Late Shift (Heldin) · Switzerland / Germany (2025)
Everyone knows what it costs to do a job well when the conditions make it almost impossible. That is what happens to Floria in this film. She is a nurse working a late shift in a hospital ward that is full and understaffed.
The Beauty of It All · Monolink · Germany (2025)
Monolink is a Berlin producer who writes like a songwriter. On this album, the two sides finally sit in the same room. The songs move slowly, with guitars and warm vocals held inside steady electronic motion.
It feels calm, but not empty, more like someone choosing quiet, and meaning it. If you want electronic music that still breathes like a band, this is a strong place to start.
IDAGIO · Germany
Also based in Berlin, IDAGIO focuses only on classical music. It addresses a problem that general platforms never fully solved: metadata.
In classical music, the usual song/artist/album structure is not enough. IDAGIO lets you search by composer, conductor, orchestra, specific work or even movement. For classical listeners, this is not a luxury. It is essential.
Tempo · Germany / Sweden
If you usually buy Kleenex paper tissues, why not switch to Tempo instead? Founded in Germany in 1929, Tempo became a household name for paper tissues in much of Europe. Today, Tempo is part of the Swedish group Essity.
SoundCloud · Germany
Berlin has become an important centre for digital music in Europe, and SoundCloud is its most visible platform. It continues to play a central role in independent scenes, DJ culture and for new artists who choose to work outside traditional labels.
SoundCloud is more than a streaming service. With more than 300 million tracks, including remixes, demos and live recordings, it offers content that large algorithm-driven platforms often overlook.