Last week, I was asked what must-go-to-gigs I was recommending this summer. Well, as it happens, two are taking place this week on one night: Civil Civic and Otto von Schirach. I will attempt both. Wish me luck!
Monday
Fidlar at Cassiopeia: The ultimate California surf punk band is visiting our town again. Song titles like “Cheap Beer” and “No Waves” should give you the right idea. Extreme fun, hot and sweaty is what is happening this Monday. Alright!
Neurosis and Buddha Rising at SO36: I guess we don’t have to explain to you who Neurosis are and if you’re into dark and doomy hardcore, this is a must see.
Tuesday
Dead Western at Villa Neukölln: Dead Western visited Berlin a couple of times in the past and we’re glad he’s not getting tired of it. He plays weird anti folk music and his deep, strange and haunting voice definitely leaves a mark when you first hear it. This isn’t your typical acoustic-guitar singer/songwriter guy but rather someone who manages to write and play intense and fascinating songs. Watch a video from one of his Berlin shows from 3 years ago to get an impression of what to expect live.
Wednesday
The Fresh & Onlys and Chuck Johnson at Monarch: Fresh & Onlys = indie guitar rock-pop. Sounds boring? Well, it’s not. In fact, au contraire!, this is real nice (think Sebadoh meets the Eagles) and should suit Monarch very well indeed. Chuck Johnson has been mentioned on this little blog before: Beardy guitar virtuoso makes the most melancholic and beautiful folk music. He is the real gem on this bill and someone you really should not miss. You might regret it one day!
Thursday
Les Trucs, Lady Maru & Cascao,
and Yva & the Toy George at bei Ruth: This is
guaranteed to be a fun live show for sure. Les Trucs play deep 8bit
electro pop you should definitely dance to. Think of a mixture between
Felix Kubin and a Gameboy, throw in some more techno and a bag of punk
influence and you’re almost there. Lady Maru & Cascao sound a bit
more dark and wavy, they are “a quirky-electro-duo, coming from the
saucy-punk-no-wave scene of the aethernal Rome”. The line-up will be
completed by Yva & the Toy George.
Civil Civic and Slow Steve at Kantine: CC is one of my favourite bands, hands down, and this even though I have them a bad review of their last Berlin performance. This two-piece rocks so hard and yet is so catchy, and all this without a single vocal line. Slow Steve has advanced to become a two-piece as well since his reviewed performance at Ruth. Süper line-up, süper gig-you-cannot-miss. C*’s gig of the week, probably, maybe.
Gravenhurst at Haus der Berliner Festspiele: Sometimes, I watch concerts and entirely forget about them again. So researching Gravenhurst, I realised I had witnessed Nick Talbot’s magic at West Germany in 2011. This had entirely slipped my mind, mainly because WG had just been the wrong venue for this. Haus der Berliner Festspiele, on the other hand, is probably perfect and this promises to be a special night, courtesy of the Foreign Affairs Festival. Be on time btw!
Otto von Schirach and DAT Politics at Urban Spree: Trash electro punk wunderkind in dress-up, Otto von Schirach, has made me happy with his live performances before. Imagine 2 Live Crew meets Atari Teenage Riot meets The Locust meets your favourite techno artist (yeah, I mean that f’real). The first time I witnessed Otto von Schirach was on tour with The Locust and that Belgian audience did not know what was hitting them. There is nothing like it and nothing you can imagine. One-of-a-kind full on danceable entertainment. Support from the amazing French electro duo DAT Politics of all people, also known for great in-your-face live action. Don’t miss, just don’t!
Friday
Wavves at Cassiopeia: Wavves, yeah!, best summer surf rock band ever! I have seen Wavves so many times, I have lost count, and it was grrreat every single time, from his first ever show in San Diego to the last one I attended at White Trash. In my top list of live bands for sure. I’ll be there, letting the heat get the better of me.
The Blood Arm at White Trash: Again, a band I have featured on The Craze before, and a fine one, too. You need to like The Hives, Art Brut and that sort of poppy stuff and you’ll be having a great time, guaranteed.
