Kink’s guide to Eurovision 2019

Eurovision is so bizarre and ridiculous it is in fact alternative high art. Here’s a concise review of all of this year’s entries to the celebration of Eurotrash, campiest of all, just before it kicks off.

No Fear: Russian cultural resistance

Welcome to our new series No Fear, highlighting Russian contemporary artists and projects struggling with censorship and propaganda, accompanied by exclusive artworks. Read our editor Polina Korneeva’s intro to revolting musicians you should definitely check out.

Mixtape: Mr. Manic

Kick off this frosty week with a hot tunes filled mixtape by Berlin’s Mr. Manic!

Announcement: CTM 2019

We loved going to the CTM festival last year, and of course we’re going to do it this time too. Here’s what we’re looking forward to the most!

Mixtape: Nico Adomako

Shake it up & warm up those last cold 2018 days with exclusive mixtape made by Berlin-based DJ Nico Adomako.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Himera – Fragile

Czech music blog/label/DJ crew/all-at-once Gin&Platonic releases Himera’s first full-length record “Fragile.” Buckle up for an unexpected ride!

KINK PRINT: Empowered through music

Read a snippet of our Kink Print interview with Synth Library Prague, a platform focusing on providing access to music-making through their open equipment collection, especially aiming to empower femmes in music along the way.

Invitation: About Face: 17,000 Roses

Berlin’s most talented queer artists are coming together for a fundraiser party for Lyra Pramuk’s facial feminization surgery this Saturday, October 6. Join the celebration, and don’t forget to bring some flowers!

Release: Laura Luna Castillo – Laminares

Prague-based cassette label Genot Centre is behind yet another brilliant release, this time of Mexican-born artist Laura Luna Castillo. Prepare yourself for a ride along distressed sonic lands in parallel universes.