Sound Makers | The Sound of Unpredictability with Jez riley French
As one of the pre-eminent sound artists in the world, Yorkshire native Jez riley French gives the often overlooked sounds in our everyday environment their time in the sun.
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Exploring Sonic Intimacy with Quebec’s Ghostly Kisses
Somewhere in the interzone between pop, alternative, classical and electronica, Québécoise musician Margaux Sauvé is creating her own artistic space.
Getting Soulful With Yaya Bey
Experience an emotional rollercoaster of raw emotions through the songs of New York singer-songwriter Yaya Bey.
Virtual Influencers: False Reality Or Real-Life Fantasy?
“Robots are taking over the world,” we’ve all thought more than once. While we don’t have to fear for our lives just yet, what’s undeniable is that the prevalence of virtual influencers on social media is changing the way people perceive reality.
"Between The Beatles and Hymns": Kathryn Williams on What Makes A Christmas Song
A new collaboration between a cult songwriter and a poet looks deep into the kind of music we listen to in the holiday season – so we asked one of its creators about its genesis.
Getting Sonically Other-Worldly with Jürgen Branz
German composer Jürgen Branz explores different textures and moods with sounds that are truly out of this world.
Finding The Light: How Insomnia Shaped Puma Blue’s Music
We speak to British indie-artist Puma Blue on his debut album “In Praise of Shadows” and his upcoming tour in North America and Europe.
Entering The Local Valley With José González
Singer-songwriter José González gets candid on a new approach towards his new album, and what his daughter really thinks of his music.
Iceland, Isolation and Identity: a Few Words With Ásgeir
A tiny North Atlantic nation has produced a disproportionate number of international musicians for its size. We asked one of its stars about the Icelandic creative spirit.
Getting Candid On The Afterglow Of Singapore’s KEYANA
KEYANA’s lo-fi R&B exemplifies what the new generations are calling #vibes, and she captured our hearts during the pandemic with her debut singles. This Singaporean singer-songwriter is ready to take on the world.
Contradiction, Space, Nothingness: The Quiet Melancholy Of Olivier Cong’s Music
Quietly melancholic yet subtly optimistic, Olivier Cong’s music makes you want to cry and smile at the same time. He talks to SOL about his upcoming project, “I Am Afraid Of...”.
“On Wednesdays We Wear Pink”: Hong Kong’s Subez Yeti On Building An Underground Female Music Community
We speak to DJ Subez Yeti, the founder of all-female music collective Mean Gurls Club, on her creative journey and musical philosophy.
Merry Lamb Lamb is a siren of electronic music
Having just released her latest track “Insomnia”, we speak to the rising synth-pop star on her blossoming music career
Baring Your Soul To Music With Aussie Singer-Songwriter Jye
Up-and-coming Australian singer-songwriter Jye builds his sounds around guitar strings and electronic rhythms to create melodies that make their way into our hearts.
Meet Space Afrika and the New Weird Manchester
Two electronic musicians and old school friends discuss Northern English identity, Blackness, dub, techno and a whole lot more besides.
The Shape-Shifting World of ‘Do-It-Yourself’ with Archil
Donning many hats with ease, catch Archil flaunting his versatility at making peculiar instruments to producing fresh sounding tracks.
Exploratory Journey with Forward Thinking Soundscapes of Poté
Poté takes us on a sonically emotional soundscape and expansive journey through his latest album titled A Tenuous Tale Of Her.
Modulating Through Sounds with London Composer James Heather
London-based composer James Heather redefines classical music with his latest release titled Modulation: EP2.
Transcending Identity Through Music: How Singer Jonah Yano Sheds Light On The Japanese-Canadian Experience
The up-and-coming Toronto-based artist speaks on how he’s distilling his identity in his work.
5 Sound Artists You Need to Know in 2021
Get to know the boundary-breaking sonic creatives across the world who are changing the way we perceive the very concept of sound itself.
The Terrifying Beauty of Suzume Uchida’s Art
Japanese artist Suzume Uchida paints women, but with a dark, morbid side. She speaks to SOL about her artistic journey and how she came to work with fashion legend Yohji Yamamoto.
