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FEATURE THIS IS KNOTT A MELODRAMA We witness a familiar feeling in Lily Knott's music; her song 'Haunt Me' marks the beginning of her musical journey, leading up to her latest single in 2024, 'I Blame You.' Lily Knott often explores themes of emotional depth and personal experiences in her creative process, reflecting inner feelings like a mirror. "Inspiration, not competition," as Lily says, she found a way to genuinely enjoy creating in a fast-paced environment.

FEATURE WHISPERS OF GRACE Talent: Lucrezia Romeo Photographer: Alessia Fusi Creative Director: Debs Matarozzo Assistant: Elena Camilla Albai Shoot Location: Italy A Les Mirabilia Production Delve into the intricate layers of the Madonna-Whore complex, navigating the delicate balance between purity and sensuality, innocence and temptation, in a poignant exploration of the complexities of girlhood and femininity. XPULENT | ITALIA, MAR 21, 2024 with "love" Les Mirabilia

You have a radio show on Subtle Radio, do you still think radio is an important platform for music - will it last? “I might be coming from a biased perspective because I always grew up listening to the radio - local radio stations or Radio 1. I’d like to think that radio will survive, it will always have its core listenership and I don’t think that’s going to go anywhere.

On getting into DJing, and moving to Tel Aviv: “I lived in Berlin for 5 years, which is where I got my musical education as I was being exposed to so many different incredible DJs and producers. The music taste of my friends in Berlin really impacted me. Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but I think there is some kind of wavelength that means that music taste often matches to personality.

A HANDPICKED SELECTION OF SONGS CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF PALESTINIAN IDENTITY AND PERSEVERANCE THROUGH MUSIC

FEATURE FINDING THE SILVER LINING BY NADIA DAYEM Berlin-based artist fraen is taking her music in unique directions. With iconic influences like Amy Winehouse to contemporary inspirations like Snoh Alegra, Fraen opens up about her creative process and her latest EP, ‘every cloud has a silver lining.’ Dress and Sleeves: Elodie Carstensen | Earrings: RM Atu Gelovani | Socks: Falke Who exactly is Fraen, and what is she currently passionate about? It’s hard to put into words who exactly Fraen is.

In terms of a musical aesthetic, NOIA expresses how she came to understand where she sat. “Once I started making my own beats and singing, I got a good idea of my limitations. My project, NOIA, is basically what happens when I face my own demons and creative experience, and how I make beats. I have so many layers of inspiration,” she says. “I love traditional Iberian music, I’m a sucker for the craft, the singing, the minimalism, and I love researching all of that.

NEW FACES EMBRACING THE HIDDEN MELODIES: AN INSIGHTFUL CONVERSATION WITH YARAH on the importance of anonymity, the influence of Toronto's energy on her sound, and the power of vulnerability in her artistry. BY NADIA DAYEM You've chosen to keep your face hidden online. How important is anonymity to you? I’d say the reason I’ve chosen to be anonymous is definitely important to me.