Saturday
Nuclear Raped Fuck Bomb (N.R.F.B.) at Festsaal Kreuzberg: Jens Rachut’s freshest project besides Kommando Sonne-nmilch. In this one he plays together with Mense Reents and Thomas Wenzel, both from die Goldenen Zitronen and Armin Nagel from Oma Hans and Kurt. Even Frankie Stubbs from Leatherface was part of the band on their first record. Now they already released a second one, their sound kind of changed a bit but still leaves you undecided whether you just listened to a punk band or an electro project, in the end it’s both somehow. It’s also weird, sometimes exhausting, sometimes funny, sometimes annoying but in the end a typical Rachut project again because it’s impossible to categorize. Support will be Schnipo Schranke.
Emils at Tommy-Weissbecker-Haus: Old school German aggressive anarcho punk hardcore. Legends. No more introduction needed.
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Monday, 17 June 2013
Preview - the week ahead (17th - 23th June)
What is our incentive to do the preview with weather like this? We don't know but we do it anyway, just way later than you are maybe used to from us.
Wednesday
Waxahatchee at Monarch: Waxahatchee is a solo project of songwriter Katie Crutchfield, which she formed after the breakup of P.S. Eliot, her former band. As such, it is pretty much what you would expect from the alt pop genre and probably good for a nice bar evening at Monarch.
Molly Nilsson and Live Dylan at Kantine: I’ve been a well-documented fan for some time now and this record release party is most definitely going to be fantastic. Come on out and join C* dancing!
Thursday
Busdriver at SO36: Although this is maybe an unusual location for a Busdriver show, anyone who remembers his last appearance at West Germany and keeps it in as good memory as we do will most likely not hesitate to attend this. Busdriver is known for his mind blowingly quick rap and experimental beats. He is part of Project Blowed and if you’re anyhow into experimental hip hop, this is a must see.
Converge and Rotten Sound at Magnet Club: Although I’ve never been the biggest Converge fan, you have to admit that they know their deal when it comes to heavy hardcore music. Their Jane Doe record most likely shows up in most record collections of anybody who’s been into hardcore at some point in his life. For a mean trip down memory lane, this would be your choice of the night. C* did it earlier this year and reported on it.
Friday
Fête de la Musique: Every year on June 21st, Berlin celebrates this city-wide music festival. Have a look on the website to get an overview. We might feel very creative and give you our pick later this week. Then again, we might be really busy in the sunshine and then you would just have to dive in and take it as it comes.
Saturday
The Pizza Suicide Festival at bei Ruth: The Pizza Suicide Club has put up a huge bill of interesting stuff to see and hear this Saturday at bei Ruth. Doors will be open at 3pm and there will be art and comics to look at, cake to eat and live performances from 5pm on. The line-up includes some real gems, including Hush Hush vs. Novoline, Anklepants, and many more. Have a look on their website for the complete line-up and for further info and links.
Nisennenmondai and Clean & Jerk at Urban Spree: Read our review of Nisennenmondai’s last Berlin visit. They’re an instrumental trio from Tokyo and play something like a mixture between Post Punk and Krautrock, fans of anything between ESG and Neu! should seriously give them a listen! Clean & Jerk is a new band from Berlin, featuring ex-Chrome Hoof members.
Sunday
Cat Power at Tempodrom: Even though Tempodrom may be slightly out of our league we just have to mention the Cat Power show here. There you go.
Wednesday
Waxahatchee at Monarch: Waxahatchee is a solo project of songwriter Katie Crutchfield, which she formed after the breakup of P.S. Eliot, her former band. As such, it is pretty much what you would expect from the alt pop genre and probably good for a nice bar evening at Monarch.
Molly Nilsson and Live Dylan at Kantine: I’ve been a well-documented fan for some time now and this record release party is most definitely going to be fantastic. Come on out and join C* dancing!
Thursday
Busdriver at SO36: Although this is maybe an unusual location for a Busdriver show, anyone who remembers his last appearance at West Germany and keeps it in as good memory as we do will most likely not hesitate to attend this. Busdriver is known for his mind blowingly quick rap and experimental beats. He is part of Project Blowed and if you’re anyhow into experimental hip hop, this is a must see.
