TALK: Interview with Berlin-based Performance Artist Bella Troia
Bella Troia is a genderqueer drag performer based in Berlin. She is known for her vibrant and dynamic presence in the city’s drag scene. Of Peruvian heritage, she embraces her cultural roots and infuses them into her performances. She often describes herself as a ‘Peruvian doll’ and a ‘martial arts monster of Berlin’. Fashion and […]
TALK: Interview with An Chen ahead of her Else debut
Based in New York but originally from Taiwan, An Chen a DJ or sound artist, is a force, creating multisensory experiences that live somewhere between ritual and rave. With roots in classical music and a fearless commitment to pushing boundaries, she’s carving out a space where raw emotion meets razor-sharp sound design. In this interview, […]
Alex Nantaya Explores the Edge of Emotion and Rhythm on Hold Me Closer + Track Premiere and Q&A
We are excited to premieres “Seven,” the final track from Hold Me Closer. It’s a gripping, late-night cut built on frantic percussion and spectral melodies—a track that bridges club intensity with intimate introspection. “Seven” offers a powerful glimpse into Nantaya’s fearless approach to sound and storytelling. LISTEN TO THE PREMIERE HERE: The EP features four […]
A New Beginning for Analogue Records’ Techno Era: Héctor Oaks Participates in ANA014 — Track Premiere and Q&A
We’re thrilled to premiere a powerful new track “Formal Básica” from Héctor Oaks, featured on ANA014, the latest and most defining release yet from Analogue. This is more than just a compilation — it’s the start of a bold new chapter for the label, both sonically and visually. LISTEN TO THE PREMIERE HERE: With its […]
TALK- Interview with Red Pig Flower- Music, Philosophy, and Emotional Expression
Red Pig Flower is a DJ, Producer, Media Artist, Memory Collector and Dreamer. She’s known for genre-fluid DJ sets and deeply emotional productions. But more than that, she’s a storyteller. Ahead of her upcoming set at the KEYI Magazine x ELSE event on May 29th, we caught up with her to talk about her artistic […]
Jiannyuh Wang 王建宇 Berlin-based mixed-media artist reimagines the boundaries of traditional Chinese calligraphy
Berlin-based calligrapher and mixed-media artist Jiannyuh Wang 王建宇 reimagines the boundaries of traditional Chinese calligraphy. Their work breathes new life into this ancient art form through innovative fusions of mediums, styles, and deeply personal experience. By bridging Eastern and Western cultures, Wang creates space for dialogue—inviting audiences into open, thought-provoking conversations. Your work at the recent […]
Meet MARINA & AMÉLIA from Towanda Models in Barcelona
We met Marina & Amelia represented by Towanda Models – Barcelona based model agency and had a mini shoot & interview with our in-house photographers @keyistudio . Marina is a Paris-based model who we discovered during a recent trip to Barcelona, where she was temporarily staying for some job-related opportunities. With a unique style and […]
Stockholm’s Synth Rebels Sex Kino Return with High-Voltage Club Cut from New EP DEFCON ONE
After turning heads with their cult debut Scream In The City and tearing through clubs across Europe, Stockholm-based synth provocateurs Sex Kino are back — and louder than ever. Their latest release, DEFCON ONE, lands on the esteemed Spanish underground imprint SOIL Records this May, delivering four tracks of razor-sharp electronic pop and dancefloor-ready drama. […]
ZANIAS TOUR DIARY: Beijing + Shanghai Spring 2025 with KEYI MAGAZINE team
Zanias tour diary 2025 Zanias tour diary throughout Beijing and Shanghai this spring, following the Berlin-based musician to her hybrid live performances at Groundless Factory in Beijing and Abyss in Shanghai, and discovering unexpected How was your arrival to Beijing? I was super excited about arriving in Beijing since I hadn’t visited China since 2019, […]
We Become One: A Documentary on the Power of the Shared Musical Experience
The new hour-long documentary by AlphaTheta and Pioneer DJ explores how rhythm, community, and neuroscience intersect on the dancefloor. WATCH THE WE BECOME ONE The film follows DJ, producer, and curator Kikelomo Oludemi as she travels through the U.S., Ghana, South Africa, Germany, the UK, and France to understand the science and soul behind sound. […]