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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 13 OCTOBER 2024 4 ALMANAC My essentials YASMIN KUYMIZAKIS 35, musician and sound designer I've been working in sound and music for about 15 years now, creating electronic music under the name JOON. I tour abroad and have performed live in the US and Europe. In addition to my music, I freelance as a sound designer for video games, film, and theatre. 1. Books 2. Film 3. Internet/TV 4. Music 5. Place LANA Del Rey has been my go-to vibe lately. There's something about her haunt- ing voice and lyrics that really draws me in. Her music feels like a blend of nostalgia and daydreams, with a touch of melancholy that I find com- forting and relatable. My fa- vorite tracks right now are Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, A&W, and Chemtrails Over the Country Club. DINGLI is one of my favorite places. It's where my mum grew up, and as kids, we'd head there every Sunday. My brother and I would run around with our cousins, play- ing hide-and-seek and creat- ing our own little adventures. I have such vivid memories of us climbing trees, picking blackberries, and exploring the fields in the cliffs togeth- er. Now my parents live there, and it's still pretty peaceful and quiet. It's a lovely escape from the chaos of everyday life. ALL About Love by bell hooks was a total game-changer for me. I picked it up because I kept hearing how it redefines love, and my curiosity got the best of me. What really stood out was how she explains love as an ac- tion, not just a feeling. It made me rethink my approach to re- lationships, self-love, and com- munity. I recently watched The Sub- stance starring Demi Moore, and it was wild! It's a sci-fi thriller/horror that kept me on the edge of my seat. The film dives into the dangers of un- checked ambition and how far people will go for power. It's dark but gripping, and there are moments that are pretty funny too! Best film I've seen in a while. I recently rediscovered The School of Life, and it's been such a refreshing find! It's a fantastic platform that covers life's big questions and challenges, everything from emotional intelligence to philosophy, making com- plex ideas feel super acces- sible. Compiled by Laura Calleja suggestions by email lcalleja@mediatoday.com This page is supported by Arts Council Malta 4 5 1 2 3