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The Definitive Guide to Jazz in Berlin

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There’s no shortage of jazz in Berlin. Here’s our guide to the city’s many jazz clubs. For those who are willing to pocket the pills and put down the gear – at least momentarily – it’s obvious that Berlin is more than just techno, quasi art projects, and war memorials – there’s jazz, too. Following … Read more The Definitive Guide to Jazz in Berlin

Take Stage in an Ex-Brothel: Open Mic L. J. Fox

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Besides many other things, this city is a stage. Make it yours at Madame Claude’s Sunday Open Mic Sessions. The rules are simple: play two songs or whatever you perform, no covers, no competition, and make yourself heard by one of the best audiences in Berlin. What makes Madame Claude different. By now, many small … Read more Take Stage in an Ex-Brothel: Open Mic L. J. Fox

Camp Cosmic: An (un) Natural Disaster

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A level-5 fire risk may have cancelled the festival, but Camp Cosmic’s handling of the aftermath ruined it. A guest article by a BLY reader. A couple of weeks ago, Camp Cosmic, a Berlin-based disco beat festival was set to open its doors for their ninth year running. However, it resulted in more ‘panic fever’ … Read more Camp Cosmic: An (un) Natural Disaster

PEOPLE Demands a Different Kind of Music Festival

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PEOPLE Festival hears the bored sigh of the stunted music world and provides a necessary punch in the gut. Starting August 12, Nadine and Tom Michelberger, The National’s Bryce and Aaron Dessner, and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon craft a sizzling one-week universe of music built on chance encounters, mistaken notes, and spontaneous lyrics that become … Read more PEOPLE Demands a Different Kind of Music Festival

Confidence Man Help Us Make Confident Decisions in a Chaotic World

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Long-legged whip-smart Janet Planet, strong-of-jawed Sugar Bones, and their shadow band—Reggie Goodchild and Clarence McGuffie—are Australia’s Confidence Man. At the most recent Primavera Sound 2018, they put on the most dynamic, soul-affirming, dance-y show… Think: choreography, wild jumps, and—my personal favorite—super-fast costume changes. Now, they’re bringing their irresistible dance tracks to Kantine am Berghain on … Read more Confidence Man Help Us Make Confident Decisions in a Chaotic World

Lexodus Brings Storytelling Back to Hip-Hop

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I first saw Lexodus at Marie Antonette. Back then the entire act consisted of Alex Linton spitting bars and pouring whiskey into the mouths of any eager revellers brave enough to come close to the stage. Today, the concept of Lexodus has changed entirely. No longer a solo project, it’s now full band with skilled … Read more Lexodus Brings Storytelling Back to Hip-Hop

Sanni Est: Look What Your Love Has Done to Me

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When I first met Sanni Est I thought she was just another Brazilian girl, who like me, for some reason ended up in Berlin. Later, when I got to know her better, I came to discover that in fact, she is another Brazilian girl but with a slightly different background: she is transgender. Sanni came … Read more Sanni Est: Look What Your Love Has Done to Me

Berlin Drummers Asked. Dave Lombardo Answered.

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Eight Berlin drummers. Eight questions. One Dave Lombardo. Dave Lombardo‘s a drumming legend. One of the most recognisable drumming heroes in the world, his onslaught on Slayer’s classic records inspired many of Berlin’s drummers to first pick up the sticks as teenagers. Not only has he changed the face of metal, he’s also made a name … Read more Berlin Drummers Asked. Dave Lombardo Answered.

“4/5, and That’s Unheard Of”: Primavera Sound Festival Bingo

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Primavera Sound Festival, Barcelona, Spain. A beach-side festival boasting some of the year’s best acts, from legacy to Pitchfork-approved, along the Mediterranean. We—the Berlin Loves You tribe—descend like rodents, scurrying across Parc del Forum on shaky sunburnt knees. They’re the best days of our lives. They’re also some of our worst. That is: they make … Read more “4/5, and That’s Unheard Of”: Primavera Sound Festival Bingo

Pop-Kultur Festival is Berlin’s Visionary Music Festival

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Pop-Kultur brings together the best in alternative sounds from around the globe. Pop-Kultur Festival was one of our festival highlights last year, as we witnessed so many special performances from our favourite bands. Prenzlauer Berg’s Kulturbraueri was the perfect setting for seeing shows of all kinds on many different stages and we also loved being … Read more Pop-Kultur Festival is Berlin’s Visionary Music Festival

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