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.
A Liveurope, az Európai Unió által támogatott kezdeményezés, amely a feltörekvő európai előadók nemzetközi turnézását segíti, új adatokat tett közzé fennállásának 11. évfordulója alkalmából.
Vienna-based Lucy Dreams are anything but ordinary: they describe their style as SonicWaveArtPop — a fusion of dreamy atmospheres, sharp electronic edges, and experimental pop. What truly sets them apart is their third band member, Lucy — a digital entity who actively takes part in the songwriting process and even joins them on stage. In this interview with the A38 blog, the band reflects on their beginnings, the blurred lines between man and machine, and what audiences can expect from their upcoming October concert at A38, presented as part of the Liveurope program.
Known for their haunting melodies, raw lyrics, and cinematic visuals, the band opens up about artistic resurrection, vulnerability as power, and the transformative beauty found in facing the darkness.
