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In Berlin, clubs and alternative spaces are closing and rents are soaring. But in one of the capital's richest districts, there is resistance. On the shores of Rummelsburg lake, behind Ostkreuz station, alternative groups have built makeshift barges in defiance of the Berlin property market.

Berlin's Floating Alternative Scene

In Berlin, clubs and alternative spaces are closing and rents are soaring. But in one of the capital's richest districts, there is resistance

Influencers and musicians in Germany are stepping into the Mixed Martial Arts ring to fight in front of sell-out crowds. What does this mean for professionals in the sport?

Influencers in MMA

Russian artists have two choices: silence, or exile. There's been a mass creative exodus in recent weeks, including Russian rap stars like Face and Oxxxymiron. Art rockers IC3PEAK post protest videos that would get them arrested in Russia. TikTok star Nikita Sass bravely continues to post his opinion and stays. Few dare to do that.

Russian Artists Against the War

Russian artists have two choices: silence, or exile

Have you ever wondered why pop songs sometimes sound a little too familiar? Welcome to the world of pop-recycling where borrowing, sampling and interpolation are the order of the day. Featuring interviews with Placebo, Ed Sheeran, Charlie XCX and Lauv.

Pop Music: The Great Recycling Business

Have you ever wondered why pop songs sometimes sound a little too familiar? Welcome to the world of pop-recycling. Featuring interviews with Placebo, Ed Sheeran, Charlie XCX and Lauv.

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