OFFKEY reports back from the heart of Kreuzberg, where jazz wasn’t just played—it was lived, stretched, bent, and reimagined at XJAZZ! 2025. Over five days, the festival transformed Berlin into a humming epicenter of improvisation, resistance, and radical joy. From breakout debuts to soul-igniting jam sessions, we witnessed a city vibrating in rhythm with a global community of artists and listeners.
German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk are a timeless source for inspiration. That's just a fact. Finnish pop sweetheart Jaakko Eino Kalevi also got quite a personal connection to the gang from Düsseldorf. Ahead of the release of his new LP 'Out Of Touch' he shares it with via this guest feature.
