about pdqb, and what we do know is most likely either wrong or made up. The man who is credited for the productions is said to have gone insane due to being possessed by an alien parasite. His whereabouts remain unknown.

    Good news: Fortunately, Synaptic Cliffs owns about a dozen releases from whoever or whatever is behind the mysterious abbreviation and will publish every single one of them…because they are ultra awesome.

    With the original tapes of this Mini-LP, pdqb left a fragmented note in the ’90s stating that he decoded eight tracks originally produced with the NCO6. There were 27 test subjects who were all given some strange form of brain implants. A certain wetware could be unveiled in that manner. He conducted that research long before he developed a machine capable of hacking into the dreams of everyone who has ever lived.

    However, the music could best be described as playful and dark, old-school Techno/Electro/Industrial blended with Chiptunes, IDM/Braindance, and Electronica. It is pressed on a beautiful green splatter vinyl.

    Artist: pdqb
    Release: Wetware Unveiled
    Label: Synaptic Cliffs
    https://pdqb.bandcamp.com/album/wetware-unveiled

    • green vinyl with black splatter
    • mastered by the infamous Mike Grinser

    Tracks:
    A1 Ankh – 3:19
    A2 Hypothermia – 3:58
    A3 Kegelreibahle, spiralrechtsschneidend – 1:15
    A4 Black Kimchi – 1:43
    B1 Sycorax – 2:31
    B2 Abysmopalütse (Alpha) – 2:43
    B3 Abysmopalütse (Omega) – 3:30
    B4 Mäckchen – 2:30

    © FATdrop 2025

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  • CHRIS LEVINE INNER LIGHT EXHIBITION AT CAMERA WORK GALLERY

    Experience Inner Light by Chris Levine at Camera Work Gallery, Berlin — iconic portraits & light art transforming perception. July 26–Sep 20.

    EXHIBITION FROM JULY 26 TO SEPTEMBER 20
    AT CAMERA WORK GALLERY

    Beginning Saturday, July 26, 2025, CAMERA WORK Gallery presents Inner LightChris Levine‘s first solo exhibition in Germany. The show brings together more than 30 works by the British light artist, whose iconic portraits and immersive installations are known worldwide.

    The central theme of the exhibition centers around light as a medium for changing consciousness. The exhibition invites visitors to enter a state of inner peace and expanded perception. In Chris Levine’s portraits and light sculptures, visual clarity and meditative intensity merge to create an aesthetic experience that goes far beyond what is visible.

    You may order the exposé with all works from the exhibition Inner Light by Chris Levine from the Gallery. REQUEST OVERVIEW OF WORKS

    About Chris Levine

    Chris Levine is one of the most influential and innovative voices in art. His work exists at the intersection of art, technology and perception. He has achieved international fame with his work Lightness of Being, a reduced yet intensely expressive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which has long been regarded as a symbol of his aesthetic signature. The exhibition also shows the work Banksy (3D), the only known portrait of the anonymous street artist to date.

    Formally, Levine combines elements of minimalist art with contemporary laser and light technology. His compositions demonstrate calm and clarity and, with their almost spiritual visual language, are more reminiscent of meditative states than the technical processes behind their creation. For Levine, light is not just a means of design, but a metaphysical medium – fleeting, transcendent and compacting. Chris Levine does not demand an immediate reaction: he opens up contemplative spaces in which light becomes a carrier of sensation and presence.

    Inner Light

    In addition to key works from his oeuvre to date, the exhibition Inner Light also presents new perspectives on a body of work that deliberately straddles genre boundaries between photography, installation, portraiture and projection. Chris Levine’s works have been presented at the National Portrait Gallery (London), the Moco Museum (London), Sotheby’s and, as a monumental light installation, in front of the pyramids of Giza. His works can be found in numerous important private and public collections worldwide.

    SELECTED WORKS FROM THE EXHIBITION

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    New EP: pdqb – Beyond Diskmind (out Aug. 15)

    Travel through time with pdqb & Scape One! Beyond Diskmind brings 3 future-era Electro gems powered by the Diskmind machine. Out 15 Aug on Synaptic Cliffs.

