Category archives: Music

Event Tip Berlin | "XJAZZ" Jazz Festival from...

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In Berlin-Kreuzberg, it’s getting loud again. From May 8th to May 11th, more than 45 acts will burn the candle at both ends in Kreuzberg’s most beautiful and hippest clubs like Bi Nuu, Monarch (see picture above) and FluxBau. XJAZZ invites you to celebrate one particular music genre which hasn’t only united...

Musik-Tipp: „Trauma“ – das neue Album v...

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  Cœur de Pirate, was zu Deutsch „Piratenherz“ bedeutet, ist eine kanadische Singer-Songwriterin. Bürgerlich hört sie auf den Namen Béatrice Martin, was sich nicht minder schön anhört. Schon mit drei Jahren spielte sie Klavier und hat auch seitdem nicht aufgehört. Nachdem sie 2008 zunächst auf Youtube und dann in Frankreich Erfolge...

Bon Iver – is it truly over?

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Dear Justin Vernon How on earth could you even think of quitting your Bon Iver project? I mean, you did it! You succeeded. Thousands of hipsters worship you; I worship you thanks to a couple of melancholic lyrics and chords. Your music will forever be played at random folklore weddings and...

Review: Magdalena Closing Party 17.-21.04.201...

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                          Nachdem Elena euch bereits die Preview zur Closing Party gepostet hat, hoffe ich, dass ihr auch dabei wart, um die Magdalena gebührend zu verabschieden?! Wir waren vermehrt vor Ort, um dieses Ereignis tanzwütig zu feiern und haben euch unsere Impressionen mitgebracht.   Magda-Impressionen von Mai: „Berlin is filled with the most fucked-up people...

Must-Hear: Bandtipp - Ein Abend voller Erlebn...

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  „Ich hab´ Geburtstag und deshalb gehen wir dahin, wo ich es will“, das war die Ansage meines guten Freundes als entschieden wurde, was gemacht wird. Erst war ich von Zweifel bewogen, doch als es hieß „Stoner Metal“, war ich voll dabei. Ihr müsst wissen, ich liebe alle Arten von Stoner. Also...

Bandtipp: ISIS - Postrock und Hardcore im Ver...

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  ISIS war eine der erfolgreichsten Bands, die die Subgenres Post-Rock und Hardcore miteinander verband. Oft werden sie auf eine Stufe mit Neurosis oder Pelican gestellt, da ihre Stile sich ähneln und sich gegenseitig beeinflusst haben. ISIS wurde 1997 gegründet und nach 13 Jahren erfolgreicher Bandgeschichte 2010 aufgelöst. Gesang, Gitarre: Aaron Turner Gitarre:...

Must-Hear: Band-Tipp: “Hausdoktoren” – ...

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The “Hausdoktoren” is a group of DJs from Berlin, who came together in 2010. Their aim is quite simple: “We want to make the heart beat master, to get even the last ones dancing!” Hausdoktor is German for “family doctor” and a family doctor’s job is to do a diagnosis if his...

The best Musicians in Town: Experience Joe Bo...

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        Sun glasses and a suit, these are his signature features. He’s famous all around the world for his sound. This man is considered one of the best guitarists in the world and is on the same level as legends like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. Well, do you...

Must-Hear | Band tip – „Alt-J ?“ - Folk...

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Alt-J? is an alternative pop band, which was founded in 2007 and has its origins in Leeds, UK. Members: Guitar, Vocals - Joe Newman Guitar, Bass - Gwil Sainsbury Keyboard - Gus Unger-Hamilton Drums - Thom Green All of them studied at the University of Leeds (arts or British literature), but after Joe Gwil had played...

Must-Hear | Band tip: „Sunn O)))“ - Musi...

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Sunn O))) (pronounced:  s?n) is a US-American band, originally consisting of Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson. The band was founded in 1998 and was a side project of both musicians. To be precise Sunn O))) is a band created to honor the band ''Earth'', which was the pioneer band of...

Must-Hear | Band tip „Geschwister Schumann...

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  “Geschwister Schumann” ( Geschwister is German and means siblings) consist of Pola and Max Schumann. They call their own music genre Techhouse, which they came up with and which they have been following since 2008. Their debut “Your Way” fascinated many people and since the release of this song, the...

"My Life in Music“ - Seeing Ennio Morricone...

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It hasn't been a while since Ennio Morricone himself shared his most beautiful masterpieces out of his life's work. To be a part of those who have heard the 85-year-old, Italian componist, conductor and the musical prodigy live fills me up with excitement and pride. Mr. Morricone's soundtracks accompanied more than 500 movies, especially...

Must-Hear | Band Tip: "Mastodon“ - Brute, e...

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Music by the doctrine of the four elements Mastodon is an American metal-band, which combines inter alia progressive, sludge and hardcore. Long instrumental parts with demanding rhythms are typical for their songs, they are complex and hard to play, but an orgasm to our ears. Current Lineup: e-bass, vocals – Troy Sanders guitar,...

Must-Hear |Band Tip: “Ghost BC” – Undea...

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The band Ghost BC is really something special not just because they make good music which is a mixture of psychedelic rock and heavy metal with a touch of Satanic lyrics which should be considered as ironic references. Every band member goes on stage and performs with monks robes and...

Must-Hear | Newcomer from Zurich : Country/Fo...

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  On February 3rd this lovely band from Switzerland played in a little cafe in Leipzig. The band consists of three people: Caro is responsible for the banjo and the backing vocals, Jessica is alternately playing the Guitar and the banjo, she also does the main vocals. And a very quiet...

My impressions on the concert of "A Day To R...

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  On January 31st this American pop punk band A Day to Remember was on stage in the Haus Auensee in Leipzig. The interior of this location really reminded me of Huxley's Neue Welt in Berlin. A Day To Remember got supported on stage by the bands Every Time I Die and The...