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Sound safari
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 Probably one of the most musically diverse city festivals taking place this year is the Taktlos festival that takes place at Rote Fabrik over the weekend. It’s been taking place since 1984 and has genres as diverse as jazz and pop to rock and improvisational, as well as bands from all corners of the world. Taktlos stays away from the mainstream, so if you’re not afraid of going on a musical safari to scout out the weird and wonderful, this little festival should keep you happy. Friday to Sunday from 8 pm, Rote Fabrik
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Swap shop & cakes
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 As the temperature starts to rise and the sun is finally glimpsed through the grey clouds, you might be feeling a little over-dressed in your ‘I’ll-pretend-it’s-summer-already’ winter clothes. So if you want to empty out some of your wardrobe and re-stock with some fancy clothes and accessories, get down to Amboss Rampe on Saturday for an afternoon of fashion swapping. Bring things you don’t want, take home things you do. Easy. And if clothes aren’t rocking your world this weekend, cupcakes surely must be. Just around the corner from Amboss Rampe, Michelle’s Cupcakes is holding a mini-market with clothing, music, drinks and, of course, cupcakes. Saturday 4 pm, Amboss RampeSaturday 11 am, Michelle’s Cupcakes
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Musical mischief
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 If you’ve ever woken from a fevered dream and recalled scenes from the Twilight Zone, fragments of 60’s surf music, Cold War era Soviet broadcasts and American 50’s B-movies, firstly, let me congratulate you on your exotic dream life (maybe stop eating cheese before bed) and secondly, let me recommend you go see Messer Chups play at El Lokal on Saturday. They come from Russia and not only does their music sound like your dream but also contains retro samples, soundtracks and, just for spooky authenticity, an actual Theremin. Saturday 10 pm, El Lokal
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For locals
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 The spring party at Kanzlei has become an institution and takes place this Sunday for the sixth time. There is something for everyone with BBQ, concerts and table soccer tournaments. If you’re looking to meet locals from Kreis 4 then this is the place to be. Sunday 2 pm, Kanzlei
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Waves of sound
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 British Sea Power are a UK indie-rock band who have been around for about 10 years and have never had a real hit, but despite this are still thought of warmly by most people, and truly lovingly by their fans. Songs with melodic guitar, driving beats and intelligent lyrics are what they’ve become know for and with a new album, Machineries of Joy, just released they’ll be playing their only gig in this part of the world at Komplex 457 on Monday. Monday 8 pm, Komplex 457
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Beat rich
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 At my party in May, I met Jelana, the women behind the English show on Radio Lora Gimme a beat. The monthly show (every 3rd Monday of the month) is based on her personal choice of female artists and their music ranging from classics to hip hop and from electro to grunge. Going strong since 2006, she’s still passionate about it: “Two hours never seem to be long enough when I’m on air.” You can find out more about her and the show on facebook, where she gives away a CD by Valerie June this Friday. Monday from 10 pm, Radio Lora
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Good to know
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 The temperatures are rising and I cannot wait to jump into the river or the sea. But the water is still too cold! I bookmarked the website with the water temperatures by the Kanton Zurich and check it daily. And friends, it’s looking better every day. But don’t despair – the water in the outdoor pools is heated so you can begin the summer season there. How I know that? The website wiewarm.ch lists the temperatures of various pool areas around Switzerland.
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You and you
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 I missed the opening of Kafi Duzis. Fortunately, there is always a second time. And at Duzis hopefully also a third and fourth time, as the monthly meet up with table tennis, burgers and live band at the Alte Trotte sounds very nice. Let’s go Duzis, but just if the sun is shining. If it takes place you find out on their facebook page. Once a month on a Sunday, 4 to 10 pm, Nordstrasse 331
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Yo, yo, yo
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 Have you seen the vase? Hiding between books (the white one in the middle), the so called book vase is a typical example of the works of the Japanese design atelier YOY, simple and with a sense of humour. Take their picture chair: what looks like a picture of a chair is actually a chair camouflaging as a picture. Or their shelf made of blowing paper. Or…
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Gig Guide: Poliça @ Plaza 16/03/13
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I had been looking forward to this gig for a couple of months and then something happened. Suddenly I began to doubt, listening to the album the day before the concert I began to worry that the band might not be able...
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Protest Song: The Music Monkeys
During my little trip I came across a jam session in the middle of nowhere. One of the musicians gave me a cd with their protest song. The Music Monkeys, a band from Zofingen protest against the “club dying”. In every city, people move into central areas to be close to what’s happening and then complain about the noise until the clubs have to close. Their original version is dedicated to the Goldener Ochsen in Zofingen, a place which I used to frequent regularly in my youth. But their adapted version applies to all cities in Switzerland. So I’m happy to share their song with you. You’ll find a translation of the lyrics on below. Listen
Protestsong - lyrics
Music: The Music Monkeys / Text: O.L.I.
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At the edge of a town, in a corner of the canton
In a house with many windows, in the middle where one lives
Leak sound into the streets, which are mostly empty
For some it’s music, for others just noise.
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In a room where bodies groove, to the crowd of people and noise
Is where the hearts have space to talk and say: I like you
That doesn’t happen when it’s quiet, as the heart doesn’t talk in silence
Just when it’s loud and jumpy, will it bear its heart
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We made a sound, that is forbidden
You make creatures deaf, which is allowed
We were just loud, and almost imprisoned
While you make culture bleed, but with permission
Refrain
If you don’t like snow, don’t move to the mountains
If you don’t like sand, don’t travel to the beach
If you can’t stand noise, don’t live central
And if you don’t let us party, you should be banned
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This game goes back and forth for generations
That a thing makes one happy, and the other complains
That one bothers what others do, just because he doesn’t understand
He gets restive and prohibitive that such a thing can go on
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In a country full of witty mind, we follow the rule of silence
Some yield to their master and the others are busy
But it needs room to be loud, so people stay patient
Curfews are just woven silver, while the party is made of gold
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We made a sound, is that forbidden?
You steel the zest of life, is that allowed?
We were just loud, and almost imprisoned
While you make culture bleed, but with permission
Refrain
If you don’t like snow, don’t move to the mountains
If you don’t like sand, don’t travel to the beach
If you can’t stand noise, don’t live central
And if you don’t let us party, you should be banned
This is a protest song – wanting culture without limit
This is a protest song – in the name of music
Source: www.themusicmonkeys.com
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