A Space That Doesn’t Need to Explain Itself SO36 is not full on this night. But it doesn’t need to be. What matters is not density, but alignment. As part of his first European headliner tour, Ryan Cassata arrives in Berlin with a body of work shaped as much by activism as by music. For over a decade, his career has moved between performance and public visibility, grounded in queer and trans representation that extends beyond the stage. In a space like SO36 - defined by its h

Rhythm as Narrative, Movement as Tension With “Have I Been Good To You”, released on May 5, Ian Cobiella approaches songwriting through motion rather than reflection. The track is structured around a salsa clave-derived rhythm; not as stylistic reference, but as a governing principle. It introduces a constant forward pull, where the music does not settle but continuously unfolds. Photo by Ian Cobiella This rhythmic foundation places the track within a broader dialogue between

This week’s Artist of the Week is The Haunted Youth. Led by Joachim Liebens, the project has developed from a breakout dream pop act into a sustained presence within the European indie landscape; not through sudden visibility, but through continuity: releases that build on each other and a touring cycle that reinforces connection across scenes. With “Wake Up”, released ahead of their upcoming album "Boys Cry Too" (out May 8), The Haunted Youth refine a sound that is less abou