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In Conversation with Shawty Pimp
From Memphis tape decks to his first ever Amsterdam show, Shawty Pimp reflects on his cult legacy and why VOID will be one for the books.
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Backpack Rap to Rucksack Records: The Future of Independent Labels
Rucksack Records has carved out a niche in Amsterdam’s underground scene by championing vinyl, community, and authenticity over the mainstream. Founder Danny Veekens, a journalist-turned-label head, blends a DIY approach—working with freelance creatives—with inspiration from backpack rap, building a label that gives artists space to grow sustainably and tell stories that last.
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If We Can Have Sex, We Can Talk About STIs
On STIs, open conversations, stigma, and testing I always believed that dating and sex come with a fair amount of challenges in life, and yet somehow living in Amsterdam, a city known for its open-mindedness, we still avoid talking about the things that actually mess with us. This is where The Grey Areas lies —…
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Property of No One Festival – Reclaiming Contemporary Mashriq Identity Through Music and Culture
Ahead of its first ever edition at Paradiso’s Tolhuistuin on 27th of September, I, Petra Parčetić sat down with the mind behind the Property of No One festival (later on referred to as PoN), Yazeed Abul-Ata. We discussed the notions of connection, experience and equal opportunity as the festival values, the contemporary meaning of cultural…
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VOID: Music Against the Grain
As the first whiff of fall settles over Amsterdam, festival season slips into memory and club season takes over and we couldn’t be more excited about VOID
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in conversation with valerie estrina: the best writing happens when you’re not writing
with a little over a week to go until ways of working, our workshop series with pre-reserved, we caught up with writer valerie estrina to talk beginnings, inspiration, and what to expect from her writing workshop next Sunday, September 28th.
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DIPG: Summer in the City Vol. 2 by Aryan Hamyani & Maxine de Beco
A little over two weeks ago, we got together with 25th Hour Agency for a homely end-of-summer celebration. Powered by Puma and fueled by delicious drinks from Sokol Vodka, we chatted, ate, drank, played, and danced the night away, turning Cornerstore into what felt like a house party of our dreams. Maxine de Beco and…
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Cheat Sheet: September 2025
Looking for things to do in Amsterdam this August? The Aa August 2025 Cheat Sheet is your curated one-stop guide to the city’s must-attend events
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DIPG: Studio Strip x Kurashi by Shina Pieber
From hillside giggles to dancefloor chaos, Studio Strip x Kurashi was a whirlwind. Luckily, Shina Pieber had the lens to catch it all.
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Aa Explores: Berlin
For this edition of Aa explores, the Aa team takes you to Berlin, Germany.