Alex Brzezicka

‘Underneath the armour that I wear/There's something sweet and full of care,’ sings Lou in the first seconds of the title single, ‘Shelter.’ “I was having a hard time and feeling quite insecure. I needed to find ways of writing songs with a bit of hope and light in them.” Projecting your inner self on the public person that’s (un)voluntarily basking in the spotlight can carry its dangers. It’s not easy to revolt against the expectations and influence of the audience.

Actor and artist Dua Saleh's debut album, I SHOULD CALL THEM, nurtures our souls on an apocalyptic journey to the core of Earth, self and back, to face the pain and desires of reality. Ever feel like we’re at the end of the world? For the Sudanese-American artist Dua Saleh, the apocalypse has been a lived experience. As real as a white balloon flying into the vision in the very first minutes of our conversation. We determine it a good sign. Right now, we’d accept any luck we can get.

Every summer, All Point’s East Field Day sets the bar high with its celebration of electronic music. The 2023 Edition is one for the books. Having tempted all retired and just-starting-out ravers with Aphex Twin as a headliner, they attracted a demanding crowd – an inter-generational mass of experimental music lovers, hungry for new kicks. Luckily, they delivered that and beyond.