Derya Yildirim on ‘coming alive again’
We caught up with the 26-year-old multi instrumentalist in France where she is reuniting with her band to write new material.
Leitmotifs: Conductor without an orchestra – Marc Albrecht on finding a new passion in trying times
In our series on classical music, “Leitmotifs,” host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with German conductor Marc Albrecht, who was named ‘Conductor of the Year’ at last year’s International Opera Awards.
Odes to love and life: singer songwriter Finn Ronsdorf on his first EP
Berlin-based musician Finn Ronsdorf is releasing his first EP, “Odes,” on June 12. We talk with the 21-year-old singer-songwriter about his early musical influences and what it takes to write a love song. He says the key is “really just being very much in the moment.”
The rap teaching kids to keep COVID-19 at bay
Brodie White loves to teach guitar and audio production to kids. But when the schools were closed, the 35-year-old had a lot of time on his hands, so he came up with a special lesson for his students: a hygiene rules rap. We found out more in today’s Amplified.
Robot Koch on scoring imaginary movies, his forthcoming album and seeking inspiration in nature
German-born Robot Koch is dropping his new record “The Next Billion Years” on May 29. Ahead of the release, we spoke to the L.A.-based artist, producer and composer about why late French conservationist Jacques-Yves Cousteau inspired him to make the album.
Leitmotifs: Donald Runnicles – ‘Music can be with you all the time’
In this edition of Leitmotifs, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks with conductor Donald Runnicles. He is the general musical director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin and music director of the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson, Wyoming.
Collaboration in the time of the coronavirus: Record label Ransom Note supports artists by making them ‘Pen Pals’
With 15 tracks completed by 32 collaborating artists in just 10 days, the “Pen Pals” compilation album by record label Ransom Note is a novel way to raise money for musicians at a trying time. We caught up with Rosie Cain to find out more.
Leitmotifs: ‘I’m not an artist, I’m an enabler’ – Deutsche Oper’s Dietmar Schwarz on past productions and future challenges
This month, Fredrika Brillembourg talks with Dietmar Schwarz, Intendant of the Deutsche Oper Berlin since 2012. They look back on his career in the world of opera and discuss the challenges ahead.
How does music help in times of crisis? We asked a musicologist to explain
We reached out to musicologist Gunter Kreutz to find out why people in coronavirus lockdown are turning to music to lift their spirits. Find out more in today’s Amplified.
Indoor Schmutz: Berlin’s indie music magazine on new releases, 90’s pop trance, and staying indoors
We catch up with Schmutz, Berlin’s independent music magazine and gig guide, to find out about new releases and learn how co-founder Gabe Dunn is spending his time at home alone.
