Berlin-based folk-rock band, Mighty Oaks, sings anthems of Wanderlust and Heimweh
The folk-rock band Mighty Oaks has rooted itself firmly in Berlin soil, but in order to do so, its three members each had to journey far from their respective homes. It’s an origin story that feels so...
8 Sep 20183min
From Sarajevo to Baghdad, Moscow to L.A., KCRW DJ Valida brings a global perspective to her DJ sets
Born in a small Bosnian town, L.A.-based Valida has experienced life all around the world. Now a KCRW DJ for The Lab, Valida says that despite all of her travels, the music coming out of Berlin, and o...
1 Sep 20183min
PEOPLE festival hits Berlin's Funkhaus, bringing artistic collaborations and brand new works
Next weekend sees PEOPLE festival at Berlin’s Funkhaus. The festival is unique for bringing artists from all over the world together for a week of experimentation and collaboration before performing n...
18 Aug 20183min
Pop-Kultur roundup: Up-and-coming artists shine at the Kulturbrauerei
For three days, Berlin’s Pop-Kultur festival showcased local and international musicians at the Kulturbrauerei. Headline acts included The Last Poets, and Neneh Cherry returning for her second year.Bu...
18 Aug 20183min
'By complete chance': How a search for an art studio turned into the Neukölln pub, gallery and performance space Das Gift
Barry Burns of the post-rock band Mogwai, and his wife, Rachel, came upon the space that would eventually become their pub, Das Gift, completely by chance. Now, seven years later, Das Gift is a Glasgo...
4 Aug 20183min
From Auckland to Berlin: Noah Slee on navigating techno, queerness and becoming a role model
Noah Slee is a Tongan New Zealander whose music spans genres from traditional soul to mixed electronica and R&B. He moved to Berlin about three years ago and has seen his career flourish, especially o...
28 Jul 20184min
A sojourn through the 'Garden of Beasts' with Irish musician Candice Gordon
We caught up with musician Candice Gordon to talk about supporting likes of Nena, her 2017 album “Garden of Beasts,” and what else to expect from her this year.Gordon, who originally hails from Irelan...
21 Jul 20183min
Pop-Kultur curator on achieving a rare 50-50 gender balance in the festival's lineup
The Pop-Kultur festival is returning to Berlin next month, presenting over 100 events from Aug. 15 – 17 at the Kulturbrauerei. The festival gives musicians space to expand on the artistic currents und...
7 Jul 20183min