Converge and Rotten Sound at Magnet Club: Although I’ve never been the biggest Converge fan, you have to admit that they know their deal when it comes to heavy hardcore music. Their Jane Doe record most likely shows up in most record collections of anybody who’s been into hardcore at some point in his life. For a mean trip down memory lane, this would be your choice of the night. C* did it earlier this year and reported on it.
Friday
Fête de la Musique: Every year on June 21st, Berlin celebrates this city-wide music festival. Have a look on the website to get an overview. We might feel very creative and give you our pick later this week. Then again, we might be really busy in the sunshine and then you would just have to dive in and take it as it comes.
Saturday
The Pizza Suicide Festival at bei Ruth: The Pizza Suicide Club has put up a huge bill of interesting stuff to see and hear this Saturday at bei Ruth. Doors will be open at 3pm and there will be art and comics to look at, cake to eat and live performances from 5pm on. The line-up includes some real gems, including Hush Hush vs. Novoline, Anklepants, and many more. Have a look on their website for the complete line-up and for further info and links.
Nisennenmondai and Clean & Jerk at Urban Spree: Read our review of Nisennenmondai’s last Berlin visit. They’re an instrumental trio from Tokyo and play something like a mixture between Post Punk and Krautrock, fans of anything between ESG and Neu! should seriously give them a listen! Clean & Jerk is a new band from Berlin, featuring ex-Chrome Hoof members.
Sunday
Cat Power at Tempodrom: Even though Tempodrom may be slightly out of our league we just have to mention the Cat Power show here. There you go.
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Preview - the week ahead (10th - 16th June)
We might be super behind on reviews (we owe you near to ten by now) but we are never failing to deliver a preview and that's why you should love us dearly. The upcoming week for your perusal:
Monday
Obits and Buman at Schokoladen: Obits, the other ex-Hot Snakes band besides Night Marchers, return to Berlin. Last time they played at Lido, so now this is your chance to see them in a smaller and cozier venue. Buman is a new band from Berlin, playing SST style punk/hardcore.
Tuesday
Guardian Alien and Javelin at West Germany: Guardian Alien is the newest project of Greg Fox, the former Liturgy drummer.
Allah-Las and The Mokkers at Festsaal Kreuzberg: Two feasts for you: Californian garage'n'soul and local girl group fantastique. A good combination if I ever knew one! Meet C* at Festsaal on Tuesday.
Thursday
King Ayisoba & Band, Jeri Jeri, and Zea at Festsaal Kreuzberg: Zea is a side-project of The Ex. They can be credited with bringing King Ayisoba from Ghana all the way to the European continent, touring with him and his band before. The King, as you may expect, is doing an African rhythm and guitar thing and is rather good at that. With them, they bring Jeri Jeri, who play African rhythm as well but have a way more jazzy approach to the genre and are getting reasonable attention in the dance music world. Jeri Jeri should be your primary reason for heading to Kotti this Thursday. World jazz at its finest.
Friday
Austra at Lido: The band surrounding Katie Stelmanis is going from strength to strength. After having given one of the best concerts of 2012, they are back this year with a really truly wonderful album - very addictive if you ask me. C*'s gig of the week!
Sunday
Marnie Stern at Monarch: Cult label Kill Rock Stars does not seem to get excited about a lot these days but Marnie Stern is one artist they keep championing. The lady is clearly a rock’n’roll chick but the music has a distinctly commercial sound to it. She could really do well, so make sure to see her in this intimate setting while you can.
Will Samson at Urban Spree: Singer-songwriter, dreamy and mellow. Mr. Samson got rave reviews in the press and though it's not groundbreaking stuff, his tunes are very beautiful and probably perfect for a Sunday night. Gig starts early, take note and be there for 7pm or so.
Monday
Obits and Buman at Schokoladen: Obits, the other ex-Hot Snakes band besides Night Marchers, return to Berlin. Last time they played at Lido, so now this is your chance to see them in a smaller and cozier venue. Buman is a new band from Berlin, playing SST style punk/hardcore.
Tuesday
Guardian Alien and Javelin at West Germany: Guardian Alien is the newest project of Greg Fox, the former Liturgy drummer.
