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We speak with Uzbek rapper, producer, and entrepreneur Massa at his store in Tashkent about blending Eastern and Western sounds, building a career from scratch in a country with no real music industry to speak of, and why rap and business have always gone hand in hand for him. Active in the Uzbek music scene since 2018, Massa has built a name through hard-hitting rap tracks, massive YouTube views, and a constant stream of collaborations with artists across the region. He's pr

Image by @arthurkennet Almaty, the so-called cultural capital of Kazakhstan, sits at the base of the Tian Shan Mountains, thousands of kilometres from Berlin, from London, from the clubs that most of the world uses as reference points for "the scene." That distance shows up everywhere here: in the cost of flying a DJ in from Europe, in the years the city spent with almost no dancefloor at all, and in the specific, hard-won flavour of what's been built since. To understand Alm

We speak with Tashkent-based hip hop artist Shokir about building a sound between tradition and modern rap, representing Uzbekistan on a global stage, and what it means to become the face of Pepsi in his home country. From starting to release music on Spotify in 2020 to gaining millions of views online, Shokir has quickly become one of the most recognisable names in the Uzbek hip hop scene. His music blends contemporary hip hop with traditional Uzbek sounds, while his lyrics

What began as a childhood fascination with a Michael Jackson VCD in a small town in southwest China has evolved into an unexpected global star fueled by rhythm and soul. Master Wen is an artist who understands that while technique is the essential tool, emotion is the "flavor" that ensures a performance is never forgotten. The Chongqing-born singer opens up about the "obsessive repetition" required to find his voice, his upcoming transition from a viral cover artist to an ori

From the compact record crates of Amsterdam’s world-class shops to a thriving international hub for shared listening, Amsterdam Vinyl Club is a masterclass in the power of physical media. In this feature, ANOMIE explores the ceremony of the spin, the frustrations of our digital disconnect, and how founder David built a space where eclectic sounds, from hard rock to avant-garde, find a common home. Rooted in the ritual of the record and the warmth of human connection, AVC prov

From the early 2000s house scene to her current status as a titan of industrial techno, Rebekah’s journey is a masterclass in creative rebirth and the courage to reclaim one's narrative. In this conversation with ANOMIE, the legendary artist reflects on the "chaotic" energy of her new album Industrial Mind, the personal challenges that sparked a fresh perspective on her craft, and her vital mission to foster accountability through the #ForTheMusic campaign. Raw, uncompromisin

From the surreal chaos of Live Aid to four decades beside Bryan Adams, Pat Steward’s career is a masterclass in longevity, instinct, and pure love for music. In this conversation with ANOMIE, the legendary drummer reflects on the evolution of his playing, the magic behind timeless songs like Summer of ’69, life inside Odds, and why discovering a great riff still gives him chills. Honest, funny, and deeply passionate, Steward proves that great music never expires.​ Image by St

Seven years after his cult-classic debut The Girl, The Cat and the Tree, French-British multi-hyphenate Lausse the Cat has re-emerged with The Mocking Stars, an hour-long transmission from deep within his meticulously crafted universe. Shrouded in anonymity and armed with a penchant for surreal spoken-word storytelling, Lausse has always operated on his own terms. Now, with his latest release, he cements his place as one of the underground’s most compelling enigmas. Blending

FROM GETTING HER FIRST TASTE OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC AS A TEENAGER CHASING CLUB NIGHTS, TO BECOMING ONE OF TECHNO’S MOST DISTINCTIVE VOICES, JULIET FOX HAS CARVED HER OWN SPACE. LAUNCHING HER LABEL TREGAMBE GAVE HER THE FREEDOM TO RELEASE MUSIC ENTIRELY ON HER OWN TERMS. NOW, WITH HER SIX-PART SERIES TECHNOPATRA, SHE UNFOLDS A NARRATIVE THAT MERGES CLUB CULTURE WITH PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION, ONE THAT REFLECTS NOT ONLY HER ARTISTIC EVOLUTION, BUT ALSO HER JOURNEY INTO MOTHERHOOD.

