Music
The Crowned Queen of Estonian Underground
Although on her album Maria Minerva sings of ebony towers and intergalactic romances, she is currently dealing with rather mundane issues – settling down in Los Angeles, for example. We talked about uncomfortable emigration, "Scarface" and life in two different sides of the USA.
Discovering the funky side of the Iron Curtain
Misha Panfilov, the creator of a YouTube channel Funked Up East, introduces us to the groovy universe of sounds from the Soviet Union.
Vinyl record – the Holy Grail of music
Why was there a recording studio built in the Sistine Chapel, what did records in different colours refer to and why are vinyls still so popular?
Strongly seawards. Interview with Douglas Dare
London-based singer-songwriter Douglas Dare observes the vastness of the sea, emotions it brings out, and creates music that is intimate and dark.
Video: Marten Kuningas “Tagurpidi vaal”
Estonian indie act Marten Kuningas has released a new music video for the song "Tagurpidi vaal" filmed in an acoustic session in collaboration with Vilnius Temperature.
Eurosonic Noorderslag reveals more acts for 2015
Eurosonic Noorderslag, the key exchange and networking platform for European music, is gearing up for it’s 29th edition that will take place on 14-17 January 2015 and expands the line up with more new and exciting artists.
rin la – “thin air”
Estonian spoken word artist rin la still rides on minimal waves.
Gallery: Skaņu Mežs
Fans of experimentality, at least those in the Baltics, know that October is that time of the year to harvest the ripe fruits of adventurous music at Skaņu Mežs festival in Riga.
10 questions to Sean Nicholas Savage
Indie troubadour Sean Nicholas Savage is one of the most eclectic phenomenons of the colorful Canadian music scene and it seems that all he needs for that are his ear-caressing melodies, dramatic vocals that covertly knock on your heart and an image of an artist fully-dedicated to music.
Tallinn Music Week opens artists’ application round and registration for delegates
The delegates’ registration and artist application round for Tallinn Music Week 2015 is now open. The seventh edition of the festival will take place in Tallinn, Estonia on 25-28 March 2015.
Vibratsioon Session: Endamisi Salamisi
"The most interesting things in Estonian music are happening in the underground electronic dance music scene. This music is not played in the radio (except on "Vibratsioon"), and not written about in the newspapers (except for Müürileht) – this is the music that lives its own life. They don’t depend on anybody and nothing depends of them. But where independence blooms, creative freedom follows. They are our anti-idols." – Raul Saaremets
Mattias Fridell — 24/7 journey in music
Mattias Fridell is a producer and DJ whose music, released under labels such AFFIN, Labrynth, and Naked Lunch, has been creating proper club vibes since 2000s. In addition to his own creation, he is also known as a talented remixer. Margus Löve interviewed Fridell to jot down the path of his musical career.