Allah-Las and The Mokkers at Festsaal Kreuzberg: Two feasts for you: Californian garage'n'soul and local girl group fantastique. A good combination if I ever knew one! Meet C* at Festsaal on Tuesday.
Thursday
King Ayisoba & Band, Jeri Jeri, and Zea at Festsaal Kreuzberg: Zea is a side-project of The Ex. They can be credited with bringing King Ayisoba from Ghana all the way to the European continent, touring with him and his band before. The King, as you may expect, is doing an African rhythm and guitar thing and is rather good at that. With them, they bring Jeri Jeri, who play African rhythm as well but have a way more jazzy approach to the genre and are getting reasonable attention in the dance music world. Jeri Jeri should be your primary reason for heading to Kotti this Thursday. World jazz at its finest.
Friday
Austra at Lido: The band surrounding Katie Stelmanis is going from strength to strength. After having given one of the best concerts of 2012, they are back this year with a really truly wonderful album - very addictive if you ask me. C*'s gig of the week!
Sunday
Marnie Stern at Monarch: Cult label Kill Rock Stars does not seem to get excited about a lot these days but Marnie Stern is one artist they keep championing. The lady is clearly a rock’n’roll chick but the music has a distinctly commercial sound to it. She could really do well, so make sure to see her in this intimate setting while you can.
Will Samson at Urban Spree: Singer-songwriter, dreamy and mellow. Mr. Samson got rave reviews in the press and though it's not groundbreaking stuff, his tunes are very beautiful and probably perfect for a Sunday night. Gig starts early, take note and be there for 7pm or so.
Monday, 3 June 2013
Preview - the week ahead (3rd - 9th June)
Sometimes I think, in recent years, I may have over-consumed culture a little. So far this year, there have been few gigs, few films, few books that have got me real excited. Then again, I always think that at some point each year and then, when I reflect for our top lists at the end of the year, I realise what a great year it has been. This week brings back to Berlin some trusted artists of which we just know they never disappoint. Yes, there is some new stuff, too.
Monday
High Wolf and Aidan Baker at Monarch: Last time, High Wolf played as part of the ICAS Suite Festival and maybe not all of you attended this. Now, they are back with their own headline show, hailing all the way from France, the project performs experimental ambient music with ethnic folk influences. It's an out-of-this world experience. Support by our local king of experimental music. Highly recommended.
Scout Niblett and Ólöf Arnalds at Volksbühne: Scout Niblett has been around, like, forever. And she has collaborated with people like Bonnie Prince Billie. Her blues infused folk music is sexy and raw and often rock’n’roll but, overall, just beautiful. You have to like Neil Young and The White Stripes and you will be in heaven. Icelandic folk singer Ólöf Arnalds = perfect support. Volksbühne = perfect setting.
Wednesday
Sin Fang and Pascal Pinion at Grüner Salon: Some indie post rock music for you this Wednesday night? Innocent and pretty, Sin Fang is for those who just want a nice evening in one of Berlin’s most beautiful venues.
Health at Berghain: You know I am obsessed with this noise group who know a thing or two about marketing. My gig of the week, month, year. Come on over and see me freak out.
Thursday
Kurt Vile & The Violators at Bi Nuu: Though I didn’t give Kurt Vile the best review when I watched him last, his music has grown on me since. We got off to a bad start but we have made up now (he does not know about any of this of course).
David Grubbs w/ Andrea Belfi & Stefano Pilia and Svarte Greiner at West Germany: Attention, this was announced for Haus Ungarn but now takes place at West Germany and I bet this will be good. David Grubbs, known for playing in bands like Bastro, Gastr Del Sol and Red Crayola will be joined by Andrea Belfi and Stefano Pilia this evening and play under the name B/G/P. Support will be Svarte Greiner, who plays dark and doomy experimental ambient music and who alone would justify a visit to West Germany that night.
Friday
Les Rhinoceros and Malve at Bei Ruth: Another interesting mix of bands that don’t really fit together at Bei Ruth. Les Rhinoceros are a “jazz core” band from Washington and are on Tzadik Records, John Zorn’s record label. They play music that’s “blending aspects of rock, world music, noise, ambient and jazz”. Malve from Leipzig are a relatively new band consisting of ex-members from Zann and Danse Macabre. They play 90s influenced chaotic hardcore and this will be their very first Berlin show. Sounds exciting!