    In 2047, amidst the deafening yet oh-so-familiar soundscape of the Movement Festival in Detroit, we met again: I, pdqb, and Scape One, known as two of the most respected electronic music composers worldwide. The air pulsed not only with the latest beats but also with a barely perceptible energy only the two of us knew. We hadn’t simply flown in; we’d arrived with our fantastic “Diskmind” time-travel machine, an incredible invention, capable of effortlessly catapulting us through the centuries.

    “It’s unbelievable, isn’t it?” I shouted over the bass, eyebrows raised. “A machine that lets us travel through all of history, and there isn’t a single song that honors it! Not one!”
    Scape One nodded vigorously, his gaze sweeping over the stage lights. “That’s absurd! How can such a revolutionary invention remain unsung? It’s almost an insult to music history itself.”

    We looked at each other, a silent understanding in our gazes. The mission was clear: The “Diskmind” needed its anthems. And who, if not us, who used and loved it, should create them?

    And so, we decided to become the musical chroniclers of the “Diskmind,” ready to tell the story of our time machine across four different eras…

    For Synaptic Cliffs, it’s an extraordinary honor to present these three Scape One variations of the original song ‘Diskmind’ (first released on The Electrifying Dojo, 2025). Each masterpiece was recorded in different future decades of the 21st century (of ourse with the help of the Diskmind time travel machine) and reflects the corresponding trend in electronic music. A1: A timeless, pristine Electro composition from the year 2035. A2: An IDM marvel from late summer 2075, recorded in the Zero gravity of Space Station 775. B: An Experimental Electronica symphony recorded at pdqb’s Studio 577 on Mars Outpost 47A in the year 3011. Only musical equipment that doesn’t currently exist was used for this release.

    pdqb – Beyond Diskmind

    Artist: pdqb
    Release: Beyond Diskmind
    Label: Synaptic Cliffs
    Release Date: August 15, 2025

    Tracks:
    A1 Diskmind (Scape One’s Flux Capacitor) – 5:05
    A2 Diskmind (Scape One’s Quantum Mechanics) – 4:57
    B Diskmind (Scape One’s Temporal Paradox) – 11:45

    Get it here: https://pdqb.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-diskmind

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    Connecting Roots: Collective Stories, Individual Identities

    Connecting Roots: 20 Jahre CrossCulture Programm in der ifa-Galerie Stuttgart. Kunst als Sprache für Erinnerung, Identität und kollektive Heilung.

    Ausstellung: 1. August – 21. September 2025
    Eröffnung: 31. Juli 2024 | 19-21 Uhr

    Performance zur Eröffnung: Al-Qibla | Live-Performance der Klangkünstlerin Yara Mekawei, 20–21 Uhr 

    ifa-Galerie Stuttgart 

    20 Jahre CrossCulture Programm

    Mit der Ausstellung Connecting Roots: Collective Stories, Individual Identities feiert das ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen 20 Jahre des CrossCulture Programms (CCP). Im Zentrum stehen verschiedene Formen des Erinnerns – von Diaspora über historische Narrative bis zu persönlichen Heilungswegen.

    Ein dreitägiges Rahmenprogramm begleitet das Eröffnungswochenende ab dem 31. Juli, den Abschluss der Ausstellung in der ifa-Galerie Stuttgart bildet im September erneut ein dreitägiges Programm. 

    Kuratiert von Elham Khattab (Direktorin von Out of the Circle, Ägypten) und Omar Chennafi (Marokko)  Für Connecting Roots: Collective Stories, Individual Identities wurden 15 Künstler:innen aus zehn Ländern ausgewählt – darunter Aserbaidschan, Bangladesch, Bolivien, Marokko und Tunesien. Sieben von ihnen sind ehemalige CCP-Stipendiat:innen. Die Werke und Beiträge kreisen um die Themen Erinnerung und Identität, kollektive Heilung, Umwelt und zukunftsorientiertes Erinnern.

    Sie thematisieren Fragen wie: Wie können wir als Individuen mit unseren jeweiligen Wurzeln zu einer Gemeinschaft werden, die Unterschiede feiert? Wie können wir Erinnerung auf dem Weg in eine integrativere Zukunft nutzen?  

    Die Künstler:innen widmen sich diesen Themen mit Fotografien, Installationen, Videos, Klangkunst, Performances und Workshops und präsentieren dabei Kunst als Sprache des transkulturellen Dialogs, die persönliche Wurzeln mit kollektivem Gedächtnis verbindet.

