Ticket Giveaway – win tickets to see Angel Olsen live at Huxleys Neue Welt on Jan. 30
We have a pair of tickets up for grabs to see Angel Olsen play in Berlin on January 30, to celebrate the release of her new album “All Mirrors.”
In Brief: Officials in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg want to make the district zero-waste
What would a zero waste district in Berlin look like? A new strategy outlined by District Councillor Clara Herrmann details measures to cut plastic waste and promote sustainable practices.
In Brief: Deutsche Bahn says punctuality of the Berlin S-Bahn achieved target in 2019
The railway company said their comprehensive S-Bahn PLUS program for Berlin has succeeded on several counts, including achieving a punctuality rate of 96.1% and a 39% decrease in cancellations.
In Brief: Fewer people are applying for asylum in Germany
For the third year running, the number of people applying for asylum in Germany has dropped. Interior Minister Horst Seehofer says German policies for organized immigration are working.
In Brief: Germany partially withdrawing troops from Iraq amid security fears
Some German soldiers stationed in Iraq are being transferred to Kuwait and Jordan. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have risen sharply after a U.S. airstrike killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani on Friday.
In Brief: In stunt on Oberbaumbrücke, Berlin cycling advocates find temporary use for discarded Christmas trees
On Sunday, as Berlin Waste Management (BSR) prepared to collect discarded Christmas trees to shred and send off to biomass power plants, some cycling advocates found an intermediate use for the trees.
The Mexican Radio Radio Show: Broadcast January 1, 2020 feat. John Dwyer from Thee Oh Sees
This week’s show features an interview with John Dwyer from Thee Oh sees, plus the usual playlist of synth punk, post punk, Neue Deutsche Welle and new wave tunes.
The Fink+Forty Show: Broadcast December 30, 2019
This week we’re featuring a deliciously twisted guest mix from what we believe will be one of the hottest bands on the planet anytime soon: Bristol-based SCALPING. They’ve supported Black Midi this year and will continue to thrill us with their blend of leftfield clubland, post punk and a lot of noise.
The Bear on KCRW Berlin: Paper stories
These true, personal stories were recorded live at The Bear on November 22 at ZENTRUM danziger50 in Prenzlauer Berg. The theme of the evening was paper: an ordinary object that can spark some pretty extraordinary memories.
The Bear’s Holiday Stories: ‘The Silent Bell’ by Ben Parsons
‘Tis the season for wonderful storytelling. Tune into KCRW Berlin 104.1 FM every day this week for stories from The Bear.
The Bear’s Holiday Stories: ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ by Fabienne Lang
‘Tis the season for wonderful storytelling. Tune into KCRW Berlin 104.1 FM every day this week for stories from The Bear.
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In Brief: EU Commission passes new laws to make large appliances easier to repair
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In Brief: Berlin Senate aims to decriminalize ‘Schwarzfahren,’ riding without a ticket on public transport
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Deutsche Bahn abandons plans to use atonal music at Hermannstraße S-Bahn station after protest concert
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Henry Rollins’ Radio Show: Broadcast January 17, 2020
