Print: C-Heads Magazine “The Art of Slowing Down” Volume #38
This issue, we dedicate to the art of slowing down, retreating from the harsh din of the outside world, and the joy of crafting. Feel the freedom from society‘s temporal constraints, a freedom that allows you to immerse yourself in what you do. Take a deep breath. Trust in your unique rhythm. Welcome the uncertain.
Toronto’s magenta probes young romance in “your love is real”
Ontarian singer-songwriter magenta – formally known as Meghnaa Vasudev – is still just a teenager, but has accomplished much beyond her years. As 2023 saw the release of her debut EP and a slew of singles that carried into 2024, consummating as her second, the young talent is back with another batch. “your love is real” is the first taste of that batch, which magenta has let on is the beginning of her third complete effort, an EP currently slated for early 2025.
In conversation with Isabelle Beaucamp: ‘I love long emotional bridges that put the raver into a moment of reverie.’
When Isabelle Beaucamp takes to the stage, everything around her begins to tremble; it’s impossible not to get swept away and fall into a rave frenzy. The French DJ and producer radiates her musical energy to the dancing crowd, which returns to her like a boomerang. With a focused yet visibly joyful demeanor, she delivers her techno sets behind the turntables.
“I Don’t Have Time to Be Upset”: Abby Nissenbaum on Music, Community, and Her New EP
“You don’t have to change anything about who you are to be worthy of love, success, happiness, and acceptance.” With this words, Abby Nissenbaum introduces us to her world, where authenticity and vulnerability blend seamlessly with her indie-rock sound. Raised as a classically-trained soprano and steeped in musical theater from a young age, Nissenbaum originally pursued a career in Musical Theatre before shifting gears to Social Psychology.
Simplicity and Silence
When you are calm and focused, everything often feels much simpler. But staying calm and focused is not always easy. Sometimes, it helps to put aside the things that distract you—like your phone—creating space for deeper clarity and presence. In this spirit, photographer Iris Cecilia has created a new series inspired by the stillness and simplicity found in Scandinavian life.
Golden Hour Dreams
“The editorial concept was inspired by and shot on the beautiful island of Cyprus in late summer. The beauty of nature shows us every day at sunset that time is limited and that change is the only constant. As the sun sets and the day transitions to night, the magical colors of the light and sky remind us of the passing of time and the natural shifts that accompany it.
In the Moment with Nanook
With her boundless energy, Nanook van der Pol brings excitement to any space she enters. She loves connecting with people, embracing challenges, and enjoying sunsets. Together with photographer Rick van der Vlies, she has created this wonderful, natural series. It’s an ode to joy, fun, and a zest for life.
Koki Nakano and Wayne Snow on Reviving Everyday Romanticism and the Longing for Desire
For his fourth studio album, Ululō, Japanese pianist and composer Koki Nakano channels all the desire and intensity of a howl. Internationally celebrated vocalists Yael Naim, Wayne Snow, and Jordi join Koki Nakano on this journey, resulting in music that truly touches the soul, guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
Silent Waters
Being in nature is something elemental. It’s one of those things some people seem to forget, yet primality is an intrinsic part of our being—the ruggedness, the beauty of the wilderness. The sounds, the smells, they awaken all our senses in an entirely different way.
5 x 2 Tickets: Win Your Way to Mystic Garden Festival at Havenpark, Amsterdam on October 19th
We are more than happy to announce that the magical Mystic Garden Festival is back for ADE 2024, and we’re giving away 5 x 2 tickets to this mesmerizing experience! Picture this: a kaleidoscope of sounds and colors, where eclectic beats pulse through the air and creativity blooms all around you. Mystic Garden is not just a festival; it’s a journey into a world where music, art, and imagination collide. With an incredible lineup of artists and stunning visual installations, it’s a playground for the senses and the perfect escape from the ordinary.
Escaping the Comfort Zone: JVLY Reflects on His New Single, Growth, and Artistic Vision
Singer, songwriter and producer JVLY ’s new release carries a sense of familiarity and depth that will resonate beautifully with the C-Heads audience. The new single “SOUTH” has become another wonderfully chilled track, calm and mellow, flattering the senses with its smooth grooves and introspective lyricism.
When Success Means Being Yourself: A Conversation with Fahlberg
“Success in any type of art is not worth anything if it doesn’t come from doing something that is truly you. If you’re not a fan of what you are making, it doesn’t matter if you have a whole world out there that does; it will not give you any real gratification,” explains Swedish producer Fahlberg when we ask him about his biggest lessons so far.
Smoke and Colors
Smoke and Colors is an ongoing series I started shooting in February 2022 and continued until August 2024. This series is different and far scarier for me to publish than any other series I’ve ever worked on. Not only does it expose the most private photographed moments from the past two years of my life, but it also reveals how beautiful it can be to showcase a completely raw and unplanned version of oneself.
Summer’s Over Interlude
This summer felt different from previous ones—for me, at least. I’m currently moving through a period of detachment, letting go of things I’ve come to cherish. It’s painful, but I hope to find freedom on the other side. Whether it’s the right path, I can’t be certain. Letting go of someone you’ve grown to love is perhaps one of the hardest things we face.
“We are a microcosm of the macrocosm.” Exploring Cycles and Seasons through the Art of Grace Margarita
“I come from a bohemian and creative family, so I have been lucky enough to be surrounded by art since birth. Our walls were always covered with amazing family artwork!” Grace Margarita’s journey as an abstract painter began long before she held a brush in her hand. Growing up in a household steeped in artistic expression, she found solace in the visual language of art from an early age. Now an established artist, her works embody a unique fusion of natural landscapes, lunar cycles, and spiritual philosophies.
Behind the scenes with Dagny at Budapest’s Sziget Festival
If you’ve ever made such a voyage, you know what to expect – sweeping river views, exuberant nightlife, thermal springs, paprika. But for Norwegian singer-songwriter Dagny, when she boarded a flight from Oslo in the wee hours of the morning on August 8, it was all still a mystery.