Welcome to a special podcast episode from Narciss, the second instalment in our new series on PRNCPTL. Narciss is a musical phenomenon, seamlessly blending influences from a myriad of genres to create an experience that defies expectations. With roots in the 90s but an insatiable appetite for all things musical, Narciss infuses every track with groove and swing, ensuring both physical and emotional resonance. Join us as we dive into Narciss’s world, where joyous energy meets irresistible rhythms, leaving smiles in its wake.

The series is presented by Rakans: Beirut-born and Berlin-based, Rakans, founder of the Queer collective Rawmantique. He is also a Pornceptual resident. Rakans not only curates the podcast series but also conducts interviews with participating artists.

Rakans: Hello love! Please tell us your pronouns? And what is your favorite record?

Narciss: Hey babe! Pronouns are they/them and my favourite record is Plastic Beach by the Gorillaz.

Rakans: In Greek mythology, Narcissus watched their queer fabulousness reflection above the water but sadly fell in the lake cause they couldn’t stop being mesmerised and enchanted. Why “Narciss”? Could the dance floor be narcissistic?

Narciss: Hahaha exactly, the telling’s always differ a bit, sometimes they fell in the lake, sometimes they died of hunger on the lakeshore, simply because they couldn’t look away from their reflection. Either way, the idea was to take the tale of Narcissus and hence their name as a Memento Mori to myself. Growing up in Berlin, and growing up in this city’s club scene I have seen my fair share of both narcissistic dance floors and of narcissistic individuals, so I wanted to remind myself, whenever I see my name on a lineup, to keep my head on my shoulders and not become like these people. To stay myself and stay down to earth.

Rakans: You are a great representation for the queer* & non-binary* community. There is a rising question circulating in the music industry: do you think that music is political?

Honestly, it’s so ridiculous to me how many people always argue that music isn’t political. Like, what nonsense is this? Music is arguably one of the most political art forms out there, and it most definitely still is, even nowadays when it is a bit more about the individuals making that music. But even then, if anyone says that music is not political, I would highly recommend watching the movie “Searching for Sugar Man,” reading up about Sixto Rodriguez becoming an icon for the anti-apartheid protests in South Africa (even though his music was never about that), and then finishing off by listening to an album by Rage Against the Machine. After that, say that music isn’t political.

Rakans: What should young people know that you wish you had known just a bit earlier?

Narciss: Oh my god, okay, this is actually a huge thing: don’t rush and do what you do because you love it, not because you feel you have to do it. Especially when making music: always create things because they bring you joy, never create them to please other people, because it will just end up making you unhappy.

Our PRNCPTL team loves you and looks forward to dancing with you as soon as possible!

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