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Tresor: A Story of Survival

Resident Advisor

“If an institution like Tresor goes down a second time, it would be a catastrophe, and nobody will be safe. Everybody will go down.” After the fall of the Berlin Wall, techno in Germany became a symbol of cultural unity and freedom, transcending societal divisions. The genre provided an outlet for expression, fostering a sense of communal identity and serving as a soundtrack for the reunification era. Tresor, a pioneering techno club, was a cultural…

This Is Not Music

4 February 2025

A brief introduction to sound art. Dancing still permitted.

Art and the Three Modern Cultural Sensibilities

2 February 2025

Modernism told us truth was real. Postmodernism told us truth was a joke. Metamodernism? It says we should laugh, cry, and believe all at once. But why care?

What is Soundplume?

19 February 2024

Soundplume is a platform dedicated to celebrating the world of sound art. You’ll find articles, videos, audio, various other resources, and even events to attend. We make an effort to share philanthropic causes for organizations and charities to support the arts and the community.

KHIDI Podcast NR.105: Uväll

Leaning against the chilled stone facade, I let out a breath, the smoke hanging in the quiet Tbilisi night, a distant rhythm of a clandestine revelry beating like a furtive pulse in the darkness. Uväll, aged 23, emerges as a formidable presence in the music scene. Born to the city's beats, his avant-garde productions on Semantica, Hayes, Float & Canticle reflect a raw, dancefloor narrative with deep, sinewy rhythms. Amidst Tbilisi's ever-shifting nightlife, Uväll's sound resonates, echoing the city's eclectic spirit. His journey mirrors the relentless pursuit of innovation and creativity, solidifying his stature in the evolving musical terrain.