Artificial intelligence is intimidating, nobody plays instruments anymore, and no one can create an art project bringing together different creative languages. Fortunately, this month there were some alternative responses to these trends: Over a thousand artists took a stand against the British government’s planned changes to copyright law, Panda Bear is back (he sure knows…
Many cities in Italy battle for the title of “The least Italian city,” and Trieste has always been a finisher. But to be honest, Trieste competes in a different league: Maybe it’s “the most foreign city in Italy.” Once the sole port of the Habsburg Empire (and for years the Adriatic’s busiest harbor), its strategic…
With awards season in the spotlight and the Grammys taking up much of the media’s attention, new music continues to emerge in the background. This time, we look at Sharon Van Etten’s shift to a full-band sound, a celebratory Wilco reissue and the triumphant return of highlife pioneer Ebo Taylor. Plus, new music from Bon…
December and January are always peculiar months for the music industry. Year-end charts and bold announcements of upcoming projects dominate the discourse, while many noteworthy releases slip under the radar. This month we want to talk about a debut album full of contrasts; a book exposing the dark side of music streaming; an experimental soundtrack…
Naples has undergone a remarkable transformation over recent times, evolving from a controversial and often overlooked city into a major Mediterranean hotspot – its music, monuments, food and football attracting visitors from across the world. It holds a special place in my heart. Despite being from northern Italy, I’ve always had Neapolitan friends who, over the…
“More music is released in a single day now than in the entire year of 1989,” said Will Page, former chief economist at Spotify, in a report by Music Radar on the current state of the industry. With the constant flow of songs, albums, news, and events, it’s easy to lose track and move on…
There are few emotions like saudade. This Portuguese word indicates the nostalgia and melancholy of something that is no longer there but lives on in memories. But really, it is untranslatable. Yet any person has experienced it if they have walked the streets of Lisbon. In recent years, Portugal’s capital has undergone a cultural and…
This is part two of Lorenzo Villa’s Italian summer on a Vespa. Read Part 1: Riviera Romagnola and Piadina here. Traveling 1000 km on a Vespa can lead to exciting surprises. You are quite free to change the itinerary and decide on-the-spot to continue on to an unplanned destination. This is what happened to us…