D/B Movie Feature: Les Aventures Extraordinaires d’Adèle Blanc-Sec
Posted on | February 8, 2010 | Michael Rosen | No Comments |
Les Aventures extraordinaires d’Adèle Blanc-Sec (The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Dry-White) is a Franco-Belgian comics adventure series written and illustrated by French comics artist Jacques Tardi.
The movie adaptation of Adele Blanc-Sec, titled “Les aventures extraordinaires d’Adele Blanc-Sec” and directed by Luc Besson, will be released in France on April, 14th, 2010. Read more
D/B recommended: Burnt friedman & jaki liebezeit @ Volksbühne 26.02.10
Posted on | February 7, 2010 | Dirk Markham | No Comments |
No sooner is the Club Transmediale festival over than CTM Concerts present us another highlight show for the month of February. Jaki Liebezeit and Burnt Friedman share a preference for so-called Secret Rhythms, which means that the rhythms are not hidden but less common, often foreign to western culture.
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Their unmissable live show fuses Burnt Friedman’s dub-infused electronica with former Can drummer, Jaki Liebezeit’s pristine skills on the drum kit.
Tags: Burnt friedman > CTM > D/B Recommended > Jaki Liebezeit > Volksbühne
D/B Movie Feature: SOME DAYS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS
Posted on | February 6, 2010 | Michael Rosen | No Comments |
Some Days are Better Than Others is Matt McCormick’s poetic, character-driven debut feature-length film that asks why the good times slip by so fast while the difficult times seem so sticky.
Here the first trailer for the upcoming feature film written and directed by Matt McCormick and featuring James Mercer, Carrie Brownstein, Renee Roman Nose and David Wodehouse. Read more
11+3 | Interview with Jason Forrest
Posted on | February 5, 2010 | Helena Blavatsky | 1 Comment |
11+3 is a section of Digital In Berlin dedicated to personal interviews with all the musicians and bands that have appeared in our Artist Features.
Each artist is asked 11 set questions and to contribute 3 “facts” which can be any statement from them on absolutely anything: their own views on politics, religion, the environment, sport…or just something they read in the paper or saw on TV. 11+3 is designed to give you an insight into the motivations and aspirations of the best creative minds in the world. This time with the berlin based American musican, dj and label owner Jason Forrest. Read more
D/B Artist Feature: ASURA
Posted on | February 5, 2010 | Radu Lupo | No Comments |
The inaugural Non Projects release is the debut multi-genre album by Los Angeles resident Ryan York. An album of pure emotion and evocative powers, Asura plays out like a continuous movie for the mind. Brand new and D/B highly Recommended.
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Complete with neck snapping beats and snaky synth lines, silent yet absorbing ambient washes, acoustic instrumental prowess and compositional laptop mastery, Asura satisfies the inner ear’s and heart’s desires with a physical thump, while consistenly bringing the listener back for more.
D/B Movie Feature: EARTHLING
Posted on | February 4, 2010 | Michael Rosen | No Comments |
After a mysterious atmospheric event aboard the International Space Station, a small group of people wake up to realize that their entire lives have been a lie. They are in fact aliens disguised as humans.
Now they have to make a choice. Live amongst men, or try to find a way back home. Here the impressive Teaser/Trailer for EARTHLING – starring Rebecca Spence, Peter Greene and William Katt. Written and Directed by Clay Liford. Coming in 2010. Read more
D/B Recommended: CHRIS CUNNINGHAM LIVE @ ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL / SOUTHBANK / LONDON | APRIL 23, 2010
Posted on | February 3, 2010 | Michael Rosen | No Comments |
Acclaimed film director and video artist Chris Cunningham has created some of the most iconic music videos of recent years from Bjork’s ‘All is Full of Love’ to Aphex Twin’s ‘Windowlicker’.
This special live show sees him combine his own and remixed music with brand new and unreleased videos to create a hugely anticipated multimedia experience. Read more
Tags: D/B Recommended > London > Southbank Centre
D/B News: Madlib returns with “The Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz & Percussion Ensemble” / Miles Away
Posted on | February 2, 2010 | Michael Rosen | No Comments |
On February 23, Stones Throw Records will release “Miles Away”. This is the latest in releases to evolve from producer & arranger Madlib’s first jazz releases with the group Yesterdays New Quintet.
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As Yesterdays New Quintet dissolved in 2007 the collective was expanded under the name “Yesterdays Universe,” out which The Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz & Percussion Ensemble became the first to release music with Summer Suite. Read more
D/B 11+3 | interview with Jade
Posted on | February 2, 2010 | Radu Lupo | No Comments |
11+3 is a section of Digital In Berlin dedicated to personal interviews with all the musicians and bands that have appeared in our Artist Features.
Each artist is asked 11 set questions and to contribute 3 “facts” which can be any statement from them on absolutely anything: their own views on politics, religion, the environment, sport…or just something they read in the paper or saw on TV. 11+3 is designed to give you an insight into the motivations and aspirations of the best creative minds in the world. This time with the Austrian artist, filmmaker, teacher and label owner Michaela Schwentner aka. Jade. Read more
D/B Video Feature: The MADEIRADIG Festival 2009 Documentation
Posted on | February 1, 2010 | Radu Lupo | 1 Comment |
A documental view of our MADEIRADIG Festival edition 2009. Based on an interview with Tony Herrington (The WIRE Magazine).
