ISSUE #8

The eighth issue of Anomie sits down with Amsterdam-based DJ and producer Stef de Haan to talk about building sound, community, and dancefloors that feel genuinely safe. From learning to DJ during lockdown to turning illegal COVID-era raves into the community-driven party De Reünie, the conversation explores instinct, collaboration, and what it means to create spaces where people can connect through music.

We also ask whether mystery is making a comeback in music. In an era of endless visibility, some artists are stepping back from the algorithm, embracing anonymity, fictional personas, or quiet online presences as a way to reclaim privacy and reshape how audiences engage with their work.

Finally, a night in Istanbul traces the rhythms of the city after dark, ferry rides across the Bosphorus, crowded bars in Karaköy, packed dancefloors, and late-night tea and shisha in hidden courtyards where the night slowly winds down.

Printed in Amsterdam, March 2026. Eight pages.

For those drawn to creation and connection.