amek072 Cyberian "Tristaris" CS

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Almost four years in the making, 'Tristaris' is the third full-length album by Stefan Bachvarov as Cyberian. It continues the immersive journey through the realms of contemporary electronic music begun on his previous albums, which at times feels airy and frail, but quickly becomes heavier, faster, and more aggressive. This happens across many dimensions. 

On the surface, Cyberian’s tracks feel more straightforward, but the closer you experience ‘Tristaris’, the further you reach within its intricately intertwining layers of hard-hitting percussion, melancholy-drenched melodies, hypnotising ambiance, and meticulously orchestrated sonic details that swirl around you, making the producer’s vision even more vivid. These elements create a constant build-up, not only emotionally but in terms of tempo and intensity. It's the first time we hear Cyberian's signature sound unfold at such BPM, which allows his music to reach a whole new level of energy and emotional charge.

Written and produced by Stefan Bachvarov.
Mastering by Marius Costache (Studio 148).
Artwork by Super Quiet.

LATE, EVITCELES + PANIKORD & VAGUE VOICES AT MESMERIC, SOFIA (gallery)

LATE

EVITCELES + PANIKORD

VAGUE VOICES

22/11 Club Mesmeric

Sofia, Bulgaria

Photos by Nikola Kostov

amex006 Cate Hops & Unprofessional "Live In Varna" CS

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In late summer 2025, Cate Hops & Unprofessional travelled to Varna, Bulgaria, for a show at the then newly-opened DIY cultural space TON 618 (see a photo gallery here). The event was a collaboration between Amek & Easterndaze and was a part of the Third Listening Biennial pan-global initiative. In a crammed underground room that was getting warmer by the minute, despite the fading summer, these two artists allowed us to take a peek—or rather, descend —into their cavernous sonic territories. 

Both live sets were captivating, personal, and demanding. So, we decided to include them in our EXPERIENCE live tape series. From the live electroacoustic experiments of Cate Hops, which exist somewhere between noise and ambient, to Unprofessional's brief but monolithic digital surges of sound, the music on this tape is as much an exploration as it is a ritual of summoning and shaping the unknown.

Both performances were recorded live by Hristo Belev at TON 618, Varna, on August 29, 2025. 

Mastered by Emil Mitov. 

Photo by Silvana Ilieva. 

EXPERIENCE is a tape series of live recordings, captured during Amek Collective events or guest appearances.

a-m_e|k p_109 Tasos Stamou (GR) & Sonic Ghaut at Fabrika Avtonomia 10/10

On October 10, Greek experimental musician and DIY instrument builder Tasos Stamou returns to Sofia almost ten years after his first show here. He's playing our favorite spot in the city alongside the local act Sonic Ghaut. It's a free donation event. If you're around, don't miss out!

RSVP: https://facebook.com/events/768252722490071/

Palmovka, Cate Hops, Unprofessional & Angel Simitchiev at TON 618

Angel Simitchiev

Palmovka

Unprofessional

Cate Hops

29/08/2025

TON 618, Varna

Amek x Easterndaze x The Listening Biennial

Photos by Silvana Ilieva

a-m_e|k p_108 Amek x Easterndaze: Palmovka (SK), Cate Hops (DE), Unprofessional (IT), Angel Simitchiev at TON 618

On August 29, Amek and Easterndaze are combining efforts for another The Listening Biennial experience in Varna, Bulgaria. Artists from four countries will be performing live experimental music to celebrate the third edition of the global listening initiative. Our guests are Palmovka (SK), Cate Hops (DE), and Unprofessional (IT). Amek co-founder Angel Simitchiev will be opening the evening.

TON 618 is a new DIY space in Varna for alternative music and culture. Find it on Georgi Benkovski 82 (thetheir door is right behind the bus stop).

It's a free donation event, so please, spread the word and join us!

RSVP here: https://facebook.com/events/1502395537584248

Comfort Club #6

It took forever, but Comfort Club #6 is out today. The new issue of our annual publication is less focused on archival material since our 2024 activities were quite minimal. Instead, we went for exclusive interviews and contributions by artists from all over the world whom we truly admire and respect. Thanks to everyone who took part in it and to everyone who still cares about independent printed media.

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• Interviews with Slow Slow Loris, Moss Harvest, Ekin Fil, Skeleton Dust Records 

• Pieces by Oliver Stummer (1974-2024) and Polina Penkova 

• A photo essay by Eric Quach (thisquietarmy) 

Pro-printed, black and white A5 zine, 82 pages. Limited to 106 copies.