Marginalia
What’s the philosophy behind it, and what can listeners expect from your work with it ?
“The name comes from the concept of Marginalia. It’s sort of a cultural phenomenon which dates back to the 11th Century and references the wildly inventive notes, markings, doodles and sketches made in the margins of medieval books and scriptures. These margins were a place where the human imagination was free to run wild. These crazy, surreal drawings are musings and fractures that help us connect ideas and spur critical thinking. After deciding to start a label, I was always in the back of my head with the idea of finding a good name and concept. When I
about Marginalia, it perfectly represented the creative dialogue I wanted to achieve with my label.”
“So today, Marginalia looks to create this space, this Margin for of
and avant-garde thinking by creating a land of self-expression, artistic freedom and collaboration, translating this age-old tradition into a twenty-first-century
the same time, I intend to give back to the incredible pool of artists whose music I have been playing and want to support more!”
creative boundaries.” and a magical land paradigm. At
“Marginalia is a community, an artistic movement,
Looking ahead, can you give us a sneak peek into any upcoming gigs or your
today. I stimulated uninhibited creativity the electronic music artists read
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without fans should be eagerly anticipating?
“I am really looking forward to my New Year show in Costa Rica with Labrynto, playing in the Caribbean for the SXM Festival in March, the 360 degrees sonic experience at the Polygon dome of Wonderfruit Festival, The Queen Mira’s birthday at Kater Blau, a very exciting Tulum show in January and of course to go back to play in my hometown Istanbul in December at Klein Phönix.”
As we conclude our insightful conversation with Elif, it’s clear
electronic music world is as intentional as it is inspiring. Through a series of serendipitous moments and deliberate choices,
that her path in the
navigated a career that many only dream of. From the creative wellsprings of Istanbul to the eclectic scene in Barcelona, Elif continues to hone her craft, producing tracks that resonate with audiences worldwide.
an eye on the horizon and her next projects already stirring interest, Elif’s story reminds us that the heart of music lies in connec- tion – with our heritage, with our peers, and with the listeners who move to our rhythms. We await with anticipation the beats and stories yet to come from this remarkable artist.
Text by: Susanne Buchner Photo: Artist Courtesy -
mixmagnl.com 37 With she has releases that
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