The Babies at Monarch: Fluffy Lo-Fi indie rock on Woodsist records with people from Woods themselves and Vivian Girls. Yum yum yum and one to not miss!
Saturday
Clockwork Orchestra, Mirror Talk and Sea Urchin at bei Ruth: A concert night hosted by the O’ Tannenbaum bar crew and taking place at Bei Ruth. Clockwork Orchestra plays interesting and playful synthi pop, Mirror Talk is a dark cold wave synth project and Sea Urchin sounds very ambient experimental. Afterwards there will be some DJs and dancy party music.
Monday
High Wolf and Aidan Baker at Monarch: Last time, High Wolf played as part of the ICAS Suite Festival and maybe not all of you attended this. Now, they are back with their own headline show, hailing all the way from France, the project performs experimental ambient music with ethnic folk influences. It's an out-of-this world experience. Support by our local king of experimental music. Highly recommended.
Scout Niblett and Ólöf Arnalds at Volksbühne: Scout Niblett has been around, like, forever. And she has collaborated with people like Bonnie Prince Billie. Her blues infused folk music is sexy and raw and often rock’n’roll but, overall, just beautiful. You have to like Neil Young and The White Stripes and you will be in heaven. Icelandic folk singer Ólöf Arnalds = perfect support. Volksbühne = perfect setting.
Wednesday
Sin Fang and Pascal Pinion at Grüner Salon: Some indie post rock music for you this Wednesday night? Innocent and pretty, Sin Fang is for those who just want a nice evening in one of Berlin’s most beautiful venues.
Health at Berghain: You know I am obsessed with this noise group who know a thing or two about marketing. My gig of the week, month, year. Come on over and see me freak out.
Thursday
Kurt Vile & The Violators at Bi Nuu: Though I didn’t give Kurt Vile the best review when I watched him last, his music has grown on me since. We got off to a bad start but we have made up now (he does not know about any of this of course).
David Grubbs w/ Andrea Belfi & Stefano Pilia and Svarte Greiner at West Germany: Attention, this was announced for Haus Ungarn but now takes place at West Germany and I bet this will be good. David Grubbs, known for playing in bands like Bastro, Gastr Del Sol and Red Crayola will be joined by Andrea Belfi and Stefano Pilia this evening and play under the name B/G/P. Support will be Svarte Greiner, who plays dark and doomy experimental ambient music and who alone would justify a visit to West Germany that night.
Friday
Les Rhinoceros and Malve at Bei Ruth: Another interesting mix of bands that don’t really fit together at Bei Ruth. Les Rhinoceros are a “jazz core” band from Washington and are on Tzadik Records, John Zorn’s record label. They play music that’s “blending aspects of rock, world music, noise, ambient and jazz”. Malve from Leipzig are a relatively new band consisting of ex-members from Zann and Danse Macabre. They play 90s influenced chaotic hardcore and this will be their very first Berlin show. Sounds exciting!
The Babies at Monarch: Fluffy Lo-Fi indie rock on Woodsist records with people from Woods themselves and Vivian Girls. Yum yum yum and one to not miss!
Saturday
Clockwork Orchestra, Mirror Talk and Sea Urchin at bei Ruth: A concert night hosted by the O’ Tannenbaum bar crew and taking place at Bei Ruth. Clockwork Orchestra plays interesting and playful synthi pop, Mirror Talk is a dark cold wave synth project and Sea Urchin sounds very ambient experimental. Afterwards there will be some DJs and dancy party music.
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Late review: Teen
OK, so first I hyped that Teen show like crazy, just to then never tell you how that actually went. Well, children, let me tell you a tale from back in March.
I mostly discover new music through my own blog, through The Craze. This may sound weird but that is how it goes. When I enter gigs into the calendar, I always give them a quick listen to see whether I actually think they are worthy of our calendar. Sometimes I like what I hear and I may do a little research on the artist. Sometimes I really like what I hear and I get semi-obsessed for a while. This is what happened to me with Teen.
