Silence Is Sexy focuses on the so-called (new) contemporary classical composers that are increasingly gaining popularity in the field of ‘pop music’. They are engaged in the world of classical music but are willing to have electronica trickle through in their work, often resulting in a unique sound.

During the latest edition, we dig deeper and present a number of ‘brand new’ names. The guideline two German labels that have been a highlight of this movement for years now: Erased Tapes and Denovali Records.

Denovali Records
Denovali Records – also the driving force behind the international Denovali Swingfest – was established in ’05 and considers each release as ‘a coherent piece of art’. The label has a broad musical palette: from improv to drones, indie, dark-jazz to modern composition. Silence Is Sexy focuses on the latter.

Carlos Cipa (d)
The 22-year-old composer/musician Carlos Cipa resides in Munich and started playing piano early. Read: 6 years of age. He cites Eric Satie and Claude Debussy as important influences. His debut ‘The Monarch and the Viceroy’ was released last year and hinted that he was no stranger to experiment. No surprised then that Carlos Cipa shares a stage with artists as diverse as Moritz Von Oswald Trio, Murcof, Philip Jeck, A Winged Victory For The Sullen and Valgeir Sigurdsson.

SaffronKeira (it)
Admittedly: the name SaffronKeira takes some practice but, once you've got the hang of it, it's pure pleasure. SaffronKeira has been the project of Italy's Eugenio Caria since '08. His music navigates between minimalism, experimental electronic and classical ambient. SaffronKeira's debut ‘A New Life’ was released last year and deeply touched the hearts of fans of Jasper TX, Andy Stott, Raime, Fennesz and Arvo Pärt. Meanwhile, he now has a second album ready:‘Tourette’, a concept album whereby he concentrates on this neurological illness. God damn it! Pardon me. Shit!

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