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fromArtnet News
1 day ago

What Germany's Art Market Reveals About the Limits of Localism | Artnet News

The German economy's post-pandemic rebound has lagged behind other E.U. countries, and that stagnation has also been reflected in its art market.
Arts
Berlin
fromCN Traveller
2 days ago

Is the future of film European? How the continent continues to allure set-jetting travellers

European cinema is increasingly competing with Hollywood, showcasing unique landscapes and storytelling that attract global audiences.
Berlin music
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Inheritance in sound: Young Concert Artists and the future of music

Music is an inheritance that preserves human feeling, and institutions like Young Concert Artists are essential for fostering talent and ensuring its future.
#hate-speech
Germany news
fromBig Think
2 days ago

Militant democracy or creeping illiberalism? Germany's free speech dilemma.

Germany's aggressive hate-speech laws, intended to protect minorities, often shield the government and can be misused against the very groups they aim to protect.
London
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

Orchestral music on a council estate and reindeer skull art are this weekend's best free things to do in London

April 10-12 offers a variety of free activities in London, including music, art, and performances for budget-conscious residents.
Music
fromDefector
4 days ago

Brazilian Funk Continues Innovating Methods For Getting Your Shit Rocked | Defector

Brazilian funk is a deep and evolving genre that incorporates diverse rhythms and styles, offering a thrilling musical journey for listeners.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A full-on embrace': how the EU's largest news publisher fell in love with the US

States respecting the rule of law should prioritize trade among themselves rather than engaging with authoritarian leaders.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

This interactive map uncovers NYC's jazz history through top neighborhoods

A new interactive map by Village Preservation showcases the rich jazz history of Greenwich Village, East Village, and NoHo, highlighting venues and musicians.
fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

Room for the Moon is thrillingly weird experimental pop

The opener "Not Not Not" is almost goofy, its chaotic melodies constantly dancing around each other in a perpetually disorienting way. It lurches forward asymmetrically, grooving like a flat tire.
Music production
Berlin
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

The German city that has Berlin teetering on its trendy pedestal

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Reich: The Sextets album review Colin Currie celebrates the minimalist master's joy of six

Sextet, hailing from 1985, features two keyboardists playing piano and synthesisers alongside four percussionists on marimbas, vibraphones, bass drums, crotales, sticks and tam-tams.
Berlin music
fromBBC
1 week ago

More than the Score - David Bellion gets creative in Paris - BBC Sounds

David Bellion spent over a decade in top-flight football, playing for clubs like Manchester United and Sunderland, before becoming Red Star FC's creative director, focusing on brand development and cultural connections.
English Premier League
#erlangen
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's new religious diversity

Erlangen is experiencing significant religious diversity with new places of worship for various faiths under development.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's new religious diversity

Erlangen showcases significant religious and cultural diversity with new places of worship for various communities.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's new religious diversity

Erlangen is experiencing significant religious diversity with new places of worship for various faiths under development.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's new religious diversity

Erlangen showcases significant religious and cultural diversity with new places of worship for various communities.
European startups
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Euro-Office billed as Europe's sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office

A new open-source office suite, Euro-Office, offers a European alternative to Microsoft Office, built on OnlyOffice and supported by major vendors.
NYC music
fromThe Aquarian
6 days ago

The Manhattan Beat: 50+ Awesome Live Music Events This Week in NYC

Over 50 concerts are recommended in New York City this week across various venues and genres.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds

The Jewish Museum presents the first US exhibition focusing on Paul Klee's late work, highlighting his response to 1930s fascism.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
3 days ago

Preview of 'Vessel & Voyager' at AdK | Berlin Art Link

The exhibition 'Vessel and Voyager' showcases 25 artists exploring identity and history through intimate works created during crises.
#youth-emigration
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

One in five young Germans plan to leave the country

A significant number of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political polarization.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

One in five young Germans plans to leave the country

A significant portion of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political extremism.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

One in five young Germans plan to leave the country

A significant number of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political polarization.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

One in five young Germans plans to leave the country

A significant portion of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political extremism.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
4 days ago

Hande Yener and Madrigal Ignite the Music Scene with "Ego": A Captivating Berlin-Filmed Collaboration - KALTBLUT Magazine

The collaboration marries Yener's distinctive vocals with the punchy sound of Madrigal, resulting in a contemporary track that resonates with emotional complexity.
Berlin music
Music production
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The future of music is human-generated

The music industry's value is shifting from songs to the human connection behind performances as AI-generated music becomes abundant.
#jazz
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Jeff Parker Announces ETA IVtet album Happy Today

