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Unsound locks Objekt, Violet, Eris Drew b2b Octo Octa, Holly Herndon, more for 2019 festival

Paula Temple and Optimo's JD Twitch are also lined up to play...

Unsound has confirmed the first wave of acts playing this year's festival in Kraków with Objekt, Octo Octa and Eris Drew featuring amongst the highlights.

Objekt will present his new live show alongside visual artist Ezra Miller, while Octo Octa and Eris Drew are set to play b2b. Sherelle and FAUZIA are also lined up for a b2b DJ set at the festival.

Other DJ highlights include Paula Temple playing fresh off the back of the release of her debut album, Manara, Room 4 Rebellion resident Nazira, and JD Twitch who will present a world premiere DJ set related to his Against Fascism Trax label.

Holly Herndon will present her new album, Proto, live at the festival alongside a backing ensemble, while there are also live sets locked in from Violet, VTSS, Terrence Dixon as Population One, and Emptyset.

The festival will also continue its affiliation with Uganda's Nyege Nyege collective and festival, hosting Tanzanian singeli artists MCZO & Duke, as well as Jay Mitta & Ant Virus and a world premiere collaboration between HHY & The Kampala Unit.

This year's Unsound theme is 'Solidarity'. The festival will take place around Kraków from October 6th - 13th. Tickets go on sale on Monday, June 3rd. You can find more information here.

Revisit our recent interview with and mix from Unsound artist Violet here, as well as our recent feature on Paula Temple