80% Cacao: Sky Palette
“Sky Palette” by 80% Cacao mirrors the flow and reflux of life and nature. It begins with textures like the calm of winter or early spring, transitioning into an upbeat vibe with major chords like the blossoming of life, the…
Fernando Nunez
Fernando Nunez is an editor at Visual Atelier 8, contributing to the publication focus on contemporary art, design, architecture, fashion, technology, and creative culture. His editorial work highlights emerging and established creatives through curated features, interviews, and project-based storytelling for an international audience.
Lucifers Beard: Desolation
Lucifers Beard’s “Desolation” is a haunting counterpoint to the exuberant energy of his forthcoming EP, Welcome To Loveland. It was written as summer faded and nights grew shorter, dealing with guilt, solitude, and the masks we wear to hide our…
dvdv: Your Lesson
dvdv’s “Your Lesson” is a hypnotic track that explores intimacy, technology, and the blurred lines between reality and perception. The composition dives into the digital age’s paradoxes (where connection and isolation coexist, and privacy becomes a commodity). The track generates…
NEUS: Falling Down
NEUS’ “Falling Down” is the electrifying opening chapter of his album, Underwaters, set to release in collaboration with London-based North Note. It sets the tone for the entire album with thrilling undertones, sophistication and immersive soundscapes to build tension and…
HISSY: OVERTHINKING
HISSY’s “OVERTHINKING” is a rawly delicate song about the feeling of being trapped in an endless loop of own thoughts. They sublimate the frantic energy of overanalyzing every move, every word, and every possibility in a relationship, resonating with the…
Coupdekat: Xxxx
Coupdekat’s “Xxxx” is a modern love letter wrapped in the digital age. The composition uses phrases like “Blinking keeping you one click away” and “I write to you emojis on my page” to mirror the frustration and longing of a…
Tapeworms: Playground
Tapeworms’ “Playground” is a kaleidoscopic approach through nostalgia, escapism, and the boundless creativity of childhood. Inspired by the French Touch sound, sugary bitpop with glitchy experiments by artists like Tujiko Noriko and OliXL, the track celebrates the joy of facing…
Aime Simone: FAST CITY
Aime Simone’s “FAST CITY” brings restless and relentless energy, like a life lived in overdrive. The song is the vivid picture of a world where speed is survival and the stakes are sky-high, reflecting the relentless drive to rise above…
Story Walker: Life
Story Walker’s “Life” is a whimsical, heartfelt ode to love, dreams, and the beauty of everyday adventures. She uses vivid storytelling and enchanting melodies to paint a picture of a life lived on the ocean, far from the chaos of…
Harrison Kipner: Second Thoughts
Harrison Kipner’s “Second Thoughts” is a musical expression of the healing power of music and the strength of community. It was written live on Twitch with nine of his followers as official co-writers, and born from shared vulnerability and hope.…