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Hindsight 20/25: Currents by Tame Impala (2015)

An Anniversary retrospective  Happy (almost) 10th birthday to Currents. The 3rd studio album from Tame Impala and what’s widely considered a modern classic. But now, it’s been a decade. Is this still the case? Yes, nostalgia can lend a helping hand; even the most...

Berlin’s Industrial Ruins Are Incubating Europe’s Most Ambitious Startups

The future of European tech is being forged in the skeleton of its industrial past. In Berlin's startup epicenters, century-old factories aren't just being preserved—they're being weaponized as catalysts for innovation. It's a transformation that could give Europe's...

Indie Beer: Now that’s what I call indie #1

While we've spent countless years devoted to the concept, vibe and lifestyle of what we consider the indie approach to life, I have to admit this is a new one on me: indie beer. #MyBetterHalf (hereafter throughout this blog known as "an anonymous source"*) however,...

Retro RnB from New York – GARTH. Live at Lark Berlin, March 19th

https://youtu.be/EvQKzm_r_7I?si=u0hvW4wD3pnD1QfJ Garth., a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and visual producer, has quickly made a name for himself, amassing over 5 million streams on Spotify. A rare talent, Garth.’s multifaceted studio projects are matched only by...

A breath of fresh air: Judith Antkowiak in Interview

Born in Dresden, working as A&R in Hamburg, travelling in Brazil, living in Berlin: Judith Antkowiak is a child of the world. With her fresh energy and a purity of expression, with a remarkable voice and a nod and wink to the 1920 vibe, she has played in large...

The state of indie in 2025

Quite a heading isn't it? The state of indie in 2025. As if I have any idea what the state of indie is going to be. I mean, we're barely two weeks into the new year as I sit here and write. But I thought, the hell with it. Throw down the gauntlet. Ruffle some...

Why Berlin is the Perfect Launchpad for Your Tech Startup in 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of global tech hubs, Berlin has emerged as a powerhouse that combines European charm with cutting-edge innovation. As we navigate through 2025, the German capital stands out as an ideal location for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to...

Berlin startup That Was Easy AI shows how easy AI can be

Welcome to our brand new series featuring the best and coolest startups in Berlin and Brandenburg! Cool Berlin Startup #1: That Was Easy AI While "AI" - more than an artificial intellect, but a truly intelligent AI - is being...

Video Premiere: Bookie Baker – The Ideal Expiration of a Stubborn Man

Having been a fan of Bookie Baker for years, ever since coming across their brilliant pseudo-western video for single Autumn Wind, we're delighted to be able to premiere their brand new video single "The Ideal Expiration of a Stubborn Man"....

The Cure: Songs Of A Lost World album review

By Ameena Ceesay If asked to name the most iconic alternative bands, or even iconic bands of the past 40 years, The Cure would and should spring to mind. After 16 years, the goth pioneers return with a new album, and all anticipation is met with brilliance. THE...

“THIS IS YOUR LIFE. DO WHAT YOU LOVE, AND DO IT OFTEN. IF YOU DON’T LIKE YOUR JOB, QUIT. IF YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TIME, STOP WATCHING TV. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE, STOP; THEY WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU WHEN YOU START DOING THINGS YOU LOVE. STOP OVER ANALYZING, LIFE IS SIMPLE. ALL EMOTIONS ARE BEAUTIFUL. WHEN YOU EAT, APPRECIATE EVERY LAST BITE. OPEN YOUR MIND, ARMS, AND HEART TO NEW THINGS AND PEOPLE, WE ARE UNITED IN OUR DIFFERENCES. ASK THE NEXT PERSON YOU SEE WHAT THEIR PASSION IS, AND SHARE YOUR INSPIRING DREAM WITH THEM. TRAVEL OFTEN; GETTING LOST WILL HELP YOU FIND YOURSELF. SOME OPPORTUNITIES ONLY COME ONCE, SEIZE THEM. LIFE IS ABOUT THE PEOPLE YOU MEET, AND THE THINGS YOU CREATE WITH THEM SO GO OUT AND START CREATING. LIFE IS SHORT. LIVE YOUR DREAM AND SHARE YOUR PASSION.”
-THE HOLSTEE MANIFESTO – WHICH WE EMBRACE

Big Bang KI Festival 2024

This week (11th and 12th September) sees the DUP Unternehmer Day become the Big Bang KI Festival. Everyone's hopping on the AI bandwagon, it's true - or at least talking about it - but at the same time various aspects of AI (catapulted into the limelight as of two...

Lotta St. Joan at Feral Folk Festival

Appearing at the 1st Edition of the Feral Folk Festival in collaboration with Roxy Rawson and Famous Gold Watch Studios, presented by indieBerlin, will be one of Berlin's most mesmerising folk-noir artists, Lotta St. Joan. Lotta St Joan makes modern folk music for...

Feral Folk Festival 1st Edition 21.9

The Feral Folk Festival, a groundbreaking event dedicated to showcasing the exceptional talent within Berlin's alternative, folk-noir and singer-songwriter scene, will be held on 21st September at Freilichtbuehne in Weissensee. This inaugural festival aims to elevate...

1amDonny in interview: Say hallo to A man with a plan

indieRepublik: Tell us a little bit about your musical background 1amdonny:  My background comes from a mix of being in a church choir and taking piano lessons as a kid. I didn't really do it for that long because I was more focused on basketball at the time. But once...

Artists to Watch #2 (July)

With plenty more insanely good songs coming out from the indie landscape, we've listened carefully and found our darlings for this week: here they are... This Time for Real In the heart of Hamburg's underground scene, This Time For Real emerges as a raw, unapologetic...

Nilipek.: A Liberation

Nilipek., a singer-songwriter from Turkey, released her fourth album, "Uydurdugumuz Oyunlarla," in May 2024.  Nilipek.is known for blending complex emotions with poetic Turkish lyrics and her soft voice with minimalist, yet compelling arrangements. Her debut album,...

Aqualine in Interview – The Next Big UK Breakout band?

Aqualine are a young indie band from Guildford, UK who have developed their own unique sound that mixes lofi rap, electro indie and shoegaze in a way that's all their own. With their new video and single 'Tomb' they're staking their claim to be the next UK breakout...