Once I had listened to "Better" and watched the DIY video the band had made for this, there was no turning back. It was only when I started reading up about these femmes that I discovered the Here We Go Magic connection, another band that I am rather fond of, though maybe not as consistently. Here We Go Magic really do have magically beautiful pop songs, but a lot of fillers too, I guess. Their sound is also commerically digestible enough that even though I do love their records, it doesn't make you feel cool and special for listening to them. This may sound incredibly pretentious - and I am well aware of that - though it's the truth and, I dare say, not just for me. Every band that really fastinates you usually gives you the listening pleasure paired with a je-ne-sais-quoi that helps you feel cool at the same time.
Teen gave me this feeling instantly. The songs on "In Limbo" are catchy yet have a certain beat, guitar grittiness, and organ weirdness, which, when listened to in the car or with headphones while walking the streets, make you feel très special. Every person who I gave a ride to while listening to Teen would instantly ask "Who is this?". How cool was I?
I mostly discover new music through my own blog, through The Craze. This may sound weird but that is how it goes. When I enter gigs into the calendar, I always give them a quick listen to see whether I actually think they are worthy of our calendar. Sometimes I like what I hear and I may do a little research on the artist. Sometimes I really like what I hear and I get semi-obsessed for a while. This is what happened to me with Teen.
Once I had listened to "Better" and watched the DIY video the band had made for this, there was no turning back. It was only when I started reading up about these femmes that I discovered the Here We Go Magic connection, another band that I am rather fond of, though maybe not as consistently. Here We Go Magic really do have magically beautiful pop songs, but a lot of fillers too, I guess. Their sound is also commerically digestible enough that even though I do love their records, it doesn't make you feel cool and special for listening to them. This may sound incredibly pretentious - and I am well aware of that - though it's the truth and, I dare say, not just for me. Every band that really fastinates you usually gives you the listening pleasure paired with a je-ne-sais-quoi that helps you feel cool at the same time.
Teen gave me this feeling instantly. The songs on "In Limbo" are catchy yet have a certain beat, guitar grittiness, and organ weirdness, which, when listened to in the car or with headphones while walking the streets, make you feel très special. Every person who I gave a ride to while listening to Teen would instantly ask "Who is this?". How cool was I?
Monday, 27 May 2013
Preview - the week ahead (27th May - 2nd June)
Finally, Teenitus week is here! What else is there to say to introduce this week?!
Monday
Chris Cohen at Haus Ungarn: Fluffy and catchy indie rock from an ex-Deerhoof member.
Tuesday
Swans at Volksbühne: The wonderful, the one and only, in a beautiful setting. ‘Nuff said.
Wednesday
Shellac at Berghain: Shellac from North America, probably THE one noise-rock band, is back for one of their rare live shows. While they played at Maria the last time, this time you’ll have the privilege of seeing them at Berghain, probably Berlin’s most Shellac worthy location. It’s kind of impossible to point out a single show of the week this time but Shellac come really really close...
Teenitus Festival: The first day is here, finally! The local booking agency obsessed with all things meat is throwing a very extravagant party for you, taking over Monarch, Festsaal, and West Germany for three whole days. Look at the program and timetable to get wet at the thought of experiencing all this in just three days. I am just going to highlight a couple of things that get me excited because, frankly, I do not have the time to go through every single one, which I would have to, to be fair. Tonight’s highlight for me is Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap dance competition at Monarch. I reckon you cannot actually miss this. He was DJing at I’ll Be Your Mirror and, boy, did we have a good time! Also don't miss Mouse on Mars at Festsaal on this opening night and check out the Exhibition that will be open on all three days!
Thursday
Teenitus Festival: C*'s highlights today shall be Night Beats, 60s sounding garage rock from Texas, at West Germany, and White Fence at Festsaal, who I saw a while ago at West Germany and liked what I heard (review here). J.'s highlights from this day are Palais Schaumburg and Felix Kubin.
Purling Hiss and Dope Body at Marie-Antoinette: We have reviews (Purling Hiss here and Dope Body here) from both bands’ previous shows: garage rock party and full-on brutality with a fun element. Be there!
