A karaoke-style cover of Polish Christmas carol “Lulajze, Jezuniu (Sleep, Little Jesus),” created in collaboration with Ben Babbitt, taken from the “I hate it here” audio narrative, released via AQNB and CURL Recordings.The track is available for streaming on the site.
“Lulajze, Jezuniu (Steph & BB version)”December 21st, 2021
‘Blank Space’ live at The YardNovember 19th, 2021
A cover of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” by choral group AKA Pellah, arranged by Greg Staw and performed by Holly Cowlam, Bean Downes, Hattie Bell, Connie Jehu at the ‘Somewhere I’ve Never Been’ audio book launch event on May 14, 2017.
Excerpt of ‘I hate it here’November 19th, 2021
Taken from a 42-minute audio narrative, created with Ben Babbitt and felicita, that blends sound and spoken word to tell a story crossing London, Poland, and Los Angeles. Featured voices include Coby Sey, Mica Levi, and Tirzah, among many other. The piece reimagines the radio play with a mix of folk, Polish disco polo, and New Age atmospherics.
Oaxaca Mes del Arte eventOctober 13th, 2021
AQNB and Hacer Noche present a night of music at Saunabar’s Club Creciente in Oaxaca on October 22, featuring performances by Ledef of House of Kenzo, Abssys, and Mya Gómez.
The event is part of Oaxaca Mes del Arte’s exhibition series leading up to the Promised Land biennial.
Out of Body compendium #5October 12th, 2021
AQNB’s Out of Body mini compendium features cover art by Margaret Haines and contributions from artists such as ANIMA, Shushu, Helica, and others.
Curated by Matt Dell and Jared Davis, the album explores sound and art in the aftermath of technocapitalism, offering a digital-only experience.
umru interviewedOctober 7th, 2021
umru appears on AQNB’s Artist Statement podcast to talk about his role within the broad, indeterminate genre of “hyperpop.”
Based in New York with Estonian roots, the music producer recently released the single “check 1” featuring 645AR and Tommy Cash, with a video directed by Sam Rolfes.
Perth Institute of Contemporary ArtSeptember 2nd, 2021
Audio essay commission for the Love in Bright Landscapes group exhibition, curated by Annika Kristensen.
Produced in collaboration with Ben Babbitt, the piece called ‘Brutal’ responds to the show’s theme of cultural mythologies linking Perth, Western Australia, with Los Angeles.
“No Hubo Testigo” in Mexico CityAugust 31st, 2021
AQNB and Terser Mundo presents “No Hubo Testigo (There Was No Witness),” a transmedia performance written by Matt Dell and Mya Gómez.
Exploring power, agency, and freedom, it features Abssys, Sammie Jo, ATTENTIONWHORES, vanderlinden, and an unannounced act from NAAFI. The event debuts at Avant.Dev in Mexico City on September 3.
AQNB fundraising driveAugust 12th, 2021
AQNB is shifting focus to build a direct mailing list and reduce reliance on unstable social media platforms. With upcoming projects, the platform aims to create sustainable income streams for editorial work and community engagement.
Support via donations or Patreon to help fund our mission to promote art and music.
Reversal Agents podcast for RewireJune 16th, 2021
Reversal Agents is a collaboration with Rewire Festival, features artists like Jack Halberstam, Every Ocean Hughes, Clay AD, and Evan Ifekoya. Produced by Jared Davis, the podcast explores themes of queer death, illness, community, astrology, and mysticism, reflecting on human agency and healing in art, culture, and technology.