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Retro RnB from New York – GARTH. Live at Lark Berlin, March 19th

https://youtu.be/EvQKzm_r_7I?si=u0hvW4wD3pnD1QfJ Garth., a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and visual producer, has quickly made a name for himself, amassing over 5 million streams on Spotify. A rare talent, Garth.’s multifaceted studio projects are matched only by...

A breath of fresh air: Judith Antkowiak in Interview

Born in Dresden, working as A&R in Hamburg, travelling in Brazil, living in Berlin: Judith Antkowiak is a child of the world. With her fresh energy and a purity of expression, with a remarkable voice and a nod and wink to the 1920 vibe, she has played in large...

The state of indie in 2025

Quite a heading isn't it? The state of indie in 2025. As if I have any idea what the state of indie is going to be. I mean, we're barely two weeks into the new year as I sit here and write. But I thought, the hell with it. Throw down the gauntlet. Ruffle some...

Why Berlin is the Perfect Launchpad for Your Tech Startup in 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of global tech hubs, Berlin has emerged as a powerhouse that combines European charm with cutting-edge innovation. As we navigate through 2025, the German capital stands out as an ideal location for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to...

Last day for early Bird ticket MWM24

Not only is today the last day that you can still get your early bird ticket to this year's Most Wanted Music Conference and Festival, BUT we also want to do a shout-out for one of the coolest things happening at the conference, that being the 'Supervisor Sessions'...

The Return of the indieBerlin Awards

Where we celebrate all that makes Berlin truly indie In a city whose heart beats with creative independence, cultural innovation and its very own Berliner-Schnauzerisch maverick streak, we're very happy to announce the return of the indieberlin Awards, a celebration...

Berlin startup That Was Easy AI shows how easy AI can be

Welcome to our brand new series featuring the best and coolest startups in Berlin and Brandenburg! Cool Berlin Startup #1: That Was Easy AI While "AI" - more than an artificial intellect, but a truly intelligent AI - is being...

Video Premiere: Bookie Baker – The Ideal Expiration of a Stubborn Man

Having been a fan of Bookie Baker for years, ever since coming across their brilliant pseudo-western video for single Autumn Wind, we're delighted to be able to premiere their brand new video single "The Ideal Expiration of a Stubborn Man"....

The Cure: Songs Of A Lost World album review

By Ameena Ceesay If asked to name the most iconic alternative bands, or even iconic bands of the past 40 years, The Cure would and should spring to mind. After 16 years, the goth pioneers return with a new album, and all anticipation is met with brilliance. THE...

US chooses a dark path

I'm writing this early in the morning of the 6th November, and the truth is that not all the results of the US election are in yet. But, shockingly, disappointingly, frustratingly, it looks all too much as if Trump is set to win.* What happened to you, USA? For...

“THIS IS YOUR LIFE. DO WHAT YOU LOVE, AND DO IT OFTEN. IF YOU DON’T LIKE YOUR JOB, QUIT. IF YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TIME, STOP WATCHING TV. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE, STOP; THEY WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU WHEN YOU START DOING THINGS YOU LOVE. STOP OVER ANALYZING, LIFE IS SIMPLE. ALL EMOTIONS ARE BEAUTIFUL. WHEN YOU EAT, APPRECIATE EVERY LAST BITE. OPEN YOUR MIND, ARMS, AND HEART TO NEW THINGS AND PEOPLE, WE ARE UNITED IN OUR DIFFERENCES. ASK THE NEXT PERSON YOU SEE WHAT THEIR PASSION IS, AND SHARE YOUR INSPIRING DREAM WITH THEM. TRAVEL OFTEN; GETTING LOST WILL HELP YOU FIND YOURSELF. SOME OPPORTUNITIES ONLY COME ONCE, SEIZE THEM. LIFE IS ABOUT THE PEOPLE YOU MEET, AND THE THINGS YOU CREATE WITH THEM SO GO OUT AND START CREATING. LIFE IS SHORT. LIVE YOUR DREAM AND SHARE YOUR PASSION.”
-THE HOLSTEE MANIFESTO – WHICH WE EMBRACE

Sam Burton with new single I don’t blame you

Dear Departed is the second album from US singer Sam Burton, and it arose from a time of rebirth. In the last few years, the singer says that he just started over. For a while he abandoned the life he’d built in LA to return to Utah where he grew up, then holing up in...

Phileas im Interview: “Fast makellos”

Der nur als Phileas bekannte Künstler - gebürtiger Franzose, Wahlberliner - hat in den letzten Jahren mit seiner klangvollen, eher düsteren Musik die Menschen weit und breit beeindruckt. Sein Debütalbum aus dem Jahr 2022 wurde vom Rolling Stone als "fast makellos"...

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...

Die Beths kommen in den frannz club!

Die Indie-Rockband The Beths nimmt uns am 04. Juni im Berliner FRANNZ Club mit auf eine erzählerische Reise durch ihr sterbendes Fachgebiet. Die Beths sind in Berlin keine Unbekannten. Sie kommen aus dem neuseeländischen Auckland und spielen seit 2018, als ihr...

Pokey LaFarge legt sie im Lido um

Pokey LaFarge ist wahrscheinlich der bekannteste Vertreter der jüngsten Wiederbelebung der amerikanischen Roots-Musik und mit Sicherheit auch der liebenswerteste. Pokey LaFarge hat letzten Sonntag im Lido in Berlin gespielt und die Halle zum Beben gebracht. Als ich...

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...

Rückblick: Lucy Kruger live im Lido

Lucy Kruger spielte am Freitag, den 5. Mai, im Lido. Lucy Kruger ist eine Sängerin aus Südafrika, die bis vor kurzem eher für Akustikgitarren und klassische Singer-Songwriter-Sachen bekannt war. In letzter Zeit scheint sie jedoch eine Art Wandel durchgemacht zu haben:...

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:...

Raye bei npr tiny concerts haut uns um

Ich kenne die Südlondoner Sängerin Raye durch ihren großen aktuellen Hit mit 070 Shake, Escapism. Hardcore perfekter knallharter Pop - siehe unten. Das hat mich dazu veranlasst, nachzusehen, was sie in der Vergangenheit gemacht hat, und ich war leider ein bisschen...