AQNB limited edition supporter capMay 20th, 2021

Limited edition supporter caps with David Rudnick’s legendary logo. Available with an annual Patreon subscription, which includes access to podcasts and compendiums.

Proceeds help sustain AQNB’s operations, with further sales to support the site’s long-term sustainability.

Martin Kohout’s “A Nice Cap” for AQNBMay 6th, 2021

AQNB is releasing a limited edition cap collaboration with artist Martin Kohout, available for purchase on the website.

To celebrate, a focus feature with Janice Lee, director of the Los Angeles brand HOHOCOCO, discusses consumer culture and authenticity. Proceeds support AQNB’s ongoing costs.

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Coby Sey on AQNB’s podcastApril 8th, 2021

The latest episode of the Artist Statement podcast features Coby Sey. The London-based musician and producer discusses his dream-like post-grime releases on AD93 and his ongoing work with the South East London collective CURL Recordings.

Past episodes are available through AQNB’s Patreon and released bi-monthly.

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“Heavenly Creatures” compact discMarch 26th, 2021

AQNB’s most ambitious music and art compendiums is now available. Featuring cover art by Alejandra Muñoz, this release includes new music and visual works curated by Matt Dell and Jared Davis, respectively.

Music by blackwinterwells, 8485, Ajsimons & umru, BLOODZBOI. Artworks by Adham Faramawy, Carlos Sáez, Maggie Menghan Chen. Limited edition CD available to buy.

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NFT auction for AQNBMarch 13th, 2021

Minted as the 1999th item on the Zora protocol, David Rudnick’s “Stem II” NFT is up for auction until March 14.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to AQNB, offering vital support from a longtime friend and designer of our website.


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Artist Statement podcastFebruary 17th, 2021

Conversations featuring artists and thinkers from the world of London and Los Angeles-based editorial platform AQNB.

Hosted with Jared Davis, the series explores visual art, music, and critical ideas, focusing on shifts in discourse driven by technological and communicative developments.

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“CURL Compilation 2” out nowJanuary 11th, 2021

CURL collective co-founders Mica Levi, Coby Sey, and Brother May drop their second compilation of original music and sound pieces from their London network today.

Contributions include a collaboration with Ben Babbitt, along with pieces by Akinola Davies Jr., Roxanne Tataei, Daisy Moon, Olivia Salvadori, and more. Available as a cassette and download.

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AQNB’s third compendium releaseDecember 27th, 2020

The 2 tired 2 cry music and art compendium reflects on the collective difficulties of 2020. Closing out the year with some silver linings, and a small shard of hope for the future.

The compilation features music from Angels in America, nprolenta, Mya Gomez, and Acolytes, with visual works by Ander Rennick and Giulia Essyad. Cover art by Gian Manik.

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Interview with Jonnine StandishOctober 21st, 2020

The HTRK front woman and solo artist joins AQNB’s Artist Statement podcast to discuss her debut solo album, Blue Hills, recorded during lockdown and released via Boomkat.

Releasing under the mononym Jonnine, Standish reflects on joining a band in her late 20s after what already felt like several lifetimes of trauma and tragedy.

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CURL Recordings x 3hd festival premiereOctober 19th, 2020

Audiovisual collaboration with Ben Babbitt ‘BSAD (buy shit and die)’ premiered at 3hd 2020 as part of CURL’s Compilation #2. Blending narrative sound, literary non-fiction, and filmic soundscapes, the piece explores dread and introspection amid global catastrophe.

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