AUDIO: Strange Souvenirs – “Exit”
The song’s lyrics captivate with their plea to leave keys on the way out, symbolizing the end of a relationship.
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AUDIO: Mayuko – “White Heat”
The Berlin-based art-pop trio explores the experience of a panic attack.
Read moreVIDEO: The Trouble Notes – “Never Dream Alone”
The Berlin band creates a folk-pop fantasy anthem.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Mary Ocher
We talk to the German artist before her May 22nd Cactus Club appearance.
Read moreVIDEO: Gurr – “Walnuts”
No matter where you go in the world, you can likely find some great minimalist indie pop if you look hard enough. A great example of that sound is Berlin’s Gurr, and their recently released video for the single “Walnuts”. Gurr is the project of friends Andrea Casablanca and Laura Lee, and that friendship is on display as the duo
Read moreVIDEO: Victoria+Jean – “Firecracker”
If you were looking for a high speed video featuring covered faces, sandwich boards, and explosive garage pop, you’ve come to the right place. The video for Berlin’s Victoria+Jean’s “Firecracker” directed by Maria Mochnacz, is nothing short of ADHD on film, with a fitting soundtrack. The track is brash and intense, and strangely leaves you wanting more. “Firecracker” is from
Read moreAllen’s Weird 80’s New Wave Playlist
*Disclaimer: I was born in 1990. If I get any cultural references wrong, don’t be mad at me. I’m trying. I have often said that if I grew up in the 80’s, I would’ve totally been a new wave kid. Complete with day-glo, Vision Street Wear, and hair that defied gravity in many ways. With that said, I have a
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