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Mad City is a new celebration of underground music and metropolitan culture. Aiming to always be ahead of the game, break cultural barriers and bring fresh and original sounds to the forefront. Sprung from the minds behind the infamous Appelsap Festival, together with a new wave of creatives Mad Cit

Interview by Passion Dzenga | Photography by Raymond van Mil Hailing from the vibrant streets of Peckham in South-East London, Sam Akpro is not your typical singer-songwriter. His music is a kaleidoscope of sound, a fusion of fuzzed-out guitars and digi-drums that creates an inimitable sonic landsca

INTERVIEW BY ZOE BAB, PHOTO BY SHEILA PINAS & THIRZA KING With New Style Band members: Lead singer: Denishio Cooman aka Boto, keyboardist: Booy Kwadjanie , Vocalist: Jonothan Grootfaam and New Style Manager: Elven Kensenhuis. Patta marks its 20-year milestone with a celebration, paying homage to its

Screamo and post-hardcore on Goede Vrijdag?? Let’s go!! We are extremely excited to announce that Vibora and Oscuro Culto will make a stop on their Europe tour in NL this spring – and perform their latest releases ‘Ceniza’ (Ocuro Culto) and ‘Zaldi Beltza’ (Vibora). As support, the incredible three-p

We’d love to invite you to the opening of the festival; Lieve Stad in Amsterdam, curated by our own family. Taking this edition's theme to heart; “the mental state of the city” Guillaume and Ghamte Schmidt handpicked a selection of creators and performers whose work artistically comments on the rela

Mark your calendars for March 7th as Garage Noord will be hosting a live show from the one and only Oko Ebombo. This Parisian maestro, a true jack-of-all-trades, started with dance, conquered theater, photography, and video, and now he's unleashing his brand new live show. Expect a wild fusion of po

Words by: Travis Atria He was born from the nozzle of a spray-paint can. His hip- hop cradle was a homeless shelter. At age thirteen, he ran away from home and lived on streets that could have easily crushed a man twice his age. It was the South Bronx, 1978—the borough crawled with pimps, hustlers,

Step into the heartbeat of the city's nightlife at Club iNN as they proudly host "W/U MADE US" – a new club night that transcends boundaries and celebrates the diverse tapestry of culture that moves us all. On Friday, February 23rd, from 23:00 to 04:00, Club iNN will transform into a haven for music

Step into a new era with Team Patta as we proudly introduce our latest venture, a brand new Patta Milan chapter store. On February 20th, amidst the buzz of Milan Fashion Week, we extend a warm invitation to join us at our freshly inaugurated store on Via Lupetta 3. Embracing the philosophy that bigg

The upcoming Oyster Festival's second edition is set to take place at Melkweg on Saturday, February 17th. Enthusiasts of UK hip-hop, R&B, and UK Garage are invited to witness dynamic live performances by a lineup featuring Blanco, Debbie, Dré Six, cityboymoe, Cristale, and many other exciting artist

Words: Chris Danforth Alexander McQueen once said, “There is no better designer than nature.” Although nothing in nature is truly designed, the late British designer inadvertently referred to a design philosophy called biomimicry, which humans employ to imitate nature’s perfect systems. Camouflage i

Words: Nelson Charity John | Photos: Bishop Duke As homegrown artists like Burna Boy and Wizkid transmit the sound of Nigeria across the globe, a new and rebellious EDM scene is beginning to emerge in the warehouses and clubs back home. One that defies the country's anti-LGBTQ+ laws and strict presi

Patta is back in the city of lights and this time, we're bringing the noise to Paris Fashion Week like we never left. Log in and lock in as we take over the airwaves with a special radio broadcast in collaboration with Converse and Oroko Radio bringing together our community of musicians and selecto

Calling All Patta Community Creatives! We are currently working on the next issue of the Patta Magazine and we would like to invite you to make your mark on our legacy. Are you an artist, writer, photographer, or just passionate about sharing your Patta experiences? We want to hear from YOU! This is

By Mijke “Margie” Hurkx and Sofia Zemame Berkhout Edson Sabajo and Guillaume “Gee” Schmidt met each other in the ’90s at Fat Beats Amsterdam, where Edson worked many years. They quickly became friends and started working together, while also promoting parties and hosting radio shows. They brought ne

Words by Grace Wang | Photos by Ana Peralta Chong | Design & Illustrartions by Kiyomi Morrison & Jaclyn Arellano In less than a year, Isimeme Naomi Udu has gone from studying for a Masters of Medical Informatics to creating sui generis pop music as hemlocke springs . She has racked up millions of pl