    Connecting Roots: Collective Stories, Individual Identities bringt vielstimmige Perspektiven zusammen, jede erzählt eine eigene Geschichte und gibt dem Erinnern Raum:  Als Teil von Familiengeschichten, aus der Perspektive von Frauen oder als Heilungsprozess mit Blick in die Zukunft.  

    Mit Beiträgen von Aneek Mustafa Anwar, Ashot Danielyan, Farah Khelil, Izz Aljabari, Jorge Ernesto Barrón, M’hammed Killito, Mohamed Thara, Monon Muntaka, Qafar Rzayev, Said El Haddaji, Sameh El Tawil, Souad Mani, Yara Mekawei, Yassine Alaoui Ismaili aka Yoriyas, Zahra Amber.  

    Über das ifa

    Das ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen, setzt sich gemeinsam mit Partnern weltweit ein für die Freiheit in Kunst, Forschung und Zivilgesellschaft. Es gibt Aktivist:innen, Künstler:innen und Wissenschaftler:innen eine Stimme, fördert Kooperationen und verfolgt seine Ziele verstärkt mit europäischen Partnern.

    Basierend auf seinen Kernkompetenzen Kunst, Forschung und Zivilgesellschaft baut das ifa Netzwerke auf, um nachhaltige Wirkung zu erzielen. Das ifa wird gefördert vom Auswärtigen Amt, dem Land Baden-Württemberg und der Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart. 

    Im Jahr 2005 wurde das CrossCulture Programm des ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen gegründet, um transkulturelle Verständigung zu fördern und zivilgesellschaftliche Netzwerke nachhaltig zu stärken. Jedes Jahr sammeln rund 55 Stipendiat:innen in Gastorganisationen in Deutschland oder in einem der über 40 Partnerländer professionelle Erfahrungen.

    Durch berufsbezogene Aufenthalte fördert und befähigt das Programm insbesondere Akteur:innen aus Kultur, Bildung, Menschenrechte, Nachhaltigkeit, Wissenschaft und Medien, zusammen zu arbeiten. 
    www.ifa.de 

    ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen

    ifa-Galerie Stuttgart
    Bettina Korintenberg
    Galerieleitung und Bereichsleitung ifa-Galerien 
    Charlottenplatz 17
    70173 Stuttgart
    ifa-galerie-stuttgart@ifa.de
    www.ifa.de

    @ifa.visualartsifa-Galerie Stuttgart, Foto: Andreas Koerner

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    OFF/ON by Joe Goddard, George T, and Roy Inc.

    Joe Goddard, George T & Roy Inc drop OFF/ON — a hypnotic 4-track trip of grooves, deep basslines & dub vibes. Out 27 June on Paradise Palms.

    Get ready for OFF/ON, the latest release from electronic music heavyweights Joe Goddard, George T, and Roy Inc. Dropped in June on Paradise Palms Records, this four-track EP is a hypnotic journey through deep basslines, warped disco, and otherworldly dub.

    Goddard’s iconic synth wizardry combines with George T’s underground edge. Roy Inc’s dynamic vocals add to this mix. OFF/ON is a thrilling fusion of unique styles. This is perfect for dance floors and discerning listeners alike.

    Stream it here

    Paradise Palms Records

    Broadcasting from the clouds above the Paradise Palms venue in Edinburgh, is a label devoted to emerging electronica, loose-limbed indie dance, and full-blown cosmic bangers.

    Now celebrating their 70th release, the imprint has been a vital pulse in Edinburgh’s underground for over eight years. It has championed bold, genre-melting sounds from home and further afield.

    At the heart of the label is Jacuzzi General, whose productions mix surf guitars with synth-drenched psychedelia. Alongside him, artists like George T and his project Accident Machine have brought low-slung club experiments into the fold. The late, great Andrew Weatherall left his mark with a sublime remix of Eyes of Others. Maranta’s art-pop infusions, Miss Represented’s socially charged sonics, and the emotive electronics of Makeness have all found a home under the Palms banner.

    From twisted disco to ambient oddities, Paradise Palms Records has carved out a catalogue that’s both dancefloor-ready and delightfully unhinged. The label offers limited-edition vinyl and after-dark DJ sets. It also features cult compilation series like Bonnie Tropical. The label continues to soundtrack the ecstatic, the experimental, and the in-between.

