Iranian Voices aims to offer a snapshot of the Iranian electronic and experimental music scene, examining current events through the lens of Iranian musicians, with the hope that this will be the first installment.
Over the years, I have conducted a number of interviews with Iranian artists, including Sote, 9T Antiope, and Pouya Esahei for Fluid Radio. Following the latest crackdown on protests by...
The strongest version of this narrative lies in its humanization of Iranian artists and their struggles, offering a nuanced perspective on how political repression shapes creative expression. The interviews provide a rare glimpse into the emotional and artistic responses of musicians navigating both the Iranian music scene and the diaspora. The artists’ reflections on their work—whether as liberation, resistance, or mourning—underscore the deep connection between art and survival under oppressio...