Friday
Teenitus Festival at Festsaal, Monarch, and West Germany: Last day and the one that gets C* the most excited. Dirty Beaches and Dawn Hunger (Fuck Buttons side project anyone?!) at Festsaal. Yum yum yum! And don't miss Zebra Katz if you're looking for a crazy dancy hip hop party!
Yuro Chain at Untertitel: Experimental, industrial trash noise, dancable. Since freezing his other project, Trojan Hourse Rotovator, we don’t really know what is to await us. But we assume it will be along those lines. Sounds good to us!
Saturday
Vessels at Kantine: Instrumental soundscape music, at times percussion heavy, to let you dream the night away. Highly recommended.
Fol Chen at about:blank: Funky, intelligent dance music for those party hungry young people out there. Very good fun and very shake-your-booty.
Tav Falco's Panther Burns at Bassy: Old school garage’n’roll and a legend, you may want to consider this if you are the garage and rock’n’roll fan that you may be.
Sunday
Come and Bleached at Festsaal: Indie noise rock legends from the US of A x 2. Cannot miss this really, can you?
Seapony at Monarch: Poppy-di-pop. Twee indie pop à la Talulah Gosh et al. Sticky sweet but also for fans of DIIV and other Captured Tracks Records projects.
Monday
Chris Cohen at Haus Ungarn: Fluffy and catchy indie rock from an ex-Deerhoof member.
Tuesday
Swans at Volksbühne: The wonderful, the one and only, in a beautiful setting. ‘Nuff said.
Wednesday
Shellac at Berghain: Shellac from North America, probably THE one noise-rock band, is back for one of their rare live shows. While they played at Maria the last time, this time you’ll have the privilege of seeing them at Berghain, probably Berlin’s most Shellac worthy location. It’s kind of impossible to point out a single show of the week this time but Shellac come really really close...
Teenitus Festival: The first day is here, finally! The local booking agency obsessed with all things meat is throwing a very extravagant party for you, taking over Monarch, Festsaal, and West Germany for three whole days. Look at the program and timetable to get wet at the thought of experiencing all this in just three days. I am just going to highlight a couple of things that get me excited because, frankly, I do not have the time to go through every single one, which I would have to, to be fair. Tonight’s highlight for me is Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap dance competition at Monarch. I reckon you cannot actually miss this. He was DJing at I’ll Be Your Mirror and, boy, did we have a good time! Also don't miss Mouse on Mars at Festsaal on this opening night and check out the Exhibition that will be open on all three days!
Thursday
Teenitus Festival: C*'s highlights today shall be Night Beats, 60s sounding garage rock from Texas, at West Germany, and White Fence at Festsaal, who I saw a while ago at West Germany and liked what I heard (review here). J.'s highlights from this day are Palais Schaumburg and Felix Kubin.
Purling Hiss and Dope Body at Marie-Antoinette: We have reviews (Purling Hiss here and Dope Body here) from both bands’ previous shows: garage rock party and full-on brutality with a fun element. Be there!
Friday
Teenitus Festival at Festsaal, Monarch, and West Germany: Last day and the one that gets C* the most excited. Dirty Beaches and Dawn Hunger (Fuck Buttons side project anyone?!) at Festsaal. Yum yum yum! And don't miss Zebra Katz if you're looking for a crazy dancy hip hop party!
Yuro Chain at Untertitel: Experimental, industrial trash noise, dancable. Since freezing his other project, Trojan Hourse Rotovator, we don’t really know what is to await us. But we assume it will be along those lines. Sounds good to us!
Saturday
Vessels at Kantine: Instrumental soundscape music, at times percussion heavy, to let you dream the night away. Highly recommended.
Fol Chen at about:blank: Funky, intelligent dance music for those party hungry young people out there. Very good fun and very shake-your-booty.
Tav Falco's Panther Burns at Bassy: Old school garage’n’roll and a legend, you may want to consider this if you are the garage and rock’n’roll fan that you may be.
Sunday
Come and Bleached at Festsaal: Indie noise rock legends from the US of A x 2. Cannot miss this really, can you?
Seapony at Monarch: Poppy-di-pop. Twee indie pop à la Talulah Gosh et al. Sticky sweet but also for fans of DIIV and other Captured Tracks Records projects.
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