Lafawndah
The French-Iranian Lafawndah makes her Berlin debut. The zouk-inspired pop endeavours of her self-titled first EP caught Warp Records' attention last year; now she’s got new release Tan in tow.
View ArticleAnohni
Anohni evokes more of a dancefloor feel than ever before. So you might want to mentally switch from moody red-wine ambience to a Club Mate vibe ahead of her Tempodrom concert to avoid surprises on the...
View ArticleThe squared life
Post-punk threesome Plattenbau construct their quadratic sounds at Torstraßen Festival on June 4. They'll be sharing the spotlight at our Exberliner stage with Piss, Bannerman, and the Neukölln Country...
View ArticleThe Italian connection: Itaca
International magazine, international band! At our 14th Birthday Party this Friday, June 17 at Humboldthain Club, catch Itaca, the German duo throwing Italo pop hooks into the mix with cool synth...
View ArticleAt the indie races
The city's prolific indie disco party Karrera Klub turns 20 this year! DJ and co-founder Spencer Theile explains the history of an indie institution in techno-centric Berlin. Celebrate with them Jun 24...
View ArticleWassermusik: Caribbean waters
Bogotá based jazz quartet Bituin chats about Wassermusik's 2016 theme, "The Other Caribbean". Starting Jul 8, Haus der Kulturen der Welt brings you four weekends of summery world music and films to...
View ArticleReady, set, wristband!
July may have flown by, but no need to worry. If you didn't manage to get your festival fix this past month (why didn't you?), August has plenty on offer (you know you need more!). Here's our picks for...
View ArticleBuzzcocks
By keeping more experimental and artsy projects on the side, the Buzzcocks have preserved their outfit in an established frame of reference. You’ll get a punk history lesson by checking out their 40th...
View ArticleDie Krupps
Die Krupps have just re-released a newly recorded version of their masterpiece, Stahlwerksinfonie under the name Stahlwerkrequiem. The well-engineered 30-minute piece certainly has it's charm, and...
View ArticleFamily 5
Düsseldorf's soul punkers Family 5 have just released their first album in 12 years, Was zählt. Sticking to the established formula Peter Hein’s lyrics are as pointed and relevant as ever – bring a...
View ArticleTerry Riley w/ Gyan Riley
Terry Riley, takes the stage – for the first time ever in Germany – with his son Gyan, presenting an improv mix of jazz, classical and ragtime. Seize the opportunity – the bearded maestro is minimalist...
View ArticleSuzanne Vega
If “Luka” isn’t played at least once a day on radio stations here, it’s kind of like the apocalypse. Vega’s been staying in the realm of relevance by sticking to what she does best: writing comfy pop...
View ArticleLollapalooza Berlin
This month’s elephant in the room: Lollapalooza Berlin. Offering an old-school line up with headliners Radiohead and New Order to terrorise quaint Alt-Treptow. Oh, and hometown crowd pleaser Paul...
View ArticleBordel des Arts Open Air
Party series Bordel des Arts concludes its open-air shenanigans at Else before heading back indoors for the winter with a lineup led by KlangKuenstler and Tender Games.
View ArticleAvian
The UK electronic label showcases its talent at Berghain with sets by Sigha, Shxcxchcxsh, The Empire Line, Pris and label boss Shifted himself.
View ArticleLeila Akinyi
Unmasking everyday racism and hypocrisy with unapologetic lyrics, feisty beats and German rhymes, the Cologne-based up-and-comer takes on the crowd at Yaam.
View ArticleBishop Nehru
After a variety of mixtape releases from Nehruvia (2013) to Magic 19 earlier this year, the US rap sensation will release his debut album at the end of 2016. If you can’t wait, go see him live at...
View ArticleTrentemøller
Haunting post-punk gem “River in Me” featuring Savages’ Jehnny Beth was a promising first listen from forthcoming album Fixion, due Sep 16. Don’t miss the live versions at PBHFCLUB.
View ArticleReclaim the Beats
Taking over Maze, Schwuz and Schwarzer Kanal, this multi-day festival highlights non-white and queer music heritage with film screenings, workshops and performances by curator Sky Deep, Perera...
View ArticleJohn Kameel Farah
Combining Middle Eastern rhythms, Western classical music, synths and experimental attitude, the skilled pianist’s performances are a rare treat.
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