The Alchemy of Classtronaut: Turning Hardship into Synthpop Magic Classtronaut are a rising synthpop outfit hailing from Boise, Idaho. Their debut singles, “Chemical Reaction” and “Gee Whiz,” showcase a shimmering blend of crystalline production, infectious refrains, and an unmistakably uplifting energy. These tracks are as capable of moving the soulContinue Reading
Will Knox by Liz Van Den Akker Will Knox has a knack for weaving entire worlds with just a few words and chords. Originally from London, Will’s journey took him to the US at 18, where he honed his craft at Berklee College of Music. Now based in the Netherlands,Continue Reading
On the banks of Livorno, Italy, instrumental post-rock outfit Platonick Dive create beguiling and soaring music. It’s the type of music that can transport you skyward with its passionate and atmospheric expressions, but also keep you grounded with its corporeal impact. The groups fourth album “Take A Deep Breath” operatesContinue Reading
Jonsjooel. Photo by Jonne Heinonen Berlin-based Finnish artist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jonsjooel has shared his latest track “Somewhere Else Than Here”, a dreamy and soulful exploration of modern classical and contemporary alternative, from his upcoming EP, Voices of A First Day. No Transmission caught up with Jonsooel to find out moreContinue Reading
Stefen Robinson, aka Yea Big, discusses his improvisational work with Tatsu Aoki. The pair’s 2nd EP, The Hand and The Moon, Part Two, is out now on FPE Records. NT: Hello, Stefen. Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Congratulations on your recent EP with Tatsu Aoki, The Hand andContinue Reading
Canadian artist SUUNCAAT has shared her second single of 2024, the moreish “Salad Years”. Montreal is sizzling under an intense heatwave, but inside, surrounded by the cool embrace of air conditioning, SUUNCAAT is buzzing with creativity. “Mild weather hazards are such an ideal time for introspection,” she replies when IContinue Reading
The United Isolation Ensemble was created during the pandemic as a technology-driven attempt to find escapism through aleatory music. It’s a remote, non-realtime equivalent of the monthly open jam night Quadelectronic, which has been running since 2008 in Leicester. When lockdown began in March 2020, Chris Conway, who had been theContinue Reading
The Fuchsias are an experimental instrumental duo from Brighton who recently released their debut EP, “Isles”. Full of complex and unique arrangements and performances, the duo’s mysterious music is highly stylized and atmospheric. We reached out to them with a few questions, and they were kind enough to oblige. Hello,Continue Reading
Christof Keller is an experimental jazz performer from Germany who recently released the beguiling and strangely alluring album “Garden Path”. His music is complex and thoughtful, yet still accessible. We got in touch with him with some question about his history and his process. NT: Hello, Christof. How are you today?Continue Reading
indifferent is the new wave solo project of Polish musician Jack Reid. Reid’s debut album “glare” is a raw and unique record, built around dreamy guitar, philosophically complex lyrics “I am not alive, I am not dead”, and simple patterns. We reached out to Jack with a few questions aboutContinue Reading