Heard of the Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda? It is widely regarded as Africa's premier electronic music festival, earning this title from Factmag and numerous attendees who have experienced its...
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The Berlin Music Video Awards are upon us again
What started as a happy little local event, the Berlin Music Video Awards have grown into a monolith of a global happening, attracting attention from every corner of the music video world. Taking...
10 things to do to increase your instagram followers
In the digitally driven world of today, Instagram is an integral part of the music industry's toolkit for promoting your music and for reaching out to new audiences. As an independent musician, it's...
Sam Burton with new single I don’t blame you
Dear Departed is the second album from US singer Sam Burton, and it arose from a time of rebirth. In the last few years, the singer says that he just started over. For a while he abandoned the life...
Phileas in interview: “Almost Flawless”
The artist known only as Phileas – French-born, Berliner by choice – has been impressing people wide and far with his sonorous, rather sombre music over the last few years. His 2022 debut album was...
The Beths coming to frannz club!
Indie rock band The Beths will take us on a narrative tour of their dying specialist field on June 04th at Berlin’s FRANNZ Club. The Beths are no strangers to Berlin. Heading the long way from...
Pokey LaFarge slays ’em at Lido
Pokey LaFarge is possibly the most well-known proponent of the recent resurgence of American roots music, and easily the most lovable. Pokey LaFarge played in Lido, Berlin last Sunday and tore the...
Review: Lucy Kruger live in Lido
Lucy Kruger played in Lido on Friday 5th May. Lucy Kruger is a singer from South Africa, and until not too long ago was known more for acoustic guitars and more classic singer songwriter stuff....
Raye at npr tiny concerts blows us away
I go to know the South-London singer Raye from her massive recent hit with 070 Shake, Escapism. Hardcore perfect hard-hitting pop - see below. Which led me to check out what she'd done in the past,...
Arlo Parks new single and album
Two-time Grammy nominated, Mercury Prize and BRIT Award winning artist Arlo Parks releases her new single "Blades" from her sophomore album My Soft Machine, due out May 26. A Paul Epworth produced...
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We reopen indielit with an interview with robert grant
After taking a break from featuring independent literature for the last 2-3...

“NWA’s Fuck the Police changed my life” – interview with robert Grant
We're gearing up for next Thursday 5th May when we'll be celebrating at Marie...

Urban farming = vertical farming
With the increasing losses in agriculture globally such as land degradation...

Russian Warship Go Fuck Yourself
We find ourselves thrust back into the 20th - or even the 19th - Century....

how to nft your music – and why
NFT has become the buzzword of the last few months. There are those of you who...

Fast fashion and Cashmere? Here’s the real deal
When you buy a cashmere sweater for a fraction of the cost of a designer one,...

Africa’s foremost Electronic Festival comes to Berlin – Afropollination in town
Heard of the Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda? It is widely regarded as Africa's premier electronic music festival, earning this title from Factmag and numerous attendees who have experienced its magic firsthand. +++ Check out the Facebook event and how to get the last...

The Berlin Music Video Awards are upon us again
What started as a happy little local event, the Berlin Music Video Awards have grown into a monolith of a global happening, attracting attention from every corner of the music video world. Taking place on the 14th - 17th June 2023 at Club Gretchen (Obentrautstr....

10 things to do to increase your instagram followers
In the digitally driven world of today, Instagram is an integral part of the music industry's toolkit for promoting your music and for reaching out to new audiences. As an independent musician, it's crucial to leverage the power of Instagram not just for showcasing...

Sam Burton with new single I don’t blame you
Dear Departed is the second album from US singer Sam Burton, and it arose from a time of rebirth. In the last few years, the singer says that he just started over. For a while he abandoned the life he’d built in LA to return to Utah where he grew up, then holing up in...

Phileas in interview: “Almost Flawless”
The artist known only as Phileas – French-born, Berliner by choice – has been impressing people wide and far with his sonorous, rather sombre music over the last few years. His 2022 debut album was described by Rolling Stone as "almost flawless" and was "Album of the...

The Beths coming to frannz club!
Indie rock band The Beths will take us on a narrative tour of their dying specialist field on June 04th at Berlin’s FRANNZ Club. The Beths are no strangers to Berlin. Heading the long way from Auckland, New Zealand, they’ve played Berlin annually – when Covid allowed...

Pokey LaFarge slays ’em at Lido
Pokey LaFarge is possibly the most well-known proponent of the recent resurgence of American roots music, and easily the most lovable. Pokey LaFarge played in Lido, Berlin last Sunday and tore the place up. Watching him, it was obvious that he is a man who has found...

Review: Lucy Kruger live in Lido
Lucy Kruger played in Lido on Friday 5th May. Lucy Kruger is a singer from South Africa, and until not too long ago was known more for acoustic guitars and more classic singer songwriter stuff. Recently though she seems to have gone through something of a sea change:...

Raye at npr tiny concerts blows us away
I go to know the South-London singer Raye from her massive recent hit with 070 Shake, Escapism. Hardcore perfect hard-hitting pop - see below. Which led me to check out what she'd done in the past, and I was unfortunately a bit disappointed with what I came across...

Arlo Parks new single and album
Two-time Grammy nominated, Mercury Prize and BRIT Award winning artist Arlo Parks releases her new single "Blades" from her sophomore album My Soft Machine, due out May 26. A Paul Epworth produced track with nu-disco loops, synthesizers and soundscapes. The song was...

Maita’s Loneliness: I just want to be wild for you made gentle
If you haven't heard of Maita, the Portland indie band based around its namesake singer/songwriter Maria Maita-Keppeler is back with new music, following up on their 2022 album 'I Just Want to Be Wild For You'. The new album, 'Loneliness' was released...

BOLD AND SLIGHTLY FUNKY: Sofia Gillani in interview + new single
Being born and raised in London exposed Sofia Gillani to a variety of different genres, which has led to her being very experimental with her music. She's currently based in Surrey, and now, her future projects and the single out on March 3rd not only shows her...
manifesto
who we are. what we think. why you should join us.
“This is your life. Do what you love, and do it often. If you don’t like your job, quit. If you don’t have enough time, stop watching TV. If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over analyzing, life is simple. All emotions are beautiful. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people, we are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share your inspiring dream with them. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once, seize them. Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them so go out and start creating. Life is short. Live your dream and share your passion.”
– The Holstee Manifesto.
Until we finish our own, this one works pretty well as a placeholder 🙂