klub Zaproszenie 13: music lovers anonymous & staś

music lovers anonymous is the project of Upstate NY native, Zach Howenstein.

Staś Czekalski is a musician interested in everyday life and the stories that emerge from it. In 2024, he released his debut album Przygody on the Mondoj label - a work capturing the intensity and intimacy of lived experience. Through a series of short compositions, the album evokes changing seasons, sunny walks, and fleeting impressions of places and moments. Earlier this year, he collaborated with Zach Howenstein (aka music lovers anonymous) on the EP October, released by Portraiture. Alongside pongifani, he co-runs Klub Zaproszenie, a music event series in Warsaw, where he lives.

Usof is a Lisbon based artist pushing the definition of "ambient music" into further convoluted territory. His discography includes releases on Theory Therapy, enmossed, Psychic Liberation, surf and Rotten \ Fresh besides remixes, live recordings, mixtapes, and singles out on imprints from all over the world. He has performed throughout European and UK venues/festivals such as Cafe Oto, Waking Life, Les Siestes Électroniques, Outfest, KWIA, among many others. In addition to his work as a visual artist and mastering engineer he promotes events with the Living Room and Tundra collectives. Lastly, he hosts the "for 0" show at Radio Quântica and surf’s residency at Kiosk Radio.

juleryk says: my music is a bit of a diary for me. but no worries, anyone can listen! i share my perspective on everyday scenarios, often allegorically, but in the most relatable way possible ;P listening to my “diary” live, you’ll feel like flipping through the pages of this book. grab a blanket, it might get cozy ;]