CTM 2021: Born in Flamez ft Muxxxe, Lilly Pfalzer & Rebecca Pokua Korang – Body Politics
An exploration of gender, transformation, physical expression and censorship against the backdrop of rising authoritarianism. In Body Politics, originally shown as part of CTM Fest
Fact Mix 796: Minimal Violence
A speedy, euphoric techno session from Minimal Violence’s Ash Luk. Minimal Violence are Ash Luk and Lida P, a Vancouver duo who make hardware-based techno that draws on indu
CTM 2021: Peaches & Pussykrew – Fill the Whole
An exclusive walkthrough of the visionary trio’s new video game. As part of CTM Festival’s virtual space Cyberia, trailblazing musician Peaches teamed up with visual artists Ew
CTM 2021: Mouse on Mars & Louis Chude-Sokei – AAI
A virtual installation based on the Berlin duo’s new album, an exploration of artificial intelligence. On their recent album Anarchic Artificial Intelligence (AAI), Berlin duo Mo
Galya Bisengalieva reflects on environmental calamity with ‘Moynaq’
Kazakh director Sana Serkebaeva takes us on an underwater journey through the flora and fauna of a dead sea forest. On her latest album, Aralkum, avant-violinist and electroni
Ana Roxanne drifts through an ethereal performance of ‘Venus’, live at Ambient Church
A suitably ecstatic dedication to the healing properties of water. The team behind Ambient Church describe themselves as “a nomadic experiential event series dedicated to working
Patch Notes: Apifera
An ambient-inspired electronic jazz session from the Tel Aviv quartet. Apifera are a jazz group from Israel, whose organic musical structures, harmonies and arrangements reflect th
Jack Jelfs and Jessica Barter experience sensory overload in ‘one1one’
Another ritualistic transmission from The Wave Epoch. During their 2018 residency at CERN, artists Haroon Mirza and Jack Jelfs began to speculate about the future. Granted access t
CTM 2021: Gabber Modus Operandi x Rimbawan Gerilya x Siko Setyan – MBELEDOSSS! (EXPLODE!)
Indonesia’s hard dance superstars take an intergalactic trip in this 3D-animated performance from CTM 2021’s Cyberia programme. This week saw the opening of Cyberia, a a virtua
Fact Mix 795: Perko
A set of heady, percussive techno and club music from the Scottish producer. Perko’s NV Auto, released on Numbers in 2018, saw the Scottish-born, Copenhagen-based producer land w
CTM Festival 2021: CTM 360°
Three VR sets from CTM 2021, featuring Mentrix, FJAAK and Cuntroaches. This year’s edition of Berlin’s CTM Festival began last month, in an online format due to the p
Ivan Zoloto welcomes you to his Pleasure Prison with surreal short film
Created using found footage salvaged from various cameras picked up at flea markets across the United States. “Welcome to my pleasure prison,” declares Karelia-born, Ba
Aisha Madu explores two sides of LYZZA in ‘BLOOM/ROT’
The Amsterdam-based artists come together for an audiovisual collaboration for Duotoon, an online platform for collaboration between visual artists and musicians. With ‘BLOOM
Patch Notes: Tantão e Os Fita
A set of raw sampled electronics and post-punk vocals shot in one of Rio’s traditional samba schools. Tantão e Os Fita are an electronic trio from Rio de Janeiro, comprised
Elkka yearns for connection and intimacy in ‘I. Miss. Raving.’
In the neon-lit visual model and dancer Dak explores the intersection of his Zimbabwean identity and his queerness through raving. femme culture co-founder Elkka wrote ‘I. Mi
Singer-Songwriter Amirah Reveals New Lyric Video – “Tell Me”
Pop singer-songwriter Amirah just revealed the lyric video for her breathtaking single, “Tell Me,” recorded with Grammy award winning producer Jeff Bova. Focusing on unity and
CTM 2021: Apotome Artist Takeover – Deena Abdelwahed
A studio session performed with Khyam Allami’s generative music system. In the latest in a series of highlights from CTM Festival’s 2021 online edition, we present an extract o
ALOK AND VIZE HEAT THINGS UP WITH NEW SINGLE ‘LOVE AGAIN’ (FEAT. ALIDA)
Brazilian artist Alok has been in fine form in recent months, recently becoming the most streamed Brazilian artist in the world, with over 2.7 billion
Fact Mix 794: Lutto Lento
An uncanny mix from one of Poland’s most compelling producers. It’s difficult to pin down Warsaw producer Lubomir Grzelak’s music to any one style. As Lutto Lento
CTM 2021: Cyberia
Explore CTM 2021’s virtual festival space ahead of its launch later this week in an exclusive preview. Due to the pandemic, CTM Festival 2021 has taken place online, with a s