Roman | Markus Berges: Die Köchin von Bob Dylan Das kann kein Zufall sein: Pünktlich zum75. Geburtstag des legendären Musikers erscheint Die Köchin von Bob Dylan. In Markus Berges‘ zweitem Roman – halb aus weiblicher, halb aus männlicher Sicht erzählt – erfährt man Erstaunliches über die skurrilen Macken Bobbys, über die lukullischen Köstlichkeiten der Krim und die wechselvolle Geschichte der Schwarzmeerdeutschen. Anton Tschechow kommt auch ins Spiel. Von INGEBORG JAISER
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Have you heard the new Stone Roses song yet? Beautiful Thing came out on the 10th of June to be greeted by ecstatic air punches from middle-aged dads everywhere, and the odd shrug or two from anyone under the age of 25. The song’s seven minute swagger is just about as good as can be expected from a band who have spent years in the doldrums and bodes well for the prospect of a new LP. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world I have always been a fan of the humble compilation. Although much maligned in recent years, they can be a great way to introduce yourself to new artists, or genres. This June has seen a surge of quality collections all begging to be reviewed. Some are designed to showcase a particular label (Floor To Floor for Dusky’s 17 Steps, Facticity for Functions‘ Infrastructure New York, The Lost Tapes for Code Is Law), the selection skills of a certain DJ (Tim Green’s Body Language mix, Ryan Elliott’s Fabric
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Since its formation in ›2814‹ UK label Dream Catalogue have released some of the most beautiful, beguiling and futuristic music you could ever hope to hear. Superb albums by the likes of 2814, Telepath Remember and Yoshimi ably create lush aural worlds which form an emotional panorama which could make even the most hard-faced listener get all misty eyed. This is music best listened to with your eyes closed and your imagination open wide!
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Sometimes I can get a bit frustrated with music. In today’s internet filled world it seems like there is new music everywhere you look, which can get a little overwhelming at times. Gone are the days when you would have saved up for weeks to buy that one cherished record, listening to it over and over again, simply because you had nothing else to put on. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world With the sad passing of musical icon Prince this week, it has genuinely been difficult to get excited about new music again. The need to wallow in his legacy was overwhelming, with albums such as Purple Rain, Sign O The Times and 1999 demanding both tears and repeated plays. Yet Prince himself was never one to dwell on the past, or stand still. He constantly strove forward, reinventing himself, and bringing out new material with such regularity that all but the most ardent of fans struggled to
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world Without a doubt one of the musical highlights of 2013 was the album Somewhere Else It’s Going To Be Good by the Berlin-based duo Kim Brown. Its lush deep house textures, orchestrated beats and dazzling synth melodies instantly won it universal love and critical acclaim. Three years later and it still sends shivers up and down the spine. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world The name Masha Qrella may be new to some, but trust me when I tell you that this is your loss. Over a busy and inspired career the artist has consistently created a wealth of great music, while appearing to always stay true to who she is. By JOHN BITTLES
Music | Bittles’ Magazine: The music column from the end of the world To say that there are some great albums out this month is a bit like saying that David Cameron is a little bit dodge. Amongst these new aural gems are the sublime electronica of Sasha, Yoshimi, Moderat and Dino Sabatini, the funked-up house of Potions, the alien beats and rhythms of Babyfather and Ash Koosha, the fuzzed-up guitar noise of Bleached, and more. By JOHN BITTLES
Bühne | Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe: Dylan – The Times they are a-changin’ Er gilt als eine der schillerndsten Figuren der Rockgeschichte und einer der musikalischen Heroen des 20. Jahrhunderts, Robert Allen Zimmerman, besser bekannt als Bob Dylan. Genauso wie er an der Spitze vieler Protest- und Widerstandsbewegungen stand, genauso – musikalisch und in seiner Lebensfülle bewegend – abwechslungsreich verlief die Karriere des mittlerweile über 70jährigen bisher. Egal, ob er die Richtung seiner Songs – vom Folksong bis hin zur Protestballade, vom Rocksong bis hin zu fast schon missionarisch anmutenden Liedern änderte, stets hat er seine Fangemeinde begeistert und hält sie
