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On This Track: German Voices #3
Five releases about mental health, digital overload, everyday absurdities and a country struggling with its own future. German-language music doesn't always have to offer answers. Sometimes it's enough to say what's bothering you, laugh at the absurdity of everyday life, or put a feeling into words that are hard to say out loud. This edition of On This Track German Voices 3 brings together five artists who do exactly that, each in their own way. Leto deal with mental health,
Raven
12 minutes ago6 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
6 days ago3 min read
The artist behind the music.
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
1 day ago4 min read
SEGO Live at Kantine am Berghain, Berlin | 27 October 2026
Heavy riffs, unexpected turns and a sound that fills every corner of the room. Photo by SEGO Joe Traxler Opens the Night Photo by Indienoxzine Joe Traxler gets the evening off to a good start. His sound is full, with drums, guitar and vocals working together to create a dark atmosphere. His voice is strong but still feels intimate, and the guitar solos are wild and free. The songs shift between rhythms without losing their flow. It’s loud enough that ordering a drink at the b
Anne
2 days ago5 min read
Ishmael Ensemble - “Rise” ft. Pete Josef
A Club Beat, a Shifting Soundscape, and No Idea Where It’s Going Next Credit: Khali Ackford Ishmael Ensemble's “Rise” starts with a guitar riff that feels like it belongs somewhere between a late-night jazz session and a hazy film soundtrack. Piano notes drift in, a modern beat kicks in and then Pete Josef’s voice enters. There’s a fragility to his delivery, but he knows exactly when to push a line and when to pull back. His phrasing gives the track a character of its own, wh
Raven
3 days ago3 min read
New music, heard first.
On This Track: German Voices #3
Five releases about mental health, digital overload, everyday absurdities and a country struggling with its own future. German-language music doesn't always have to offer answers. Sometimes it's enough to say what's bothering you, laugh at the absurdity of everyday life, or put a feeling into words that are hard to say out loud. This edition of On This Track German Voices 3 brings together five artists who do exactly that, each in their own way. Leto deal with mental health,
Raven
12 minutes ago6 min read
Three tracks. One week. No skips.
Three Track Week #39: Love, Loss and Letting Go
Three songs about the ties that change us. Some relationships leave you with more questions than answers. In this week's Three Track Week 39, Izzy Crawler turns heartbreak into something eerie and intimate, Autumn Luz looks back on the moments that stay with us, and J.MYSTERY captures the feeling of watching someone slip away while still trying to hold on. Three different sounds, connected by the messy business of loving people and figuring out what comes next. Izzy Crawler -
Anne
5 days ago7 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
Why INDIENOXZINE exists
Independent artists shape culture, yet their realities are often overlooked.
INDIENOXZINE documents, analyses and amplifies independent music beyond hype cycles, algorithms and industry noise.
How the music industry really works.
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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