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  • TROPEZ – Kunst im Sommerbad Humboldthain Events

    TROPEZ – Kunst im Sommerbad Humboldthain: Skulpturen, Performances & Workshops für ein unkonventionelles Freibaderlebnis. Bis 7. Sept. in Berlin-Wedding!

    Samstag, 2. August & Sonntag 3. August 2025 – Workshopwochenende

    Nóra Ó Murchú und Jade Barget: The Parasite School

    Mit Juan Pablo Cámara, Matto Zoppi & Tomato Cappelletti, Laura Cugusi, lololol (Sheryl Chung and Xia Lin), Nadja Buttendorf und weiteren.

    13 – 18 Uhr 

    In einer Welt, die von Produktivität, Klarheit und Optimierung beherrscht wird, lädt The Parasite School dazu ein, das Gegenteil zu tun: Zeit zu verschwenden, in die Irre zu führen, abzulenken, zu verwirren. In einer Sammlung aus Anleitungen, Tipps und experimentellen Tutorials teilen die Teilnehmenden Strategien zur Zweckentfremdung von Systemen – seien es Infrastrukturen, Interfaces oder Aufmerksamkeitsökonomien. Gastfreundschaft ist hier keine neutrale Geste, sondern eine politische Anordnung: Wer lädt ein, und zu welchen Bedingungen? Mehr→ EN

    Donnerstag, 21. August 2025 – Performance

    Arthur Chruszcz – Spleen

    18 Uhr

    Spleen verbindet chorisches Sprechen, Gesang und Bewegung zu einer Choreografie, die von verschiedenen Formen stummen körperlichen Ausdrucks schöpft – darunter Pantomime und Burlesque. Die Chorformationen folgen rhythmisch gesprochenen Textfragmenten auf Deutsch und Englisch. Mehr→ EN

    Samstag, 30. August 2025 – Tanz- und Soundperformance

    Tilhenn Klapper mit Lucie Vaugeois, Stefanos Floras, Dimitrii Vlasik – Lament

    16 Uhr

    Tilhenn Klapper (sie|ihr), französisch-amerikanische Künstlerin, Researcherin und Performerin, führt Mythologien und Folklore zurück in das Feld politischer Ökologie und arbeitet dabei multidisziplinär mit Performance (Gesang, Musik, Tanz), Skulptur und Film. Lament is ein trauriger Folksong auf einem Punkkonzert und ein hochemotionalisierter ‘trickster’, der:die sich vorstellt, wieder in einer mittelalterlichen Bauerngesellschaft zu leben. Mehr 

    Kostüme von Lola Besrest und Dramaturgie von Nathaniel Moore → EN

    Donnerstag, 7. September 2025 – Finissage Parasite 

    SUNDAYS – Minigolfturnier 

    14 – 18 Uhr 

    Für Parasite hat das Kollektiv Sundays auf der Sonnenterrasse des Sommerbades den Minigolf-Parcours gestaltet, den man während der Laufzeit bespielen kann – jede der fünf Bahnen ist ein eigenständiges Kunstwerk, etwa eine Pommes-Bahn („Frittierchen“), eine Liegestuhl- und eine Gartenbeet-Bahn. Zm Saisonabschluss und zur Finissage können die Besucher:innen des Freibads beim Minigolfturnier noch einmal alles geben. Mehr→ EN

    PARASITE – Gruppenausstellung

    7. Juni  – 7. September 2025

    TROPEZ bringt Kunst ins Freibad: Noch bis zum 7. Juni feiert das TROPEZ mit dem Sommerprogramm PARASITE das Unangepasste: junge internationale Kunst fürs Schwimmbadpublikum in Berlin Wedding. Zwischen Regeln, Ordnungsansprüchen und Erwartungen ensteht Neues und Kreatives. Skulpturen, Installationen, Performances, Talks, Sportveranstaltungen und Workshops greifen aktiv in den Badealltag ein – das verschiebt Gewohnheiten, irritiert Abläufe und öffnet Erfahrungsräume. Mit Michel Serres’ positiver Theorie des Parasiten sagt PARASITE: produktive Einmischung lohnt sich! Mehr→ EN 

    Künstler:innen der Ausstellung: 

    Haseeb Ahmed, Amine Habki, Melike Kara, Tilhenn Klapper, Maya Man, Rosanna Marie Pondorf, Sundays, T Vinoja 

    Performances: 

