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PUBLICS is a curatorial agency with a dedicated library, event space and reading room in Vallila Helsinki, known for its industrial working class histories and, more recently, for its influx of divergent artistic and academic communities. Under the artistic direction of curator Paul O’Neill, with program manager and curator Eliisa Suvanto, PUBLICS explores a “work together” institutional model with multiple overlapping objectives, thematic strands and collaborations. PUBLICS is a constellation of practices, projects and productions. As such, PUBLICS proposes the term “Public” as always plural—as a concept; as a group of people (imagined, actualized or real); and as a contested spatio-temporal location/discourse in the world. The on-going project strands of PUBLICS are: PUBLICS Library; PUBLICS Talks; and PUBLICS Events and Performances. These initiatives will evolve in time and in parallel with the project’s longer-term curatorial programmes, PUBLICS Public Art Commissions. IN @publicsfi FB @Publicsfi W www.publics.fi

On the Wave with PUBLICS

Amy Douglas should need no introduction, having supplied song-writing and vocal duties for Horse Meat Disco, Roisin Murphy, Luke Soloman and Soul Clap.

Here she teams up with Craig Bratley who dusts off the analogue synths to produce something which clearly wears its influence on its sleeve, taking in elements of Balearic, Street Soul and early Sheffield Bleep.

On the Ashigaru Dub, Craig explores these influences further, the result reminiscent of Mad Professors take on Massive Attack.

No In Between

TwilighIn the streets, we rise, voices loud and clear,  
Unity in the struggle, love to persevere.  
Shadows of hate can't block the sun's light,  
Together we stand, ready to ignite.
Freedom calls, echoing in the night,  
We break the chains, ready for the flight.

Freedom, oh freedom, let it reign,  
From the ashes, we rise again.  
Together we sing, a powerful song,  
In the heart of the struggle, we all belong.

History taught us, we break through the pain,  
Holding hands of power, washing away the stain.  
Dreams of tomorrow, dancing in our sight,  
We won't back down, we’ll continue the fight.

Rise up strong, the world will see,  
Through love and hope, we will be free.

Freedom, oh freedom, let it reign,  
From the ashes, we rise again.  
Together we sing, a powerful song,  
In the heart of the struggle, we all belong.

[Outro]
With our voices united, we’ll always be,  
In the name of freedom, forever free. A Journey Through Sound

In the dusk of memory, the echoes rise,
From the depths of a box, beneath starlit skies,
Twenty years folded in digital dreams,
Twilight whispers softly, unraveling seams.

Notes unfurl like constellations in flight,
Carried through silence, igniting the night,
Each chord a comet, each beat a rogue star,
A symphony glowing, no matter how far.

Time wraps its fingers ‘round melodies spun,
A voyage through ages—our odyssey begun,
With every refrain, the cosmos expands,
Gentle vibrations, like soft-etching hands.

Lost in the cadence of ether and light,
I soar through the void, where shadows take flight,
In the heart of the music, a universe wakes,
An endless horizon, where the stardust cascades.

Whispers of longing, of journeys untold,
The warmth of nostalgia, a treasure to hold,
As the twilight envelops, the darkness ignites,
A canvas of sound paints my spirit with light.

So here in this moment, I find my release,
The echoes of twilight, a symphonic peace,
Through space and through time, I forever will roam,
In the heart of this music, I’ve finally found home.

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Push Forward

“Gaia” is a deep, organic house journey — an instrumental piece filled with warmth, rhythm, and natural energy. Gentle tribal percussion, wooden textures, and flowing basslines blend with atmospheric pads to create a soundscape that feels earthy and alive. The track captures the essence of a sunset over the Earth — calm, powerful, and deeply connected to all living things.

Perfect for travel moments, meditation, sunset festivals, or simply drifting into the flow of sound.

✨ Genre: Deep Organic House
🌍 Mood: Earthy, Emotional, Atmospheric


Gaia

DFG (featuring Dr Nishimura)

Taken from his forthcoming album 'Spells' out June 10 on Erased Tapes.

