With just over one month before the festival, Supersonic has presented its full lineup of experimental and underground music and art. The bill includes Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Gazelle Twin, Emma Ruth Rundle, Mary Lattimore and the recently announced special commission by Grove with Toya Delazy and TaliaBle. Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe will be performing music from a recent film score, and Matana Roberts will also play a kids gig. Keep reading below for more information.
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Supersonic Festival 2024 Books Bonnie “Prince” Billy, The Body and Dis Fig, Emma Ruth Rundle, Agriculture, Øxn, Senyawa, and More
Following a sell-out 20th anniversary edition in 2023, lauded by press, fans and performers alike, Supersonic Festival have been spurred on by last year’s triumphs. Today, they make their initial lineup announcement, offering a weekend of phenomenal experimental and DIY music, welcoming some artists for the first time, as well as the return of festival favourites bringing new work to the stages. Tickets go on sale Friday 1st March at the links below. Among the first names for the festival Bonnie “Prince” Billy, The Body and Dis Fig, Emma Ruth Rundle Performing “Some Heavy Ocean,” Øxn, Senyawa and more. Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: ROADBURN 2022 – Part 2
Rejoicing still in the simple fact we can have a physical Roadburn again, the final two days definitely wore on our pandemic shocked psyche and physique. Stumbling more and wearing down in a way I’m not used to, I mentioned to some friends during the weekend the Pandemic has made us all old, and 5 days on our feet now feel a lot longer. Saturday started with the feeling it felt like a Sunday, traditionally called the afterburner, because by that time you are fairly burnt out.
FESTIVAL REVIEW: ROADBURN 2022 – Part 1
After three years of waiting and longing, finally there will be an in person Roadburn Festival again. While the 2021 online edition Roadburn Redux, was in itself, innovative and the best digital festival I’ve seen set up during the dark days of the pandemic, nothing beats being physically shaken by bass heavy music and hugging friends from all over the world you only see once a year.
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Roadburn Festival 2022 — Welcome Back!
As we continue to live in one of the most challenging times in history, one this for certain: music lovers are relieved to have somewhat of a return to normalcy. The return of live music, especially heavy music, provides the cathartic relief we have all been looking for. After over a year of postponements, cancellations, and livestreams, it’s a relief to get to experience live music, and return to experiencing art in the best way possible – together!