    Arthur Chruszcz, Elena Francalanci, Tilhenn Klapper und Susanne Sachsse

    Beteiligte Kurator:innen: 

    Jade Barget & Dr. Nóra Ó Murchú, Maurin Dietrich, KW Institute for Contemporary Art’s Pogo Bar

    Künstlerische Leitung: Sophie Boysen 
    Assistenzkuratorin: Neda Naujokaitė
    Produktionsleitung Ausstellung: Sophie Engert
    Gründerin: Nele Heinevetter 

    TROPEZ
    Raum für Kunst im Sommerbad Humboldthain 
    Wiesenstrasse 1
    13357 Berlin-Wedding 
    Zugang über den Eingang vom Sommerbad Humboldthain 
    bonjour@tropeztropez.de 
    www.tropeztropez.de   

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    Tokyo’s Avant-Garde Unveiled: Cinettica 7th Edition Review

    Tokyo experienced an immersive collision of style, sound, and subculture as Cinettica’s 7th edition landed, delivering a future-forward creative spectacle.

    Setting the Stage for Tokyo’s Creative Nexus: A Global Hub for Innovation

    Tokyo stood as a vibrant metropolis, a global epicenter where ancient traditions seamlessly intertwined with cutting-edge innovation. This dynamic city consistently pushed the boundaries of fashion, art, and technology, making it an ideal canvas for groundbreaking creative expressions.

    The diverse subcultures and forward-thinking spirit created an environment where artistic experimentation thrived. This set the perfect backdrop for events that aimed to redefine cultural landscapes. The city’s inherent dynamism and its embrace of the new made it a natural home for pioneering creative endeavors.

    Cinettica Fashion & Art Film Festival – A global Key Player

    Within this bustling creative ecosystem, the Cinettica Fashion & Art Film Festival emerged as a pivotal international platform. It consistently pushed boundaries across fashion, film, art, and music, dedicated to amplifying diverse creative voices and showcasing cutting-edge work. The festival’s global expansion saw each location bring its own unique flavor, reflecting local culture while upholding Cinettica’s core mission of celebrating innovation across all art forms.

    The selection of Tokyo for its 7th edition was therefore not merely a logistical choice but a deliberate alignment. Tokyo itself embodied the festival’s core values of innovation, blending high-tech advancements with vibrant subcultures, effectively making the city an extension of Cinettica’s ethos.

    This strategic alignment suggested that the Tokyo edition profoundly engaged with the city’s unique blend of futuristic vision. It also engaged deeply with cultural narratives. This offered an experience distinct from other Cinettica locations. Yet, it was profoundly true to its overarching mission.

    Cinettica’s Vision: A Platform for Creative Disruption

    Cinettica’s journey began with a vision born in New York City, founded by the astute music producer and filmmaker Dfaniks. From its inaugural editions in Mexico, the festival rapidly evolved into an international phenomenon, deeply embedded in the vibrant and dynamic subcultures of the world’s most iconic cities. It consistently showcased cutting-edge work and fostered a global community of creatives committed to pushing artistic envelopes.

    Exploring Cinettica’s Mission and History

    Dfaniks himself articulated the festival’s deeper purpose, discussing “Fashion as a way of cognition and a tool for revealing individuality and diversity” at influential gatherings like the BRICS+ Fashion Summit.

    This foundational philosophy underscored Cinettica’s role not just as an event. It served as a movement dedicated to representing artists. These artists challenged conventions and redefined what was possible in their respective fields.

    Unique Blend of Fashion, Film, Art, and Technology

    Cinettica transcended traditional festival formats by seamlessly integrating diverse creative disciplines. It was more than just a festival; it was a platform that embraced new technologies and digital platforms to reach a wider, more tech-savvy audience.

    The festival’s forward-thinking approach was exemplified by concepts like “World Fashion Shorts,” which combined fashion, film, and video art, actively developing a genre that had seen significant growth over the last decade. Projects integrating cinema, technology, and design were central to Cinettica’s ethos, encapsulating the changing landscape of the creative industry.

    The consistent recognition Cinettica received in avant-garde publications further solidified its role as a trendsetter. It was not simply reflecting current trends; it actively contributed to shaping them by identifying and elevating artists who were pushing societal and artistic boundaries. This positioned Cinettica as a key indicator of the future direction of creative industries. Occupying a crucial spot where fashion, art, and technology converged.

