With the end of the year in sight, Sarah Davachi reflects on a frenetic, yet edifying past twelve months.

Deeply rooted in a fascination with the interplay between microscopic and macroscopic, concepts reflected in both his music and his moniker, Los Angeles-based Tommy Simpson has crafted a sound that’s as precise as it is emotionally resonant. 

We turned to Zurich-based artist Nebno to uncover the five tools, inspirations and essentials she swears by.

From Bogotá’s punk scene to Berklee-trained electronic innovator, Ela Minus has come far. Her debut, acts of rebellion, resonated during the pandemic, and now her globe-spanning follow-up, DIA, charts new heights in sound and self-discovery.

Jack Wall, composer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, on modernising Grunge, 'bringing the band back together,' and championing the next generation of game composers.

Saxl shares the importance of community and seeking advice from peers, developing her live performances and the tools she likes to use to create her music. 

“When I’m talking to a director, producer, or fellow composer, I try to leave behind the part of me that wants something from them, and instead just focus on learning who they are.”

The composer and producer reflects on his journey to creating his latest album, Bloom, sharing how nearly 200 live shows in a year led to a disconnect from his creative voice.