Is it still folk?

Is it still folk?

Lotta St. Joan, the Berlin-based folk singer/songwriter who’s been garnering positive reviews and slow nods of the head from bearded people who smoke pipes (I made that last bit up) is now releasing her new album Song for the Undecided. This exploration of / ode...
Phileas in interview: “Almost Flawless”

Phileas in interview: “Almost Flawless”

The artist known only as Phileas – French-born, Berliner by choice – has been impressing people wide and far with his sonorous, rather sombre music over the last few years. His 2022 debut album was described by Rolling Stone as “almost flawless” and was...
The Berlin Music Video Awards are upon us again

The Berlin Music Video Awards are upon us again

What started as a happy little local event, the Berlin Music Video Awards have grown into a monolith of a global happening, attracting attention from every corner of the music video world.  Taking place on the 14th – 17th June 2023 at Club Gretchen...
The Beths coming to frannz club!

The Beths coming to frannz club!

Indie rock band The Beths will take us on a narrative tour of their dying specialist field on June 04th at Berlin’s FRANNZ Club. The Beths are no strangers to Berlin. Heading the long way from Auckland, New Zealand, they’ve played Berlin annually – when Covid allowed...
Pokey LaFarge slays ’em at Lido

Pokey LaFarge slays ’em at Lido

Pokey LaFarge is possibly the most well-known proponent of the recent resurgence of American roots music, and easily the most lovable. Pokey LaFarge played in Lido, Berlin last Sunday and tore the place up. Watching him, it was obvious that he is a man who has found...
Review: Lucy Kruger live in Lido

Review: Lucy Kruger live in Lido

Lucy Kruger played in Lido on Friday 5th May. Lucy Kruger is a singer from South Africa, and until not too long ago was known more for acoustic guitars and more classic singer songwriter stuff. Recently though she seems to have gone through something of a sea change:...
Mone in interview – see her live on 16.11

Mone in interview – see her live on 16.11

Mone is the artist name of a singer from the Netherlands who came to Berlin a couple of years ago. Her unique style and haunting, penetrating voice has marked her out as one of the major musical talents bubbling under in this city. Her Bandcamp tells it best: “A...
Kitty Solaris returns with girls & Music

Kitty Solaris returns with girls & Music

Kitty Solaris, the woman we have long since glady granted the accolaide of ‘Berlin’s Queen of Indie’ is back with her new album ‘Girls & Music’. And indeed, back with a bang. A very danceable one. Girls & Music is the eighth album...