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M3TIN - “Das waren wir nie”: A Melancholic Ballad with a Turkish Heart
An acoustic guitar, a cello and a story about love that never was what it seemed. Editorial Review | Partner Feature Single Cover by M3TIN There’s a melancholy to the opening of “Das waren wir nie” that immediately sets the mood. A softly played acoustic guitar leads the way, joined by a cello whose sustained notes give the song a slightly Mediterranean feel. The two instruments work beautifully together. The arrangement is gentle, but it carries the weight of the lyrics, and
Anne
2 minutes ago3 min read
Local creative ecosystems
The Soundmap of Berlin: Discovering "Schokoladen"
Raw walls, €5 gin and tonics and a room full of people. Schokoladen feels like a piece of old Berlin that never quite left. Foto: Ansgar Koreng, 2014 · Lizenz: CC BY 3.0 DE Located in Berlin-Mitte, Schokoladen has been part of Berlin's alternative scene since 1990. It started in a former chocolate factory and has had to fight to keep its place over the years. Walk inside today and you get the feeling that not much has been done to make it look any different. The Soundmap of B
Raven
Oct 243 min read
The artist behind the music.
M3TIN - “Das waren wir nie”: A Melancholic Ballad with a Turkish Heart
An acoustic guitar, a cello and a story about love that never was what it seemed. Editorial Review | Partner Feature Single Cover by M3TIN There’s a melancholy to the opening of “Das waren wir nie” that immediately sets the mood. A softly played acoustic guitar leads the way, joined by a cello whose sustained notes give the song a slightly Mediterranean feel. The two instruments work beautifully together. The arrangement is gentle, but it carries the weight of the lyrics, and
Anne
2 minutes ago3 min read
Jordan Klassen - “Crowning Vision”
Bright ’90s-inspired sounds, warm vocals and a restless pop sensibility Photo by Rachel Pick Jordan Klassen's “Crowning Vision” opens with a modern keyboard riff and crisp, contemporary drums. The sound is bright, almost playful, before Jordan Klassen’s warm vocals enter. His voice has a processed quality, but it never feels cold or distant. There’s an intimacy to the delivery that sits nicely against the clean, forward-moving production. The melody is easy to get into, and t
Anne
4 days ago3 min read
Gun Ghaol - “Gabh Ceum Air Ais” ft. Limonead
Scottish Gaelic, heavy guitars and a chorus made for headbanging. Gun Ghaol by Liam Gillespie There’s something almost ritualistic about the opening of “Gabh Ceum Air Ais”. A voice speaks before an electric guitar cuts in with a riff that immediately grabs your attention. Then come the shouts and screams. Gun Ghaol don’t take long to get to the heavy stuff, but there’s more going on here than sheer force. When the chorus kicks in, the song opens up into a surprisingly catchy
Anne
Oct 294 min read
New music, heard first.
On This Track: Midweek Listening #14
Five tracks moving between bodily intuition, punk-rock urgency, musical rebellion, family history and the warmth of analogue sound. This week’s On This Track Midweek Listening 14 selection brings together artists working from very different places, but each with something to say about the worlds they inhabit. Eveliina turns inward, The Lucky Eejits channel personal upheaval into fast, direct punk rock and Quinton Barnes questions what it means to inherit a musical tradition.
Raven
20 hours ago5 min read
Three tracks. One week. No skips.
Three Track Week #40: Echoes, Uncertainty and Finding Your Way
Three songs about love, memory and the moments that shape us. This week’s Three Track Week 40 brings together three very different takes on love, uncertainty and the things we carry with us. 100%WET blend hazy guitars and powerful vocals on “Indigo”, Federale turn personal uncertainty into dark, driving rock on "Love & Other Lies", and Paris-based duo Nerisah revisit the memories of war on “East Ghost”. Three distinct sounds, each with its own story to tell. 100%WET - “Indigo
Anne
5 days ago8 min read
Music, identity and culture - thought through.
When Does a Band Stop Being a Band?
The Ship of Theseus in Modern Music When you see posts on social media announcing that a band member has left the band or been kicked out, you often read comments like, "This isn't my band anymore" or "You've lost a real fan." That feeling comes pretty quickly, especially when it's a band you've loved from the very beginning. But when does a band stop being a band? After the first lineup change, after the fifth or never? AI-generated conceptual illustration inspired by the ph
Anne
Aug 14 min read
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Music Distribution Explained: How to Release Your Music Independently
Indienoxzine Music Industry Guide 02: From choosing a distributor to protecting your catalogue: what independent artists need to know before releasing their music. Photo by CARTIST Getting your music onto Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms has never been easier. You don't need a record deal, a label office or someone making phone calls on your behalf. A distributor can handle the delivery for you. But choosing one isn't just about finding the cheapest plan. Fe
Anne
Oct 207 min read
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