Acht Eimer Hühnerherzen on punk ethos and the perils of overproduction
We met up with Berlin band Acht Eimer Hühnerherzen to talk punk ethos and why writing song lyrics should take 30 minutes max.
Caligari rises again with a rejuvenated score at Babylon
On Feb. 27, 1920, “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” was screened in Berlin for the first time. Now, to mark the occasion, Babylon will be screening the film with a very special live score. We found out more.
Ticket Giveaways – Sandy (Alex) G
We have a pair of tickets up for grabs to see Philly’s (Sandy) Alex G on Feb 22.
Leitmotifs: Talking to soprano Alma Sadé
Every month, Fredrika Brillembourg delves into the world of opera and classical music. In the latest segment of our series “Leitmotifs,” Fredrika talks with soprano Alma Sadé. Sadé has been with the Komische Oper ensemble since 2014 and is known for roles such as Maria in “West Side Story” and Hodel in “Anatevka,” among others.
Doo wop, folkiness, and glam-pop Australians: Schmutz is back with February’s unmissable gig guide
Which shows shouldn’t you miss in February in Berlin? Schmutz are back with the month’s gig guide.
‘The opera machine is not looking for disruption’: Opera Lab Berlin on breaking down traditional musical theater works
Opera Lab Berlin is a free-form ensemble that breaks down traditional music theater. We caught up with artistic director Evan Gardner prior to the world premiere of their new show “ODYSSEY: Dead Men Die,” which promises to be “an apocalyptic journey” encompassing Homer, James Joyce and Hollywood.
Singer-songwriter Jackson Dyer on his debut album ‘Inlet,’ an ode to Australia and Berlin
Berlin-based musician and producer Jackson Dyer joined us in studio to talk about going home to Australia to record his debut album, while still feeling the call of Berlin.
Leitmotifs: Award-winning opera director Nicola Raab on her recent production of La Traviata
Each month, in our segment Leitmotifs, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks to creatives in the world of opera and classical music. In this edition, Fredrika talks with award winning opera director Nicola Raab. Her productions have been in opera houses all over the world, including Copenhagen, Valencia, Los Angeles, and Strasbourg.
‘Depressive in a good way’: DJ and producer Shed on his new album, revisiting his first home in East Germany
DJ and producer Shed, aka René Pawlowitz, just released his fifth studio album on Ostgut Ton. “Oderbruch” is an ode to the region his family’s from in East Germany. He joined us in the studio to talk about the music, as well as his first experience in Berlin as the techno scene was igniting.
Schmutz are back with December gig recommendations
Gabe Dunn and Francisco Parisi from listings magazine Schmutz dropped by to recommend some live shows for December.
