
The Goethe-Institut and Zündfunk, Bavarian Radio’s scene magazine, showcase the latest music by riveting off-the-charts bands. Pop made in Germany. Rock, pop, hip hop, electro: at the beginning of every month we shine our search beacon into the nation’s studios and clubs from Kiel up north to Weilheim way down south. www.goethe.de/popcast
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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Image: Cosey Mueller by © Johannes Bünemann | This month with music by: Cosey Mueller / Bretford Records; Shkoon / MDL Beast Record; Molly Mogul / Hey boy music; le Millipede / Radical Hope Records; Kreidler / bureau-b | Author: Angie Portmann, Speak... more
Image: Deutsche Laichen by © Lior Neumeister | This month with music by:
Deutsche Laichen / Pretty on the Inside/Audiolith;
Nalan / Mansions and Millions;
Eyries / Owl Way Records;
Die Sauna / Popup Records;
Vivien Goldman & Cloud Managem... more
Image: Kabehause © Edwin Mainz | This month with music by:
Frau Lehmann / La Pochette Surprise Records;
Lucy Kruger and the Lost Boys / Unique Records;
KABEAUSHÉ / KABEAUSHÉ;
KMRU / Editions Mego;
Modeselektor / Monkeytown Records |
A... more
Image: 6Euroneunzig by Otto Hoffmann | This month with music by: Notwist / Morr Music; Urlaub in Polen / Tapete Records; Apparat / Mute Records; Sufi Dub Brothers / Fun in the Church; 6Euroneunzig / Buback |Author: Ralf Summer. Speakers: David Creedo... more
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If you like electronica and its various offshoots, I suppose you'll like this blog. If you want a taste of other varieties of German popular music from rock to punk to reggae and many others, you'll need to look elsewhere. I've been listening for a few months now in the hopes of hearing a wider range of styles, but I'm growing tired of the endless synthesizer loops.
I'm a High School German teacher and this Podcast is great for keeping up with current pop music in Germany. My students love it!
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A monthly music show spotlighting contemporary German acts across indie, electronic, hip hop, and pop, with in-depth artist interviews and production stories. Hosts explore background, recording processes, and social or political contexts of new releases, often highlighting cross-border collaborations, language choices, and the evolving German music scene from major cities to regional scenes. Notable for bilingual commentary, archival-inspired explorations, and a cosmopolitan lens that connects artists with culture institutions, live scenes, and international audiences. Potential listeners can expect a mix of artist spotlights, behind-the-scenes production anecdotes, and thoughtful cultural context that makes German music accessible to Engl... more
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