Jeff Parker's jazz quartet ETA IVtet will release their new album 'Happy Today' on May 15, featuring two 20-minute songs.
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

In Harlem living room, jazz tradition blends heart and soul

Marjorie Elliot hosts weekly jazz concerts in her Harlem apartment to honor her late son and connect with the community through music.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Jeff Parker Announces ETA IVtet album Happy Today

Jeff Parker's jazz quartet ETA IVtet will release their new album 'Happy Today' on May 15, featuring two 20-minute songs.
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

In Harlem living room, jazz tradition blends heart and soul

Marjorie Elliot hosts weekly jazz concerts in her Harlem apartment to honor her late son and connect with the community through music.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Racism in Germany widespread, but more subtle than before

Racism and discrimination in Germany are declining slightly, but xenophobic views persist among a significant portion of the population.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Irreversible Entanglements refuses to make 'safe' free jazz - and the genre is better for it

Camae Ayewa, known as Moor Mother, is a multifaceted artist blending genres and activism in her music and creative endeavors.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
1 week ago

Review of MaerzMusik 2026 | Berlin Art Link

The interplay of sound and senses at MaerzMusik 2026 lacked clarity and strong direction amidst cultural and political challenges.
London music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Tara Clerkin Trio: "Somewhere Good"

The Tara Clerkin Trio creates genre-defying music blending jazz, folk, psych rock, and kosmiche, with their new title track representing their strongest work yet.
Music
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Hear Seven Hours of Women Making Electronic Music (1938-2014)

Women played a prominent but largely overlooked role in developing electronic music during the 1960s, with figures like Delia Derbyshire pioneering the genre alongside male contemporaries.
Music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

KITSCHKRIEG ZWEI: Dive into the Electric Wave of 'Sommerregen' ft. Domiziana & MilleniumKid! - KALTBLUT Magazine

KITSCHKRIEG ZWEI reimagines pop music for the rave scene, blending nostalgic roots with innovative electronic production and contemporary collaborations.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Advancing Europe's public agenda through Open Source Software Foundations

Digital products & services shape almost every sector of modern life. They have become an important backbone of the world's economy and society. The balance of our digital economy depends on a delicate interplay between tech companies, startups, software developers, foundations, and other stakeholders - many of which have partly become autonomous in recent years.
Miscellaneous
Berlin music
fromwww.anothermag.com
3 weeks ago

DJ and Producer Jorkes on Partnership

A queer couple—Jorkes, an electronic music DJ and founder of Freeride Millenium, and Daniel Rajcsanyi, a conceptual artist—share a creative partnership that began at a Munich party in 2011 and continues to challenge and evolve their artistic practices.
European startups
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Gov't IT spending seen as key to building Europe's tech ecosystem

European governments are shifting from US technology suppliers to open-source alternatives to achieve digital sovereignty and reduce dependency, with public sector IT spending driving this transition.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Germany set for warmer days after a bout of cold 'classic April weather'

Germany's volatile March weather transitions from near-summer warmth to frost and snow, with spring conditions expected to stabilize by mid-week.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Seven of the best music festivals to visit by train from the UK

French and Dutch festivals offer diverse music experiences accessible from London via Eurostar, with Fête de la Musique providing free outdoor performances across cities and Roadburn specializing in adventurous heavy music in Tilburg.
Berlin music
fromItsnicethat
3 weeks ago

POV: Ballet and opera institutions need to get radical to stay relevant

Opera and ballet remain deeply embedded in contemporary culture, with the barrier to engagement being perception and institutional presentation rather than the art forms themselves.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

People say: be quiet and make your music': avant-pop star Mary Ocher on her vociferous politics and leaving Israel behind

Artist Mary Ocher draws parallels between 1930s fascism and contemporary political repression, naming her album Weimar to reflect rising authoritarianism and deportations of EU citizens for pro-Palestine activism in Germany.
Travel
fromGamintraveler
1 month ago

The Popular Europe Hack Immigration Officers Are Flagging: This Travel "Hack" For Europe Could Actually Get You Deported

Attempting to reset the Schengen 90-day limit through border hops, fake documents, or misleading statements results in deportation, as border officers verify passport history, biometrics, finances, and accommodation against stated duration.
Music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Dive into the Uncharted: personne Unveils New EP "attention economy" - KALTBLUT Magazine

Swiss trio personne debuts with 'attention economy' EP, critiquing digital culture through warm, analogue sound and exploring identity beyond visibility.
Berlin music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"The Three B's" Bach, Beethoven, Brahms

