Stories that shine a spotlight on pioneering thinkers who forge new paths in their respective fields or those oddball eccentrics exploring the weird and wonderful.
Broadcaster, journalist and DJ Tina Edwards offers an uncommon perspective on jazz, and lets us in on the almost medicinal powers of the genre.
Hear the story behind the first song radio host and DJ Macca chose to play on his NTS Radio ‘The One Glove Breakfast Show’.
Composer Ilan Eshkeri unveils the journey and process behind his cosmic creation for Space Station Earth.
Sound artist Brigitte Hart listens intently to the story of found objects, analysing their sonic textures to fill the void between object and memory. Follow along as she explores the Thames’ banks to discover its history through sound.
In our new season of Sound Makers, we meet DJ and producer Shy One, one of the most eclectic voices in the UK electronic scene. Discover how she's refined her artistry through a love for hardware and persistent exploration of her craft.
Confronting themes of nudity, sexuality and politics, Marlene Dumas’s oil paintings and watercolours present emotions and moods through the human form.
Nicholas Dallwitz, aka Florigenix, talks about his connection with the environment and how he translates it into immersive audio-visual content.
Get to know Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, who went from being in a decidedly unknown punk band to receiving two Grammy nominations.
Frustrated with her day job and feeling unfulfilled, Catherine Burgis decided during the pandemic to pursue her passion at age 35. Her story is one made possible thanks to MIF Sounds – now, Test Card Girl is on to bigger and better things.
Though a newcomer on the scene, SIBZ explores altered states of consciousness and non-binary struggles, alternating hard beats with mind-expanding soundscapes. Discover their journey through uncharted sonic territories with MIF Sounds.
We speak to a modern feminist artist on what that label really means in today’s world, the creative process behind her imaginative and sublime collages, and more.
Bringing to life timeless sounds reminiscent of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, Mali Hayes confidently transcends musical genres in her own unique blend of jazz, RnB, and futuristic hip-hop. Discover what Mali Hayes has in store with MIF Sounds.
Music both mesmerising and energetic is a rare find. Yet, Dirty Freud has crafted an expansive, ambitious sound fit for clubgoers and meditative listeners alike. With MIF Sounds, the electro bass outfit is ready to expand their sonic palette.
Sam Malik has been involved in the creative industry for over 15 years, honing incredible skills to help musicians navigate the industry. For him, the power of MIF Sounds is the validation it brings to his next challenge.
Classically trained artist Edane Ng is a singular pianist, using her sound to raise awareness of world issues. Discover how she plans to combine her music and digital animation into one immersive, coherent experience with MIF Sounds.
Obeka blends Manchester’s underground club scene with the hypnotic powers of Afro-Caribbean sounds. Discover his journey to MIF Sounds 2022 and what he hopes to achieve with their support.
After years of creating sounds for the likes of BMW, Nike and National Geographic, this master sound maker is transporting us to a new soundscape through his own album, Nokepler.
Spoken word poet, writer, and musician Bitez transcends different creative fields, but her creations feel powerfully coherent. Discover her journey to MIF Sounds 2022 and what she hopes to achieve with their support.
In collaboration with Manchester International Festival, we’re exploring the unbound creativity of the UK’s creative hub from corners brought to the light by MIF Sounds.
Get immersive with Paris-based creative studio NONOTAK as they deliver hypnotising and dreamlike installations to the world through light and sound.
Discover what modern polymath Alice Bucknell discovered from three months of co-creating with AI, radical unlearning, and pursuing survival as a collaborative project.
Simone Giertz – creator of Truckla, face-slapping alarm clocks, and more – has the quirkiest solutions to everyday problems. What’s next for the inventor?
