In Berlin’s dynamic music scene, the duo 33 has become a groundbreaking force, redefining the boundaries of sonic experimentation and artistic collaboration. Composed of visual artist and musician Alexander Iezzi and performance artist and composer Billy Bultheel, 33 emerged from a vision of fostering creative synergy across diverse disciplines. Their debut album, 33–69, embodies this ethos, combining machine-gun techno, industrial tones, operatic voices, and experimental pop. The collective’s philosophy extends beyond the core duo, engaging a constellation of collaborators—including Ivan Cheng, Steve Katona, NAKED, and others—to transform music into a sculptural art form. Each track becomes a vivid canvas, fusing countertenor arias, Latin lyrics, and surreal imagery into a cohesive, otherworldly experience. Alexander Iezzi and Billy Bultheel each bring a rich artistic pedigree to the project. Iezzi’s practice spans sculptural installations, video, and live performance, exploring surreal transformations of material to challenge conventional perceptions. His work has been exhibited at institutions like MOMA New York and KW Berlin. Bultheel, whose compositions bridge contemporary music with Medieval and Renaissance traditions, crafts site-specific works that transform performance spaces into immersive soundscapes. His collaborations include composing for Anne Imhof’s award-winning Faust and Sex.