Once again, we have the pleasure of covering one of Berlin’s festival gems: XJAZZ!. This year, the festival returns for a bold new edition, running from May 14 to 18 at Festsaal Kreuzberg and surrounding venues. With a finger always on the pulse of boundary-pushing sound and community-driven energy, XJAZZ! 2025 promises to be a week-long celebration of everything that makes Berlin’s music scene so electrifying — and so globally relevant.
Sløtface bassist Lasse Lokøy teases his forthcoming debut album with a new Nils Bech collaboration and we interviewed the aspiring artist about it. Our latest playlist update also features music by the newcomers Dolphins, Mei River, NewDad, Rats On Rafts and more.
