»Music to me, is solitude’s embrace, lifting me or breaking me, a bittersweet ache like missing someone or something, captured in the melancholia of my Seismograf playlist.«

The Swiss-born Hong Kong native Yanling spent her childhood between Zurich and Hong Kong, where she began her musical journey. She is the founder of Aurora Edition, a concert series known for its visually enhanced soundscapes in archtetural venues, showcasing drone, ambient, and experimental acts which is simultaneously running as a record label.

As a producer, Yanling crafts dystopian sonic landscapes with airy synths and hypnotic rhythms. Her cinematic approach blends ephemeral textures with sinister yet luminous effects, creating a boundary-pushing sound that transports listeners between realms in her experimental productions and immersive live performances.

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Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings. From Aaron Copeland and Charles Ives to Bob Dylan and Madonna. His mantra is simple: »I like when it's impossible to tell at first if something is black or white, or country or blues, or whatever«. 

Born in Baltimore, Bill Frisell played clarinet throughout his childhood in Denver, Colorado. His interest in guitar began with his exposure to pop music on the radio.

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»Music has been a healing balm for me.«

John William Grant is an American singer, musician, and songwriter holding both American and Icelandic citizenship. He first came to prominence as a co-founder, lead vocalist, pianist, and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band The Czars. After releasing six albums between 1994 and 2006, the band disbanded, and Grant withdrew from music for four years before embarking on a solo career.

He returned in April 2010 with a critically acclaimed debut album recorded in collaboration with Midlake. Queen of Denmark was named Album of the Year 2010 by Mojo magazine and was also selected as one of the ten best albums of 2010 by The Guardian’s music critics and writers.