The Berlin-based singer and voice therapist, Rûveyda has released her long-awaited debut EP "Uykudan Uyan". On it, she explores sleep as a metaphor and chronicles the story of a young woman growing into herself. With OFFKEY, Rûveyda spoke about the patterns she had to break, her songwriting process and what it means to use the voice to liberate oneself.
Pop-Kultur returns for its 12th year. Increasing their program offerings after last year's funding struggles and re-orientation, the festival promises once more a wide array of insights in to the pop music sphere. Editor Felicia Ete Aghaye curated a shortlist of events and concerts for OFFKEY audiences.
The Palestinian multi-instrumentalist Ahmed Eid has released his first solo record "min ghazzeh la baghdad min haifa la beirut (من غزة لبغداد من حيفا لبيروت)" after performing with bands for more than a decade. We spoke to the Berlin-based artist about using music to express lived reality, Palestine Music Space, and what calling out the Western complicity in the ongoing genocide in Palestine means for musicians.
The British-Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Rochelle Jordan has fought for her place in the spotlight, and it looks good on her. Her new album "THROUGH THE WALL" is a true celebration of her uprising; a blend of house, UK garage, soul and contemporary R&B that holds triumphant weight. With Alice Vyvyan-Jones, Jordan shares insights about her new album, and the importance of women, self-determination & boundary setting in the music industry.
The Berlin based SO SORRY formed in 2023 and immediately turned heads with their vibrant sound of contemporary jazz, alternative pop and R’n’B influences. OFFKEY editor Anna Grubauer took the chance to speak to the band ahead of the release of their debut EP "WE ARE SO SORRY".
With her third album, the Australian singer-songwriter Hatchie took a profound look at the bittersweet highs and lows, and ecstatic ebbs and flows that love and intimacy can offer. OFFKEY editor Felicia Ete Aghaye shares her views on the record and its influences.
After a public outcry and a petition signed by many influential people from the radio scene and beyond, RBB backtracked on their plans of taking COSMO completely off the airwaves. However, a new proposal could restrict the multilingual radio station in its broadcasting region of Berlin and Brandenburg. OFFKEY editor Felicia Ete Aghaye shares their take on the on-going developments.
Berlin-based singer-songwriter Luke Noa steps into the spotlight with "Début", his first full-length album. Honest, intimate, and effortlessly melodic, the eight-track release marks a defining moment in his young career. OFFKEY's editor Felicia Ete Aghaye took a closer listen to the record that quietly demands to be heard.
