Making a comeback from last year’s Brussels Ass Book Fair, the Lebanese London-based artist, designer and writer Marwan Kaabour introduces us to the sonic world of Takweer ––an expansive project through which Kaabour explores queer narratives in Arab history and popular culture.
Bristol NormCore invites two bold experimenters for this episode. Loto Retina conjures a semi-dancing chaos of reggaeton, footwork, and surreal sound collage, blurring the lines between reality and cartoon. Reptilian Expo follows with a new live set of unreleased songs, weaving storytelling and dreamy grooves into rich, offbeat soundscapes.
ak12vy delivers a high-energy set of juke and footwork, drawing inspiration from the sounds of Chicago and Detroit. Deeply influenced by DJ Rashad, Manny, DJ Spinn, and others, their selection blends ethereal melodies, rapid-fire rhythms, and chopped-up acapellas for a dynamic, immersive experience.
Al Wootton plays outsider cult rhythms from Ø, Muslimgauze, SPK, Los Niños Del Parque, Hocine Chaoui, Stephen Mallinder, O! Kult, Cut Hands, Mosquitoes, Vox Populi, Youmna Saba, Mixman, Serpente, and loads more.