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Three Track Week #38: Between Self-Worth and Staying Connected
Three songs about finding your own way. This week’s Three Track Week 38 moves from Bellevina’s thoughts on self-worth to Nervous Eaters’ concern for a friend who’s losing their way, and Kyle Waves’ message about ambition and mutual support. The sounds are worlds apart, but all three tracks touch on how we relate to ourselves and the people around us. Bellevina - “You, Yourself and I” This song feels like a summer afternoon by the sea. There’s a lightly picked guitar, an easy
Raven
3 hours ago6 min read
Local creative ecosystems
The Sound of Courage Festival Berlin 2026: Review from Kesselhaus
Five artists from Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway brought Nordic folk, electronic music and experimental sounds to Berlin’s Kesselhaus. Logo by The Sound of Courage There is a particular kind of silence that only happens when an audience is completely engaged. At the Kesselhaus in Berlin on September 27, people sat closely together while others stood at the back, unable to find a seat. The room was full but quiet. Some had come alone. Most of the audience appeare
Anne
Sep 286 min read
The artist behind the music.
David Duchovny Live at Metropol, Berlin | 17 October 2026
Warm guitar solos, a bluesy edge and, yes, a dancing Godzilla. Photo by Ekaterina Gerbey David Duchovny Live at Metropol, Berlin The Metropol is packed. People of all ages are waiting for David Duchovny and hardly anyone seems keen to leave their spot for a trip to the bar. When the lights go down, the room erupts. The first song starts quietly. Duchovny’s voice sits over the guitar, with the drums held back. It takes a little time to build, and when the electric guitar comes
Anne
7 hours ago3 min read
Clover Stieve Live at Metropol, Berlin | 17 October 2026
An acoustic set, a strong voice and a packed room that listens. Photo by Jennie Hankins Clover Stieve Live at Metropol The Metropol is a lovely place for a concert. The architecture has real character, and despite the packed room, the air stays surprisingly fresh. People of different ages fill the space, most standing close together. There are plenty of couples, but also a few people who have come on their own. Clover Stieve live at Metropol is here to open for David Duchovny
Anne
10 hours ago3 min read
Zaatar - “Bahnsteigkante”: Dark Energy on the Dancefloor
Belgian-Moroccan producer Zaatar brings raw rock percussion, distorted vocals and dark electronic patterns together in a club track built on repetition and tension. Photo by Zaatar Zaatar - “Bahnsteigkante” wastes little time finding its pulse. Zaatar builds the track around a repetitive, immediately accessible beat that feels made for a dark club room. There is something in its relentless drive that brings Berlin’s harder dancefloors to mind: direct, physical and confident,
Raven
2 days ago2 min read
New music, heard first.
On This Track: German Voices #2
Five releases about inner struggles, human behavior, the present moment and the choice between silence and resistance. German-language music can make private feelings visible and turn political frustration into a shared experience. For the second edition of On This Track: German Voices 2, five releases approach these ideas from very different directions. Alice Stark gives inner turmoil a dark, botanical imagery on “Schwarze Orchideen”. Mittekill reflects on the traces our act
Raven
2 days ago6 min read
Three tracks. One week. No skips.
Three Track Week #38: Between Self-Worth and Staying Connected
Three songs about finding your own way. This week’s Three Track Week 38 moves from Bellevina’s thoughts on self-worth to Nervous Eaters’ concern for a friend who’s losing their way, and Kyle Waves’ message about ambition and mutual support. The sounds are worlds apart, but all three tracks touch on how we relate to ourselves and the people around us. Bellevina - “You, Yourself and I” This song feels like a summer afternoon by the sea. There’s a lightly picked guitar, an easy
Raven
3 hours ago6 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.
Indienoxzine Music Industry Guide 01: Who Gets Paid When You Stream a Song? Music Streaming Royalties Explained
100,000 streams. What does an independent artist actually earn and how can fans make their support count? Photo Credit: Cottonbro Studio A song can reach 100,000 streams and still leave an independent artist wondering when the money will actually make a difference. Streaming has made it easier than ever to release music, but understanding where the royalties go is another story. The amount generated by a stream is only part of it: rights, distributors, subscriptions and the w
Raven
6 days ago3 min read
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