The German swing band that vows to keep you entertained through the pandemic
In this week's edition of Amplified, KCRW Berlin's Erik Kirschbaum meets big band leader Andrej Hermlin. This segment originally aired on August 1, 2020.
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Live music
Indoor Schmutz: Berlin’s indie music magazine on new releases, 90’s pop trance, and staying indoors
We catch up with Schmutz, Berlin's independent music magazine and gig guide, to find out about new releases and learn how co-founder Gabe Dunn is spending his time at home alone.
Japanese Krautrock, jazz, or electronic punk? Schmutz’s gig recommendations for September
What are Berlin’s live music options this September? We invited Gabe and Mark from Schmutz for their monthly chat to help guide you. Listen to Amplified for the lowdown.
Schmutz on which festivals you shouldn’t miss this August
Looking for some great music recommendations this August? Schmutz has you covered.
Sisters Leah and Chloe Smith from Rising Appalachia on their roots and the Slow Music Movement
The sister duo from Rising Appalachia dropped by our studio to chat with us about their roots, activism and the Slow Music Movement. They even stuck around for an in-studio performance. Check it out!
30 years after the first Loveparade, founder Dr. Motte shares how he started a ‘rave-olution’
Thirty years ago today, the Loveparade started in Berlin with a couple handfuls of people dancing to acid house music along Kurfürstendamm. We caught up with the founder, Dr. Motte, to learn more.
Schmutz’s gig recommendations for July
According to Schmutz, metal musicians eschew the beach, which is why their gig recommendations for July seem to be mostly punk and metal based. Listen in for inspiration as Gabriel Dunn and newbie Mark Byrne run through their must-see shows for July including Sho Madjozi, FloFilz, Sun and Gouge Away.
Lydia Lunch, Holly Herndon and the B-52s: Schmutz and their gig recommendations for June 2019
Looking for live music recommendations in June? Our friends at Schmutz break down the city's best gigs happening this month, including Berlin stalwart Lydia Lunch and the B-52s' European farewell tour.
Schmutz’s May 2019 gig recommendations: From doom metal to ‘Turkish psych legends’
We sat down with Schmutz co-founders Gabe Dunn and Nolan Parker to give us their May 2019 show recommendations: Desert Fest, XJazz Berlin and more. Check it out!
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