For DITZ, playing live has been a constant focus, especially in the years after lockdown, when the band made the most of being back on the road. Their songs often grow from individual ideas that are then shaped collectively, in a process that balances instinct with a clear sense of direction. On April 22, they play A38 Ship for the first time, bringing this approach to a new setting on the Danube, with curiosity towards the city and its audience.
On April 17, he performs for the first time at A38 Ship in Budapest, stepping into a new city with an open mind and heart.
They return to Budapest to play A38 Ship on May 2, where the connection with the city and its audience has already become an important part of their journey.
Copenhagen-based trio Smag På Dig Selv have built a sound that feels as explosive as it is unclassifiable, blending punk energy, saxophone-driven rave chaos and influences drawn from across Christiania’s rich musical underground. Ahead of their A38 show, they spoke to us about the cultural environment that shaped them, the darker and more mature mood of their new album This Is Why We Lost, and how their concerts become intense, collective experiences shared between band and audience.
In Valentino Vivace’s music, the shimmer of Italo disco, Mediterranean emotion and Swiss precision come together in a world that feels both playful and deeply cinematic. What began in a university environment has since grown into a distinct artistic universe: nostalgic, stylish and irresistibly danceable, yet increasingly open to introspection too. Ahead of his first Budapest show at A38 on April 24, we spoke with him about the beginnings of the project, the emotional pull of the Italian language, the freedom of working independently, and the more melancholic new chapter now taking shape.
In this interview, the Italian duo reflects on the ideas behind their latest album Recreate Patterns, Release Energy, the contrasting influence of Bergamo and Berlin on their music, and why everyday moments — even the hum of a McDonald’s fridge — can spark unexpected inspiration. Planet Opal will bring this immersive, club-meets-concert experience to the A38 Ship on March 21.
