July 2013
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The Illustrated A-Z of Berlinerisch: E
by Claire Webster Eierpampe – mixture of sand or mud with water that kids make when they’re playing (lit. “egg goop”) E also stands for: eenmal (einmal) – once. Einjemachte, das – money in reserves, from Eingemachte meaning preserves or conserves. einfeif’n – to eat, short for hinein pfeifen, colloquial for “sucking in” (food – or…
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Music Montag: Beam Up
Fuck, it’s been hot here. Here’s some dub to make Berlin feel even more like the Caribbean: Beam Up featuring Terrence Bowry. Over the top of a vintage roots reggae riddim, Bowry recounts the experience of living in Shanghai when the 2011 tsunami hit, enhanced by the exotic sounds of Japanese fireworks, insects and kodo drumming.…
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Lucy and Bron’s Big Berlin Festival Guide
Want to go to a Berlin festival, but don’t know which one? Never fear, because Lucy of Lucy vs. the Globe / Sexpat and the City fame has teamed up with her partner in crime, fellow Aussie “ripper” Bron, to explain which of the festivals in and around Berlin will meet your particular party requirements. Fill a colostomy…
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Überstyle: Daniel Werner of 14 oz.
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Music Montag: Phia (M.I.A cover)
The übertalented Phia performing M.I.A’s “Paper Planes” in her inimitable kalimba and loop pedals style: For tons of great live acoustic sessions, check out Berlin Sessions, and to find out more about Phia, follow her around her Kiez for our very first Berlin Portrait. Schön! leave a comment Name: Required Email: Required, not published Homepage: Comment: Cancel…