Freunde von Freunden Mixtapes

The xx, Sigur Rós, Tyler the Creator and most recently Adele – a melodic army that makes music lovers faint for a while. Besides having this in common, these bands are also signed with the very same record label, ran by today’s guest.

Founded in 1989 as an independent label, XL Recordings first made its name in the 90s rave... Read More

This mixtape was compiled by our old nightlife friend Hannibal aka. Creathief, who knows the music industry from various angles. Born in the city of Frankfurt, he grew up with brothers and sisters from different nations. After a restless youth, he put himself back on track by focusing on everything that had to do with music. Soon after, he became... Read More

I am a producer and a culture geek – The New Yorker Khairi Mdnor builds an interesting combination of design and sports as he incorporates them in his business as well as in his private life. Having been a field hockey player in Singapore and still being part of Chinatown Soccer Club to this day, he founded the sport and... Read More

Johannes Kleske is a longtime friend who used to be a regular in our little “No More Sleep Café“ in Mulackstraße. Together with his friend Igor, he runs the digital strategy consultancy Third Wave, whose name they didn‘t chose by accident. Igor and Johannes are true coffee nerds who claim that their favorite drink has a lot in common with... Read More

If you experienced Berlin in the early 00’s, then you have probably encountered the tall, dark-haired “Nordlicht” who is responsible for this week’s mixtape. Till Spielhoff has been DJ-ing since his teenage years in Bremen – after high school, he left his hanseatic hometown for Berlin, where he has been strongly involved in the emerging club scene and played in... Read More

This week’s mixtape was compiled by Caroline Bruchmann and has a beautiful, at times psychedelic, vibe to it. Despite her young age, the Berlin-based model calls herself a true flower child. Born as the daughter of a musician, she grew up listening to icons of the 70’s such as Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix as well as her father’s band... Read More

Kaspar Lerch, a Berlin-based filmmaker and music lover is behind our new mixtape. The easily likeable FvF collaborator worked with us on various projects, such as the portrait of Jeremy Tai Abbett in Hamburg and our video production in Mykonos, Greece. His track selection reflects his involvement in the Berlin nightlife scene and the artists he encounters. From Dirty Doering,... Read More

If you are strolling around the streets of Berlin it’s more than likely that you have already come across one of the city’s striking characters who looks at you with a melancholic expression.

His art often functions as a critical remark on today’s social and political conditions but it always derives from a humorous and sanguine core.

We’re talking about... Read More

X is the man behind the website “TIME KILLS”. Originally from France, he now calls Hamburg his hometown. If you plan on spending some days in the city, make sure to catch him at the Golem bar. where he spins tunes with his partner STPH, under the party series “PEARLS & PAPER”.

His project “TIME KILLS”, was founded in 2011... Read More

Matthias, Christoph and Cressida decided to start RADIUS. magazine to get to grips with with the contradictory nature of Berlin: a city full of creative freedom which lacks professional possibilities. Since its launch the pool of contributors has expanded and continues to bring with it new ideas and directions for the project, as it develops into an exciting platform featuring... Read More