Self-taught composer Theo Alexander delves into what he terms »insurmountable contradictions.« His music often juxtaposes opposing themes, such as the manmade and the natural, engaging them in an anxious yet playful dialogue. Born from an urgent desire to create radical juxtapositions in music, »So Afraid to Show I Care« sees Theo Alexander and Qow assume the role of gleaners and foragers, collecting fragments from more than a year of collaboration to produce a palimpsest of sonic layers. Their 40 minute micro-epic is built on an ethic of bricolage, covering tape-recorded ambience, voice note instrumentals, and growling double basses, all of which play out in a narrative of musical scenes. As unabashedly experimental as it is emotional, the performance's diverse landscape features Egyptian spoken word artist otteswed and improvisation veteran Klara Pudlakova. Having previously premiered at Meetfactory in Prague and Paf festival in Olomouc, this performance of the work brings together all participants as a four-piece for the first time. 

Composer and Orange Milk Records co-owner Seth Graham merges his philosophical background with a deep exploration of sound, blending the intellectual rigour of classical avant-garde traditions with the fluidity of modern pop. Mari Maurice aka More Eaze spans a wide array of genres and nuanced themes as well, crafting introspective sound palettes that reflect on topics such as gender, identity, intimacy, and the quiet intricacies of everyday life. The duo will present their album »Night Of Fire,« composed under their shared moniker ---__--____ and inspired by gas stations, race tracks, county fairs, improper music production, a feeling of total disregard, and that everything matters except the value placed on it.

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