Somewhere between the dusty tapes of a Bamako courtyard, the mainstage of Glastonbury, and a collective fatigue with manufactured pop, the Malian duo have become synonymous with authentic cool. Forged in the crucible of Mali’s rich musical history, then catapulted to a more global stage by an unlikely French rock star, their legacy is one of bridges between genres, continents, and human connection. It often begins with the guitar, that unmistakable, fuzzed-out, cyclical riff

FROM DEFINING BERLIN'S MILLENNIUM TO BECOMING A POP INSTITUTION, 2RAUMWOHNUNG HAVE SPENT TWO DECADES FUSING ELECTRONIC PRECISION AND UNAPOLOGETIC MELODY. FORMED BY INGA HUMPE AND TOMMI ECKART IN THE EARLY 2000S​ AFTER YEARS IN THE PUNK AND UNDERGROUND SCENES, IN THIS CONVERSATION THEY DISCUSS BUILDING A LABEL TO PROTECT THEIR ARTISTIC FREEDOM, THE EVOLUTION OF THEIR LIVE SHOWS, AND WHY AFTER OVER A MILLION RECORDS SOLD, THEY STILL OPERATE PURELY ON INSTINCT. @2raumwohnungoffi

WE CAUGHT UP WITH GIRL SCOUT AT THE START OF THEIR EU/UK HEADLINE TOUR TO CHAT ABOUT WRITING SONGS LIKE DIARY ENTRIES AND THE EXISTENTIAL ENERGY RUNNING THROUGH THEIR DEBUT ALBUM. FROM FIRST REHEARSALS TO RECORDING DURING THE ISOLATION OF COVID, THE STOCKHOLM-BASED BAND BUILT THEIR SOUND THROUGH INSTINCT RATHER THAN STRATEGY. IN THIS CONVERSATION LEAD SINGER EMMA REFLECTS ON THEIR JAZZ SCHOOL ROOTS, THE EMOTIONAL SWINGS THAT SHAPE THEIR MUSIC, AND WHY MAKING EP’S FIRST HELPED

SOMEWHERE BETWEEN CRATE-DIGGING PURISTS, EAST LONDON LOFTS, AND A QUIET REJECTION OF THE BILLBOARD 200, ETHIO-JAZZ HAS BECOME THE SOUNDTRACK OF A CERTAIN KIND OF TASTE. BUT THIS ISN’T JUST AN AESTHETIC TREND, IT’S THE ECHO OF A MUSICAL REVOLUTION ROOTED IN EXPERIMENTATION, RESISTANCE, AND IDENTITY. ONCE THRIVING IN THE NIGHTLIFE OF 1970S ADDIS ABABA, THEN FORCED UNDERGROUND, THIS MUSIC HAS SINCE BEEN REDISCOVERED, REISSUED, AND REVERED BY GLOBAL AUDIENCES FAR FROM ITS ORIGINS

WE CAUGHT UP WITH MIETZE CONTE TO TALK ABOUT INTUITION, EXPERIMENTATION, AND THE FREEDOM OF NOT KNOWING WHERE A SONG IS GOING NEXT. FROM THEIR LATEST PROJECT wufwufwuf TO SURREAL VISUALS AND HIGH-ENERGY LIVE SHOWS, THEIR PROCESS IS ROOTED IN SPONTANEITY: FAST DECISIONS, CONSTANT REINVENTION, AND TRUSTING INSTINCT OVER STRUCTURE. IN THIS CONVERSATION, THEY REFLECT ON MAKING MUSIC WITHOUT RULES, CONNECTING WITH AUDIENCES ACROSS THE WORLD, AND WHY THE MOST EXCITING IDEAS ARE OF