    Reviewing the 7th Edition: Tokyo’s Immersive Collision

    Initial inquiries into the “7th Cinettica Tokio Edition” had suggested a retrospective review. However, in-depth investigation prior to the event revealed a crucial clarification: the 7th Cinettica Tokio Edition was not a past event to be reviewed, but a highly anticipated spectacle.

    Location and Atmosphere: Club HVEN’s Promise Delivered

    The venue for this singular event was Club HVEN, where the festival unfolded for “one night only” on June 21, 2025. The choice of Club HVEN aligned perfectly with Cinettica’s roots in vibrant subcultures. This choice hinted at an immersive and perhaps unconventional experience. The setting delivered an atmosphere that transcended traditional exhibition spaces. It invited attendees into a dynamic environment where art, fashion, and music converged in a truly unique way.

    Thematic Direction: Style, Sound, and Subculture Realized

    The overarching thematic direction for the 7th edition was described as “A singular collision of style, sound, and subculture,” featuring “A global line-up of independent designers”. Specific names of designers or artists were not widely available beforehand. However, this description provided a compelling sense of the event’s artistic direction. It delivered a fusion of cutting-edge aesthetics. There were also auditory experiences rooted in contemporary subcultural movements.

    The consistent absence of a detailed program or specific lineup information on Cinettica’s main website for the Tokyo event was noticeable. Despite its confirmed date on ticketing platforms, this pointed to a deliberate strategy. For an avant-garde or subculture-focused festival, a precise, pre-announced lineup might not have been the primary attraction. Instead, the allure lay in the unexpected, the immersive experience, and the discovery of emerging talent.

    This approach built anticipation and fostered a sense of exclusivity and discovery among attendees. It encouraged them to come for the overall experience and the festival’s distinct vibe, rather than for specific headliners.

    Aligning perfectly with Cinettica’s mission of “creative disruption” and showcasing those “unafraid to take risks.” In this context, the mystery surrounding the exact program became a significant part of the event’s appeal. Its successful execution proved the strategy effective.

    Tokyo’s Broader Creative Canvas: Innovation Beyond Boundaries

    Cinettica’s decision to host its 7th edition in Tokyo was deeply resonant with the city’s broader commitment to blending art, design, fashion, and technology. Tokyo was not merely a backdrop but an active participant in the evolution of creative industries. Cinettica’s presence here highlighted how it fit into a larger, thriving ecosystem of innovative events that collectively positioned Tokyo as a global leader in future-forward aesthetics.

    Parallel Creative Expressions

    Together, Cinettica, Tokyo Creative Salon, Tokyo AI Fashion Week, and DESIGNART TOKYO highlighted Tokyo’s role as a hub where fashion, art, and technology intersect. Each event explored disruption and innovation in its own way. TCS turned the city into an open canvas. AI Fashion Week reimagined design through tech. DESIGNART connected diverse disciplines.

    This synergy positioned Tokyo as a global testbed for new aesthetic ideas. Cinettica’s involvement was a natural extension, reinforcing Tokyo as fertile ground for the “creative disruption” it stands for, making the 7th edition part of a larger cultural shift rather than just a standalone event.

    The Cinettica Experience: Beyond Conventional, Immersive and Boundary-Pushing Nature

    The Cinettica experience was designed to be an immersive journey, far removed from a passive viewing. The festival was committed to showcasing artists who challenged conventions and redefined possibilities, creating a dynamic environment where audiences were actively encouraged to engage with the art.

    This commitment to “complete immersion” in visuals and concepts was a hallmark of Cinettica’s approach, transforming attendees from spectators into participants in a living, evolving artistic dialogue.

    Fostering a Global Community of Creatives

    Beyond the individual showcases, a core aspect of Cinettica’s success lay in its ability to foster a global community of creatives. It attracted both emerging and established artists. It provided a vital platform for them to connect with like-minded individuals. They could collaborate and showcase their work to a global audience. This went beyond mere exhibition; it was about building enduring relationships and inspiring continuous innovation.

    The Cinettica experience is designed to be transformative, not just transactional. It aimed to cultivate a lasting network and inspire continuous innovation among its participants and audience, positioning itself as an essential ecosystem for the avant-garde.

