Musique
Super Bowl 2026: Bad Bunny at the Halftime Show, Between Culture and Politics
The Super Bowl: From Sports Game to Cultural Phenomenon The Evolution of the Halftime Show Originally, the Super Bowl was only the final game of the American football championship, organized by the National Football League (NFL), the main professional football league in the United States. After merging in 1970 with the American Football League (AFL), Read more
The Hard Techno music business: how this trend, transforming an undergroundgenre into a commercial phenomenon, has become the reflection of an ultraconnectedgeneration in search of extreme experiences
Credit : Unsplash / @Raw Visual Studio Yesterday, some friends invited me to join them next weekend for a “Hard Techno” party taking place in Paris, called « Welcome Back Devil XXL ». As a big fan of electronic music, I immediately checked out the lineup, but none of the names really rang a bell. Read more
Venna’s Malik: Redefining Jazz Fusion with Soul and Conviction
On September 5th, 2025, British saxophonist Venna released Malik, his long-anticipated debut album. For years, Venna has been celebrated as one of the brightest musicians in London’s dynamic jazz scene, but until now, his solo projects had come in shorter formats: two well-received EPs, Vennology (2021) and Equinox (2023). Malik changes that. More than just an album, it is a bold artistic statement that redefines what modern jazz fusion can be, blending tradition, experimentation, and personal introspection. From South London to the Global Stage To understand the significance of Malik, it is worth looking back at Venna’s journey. Born and raised in South London, Venna grew up surrounded by a rich mix of musical cultures. In that part of the city, jazz rubs shoulders with grime, Afrobeat, reggae, hip hop, and R&B. This eclecticism shaped his musical DNA from an early age. His instrument of choice, the saxophone, became his voice. Unlike many young players who struggle to find relevance for jazz in a contemporary context, Venna never saw genre boundaries as a limitation. His saxophone could flow as easily over a soul groove as over a drill beat. Very quickly, word spread about this versatile, charismatic musician who could bring warmth and depth to any track. That reputation led to collaborations with some of the biggest names in contemporary music. Venna has worked with Burna Boy, WizKid, and RAYE, expanding his palette by stepping into Afro-fusion, R&B, and pop territories. His skill and adaptability eventually earned him one of the industry’s most prestigious honors: a Grammy Award. And yet, despite this success, Venna was not content to remain in the background as a “session player” or side musician. He had a vision of his own, and he was determined to make it heard. Early Solo Steps: Vennology and Equinox Venna’s first solo project, Vennology (2021), was a statement of intent. With its jazzy textures, soulful atmospheres, and rap influences, the EP introduced audiences to a world where saxophone melodies intertwined with contemporary urban rhythms. It wasn’t simply jazz revivalism — it was jazz reimagined for a new generation. Critics praised the EP as “a glimpse of a brilliant future,” and it created buzz among both jazz aficionados and wider audiences. Two years later, Venna returned with Equinox (2023). If Vennology was a promise, Equinox was confirmation. The project included one of his most memorable tracks to date: Sicily in the Box, featuring acclaimed drummer Yussef Dayes. The track stood out for its hypnotic rhythm and cinematic atmosphere, earning Venna even greater recognition. Both EPs showcased his ambition: to remain rooted in jazz while refusing to be boxed into a single category. But they also hinted that Venna was preparing for something bigger — a work that could synthesize his influences into a coherent, mature artistic vision. Malik is exactly that. Malik: The Album as Breakthrough Read more
The Importance of Authenticity in Rap
I. BEN plg: An Introspective Journey Toward Authenticity BEN plg, born Thomas Léger, is a rapper from Tourcoing, a city in northern France. His musical path began under the name Ben l’Oncle Rap, but he later adopted the stage name BEN plg, which stands for « Pour La Gloire » (« For Glory »). This name change represents his Read more
Kanye West and the Eternal Debate: Separating the Man from the Artist
With his antisemitic, misogynistic, and racist remarks, the iconic 47-year-old American artist Kanye West once again raises the eternal question: Should we separate the man from the artist? A question that may seem obvious to some, absurd to others, but nonetheless legitimate given the omnipresence of artists in our daily lives. Our museums, schoolbooks, television, Read more
« Debí Tirar Más Fotos »: Bad Bunny’s Love Letter to Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny returns to the spotlight with a new album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. An introspective and profound project, where the artist moves away from the festive themes that brought him success to explore his roots and addresses topics that are both personal and political. A Musical and Cultural Homecoming After a Read more
I Love Miley Cyrus!
Miley Cyrus is my favorite singer; her work has always had a huge influence on my life. The image of a pop star is often discredited. In fact, I’m sure you couldn’t help but crack a smile when you read the title of my article. But a pop star can change lives, shape destinies, and Read more
Factory Records and The Hacienda: The Deeper Impact of Non-Profit Structures ?
Manchester in the late 1970s and 1980s was an incubator for some of the most influentialmusic and cultural movements of the era. At the heart of this was Factory Records, a recordlabel founded in 1978 by Tony Wilson, Alan Erasmus, and later joined by figures like RobGretton and Peter Saville. Unlike traditional record labels that Read more
Why I stopped making music
This article has no universal ambition. I am not here to say that my situation is a typical one that all “artists” face, this is simply an introspection of sorts. When I was around 10 years old my brother introduced me to a music making software and taught me the basics to using it. After Read more
Techno Music And Evolution Of the Movement
In the dimly lit warehouses of Detroit in the 1980s, a new sound emerged which would be fertile ground for contestation. Techno music was forged in the remnants of industrial decline and would be more than just an electronic rhythm. Detroit : The Cradle of Techno Music Detroit, a city once at the heart of Read more