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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.

Meeting Adam: No Frills, Just Faders

While touring with The Movement, I met Adam—a no-nonsense sound engineer with sharp instincts and zero interest in small talk. In a backstage full of quiet tension, he reminded me how powerful it is to simply do the work, without ego or pretense.