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This was my second time at Unsound. I've been following it for many years but due to the lack of time and money I had to skip a number of editions. Last year's Dislocation truly amazed me but that's what the first times do, they impress you a lot. You discover new venues, you meet all these people and finally have a chance to compare all of it with what you imagined before. Flower Power was the 15th edition of Unsound festival. For me it started on Wednesday as I couldn't come to Kraków earlier. I have to admit that I didn't exactly feel the difference between this year's theme and the previous one but it may be my fault because I didn't have a chance to see all of installations.  A beautiful poster of this year's edition. Unsound Dislocation vs. Flower Power In comparison to Unsound Dislocation the biggest difference was not so many events during the day. Even though last year it truly drained me of all energy and made partying at Hote...

The venue and atmosphere All performances took place in the National Art Gallery in Sopot. The conditions were great. Listening to this kind of music is way more comfortable in a sitted position thus I appreciated chairs which were waiting for the audience. Also, I need to underline superb acoustics; sound technicians did a great job and they deserve some praise because by looking at the place I imagine it wasn't easy to achieve. The crowd seemed to be fully aware of what to expect from this event. There was no chatting and disrupting the listening experience by any other actions thankfully.  Caterina Barbieri Her performance was the undisputed highlight of the festival. Caterina leaned heavily on her latest album but was able to use it as an advantage. I needed a few minutes to lock in and dive into the sounds she presented but when I finally reached the optimal point of concentration I was blown away. I truly don't remember the last time music moved me so deeply. Th...

In recent years   Lado w Mieście  succeeded in becoming one of the best music initiatives in Warsaw next to the Festiwal   Przemiany . It is hard to believe that those events give you the chance to see highly intriguing artists for free. I failed to visit Plac Zabaw(the spot near Vistula river where performances take place) last year and missed some great shows but this year I was way better prepared and reserved some time to do it. The atmosphere there is really appealing and you can feel the kind of liveliness as people come to have a drink and talk with friends. However, it doesn't distract you from listening, the audience is thoughtful and I did not have any problems with concentrating on the gigs. Plac Zabaw - the location of the events(fot. Pitu Pitu ) Steven Warwick Live  20.07.2017 I got to know Steven Warwick by listening to CTFO on soundcloud. It legitimately drew my attention but then while checking other stuff I somehow forgot about his upcom...

If you do something for the 7th time - and no matter what you do - it is hard to feel amazed and surprised. This year's edition of Audioriver left me quite dissatisfied. I don't know if it is about me or the festival so it's safe to assume that it's a little bit of both. The atmosphere The problem I have with Audioriver is that it is mainly supposed to provide you with an occasion to just simply dance and have fun with your friends. Nothing wrong with that but eventually it becomes both predictable and boring. You should have that in mind if you want to attend this festival and feel content. You will rather not find groundbreaking performances here but there's a high probability you may have a chance to listen to the masters of DJing on a superb soundsystem. It happened to me this year and saved my trip. The saviors The Belleville Three While I was waiting for the gig, I read an interview in which Derrick May states that his mission is ''to sav...

I decided to go to Creepy Teepee not specifically because of the artists who were going to play there but rather to enjoy the process of discovering. And discovering it was. From walking down the narrow and angled alleys through finding gluten-free meals in Czech restaurants to searching for a controversy surrounding Yves Tumor's gig. The location of the festival - Kutna Hora A few words are needed to be said about this place; both wonderful and dull at the same time. First of all, you can barely spot any people in the streets regardless of the day. The presence of trees which cover the hills in the nearby merges with narrow alleys and beautiful baroque buildings. It all creates a world in which you want to let yourself slow down and appreciate the atmosphere. And where in the hell you can find such a huge museum of contemporary art in a town with around 21 000 people. Spending the time on walking around Kutna Hora certainly prepared me for the things I was going to experience...