Directed and produced by Vitor Joaquim / Editing: Maria Pacheco / Cameras: Hugo Rodrigues, Maria Pacheco, Rita Martins & Vitor Joaquim. Read more
Tags: D/B Video Feature > MADEIRADIG
D/B Magazine Feature: THE WIRE MAGAZINE #312 | February 2010
Posted on | January 28, 2010 | Michael Rosen | No Comments |
Our favourite music magazine The Wire has a two page feature about our Festival the MADEIRADIG (page 22&23).
For us at Digital in Berlin this is one of the most important and unmissable sources of journalism on serious music around the world.
On The Cover: Wadada Leo Smith – Phil Freeman meets a free music cosmopolitan who has explored free space with Anthony Braxton, John Zorn & Spring Heel Jack Read more
D/B News: Joanna Newsom | New Album “Have One on Me” and first Song streaming on Drag City + US Tour Dates
Posted on | January 28, 2010 | Radu Lupo | 1 Comment |
Joanna Newsom’s new album “Have One On Me” will be released by Drag City on February 23. Drag City streaming already ‘81′ from Newsom’s new triple album, Have One on Me.
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Joanna Newsom is an American harpist, pianist, and singer-songwriter from Nevada, California. Newsom was first taught to play the Celtic harp by a local teacher in Nevada City. Later on she switched to the pedal harp and started composing. Read more
D/B 11+3 | interview with Vitor Joaquim
Posted on | January 28, 2010 | Radu Lupo | No Comments |
11+3 is a section of Digital In Berlin dedicated to personal interviews with all the musicians and bands that have appeared in our Artist Features.
Each artist is asked 11 set questions and to contribute 3 “facts” which can be any statement from them on absolutely anything: their own views on politics, religion, the environment, sport…or just something they read in the paper or saw on TV. 11+3 is designed to give you an insight into the motivations and aspirations of the best creative minds in the world. This time with the Portugese musician, artist & festival programmer Vitor Joaquim. Read more
D/B Recommended: Autechre live in Berlin / Thursday 01.04.2010 @ Berghain/Panoramabar
Posted on | January 27, 2010 | Michael Rosen | 1 Comment |
One of our favourite electronica/idm duos, the amazing AUTECHRE hits Berghain on Thursday 01.04.2010 to present their new album Oversteps.
It’s quite an experience to hear them on one of the best sound systems in Europe. So don`t miss this event – highly Recommended! Tickets from 18 €. Tell us which label Autechre had their first release on and win a ticket for the concert. Send a mail to win@digitalinberlin.de
D/B 11+3 | interview with Christ.
Posted on | January 26, 2010 | Michael Rosen | No Comments |
11+3 is a section of Digital In Berlin dedicated to personal interviews with all the musicians and bands that have appeared in our Artist Features.
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Each artist is asked 11 set questions and to contribute 3 “facts” which can be any statement from them on absolutely anything: their own views on politics, religion, the environment, sport…or just something they read in the paper or saw on TV. 11+3 is designed to give you an insight into the motivations and aspirations of the best creative minds in the world. This time with the scottish musician Christ. Read more
D/B Recommended: The Fall LIVE in Berlin @ Maria Friday 12.02.10
Posted on | January 23, 2010 | Dirk Markham | No Comments |
Regarded by many as the best rock group in the world, and number one favourite band of the late great John Peel, The Fall play their only German date of 2010 at Maria am Ostbahnhof, Berlin, on the 12th of February.
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Caution: a Fall concert can be a life changing experience – miss at your own risk! Read more
Tags: D/B Recommended > Domino > John Peel > Maria am Ostbahnhof > The Fall
D/B Book Review: John Peel The Olivetti Chronicles
Posted on | January 22, 2010 | Dirk Markham | 1 Comment |
Over the course of his career, John Peel wrote for magazines and newspapers such as the International Times, Sounds, the Observer, Radio Times and Disc.
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The Olivetti Chronicles gathers many of these articles, as well as unpublished pieces. Interspersed with Peel’s laconic thoughts on shaving and Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells are diary entries, letters, and commentary from Peel’s family. The anthology has been edited by Peel’s wife, Sheila (aka The Pig), and their 4 children. Read more
Tags: Bantam Press > D/B Recommended > John Peel > The Olivetti Chronicles
D/B Artist Feature: The Books
Posted on | January 22, 2010 | Radu Lupo | No Comments |
The Books are an American experimental music duo founded in New York City in 1999, consisting of guitarist and vocalist Nick Zammuto and cellist Paul de Jong. Their music is a mix of electronica, folk, and acoustic music, incorporating samples of sounds, speech and music.
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They have released three critically-acclaimed albums on the German label Tomlab, and currently reside in North Adams, Massachusetts, where they are working on an upcoming studio album. Read more
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The MADEIRADIG Festival 2009
4-7.12.09 | Madeira Island / Portugal | madeiradig.net
Line-up: ALVA NOTO (DE), Murcof (MX), JEAN-MICHEL (DE) with band, Gigantiq (PT), Christ. (UK), Jade (AT), Zavoloka (UA) & Laetitia Morais (PT), Hugo Olim & Jerome Faria (PT), Felix Kubin (DE), Clara Hill (DE) and Jason Forrest (US)
