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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

Pretty Deadly: art critic / ninja Susie Kahlich in interview

Susie Kahlich is a businesswoman, martial artist, and captivating storyteller who happens to be trained in the art of Ninjutsu. Susie Kahlich is an old friend of indieBerlin / indieRepublik; we first met the lady when she was regular putting out podcasts about art...

Win Tickets to Most Wanted Music

Most Wanted Music, in case you don't know it, is Berlin's top music industry conference and Germany's second most important, after the Reeperbahn Festival. But, you know, it's in Berlin, so that makes it automatically cooler anyway 🙂 MW:M takes place every year in...

how to fuck up in the music business and other lessons at mw:m

Have you ever fucked up? How did it feel? Making mistakes is a hard thing to experience, and the pain that comes with them can suck the wind of ambition from our bodies and minds. But making mistakes is also highly valuable – we can learn what doesn’t work and make...

Most Wanted Music conference 14-16 Nov.

the music industry conference with a focus firmly on the future is around the corner! On 14-16 November the MW:M conference will open its doors at the Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauerberg. Started in 2014, Most Wanted Music is Berlin's most important music industry event,...

brand new indie pop out this week

Welcome to the second of our new regular Friday feature where we present you with our pick of the best new indie pop releases that came out this week. If you just want to listen to the list of songs on Spotify, they're the first tracks listed on our cool as shit...

Róisín Murphy: Hit Parade review

Don’t miss Róisín Murphy’s captivating sixth new album 'Hit Parade'. This album takes you to an unexplored, playful world. Róisín Murphy is an Irish singer who is famous for her eclectic and unique music. Born in 1973 in Arklow, Ireland, she first gained fame as a...

Best songs out this week

Welcome to the first of our new Friday feature, where we share with you our pick of, you guessed it, new releases from this week September 25-October 1st 2023! This is of course onyl a short list of songs that we heard and liked, there are loads of great songs coming...