Unsigned Berlin

In this compelling episode of Unsigned Berlin, we sit down with Lutz Leichsenring, a key influencer in Berlin’s clubbing scene, to explore the future of night culture in one of the world's most vibrant nightlife capitals. With his background as a former spokesperson for the Berlin Club Commission and his co-founding role at VibeLab, Lutz brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on urban cultural development. In our conversation, Lutz highlights the importance of inclusivity and safety within nightlife, discussing effective measures like anti-assault signs and the creation of sensory-friendly spaces that cater to diverse audiences. He shares insights into how these strategies not only enhance safety but also foster a more welcoming environment for all club-goers. Additionally, Lutz introduces us to Night School, a fresh initiative by VibeLab started in 2023, aimed at nurturing new talent in the nightlife sector across Europe. He candidly addresses some of the unexpected hurdles encountered by his innovative project, Fluctuations, which seeks to mobilise cultural institutions on a ship traversing European waters. Throughout the episode, Lutz articulates why night culture holds profound significance for him, recounts the work he is most proud of with Berlin Clubcomission, and explains the Clubcomission's relationship with MusicBoard Berlin. 00:46 Introduction 01:15 The State of Berlin Night Culture 04:37 Vibelab 06:33 How Vibelab Approaches New Cities 11:25 Navigating Cultural Differences 18:05 Cultivating Awareness 30:43 Three Supports of Cultural Vibrancy 34:48 Building a Floating Venue 39:09 Achievements of the Berlin Clubcomission 46:05 Advice on Supporting Night Culture Vibelab: ⁠https://vibe-lab.org/⁠ The Malmö Report: ⁠https://vibe-lab.org/malmostudy⁠ Berlin Clubcomission: ⁠https://linktr.ee/clubcommission⁠ Lutz on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/revolutz/⁠ This episode of Unsigned Berlin was sponsored by Music Streaming Awards - proudly display your streaming milestones! Visit MusicStreamingAwards.com and use the code ‘Unsigned’ for an exclusive 10% discount! Support the podcast and get early, ad-free episodes by subscribing here: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unsigned-berlin/subscribe⁠ For more episodes and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsigned.berlin/ And for all other information, check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unsignedberlin Produced by Unsigned Berlin Edited by Yannick Solandt Hosted by Sebastian Sheath

Aura is a Colombian singer-songwriter and classically trained vocalist. Having just released her debut EP, MujerPlantaEco, she visits Unsigned Berlin to talk about the challenges facing independent artists in today's music scene, the nuances of classical vocals and South-Colombian culture, and more! To her right is Sebastian, regular host of Unsigned Berlin, who produced the EP and is working closely with Aura on the business side of the project as well.

(00:00) Start

(00:42) Introduction

(04:53) Classical Vocal Training

(11:00) The Challenges of Traditional Music

(15:41) Classical vs Popular Music Education

(22:44) Teaching Vocals

(30:23) Working with Improvisation

(38:58) Favourite Songs on the MujerPlantaEco

(47:45) Challenges in Making the EP

(50:23) Spotify & Making Money with Music

(01:03:56) What’s Next?

Listen to MujerPlantaEco here: https://open.spotify.com/album/14Yiy9P7AwyToPMEs9MTu2?si=L65W4O8wS4OgpLwJ7wS6Eg

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Hosted by Malaika

Thumbnail by Anton Heeckt

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In this episode of Unsigned Berlin, we are excited to welcome RnB and Neo-Soul singer and lyricist, Ria. Known for her soulful EP "Memo" and collaborations with Teesy, Ebow, and Xay, Ria has recently graced the stage at Off-Season Berlin - an event series that has hosted other previous guests including Gami, *Maliiik, and Dianamaracuja.

Join us as we explore Ria's creative process and her approach to curating a space for creativity. Despite a year and a half without releases, Ria remains active on TikTok, hinting at exciting new projects that we discuss in the episode. Ria also shares insights into her entrepreneurial spirit and upcoming projects beyond music. Don't miss this deep dive into the mind of a multifaceted artist making waves in Berlin's music scene!

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Hosted by Sebastian Sheath

Edited by Yannick Solandt

Thumbnail by Anton Heeckt

Produced by Unsigned Berlin

Loophole is a long-standing pillar of the Berlin music scene, providing an accessible stage to over 10 thousand artists in 15 years. On July 4th, the police raided the venue during a show and shut it down, claiming missing permits as the primary reason, locking the staff out of the building and removing the venue’s bar licence. In this episode of Unsigned Berlin, we sit down with Hannah Gonzalez, one of the most senior members from Loophole’s volunteer team to get some clarity on the events leading up to this police raid, the current situation, and where Loophole might be headed next.

(00:00) Start

(00:37) Introduction

(04:36) Loophole Before the Shut-Down

(07:20) The Police Raid

(12:43) Reorganising Planned Concerts

(15:45) Loophole Moving Forward

(20:24) Soundproofing and Noise Complaints

(27:27) What to do with Crowdfunding?

(33:54) Response from the Government

(37:34) Curating and Team Management at Loophole

(41:46) How to Support

Further chapters will be updated on 23.07. Due to technical issues this was not possible today

If you want to support Loophole, you can join their fundraising campaign here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/new-loophole

Or find up to date information on their website: https://loophole.berlin/

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Credits:

Produced by Unsigned Berlin

Hosted by Sebastian Sheath

Editing by Anton Heeckt