No matter where you are in the world, culture is almost always shaped and restricted by the mainstream – the music scene in Egypt is no exception to this. Sublunary, a 6-member progressive band founded in Egypt, pushes the boundaries of culture by reaffirming their right to occupy a creative space in their homeland. Beyond this, the band hopes to reflect on the lack of care given to the many Egyptians whose talent is unrecognised due to the nature of the music industry not giving them the space nor value. The mainstream lacks in variety when it comes to music, leaving a mass pool of potential behind with no one to look up to. Sublunary just released their first music video, “Harmonix Live at the Roman Theatre” in collaboration with Happy Days Films Production, highlighting this neglect and abandonment. The video, shot as the band performs in real time, creates an audiovisual orchestration that is honest, dynamic and encapsulates the human experience. Egyptian Streets spoke with Sublunary about the video, along with their upcoming music and journey trying to break through the mainstream. Tell me a bit about yourself -…
