Concerts & Parties
Interviews
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Jenny Hval talks "life research" ahead of HAU2 show
INTERVIEW! Musician and writer Jenny Hval, performing her latest work "The Practice of Love" at HAU2 Feb 15 through Feb 17, talks negotiating two art forms, the power of words and skipping between the autobiographical and universal. Plus Playlist! Read more
Feb 13, 2020
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Giant Swan talk extremes ahead of CTM opener
INTERVIEW! Opening CTM at Berghain on Jan 24, improvisational live techno act Giant Swan tell us why it's a good time to take risks, how their latest album is their fiercest yet and what to expect in their much-anticipated show. Plus Playlist! Read more
Jan 23, 2020
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Peaches talks skittle clits ahead of Berlin jubilee run
INTERVIEW! Ahead of her jubilee run at the Volksbühne Dec 28-31, the Berlin-made Canadian icon looks back at 20 years of show(wo)manship, rising to legend status and the challenge of the mainstream catching up. Plus playlist! Read more
Dec 19, 2019
Jenny Hval talks "life research" ahead of HAU2 show
INTERVIEW! Musician and writer Jenny Hval, performing her latest work "The Practice of Love" at HAU2 Feb 15 through Feb 17, talks negotiating two art forms, the power of words and skipping between the autobiographical and universal. Plus Playlist! Read more
Feb 13, 2020
Critic's top gigs for February
Our music critic evaluates the latest works and career of two true UK icons set to grace Berlin stages this month. Or is it more accurate to call them heroes? Liam Gallagher and Stormzy are on the same journey, one at the start, the other at the end. Read more
Feb 6, 2020
Strom Festival brings post-genre electronica to the Philharmonie
Two-day electronica fest Strom Festival, starting Feb 7, hosts a high-profile line-up in the Berliner Philharmonie. With 14 hours of music and a chance to dance into the wee hours at a once-in-a-lifetime location, our critic eyes up the programme. Read more
Feb 3, 2020
Twin Temple talk hexing the patriarchy ahead of Bi Nuu show
VERBATIM! Ahead of their gig at Kreuzberg's Bi Nuu on Feb 10, Twin Temple’s Alexandra James tells us how the group is pushing back against societal norms by combining music with their passion for witchcraft and the occult. Read more
Feb 3, 2020
Cutting-edge electronica: Critic's top picks for CTM Festival
Kicking off Jan 24 through Feb 2 at various venues across the city, this year’s edition of CTM is packed with the finest techno, neoperreo, AV performances and more. Here’s our music critic's tips of what not to miss! Read more
Jan 22, 2020