The Greatest Female Jazz Singers Of Today
Jazz music has come a long way, evolving from a male-dominated genre into an even playing ground for all. Sound of Life presents the decade’s greatest female jazz singers.
The Korean Women of House
Meet the female movers and shakers bringing a decidedly unique sound to this traditionally male-dominated music genre.
Sound Of Inspirations: A Tale of Romance Written In Lace | Caroline Hu
Talented young designer Caroline Hu is carving out a new space for the romantic yet strong-willed modern woman in her much-lauded designs.
Sound Of Inspirations: All Is Fair In Fashion And Sound | CHENPENG
Best known for his unique, one-size approach to fashion, young designer Chen Peng is blazing a trail towards inclusivity while bringing out the inimitable beauty within each individual.
Sound Of Inspirations: Designing By The Starlight Of Cantopop | DEMO
Growing up in the wake of Hong Kong’s Cantopop dream, designer Derek Chan shares the impact it had on his ideas of gender, and how his designs translate that into his brand of soft masculinity.
Sound Of Inspirations: What’s Old Is New Again | Children Of The Discordance
A prolific hand at transforming vintage fabrics into covetable items of menswear, Japanese designer Hideaki Shikama speaks about the rich tapestry of music that he weaves together in his clothing.
Sound Of Inspirations: An Order of Fashion With a Side of Music | ASAI
Don’t underestimate British-Asian designer A Sai Ta’s takeaway-inspired packaging; within it lies a beautiful world exploring heritage, class and culture within fashion.
Sound Of Inspirations: Breaking The Internal Barrier Through Sound And Fashion | STAFFONLY
Having won a following for their witty and fun menswear, designers Une Yea and Shimo Zhou are finding new ways to leave a lasting impression in an age of upheaval.
Sound Of Inspirations: Tailored Feminism And The Intersection Of Sound | J KOO
Known for translating men’s tailoring techniques into womenswear, designers Jinwoo Choi and Yeonjoo Kim shed light on how this approach carries over to their taste in music.
Sound Of Inspirations: Reimagining Fashion Through Gender And Music | BLINDNESS
As the rising stars of the South Korean fashion scene, this dynamic young duo break down their aim to deconstruct binaries both in gender and music.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Nainita Desai
A multi-faceted composer who has scored films, television and video games, Nainita Desai is best known for her documentary work, including music for the Oscar-nominated ‘For Sama’ and Sundance-winning ‘The Reason I Jump’.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Emile Mosseri
One of the most promising young composers in Hollywood is Emile Mosseri, whose dreamlike, romantic scores for ‘Kajillionaire’ and Golden Globe-winning ‘Minari’ has won plaudits from industry veterans and film-goers alike.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Arlo Parks
As she releases her debut album, ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’ the London-based singer, songwriter and poet Arlo Parks reflects on how she defines her sound. She tells us about the music and poetry she was brought up on, why certain instruments speak to her and the effect that the spoken word has on her music.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Roderick Cox
As a young African-American conductor, Roderick Cox is a prominent face of change within the classical music establishment, having held prestigious roles in the industry since graduating from Northwestern University in 2011. Hear him recount the addictive feeling you get when you’re hit by the sound of a large ensemble.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Ben and Max Ringham
Sound doesn’t get more transportive than when in the hands of brothers Ben and Max Ringham, who utilize binaural technology to immerse listeners completely in the head of another.
How Sound and Tailoring Intersect at Hong Kong’s The Armoury
Suits, video calls and crisp sound combine in a pandemic year to forge a new path for the age-old profession of tailoring, as told by founder Alan See.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Grant Kirkhope
Responsible for the soundtracks behind classic video games like ‘GoldenEye 007’ and ‘Civilization’, composer Grant Kirkhope has a unique view on music as a playable medium. Find out why he believes video game music is the classical music of the future.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Midori Komachi
Growing up around the world, violinist Midori Komachi’s perception of sound is inherently tied to a sense of place. Her soaring violin recitals have captured hearts thanks to a talent for tapping into a “constant source of tension and release”, exploring the relationships between architecture, landscapes, colour and sound.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Johnnie Burn
Known for his stark and bold style of mixing, sound designer Johnnie Burn derives his unique approach to sound by tuning into the inherent musicality found in everyday objects, and the world of wonder that they can inspire.