    Shaping the Future of Creative Expression

    The Cinettica Fashion & Art Film Festival has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of fashion, art, and technology. Its core strength lies in championing creative disruption and spotlighting artists shaping the future of aesthetics.

    Looking ahead, Cinettica plans to expand to new cities. Cinettica aims to deepen its digital presence to reach wider audiences. This will drive cultural change. Its growth to a 7th edition — with more to come — reflects its resilience and commitment to staying relevant by embracing new technologies and platforms. This positions Cinettica as an agile, influential force shaping the creative industries’ future.

    Discover more at: https://www.cinetticafashionfestival.com/

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    Synesthetic4 Unveils ‘Bread’: Raw, Fresh Austrian Jazz

    Synesthetic4’s new album Bread breaks old patterns: raw groove, fresh ideas, no click track — just pure, live jazz. Out now!

    The Austrian quartet Synesthetic4 was founded in 2017 by Peter Rom and Vincent Pongracz. Their debut album Pickendem won the German Record Critics’ Award, and in 2024 the ensemble was awarded the first Austrian Jazz Prize.

    Their fourth studio album, „Bread“, is now being released. Bands that collaborate over an extended period and regularly release music often face the question of whether to venture into new territory, delve deeper into familiar themes without repeating themselves, or simply deliberately repeat themselves.

    Synesthetic4‘s last album, “Ahwowha” (2023), was compositionally clearly an uncompromising, conceptual deepening of ideas that had already surfaced in their debut album Pickedem, with a strong focus on post-production. This gradual intensification of themes is clearly broken with Bread.

    Vincent Pongracz’s compositions offer a breath of fresh air by distancing themselves from internalized structures and established concepts, placing complete trust in groove, feeling, and simplicity of ideas without imposing conceptual constructs on them.

    With these new pieces, Pongracz takes the risk of sounding naive. During the recording, emphasis was placed on making music together. The four musicians played together in a room without click track or headphones.

    Line-up:

    Vincent Pongrácz — Clarinet, Vocals
    Peter Rom — Guitar
    Manuel Mayr — Bass
    Andreas Lettner — Drums

    Links:

    Website

    AUDIO STREAM

    VIDEO (visualizer)

    VIDEO (live)

    About Synesthetic4

    Synesthetic4 is an Austrian jazz quartet founded in 2017 by clarinetist and composer Vincent Pongrácz and guitarist Peter Rom. Known for their fearless musical explorations, the group moves fluidly between intricate compositions, free improvisation, and genre-bending grooves.

    Their debut album Pickedem won the German Record Critics’ Award, marking them as one of Europe’s most exciting contemporary jazz ensembles. In 2024, they were honored with the first Austrian Jazz Prize, further cementing their reputation for innovation and artistic depth.

    With each release, Synesthetic4 redefines its sound. From the conceptual depths of Ahwowha to the raw, organic energy of their latest album Bread, the quartet keeps pushing boundaries while staying deeply rooted in the joy of collective music-making.

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    Franz Matthews & Bonnie Spacey Chapter 32 Out now

    Say hello to Chapter 32 — new EP from Franz Matthews & Bonnie Spacey. Romantic Raver & Walk On By out now on Critical Monday. Let’s dance!

    Say hello to Chapter 32 — the brand new EP from Franz Matthews & Bonnie Spacey. After dropping our first EP together last year on HIFI/LOFI, we’re back at it with two fresh tracks, now landing on the Critical Monday runway.

    First up: Romantic Raver — our little love letter to the club scene we can’t quit. It’s sugary, punchy, high-energy, and made to make you grin at 3AM. Think colorful synths, happy vibes, groovy house pianos, and a kick that says “let’s dance.”

    But wait — plot twist.

    The B-side, Walk On By, flips the script. A deeper, moodier ride, somewhere between Berlin deep house and sneaky electroclash. A bit darker, a bit weirder, maybe even a bit more personal. We won’t say too much — we’ll let your ears do the exploring.

    We hope you’ll give these two as warm a welcome as the first ones.
    Catch you on the dancefloor!

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    Talking about the dancefloor, see you:

    • 12.07 at Sisyphos (Berlin) – LIVE
    • 13.07 at Birgit (Berlin)
    • 25.07 at Crack Bellmer (Berlin)
    • 20.08 at L’Escargot (Hossegor)
    • 20.09 at Fluctuations Festival (Paris)

    #writtenby

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