A chorale performs classical German compositions by Beethoven, Bach, and Brahms with orchestra and soloists at two Bay Area churches on March 21-22.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nemanja Radulovic: Prokofiev album review thrills and spills from a fearless violin virtuoso

Radulovic plunges in, his audacious attack and intonational high-wire act almost upsetting the applecart in the oompah-pah finale. The same fearless commitment pays dividends elsewhere: in the jaunty Heifetz arrangement of the Gavotte from the Classical Symphony, for example, or in the spiky march from The Love for Three Oranges.
Berlin music
Business
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the best problem-solvers think like jazz musicians

Organizations that toggle between wonder (imagination) and rigor (discipline) generate novel value and shape disruption better than those relying solely on technical systems.
#brexit
Medicine
fromBerlin Art Link
2 months ago

An Interview with Lukas Feireiss | Berlin Art Link

Interdisciplinary alliances between arts, medicine, and science foster attention and responsibility, promoting ethical care, patient agency, and collaborative public education.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

Gulu's Berlin Solo Debut: NIHILISTIC SUPERSTAR at Migrant Bird Space - KALTBLUT Magazine

As we traverse an era dominated by algorithms and driven by the impulse for efficiency, we increasingly sacrifice our ability to feel. In this "age of emotional poverty," highlighted by philosopher Byung-Chul Han, our emotional landscapes grow flatter, our pains diluted, and genuine intimacy replaced with a sterile digital façade. However, in Gulu's evocative imagery, the body emerges as a resilient space of resistance, pushing back against a world that demands we conform to neat, predictable narratives.
Photography
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Two rising jazz stars cross paths (again) in the Bay Area this weekend

Tyreek McDole and Ekep Nkwelle, rising jazz vocalists, perform overlapping Bay Area shows while pursuing distinct acoustic and electric musical projects.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The Rise of Cool in Frankfurt

Frankfurt named 2026 World Design Capital and features The Florentin, a 147-key Althoff boutique melding historic villa suites, elegant interiors, spa, and Michelin-starred dining.
Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Review of Colomboscope 'Rhythm Alliances' | Berlin Art Link

Colomboscope's 'Rhythm Alliances' used cultural diplomacy and a Berlin–Colombo network to convene 50 South Asian artists, fostering fragile creative alliances and collective resistance.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reader Q&A: what does Europe's future look like? Post your questions for Jon Henley

Europe faces a strategic reckoning amid rising competition from China and an increasingly anti-European United States, one year after JD Vance's challenge.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

9 Best Cities in Europe for Every Kind of Traveler-From History Buffs to Foodies

It's hard to name the best cities in Europe-there are so many great bustling hubs (not to mention charming small towns) spread across a relatively small continent, making it more a question of what you're looking for. Sure, some travelers just beeline to the best-known landmarks, eager for the chance to cross Rome's Colosseum or Paris's Eiffel Tower off their list. But we're in favor of taking a step back and asking yourself what you're most interested in.
Travel
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
1 month ago

Experience the Essence of Black Creativity at Platte Berlin!

From February 17 to March 10, 2026, the vibrant intersection of fashion and art will come alive at Platte Berlin with SPOTLIGHT ON BLACK CREATIVITY. This unmissable pop-up exhibition showcases the brilliance of Black designers and visual artists, setting the stage for an extraordinary celebration of heritage and contemporary expression. Dive into a world where creativity knows no bounds, featuring groundbreaking brands such as adesa, Amaluma Studio, Gelisa George, Dinga, Azea Zalea, and GEMZ.
Fashion & style
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Europe's payments problem: sovereignty starts at the till | Editorial

Europe needs a sovereign, state-backed payment infrastructure like India's UPI to avoid dependence on US-controlled card networks and vulnerability to sanctions.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Culture, politics, food: what makes Europeans proud of their country?

