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“I genuinely think my music is lacking dishonesty at the moment.”The elusive seriousness of Mahne Frame
Australian artist Mahne Frame just released his latest EP on January 5 on the Berlin-based label Monkeytown Records. We asked him about the background of his ever-changing activities and behind the makings of his new record. -
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The Times Don’t Matter; betcover!! Talks About Fluctuations, Human Immorality, and Soundtrack-like Music.
Jiro Yanase, who released “Tmago(卵)” at the end of 2022 and is currently on a nationwide tour, presides over betcover!! Despite the fact that he says he did not want to make the album sound like “music,” he has been particular about the ideal form of the sound and the words. -
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Nicola Cruz’s First fabric DJ Mix: A Compilation Made on a World Tour
We explore Nicola Cruz’s roots and what went into creating his mix for fabric presents, a popular DJ mix series released by fabric, the renowned club and label in London. -
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Yearning German history through fashion: Frank Leder pays detailed attention to materials and vintage buttons
What is the creative background of Frank Leader, who has been obsessed with vintage blankets and antique buttons for many years and insists on handmade manufacturing processes. -
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Documenta 15 in Kassel, Germany: My Experience and the City’s Response
Documenta 15 is the 15th installment of Documenta, an art exhibition held in Kassel, Germany. This year, Ruangrupa, an Indonesian collective, curated Documenta 15. Hiroyoshi Tomite reports on the artworks exhibited in Mitte. -
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The reason Civilist, the heart of Berlin’s skateboarding scene, is loved by both locals and the world.
Alex Foley of CIVILIST, which has collaborated with brands such as Nike and is a driving force not only in the skater scene but also in Berlin’s street scene, talks about the state of the community and the city’s charms. -
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The Critical Point of Language in Max Cooper’s New Sounds and Videos
The interview explores Max Cooper’s latest sound expressions in his new album Unspoken Words, which was inspired by a line from philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. -
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American Dream Express wants to make “happy psychedelic rock”
American Dream Express makes danceable beats reminiscent of California’s psychedelic rock scene. TOKION spoke to the band about the release of their 2nd album and what’s been on their mind. -
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The world of “Outer Ego”: An album that synthesizes the fluctuations in ego that The fin. experienced while living abroad
Yuto Uchino of The fin. talks about his experiences and what he’s learned from going back and forth between Japan and the world. Finally, he tells us what role he’d like to play as a musician in the Japanese music scene. -
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The full story of Metabolic Rift: A new format of underground culture by Berlin Atonal [Part 2]
A report on the concert portion of Metabolic Rift, a reimagined version of iconic experimental music festival Berlin Atonal. -
