TALK: Interview with Facets – Find him 29 May in Else
Facets is a NYC-based DJ and producer known for his high-energy DJ sets that mix dark synth, EBM, new beat, acid, Italo-disco, and leftfield techno. His sound is raw, driving, and built for fog-filled dance floors. Over the years, Facets has released on key underground labels like Optimo Music, Ombra International, Dischi Autunno, and Skylax. […]
Italo Brutalo is a vintage synth enthusiast, circuit-bending expert, and genre-defying producer with over 25 years in the game. Find him playing in Else 29 May!
Italo Brutalo is a vintage synth enthusiast, circuit-bending expert, and genre-defying producer with over 25 years in the game. Blending EBM, Italo, electro, and raw analogue energy, he’s built a unique sound and strong following. With his debut album Heartware and a string of sold-out releases on his label Bungalo Disco, he continues to champion hardware-driven music—both […]
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 […]
SEPT Announces New Release “Leave Your Body” – Q&A and Pictures by Keyi Studio
After his closing set during our KEYI night at Säule / Berghain, SEPT is back with his first release of the year. “Leave Your Body”. Out May 21st on OPUS, the EP brings four original tracks that reflect a more personal, evolved direction for the Berlin-based artist. LISTEN TO THE PREMIERE HERE: The EP will […]
Drab Majesty cover story interview by Anna-Maria Vuosmala with photos by KEYI STUDIO
In the world of Drab Majesty , artistic evolution and authentic expression reign supreme. Since their inception in 2011, the Los Angeles-based Darkwave/Dream Pop duo, consisting of singer and guitarist Andrew Clinco, known as “Deb Demure”, and keyboardist Alex Nicolaou, known as “Mona D”, has been a formidable presence in the dark alternative music scene. […]
Berlin Fashion Week 2025 x KEYI MAGAZINE at OXI Club – Recap by Claudia Venturini
Claudia Venturini, born in 1998 in Milan, is an Italian photographer and art director currently living in Berlin. Growing up in a creative environment, she developed a strong interest in the world of image and visual communication from an early age. Claudia has worked with several different events and music festivals, such as the ‘Future […]
P.E.A.R.L. influential force—both as a producer and a label curator. Interview + Photos by KEYI STUDIO
Born and raised in Spain, P.E.A.R.L. emerged from the underground with a sound shaped by the gritty pulse of late 90s and early 2000s electronic music. Deeply influenced by the raw energy of Techno from both the UK and his native Spain, he found his footing in club culture early on. Since relocating to Berlin […]
Metal Artist Mia Gosset Talks Craftsmanship, Treasure Hunting, and the Physicality of Metal
Meet artist Mia Gosset, as she shares the inspirations behind her enchanting creations that have captured the attention of the fashion and art worlds. The Paris-based artist works with metal to create stunning jewelry and tchotchkes, and has recently garnered attention for her pieces worn by Rick Owens and Lady Gaga. Gosset’s avante-garde, fantastical style […]
Time Warp Reveals Lineup for 2025 Return to Mannheim + TALK with Robin Erbinger, one of Time Warp’s Managing Directors’
On April 5th, 2025, Time Warp returns to its spiritual home at Maimarkt Mannheim, Germany, bringing with it a bold lineup that celebrates both the festival’s historic roots and the rising stars of underground house and techno. For over 30 years, Time Warp has been a leading underground electronic music festival. Its commitment to cutting-edge […]
Servulo Mendez on pre-digital beauty, staying indie and Berlin’s unruly creative uprising
Exclusive interview with multidisciplinary artist Servulo Mendez, who reflects on beauty before algorithms, his globe-trotting creative journey, and the underground artists who helped turn Berlin from an overlooked city into the cultural epicenter it is today. French multidisciplinary artist Servulo Mendez began his creative journey at the age of 14, discovering the transformative power of […]