Peter Holslin speaks to author Andew Simon about his book diving into cassette culture in modern Egypt, why they horrified the government, his extensive research process and much more.
| Nancy Mounir’s Trip To The Promenade of Souls | July 5, 2022 |
Nancy Mounir's elegiac and ghostly dialogue with century-old nahda music makes her something of The Caretaker of Egypt.
Peter Holslin details how he discovered ZULI during a 2018 stint to Cairo and ventured down the wormhole of the producer's fascinating catalog.
| Half Broken: Nicolás Jaar, Fatima Al Qadiri, and More on the Nisf Madeena Compilation for Relief in Beirut | September 24, 2020 |
Following the August chemical explosion which destroyed parts of the Lebanon capitol, Ma3azef has compiled a benefit compilation. Peter Holslin investigates.
Peter Holsin speaks with the founder of the San Diego collective about its origins in crate-digging and being "the Voltron Head" of his crew.
| POW Premiere: Sima Itayim — “The Sun and the Rain” | April 29, 2020 |
Peter Holslin brings us a brand new track from the Mexico City-based artist.
| On Mahraganat and Cairo Concepts | May 29, 2019 |
Peter Holslin goes in on 3Phaz and Tor5y's intriguing new project.
| Mdou Moctar is the Guitar Hero We Need | March 14, 2019 |
Peter Holslin briefly looks at the work of the Niger-based musician.
| The 2016 FYF Awards | August 30, 2016 |
Peter Holslin examines the highlights of the 2016 FYF Festival held last weekend in LA's Exposition Park.
| Dancing By Yourself: The Field’s “The Follower” | February 19, 2016 |
Peter Holslin examines the hypnotic qualities of The Field's new single.
