E09 - Lynn Nandar Htoo, “Neural Net Nocturne”

Lynn Nandar Htoo (Myanmar/Cambodia)
“Neural Net Nocturne” (2025)

The concept of “home” extends far beyond physical boundaries, encompassing the complexity of memories, cultural touchstones, and deeply ingrained emotional connections. It's the scent of familiar spices wafting through the air, the rhythmic cadence of a native tongue, the shared rituals that bind generations. These intangible elements form the bedrock of identity, anchoring individuals to their roots even when geographical distance separates them. Yet, the experience of displacement, whether forced or voluntary, can create a profound sense of dissonance. The comforting familiarity of home becomes a phantom limb, an echo of what once was. In its place, a new reality emerges, one that requires adaptation and resilience. The process of navigating this liminal space, between the known and the unknown, can be both challenging and transformative. It necessitates the construction of new communities, the forging of new connections, and the discovery of unexpected strengths. Ultimately, the meaning of home evolves, becoming a fluid concept that transcends physical location, residing instead in the heart and the mind.




Lynn Nandar Htoo a.k.a LnHD
is a sound designer, music producer, and DJ originally from Myanmar and now based in Phnom Penh. Named Goethe’s Talent 2024, she has brought her minimalistic and percussive Southeast Asian experimental club sound to international stages, including Berlin’s Pop-Kultur Festival. She has performed in clubs & festivals across Southeast Asia in cities like Yangon, Saigon, Bali, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Bangkok, and Phnom Penh. Her work explores the intersections of identity, culture, and sound, with releases like Jamadevi on the acclaimed Indonesian label Yes No Wave and SLAVE INSTINCTS on ALIGN.ONLINE, a platform celebrating femme and queer voices in Southeast Asia. As the winner of Radio Lab, LnHD continues to redefine boundaries in Southeast Asia’s electronic music scene and she has performed at the renowned CTM Festival, further establishing her reputation as a rising force in the global experimental music scene.