SOME FILMS STAY WITH YOU NOT BECAUSE OF SPECTACLE, BUT BECAUSE THEY FEEL PAINFULLY REAL. ACROSS DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AND DECADES, MOVIES LIKE STAND BY ME, ALMOST FAMOUS, TRAINSPOTTING, AND ANGELA’S ASHES CAPTURE SOMETHING DIFFERENT ABOUT YOUTH. WHETHER THROUGH FRIENDSHIP, MUSIC, ADDICTION, OR POVERTY, EACH FILM EXPLORES YOUTH IN ITS RAWEST FORM, FLEETING, CHAOTIC, AND FORMATIVE IN WAYS THAT LINGER LONG AFTER THE CREDITS ROLL. Still from Trainspotting (1978) Stand by Me Few co

ANOMIE CAUGHT UP WITH DANI-LEE AND BEN, LEAD SINGER AND GUITARIST OF LIVERPOOL BAND KEYSIDE, TO TALK ABOUT TURNING CASUAL JAM SESSIONS INTO A FULL-FLEDGED BAND AND CAPTURING THE REALITIES OF MODERN LIVERPOOL THROUGH THEIR MUSIC. FROM RAW STORYTELLING AND CHEEKY INDIE HOOKS TO SONGS THAT TACKLE ADDICTION, LOSS, AND COMMUNITY, THEIR APPROACH BALANCES HEAVY SUBJECTS WITH MELODIES THAT KEEP PEOPLE MOVING. IN THIS CHAT, THEY REFLECT ON THE MOMENTS THAT SHAPED THEIR SOUND, VIRAL TI

THERE WAS A MOMENT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN MYSPACE TOP EIGHTS, CIGARETTE-DRENCHED AMERICAN APPAREL HOODIES, AND THE LAST GOOD DAYS OF FACEBOOK PHOTO ALBUMS, WHEN INDIE SLEAZE RULED. Skins 1-2 (E4) This was an era before instagram feeds were curated into oblivion, before every artist had a content strategy. Indie sleaze thrived in the in-between: half-documented house parties, chaotic gigs, blurry dance floors where everyone thought they might be in a band. At the centre of it all

IN THE SUMMER OF 1964, A RETIRED SCHOOL BUS LEFT A SMALL TOWN IN CALIFORNIA AND SET OFF ACROSS AMERICA. WHAT FOLLOWED WAS PART ROAD TRIP, PART SOCIAL EXPERIMENT, AND PART CULTURAL MYTH. HOW DID A GROUP OF FRIENDS, A PAINTED SCHOOL BUS, AND A LARGE SUPPLY OF LSD HELP BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THE BEAT GENERATION AND THE PSYCHEDELIC COUNTERCULTURE THAT FOLLOWED? It began, simply enough, with a practical need. Author Ken Kesey, already known for his 1962 novel One Flew Over the Cuc

IN A CITY NOW DEFINED BY SKYROCKETING RENTS AND DIGITAL PROMOTION, ONE FILM ENTHUSIAST CONTINUES TO BUILD COMMUNITY THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY. HOW DID A NETWORK OF SQUATS, BARTER ECONOMIES, AND UNDERGROUND SCREENINGS SHAPE A CULTURAL TRADITION THAT STILL THRIVES QUIETLY IN AMSTERDAM TODAY? Still from The Adventures of Picasso (1978) at one of Babcock's screenings Jeffrey Babcock is a cultural activist and lifelong film obsessive whose story feels inseparable from the underground

IN CONVERSATION W ITH SÃO PAULO DJ, PRODUCER, AND PERFORMER SLIM SOLEDAD, WE DISCUSS HER DEBUT ALBUM NOCHES CALIENTES DE LA SOLEDAD, A RECORD THAT MOVES BETWEEN THE BODY ON THE DANCEFLOOR AND SOMETHING FAR MORE PERSONAL. ROOTED IN BRAZIL’S UNDERGROUND, SLIM REFLECTS ON CHAOS, FUNK, AND THE SOUND OF THE CITY SHAPING HER MUSIC, ALONGSIDE COLLABORATIONS WITH SOME OF BRAZIL’S MOST VITAL CULTURAL VOICES. WE ALSO TALK ABOUT COMMUNITY, TRANS-LED PARTIES THROUGH THE CHERNOBYL COLLECT