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Fastloud at Em Estudi: A New Chapter Begins

On January 18, I joined Fastloud at Em Estudi in Terrassa to document the start of their new recordings. After touring Europe with them, this session felt both familiar and fresh—quiet portraits, raw takes, and a clear sense that something new was taking shape.

Global Discontent in Poblenou: Noise, Grit, and Solidarity

In the cracked corners of Poblenou, I photographed Global Discontent—one of Barcelona’s rawest punk voices—without setups or spectacle. Just a warehouse, natural light, and the kind of honesty that doesn’t need explaining. This wasn’t a shoot. It was a contribution.

Lereyerté: Punk With Purpose in La Prosperitat

Lereyerté wasn’t just another punk show—it was a reminder that DIY, when done right, means care, intention, and community. I brought my camera, but more than that, I brought myself into a space built by people who live the scene, not just play it.

Riding Shotgun with Fastloud: A Punk Tour Diary

In June 2023, I hit the road with my longtime friends Fastloud for their first European tour—ten days across four countries, capturing the chaos, tension, and beauty of life in a punk band’s van. Between squats, sweaty shows, and moments of clarity, I found not just stories to tell, but a new path I hadn’t expected.