In Italy, the most common topic mentioned as a source of national pride was culture and the arts. These were cited by 38 percent of respondents, more than any other place. An Italian woman who took part in the survey said she was proud of 'the works in the churches, paintings, sculpture ... most places in Italy have something beautiful.' An Italian man said that 'Italy is an open-air museum.'
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Play like a dog biting God's feet': Steven Isserlis on the formidable Gyorgy Kurtag at 100

I was immediately struck by his magnetic intensity, his fierce passion for music and his unique way of speaking English—punctuated by frequent utterances of er-er-er. Many years later, Kurtag was to tell me: 'Stuttering is my natural mode of expression.' He and Marta simply embodied—he still embodies—music. I had never met anyone to whom each note mattered so much.
Music
Berlin
fromBerlin Art Link
2 months ago

Preview of transmediale Festival 2026 | Berlin Art Link

transmediale reframes technology and internet discourse through Tropical Belt metaphors, inviting participatory regional research, community infrastructures, and alternative cosmologies.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
2 months ago

Why Americans Are Rushing to Secure These 6 European Visas Before Mid 2026

Automated biometric entry/exit logging and ETIAS pre-authorization will expose overstays and make residence visas the reliable option for year-round life in Europe.
Berlin music
fromArtforum
1 month ago

METHOD ACTING: BERLIN WINTER SHOWS

Berlin gallery exhibitions explore the dissolution of boundaries between professional and private spaces through experimental film and contemporary art installations.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French 'Free Jazz' pioneer Michel Portal dies aged 90

Michel Portal, a French pioneer of European modern jazz and a prolific writer of film music, has died aged 90, his agent said on Sunday. A multi-instrumentalist at home with the clarinet, saxophone, Argentine bandoneon and Hungarian taragot, Portal died on Thursday, said Marion Piras, one of his representatives. His 1965 album, Free Jazz, was considered a landmark in Europe's efforts to end American domination of the genre.
Music
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Nightlife culture isn't dying but it is evolving'

Rising costs, changing social habits, and community pressure are driving rapid nightclub closures, threatening the survival of major UK clubs by 2030.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

NBA Europe to 'respect' European basketball tradition

respect the traditions of European basketball.
Miscellaneous
Berlin music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Caterina Barbieri / Bendik Giske: At Source

Caterina Barbieri and Bendik Giske collaborate on their debut EP At Source, blending modular synthesis with saxophone through hypnotic improvisations rooted in classical training and experimental practice.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Max Richter: the composer who crosses the invisible divide between high' and low' music

Max Richter's celebrated composition 'On the Nature of Daylight' and his Hamnet score have driven major recognition, awards attention, and wide cultural ubiquity.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Despite All Odds, Beirut's Jazz Scene Persists

I noticed the swelling of the double bass first, quickly followed by the fluttering of brushed cymbals. A saxophone pushing against the edges of a melody swiftly married the notes together, chords drifting haphazardly before reaching a slow, pulsing groove. The jazz quartet performed in front of a liquor cabinet lined with whisky bottles; low-hanging lights teetered overhead, throwing shapes on the monochromatic marble-tiled floor. Outside, a leafy veranda was filled with diners, the music drifting through flung-open doors and windows.
Music
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Eurovision song contest to go on tour to celebrate 70th anniversary

Eurovision will stage a first-ever 70th anniversary tour despite five countries withdrawing over Israel's participation and concerns about the Gaza war.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

Monotronic Maps Two Years of Sound and Experience in "Waiting for You" - KALTBLUT Magazine

The work behind "Waiting for You" by Monotronic spanned two years and several geographic mindsets. Its songs were built in the contained spaces of an East Village apartment and the open humidity of Tulum, initially seeming like disparate projects with no clear direction. Only in retrospect did their shared disposition come into focus. This is an album about the slow work of self-knowledge, which here looks less like an epiphany and more like the gradual acceptance of a particular signal,
Music
Music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Earworm Alert: "Making U"! Vivid Electronic House Vibes from Monoko and Inkko - KALTBLUT Magazine

Monoko and Inkko release "Making U," a UK-influenced electronic house track blending UK garage, house, and electronica for euphoric club and reflective listening.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Elori Saxl / Henry Solomon: Seeing Is Forgetting

Elori Saxl merges ambient minimalism with jazz improvisation, using analog synths and woodwinds to create warm, contemplative, and bucolic soundscapes.
fromSPIN
2 months ago

Ragger Take Ragtime to the Warp Zone - SPIN

"Many found the music offensive, the dancing objectionable, and the popularity of both with young people verging on a mental health crisis." So writes music historian Susan C. Cook about ragtime, the heavily syncopated ancestor of jazz that arose in the late 1800s. Like all things, ragtime's subversiveness faded over time, and, a century later, the works of Scott Joplin and other practitioners had been relegated to carnivals and fairs, their jaunty piano melodies now evoking quaint notions of old-timey fun.
Music
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. has a new jazz mega-fest, from a former city councilman

Los Angeles will host a 25-day inaugural LA Jazz Festival in August aiming to draw 250,000 attendees and spotlight jazz's cultural and civil-rights legacy.
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