Singer-songwriter Michael Brinkworth on how to create this 'Good Old Feeling' (Rebroadcast)
Brisbane-born Michael Brinkworth draws inspiration from Bob Dylan, Neil Young and from the city he now calls home, Berlin, “this weird halfway house that I ended up in.” The 33-year-old traveled the g...
12 Des 20204min
Musician Ian Tilling on writing music in bad times (Rebroadcast)
We feature indie-rock musician Ian Tilling. The 35-year-old Brit moved to Berlin in 2016. After joining and leaving a number of bands, he started his solo project Grief Scene a year ago. Next month, T...
28 Nov 20204min
Berlin-based musician Martha Rose on 'diving deeply and emotionally after something that you love' (Rebroadcast)
Martha Rose, a U.K.-born, Berlin-based musician, just released her second full-length album titled “Undress & Dive After.” The 33-year-old multi-instrumentalist talks with us about her songwriting pro...
21 Nov 20205min
‘It’s just the music that I love’: Marlais on coming to folk music as an ‘outsider’ (Rebroadcast)
We spoke with Michael Culme-Seymour — aka Marlais — about his love of folk music and his life in Berlin. The 33-year-old musician often blends old folk songs with modern elements. “Meeting Is A Pleasu...
14 Nov 20205min
James Chatburn: 'It's actually quite a chilled time for me for once'
Musician and producer James Chatburn moved to Berlin in 2015. The 29-year-old toured with well-known alternative R&B artists like Jordan Rakei and the L.A. band The Internet. One of his big idols is A...
7 Nov 20205min
Leitmotifs: Benjamin Hochman: 'In Mozart's music, every note is in the right place'
In this episode of Leitmotifs, host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with pianist and conductor Benjamin Hochman. He has performed in major cities and festivals around the world, both as a soloist and cham...
31 Okt 20205min
How this year's edition of Jazzfest Berlin strives to build a 'transatlantic bridge,' just days after the US election
Jazzfest Berlin has a long tradition in the city. It's been a platform for musicians from around the world since 1964. This year, the four-day festival is scheduled to kick off on Nov. 5 with a focus ...
24 Okt 20205min
Musician Ian Tilling on writing music in bad times
We feature indie-rock musician Ian Tilling. The 35-year-old Brit moved to Berlin in 2016. After joining and leaving a number of bands, he started his solo project Grief Scene a year ago. Next month, T...
17 Okt 20204min
