Blockhead (USA) + ProleteR (FR) + Arms and Sleepers (USA)

Internationally acclaimed New York producer Tony Simon—also known as Blockhead—has released 15 albums over the past 25 years, including four highly regarded records for Ninja Tune, and has contributed to numerous productions, notably including significant collaborations with Aesop Rock. Regarded as a modern master of instrumental hip-hop, he has recently been releasing music on platforms such as Future Archive Recordings and Backwoodz Studioz.

Over the past decade, French beatmaker ProleteR has established himself as a key figure in the international electro, nu-jazz, swing-hop, and instrumental hip-hop scenes. By combining vintage jazz samples, boom-bap grooves, and electro-soul textures, he has crafted a warm, instantly recognizable sound that bridges nostalgia and a modern approach. With over 200 million streams worldwide and a dedicated fanbase across Europe, North America, and Asia, his music has played a pivotal role in shaping the global identity of swing-infused hip-hop.

Arms and Sleepers blend underground electronic music with glitch beats, experimental hip-hop, and the atmosphere of contemporary post-rock. For years, the band consisted of the duo Max Lewis and Mirza Ramić, but since 2018, Ramić—who relocated from Boston to Berlin—has remained the sole official member. The project boasts a catalog of over 30 releases, 3,000 live shows worldwide, and numerous placements in film and television; the year 2020 was particularly prolific, seeing the release of four albums and three EPs. Recent releases include the albums *Former Kingdoms* (2022) and *What Tomorrow Brings* (2024, Pelagic Records), as well as numerous collaborations (e.g., with Blockhead, Poldoor, or Hidden Orchestra). Arms and Sleepers are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, marking the occasion not only with a return to the stage but also with new music and limited editions.