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"It's just incredible" – Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC 6 Music
“Strangely upbeat nocturnes" – The Wire

‘Spells’ merges programmed piano pieces with live instruments, combining the controllable technical world and the often unpredictable aspects of live improvisation. In some ways it continues where his underground debut ‘Gravity’ left off, though a lot of weight is lifted, making room for a lighter and more energetic listen. Friend and fellow Erased Tapes artist Nils Frahm mixed and mastered both albums. Ben is not a master pianist like his dear friend, but his sound collages are so meticulously designed that after hearing the result an impressed Nils declared: “from now on, if anyone asks – this is a real piano”. 

His intricate, humanised programming – enhanced by drummer Achim Färber, cellist Anton Peisakhov and harpist Lara Somogyi, and a considerate selection of echoes, delays and compressors – has been used to create a hybrid sound that intends to deceive, question and challenge existing listening habits. Utilising the contrast between reduction and decoration, ‘Spells’ can be seen as a quest to find out how much or how little composition is required to constitute a song. Why the ear can and should be deceived about the authenticity of instruments. What significance these instruments have within this process, and why the personal perception of balance and sound exclude ultimate truths. 

Linking the two albums are the four movements of ‘Nocturne’, an ever-developing conversation that on occasion flirts with the grandeur of compressed rock drums. The first single, ‘Golden Times 1’, received a world premiere by BBC 6 Music’s Mary Anne Hobbs, proclaiming it as "incredible." An alternative version of ‘Sleepers Beat Theme’ – composed for the soundtrack to a short film about the Trans-Siberian Express – opened Jon Hopkins’ Late Night Tales album from 2015, who noted “I thought it was such a calming and sensitive piece that sounded to me like the beginning of something...the warmth and depth of the sound entrances me every time”. 

Though ‘Spells’ and ‘Gravity’ are his first albums recorded under his own name, as acclaimed electronic producer HECQ he’s released nine albums since 2003, exploring everything from ambient to breakcore. He has simultaneously established himself as a trusted composer and sound designer, working for a wide array of clients including Amnesty International and Marvel Comics; composing for feature films, games, art installations and convention opening titles.

After embracing this demanding line of work, in 2010 Ben felt the need to explore his roots and early education, which inspired these albums under his own name. Born in 1981 as the third child of opera singer Deirdre Boysen and actor Claus Boysen, his classical music training on piano and guitar began when he was seven years old; the works of Bruckner, Wagner and Bach laid an important foundation. Rediscovering this music shared with his parents – united with the sounds of Autechre, Cristian Vogel and Jiri.Ceiver to Pink Floyd and Godspeed You! Black Emperor – brought back an understanding of why he wanted to write music in the first place.

“Finding my views understood, reflected and welcomed by Erased Tapes was an encouraging experience, crowned by the offer to release ‘Spells’ and re-issue ‘Gravity’ with them. Through many caring conversations with Robert I felt that there’s no better home for the existing ideas and no better cradle for new ones.”  – Ben Lukas Boysen 

TRACK LISTING:  	

01. The Veil  02. Nocturne 3  03. Sleepers Beat Theme  04. Golden Times 1
05. Nocturne 4  06. Keep Watch  07. Golden Times 2  08. Selene

Spells

Golden Times 1

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From FRKWYS Vol. 13: Sunergy. Out everywhere September 16, 2016.

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FRKWYS Vol. 13 - Sunergy

Closed Circuit

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith & Suzanne Ciani - Closed Circuit

The Fitzcarraldo Variations "Black Cat"

The Italian producer, master of synthesis and oscillators sculptor, for his latest release is focusing on the obscure universe of soundtracks, taking inspiration from Italian ‘70s policemen b-movies. The record will be released on Record Store Day 2018 (21st April).

FTR1003 • Modula - "Incontro al Club Ventuno / L'Inseguimento"

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Tomorrow Was the Golden Age

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Our dear contributor, London-based artist @jaye_ward_ is back with her bi-monthly show!

Star Maps w. Jaye Ward

Track 001 of Magnetic North series

Magnetic North is a Finish-Norwegian collaborative project born during the COVID-19 lockdown. While Earth's magnetic north pole will keep moving in a fast-paced rhythm, Magnetic North will launch new tracks on a regular basis, being a platform to bring Nordic and non-Nordic artists a little closer, at least for a short period of time. Magnetic North focuses on electronic music and sound pieces, and all the possible conjunction points between those two.

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