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Temperate august air met cool wind as we cornered the Bosbaan rowing lake. A peloton of two-wheeled ravers kindly weaved between one another, evening out into pairs as they joined the path beside the water. A few bold, or perhaps unprepared partygoers were taking the journey on foot and stared with longing as cyclists glided effortlessly past.
Read MoreHaving jumped the gun earlier this summer, the Dutch government have finally acquiesced to ease Covid restrictions after excessive pressure from the public and an increase in vaccination rates. The flickers of hope that have dwindled in the heart of every avid clubber now burst into flames of excitement amidst plans of clubs re-opening
Read MoreTalking about clubbing and festivals amidst lockdown is entangled with the same sensitivity as talking about an ex-partner. Those bittersweet memories release sparks of love, adrenaline and endorphins, but subside only too quickly into a nostalgic, blueish melancholia. It seems as though we are now as distant from these past experiences of festivals and dance events as we are from their future happening. This calcifies as a sobering reality.
Read MoreTired, but wide awake. It’s as if I should be doing something - but exactly what? I’m unsure. As life was suddenly catapulted into restriction, many blossomed in their creative endeavours - outward expressions of inner thoughts were now given time - nurtured and cultivated. Living with this unfamiliarity creates powerful feelings and provides some of the raw ingredients for new creative outputs. So I ask the question: What is the link between unique social circumstances and extraordinary musical expressions?
Read MoreMonths have passed and you’re finally walking towards that building that for you, means dance music and freedom. The sun beats down on the back of your neck and you can hear the hum of excited conversation drawing closer as you approach the entrance line. The faint, but ceaseless rumbling of a kick drum reverberates its way out from inside; tantalising the ear drums and building rhythmic, deep bellied butterflies in your core. You’ve arrived back at your home away from home…
Read MoreMotivated by the desire to create, Bertolt Meyer embarked on a mission to transform his prosthetic hand into an extension of his modular synthesiser. With one arm that functioned naturally and the other, a prosthetic replacement, he noticed a reduced expressive ability in the prosthetic arm when using his modular synthesiser. Although excellent in many other functions, the arm was not as responsive as necessary for the minute twists and subtle teases needed when adjusting the effects and inputs on his hardware. Rather than face a disheartening defeat, Bertolt decided to invent something quite remarkable…
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