We speak to Samantha Togni about her upbringing – feeling as a misfit in Italy, the free party movement in Italy, choice of pursuing a career within music, and of course – the push for equality within the scene and her work behind Boudica, a platform aimed to give visibility to women, trans+ and nonbinary people. What 3 words would you use to describe yourself? Resilient, curious, kind Who were you as a teenager? As a teenager, I used to live in a remote corner of Italy, where there wasn't much happening, especially in terms of arts and culture. Growing up in that environment, I quickly reali ..read more

Photo by: Zee Maria Osh We catch up with the Detroit techno pioneer Alan Oldham AKA DJ T-1000 who was one of the driving forces behind the UNESCO campaign for ‘Berlin Techno’, spearheaded by Rave the Planet. What does this mean for the scene and for Berlin as a city? Like everyone, I’m waiting to see what practical benefits there are from this status, but in theory it ratifies the Berlin Techno scene as culture worthy of protection on par with museums, libraries and historic buildings, not just a bunch of clubbers taking dr-gs.” – Alan Oldham. Protection from what? Gentrification and erasure ..read more

Berlin is known for its hedonistic fashion. We spoke to Anca Barsan, whose brand Amoreze dresses both dress code-seeking tourists and people who want to wear unique and handmade lingerie. Tell us about Atelier Amoreze and the clothes you are creating, what is the vision?  Atelier Amoreze stands as a narrative woven into the fabric of the city, a story of empowerment, artistry, and individual expression. Our vision is not confined to the creation of clothes but extends to crafting a tapestry where each thread symbolizes a personal journey, a statement of self, and a testament to sustainab ..read more

By: Filip Sandström Beijer Montreal based TDJ is coming to Europe and making a stop in Berlin, March 22. We had a chat about her new track, techno versus trance and touring. How's 2024 treating you? It's been great so far. I’m in Tokyo right now, enjoying life before the first show of my Asia tour on Friday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrZLIp6eqAU You've got a new track, "Come Back Home," coming out on February 22nd. Want to tell us about it? It’s my first release of 2024  It’s about a relationship that never really found closure and the feeling of chasing after something forever. It ..read more

There is an alternative to Ibiza in the Mediterranean sea, a couple of days in August every year. That is Malta and Glitch Festival. 33 degrees, brilliant sunshine, and an ice-cold drink by the pool during the day. Mild nights, an amazing audience, and an incredibly impressive lineup under the starry sky. There you have Glitch Festival, which Playful Magazine has fallen in love with in recent years. There is pure passion behind Glitch Festival in Malta. The team behind the festival consists of old Maltese friends with a love for electronic music. Together, they manage to attract some of the h ..read more

By: Kristina Kirkliauskaitė Photos by: Various photographers. CAIVA slide photo: Manon. DJ T-1000 slide photo: Zee Marla Osh. While music sampling has a history as old as the world itself, it still sparks varied perspectives among artists. This time, Playful explores music sampling together with DJ T-1000 (Alan Oldham), who is the Detroit-born, Berlin-based musician, label owner and DJ, CAIVA, a Berlin-based musician, producer and DJ, as well as with the Australian groove specialist, vinyl DJ and music producer – Tarkno (Jamie). In this interview, DJ T-1000, CAIVA, and Tarkno discuss the "reu ..read more

All photos by: Max Eicke We catch up with Berlin based photographer Max Eicke, to speak about inspiration, what it means to him to shoot portraits and his project ‘Dominas’ where he met over 30 sex workers and portraits them. How come you decided to move to Berlin? I was born and grew up in Tübingen, a small university city in Southern Germany. There's a rumor that Goethe vomited there. It's considered the perfect place to stay if you dream of winning a Nobel Prize in medicine. However, it's less ideal if you aim for a career in the arts, which led me to be quite nomadic in my 20s. I studied ..read more

By: Filip Sandström Beijer Photos: Fernanda Pereira Today, she's known as a pioneer in the Portuguese electronic music scene, having been a long-time resident at the iconic club Lux Frágil and inspiring female artists. However, when she started, it wasn't easy being one of the very few women in a completely male-dominated scene. How has 2023 been treating you? It's been a really good year. I played some unexpected gigs where things happened that couldn't be prevented, and it was good. I traveled a little bit, and it went by really fast. Playing in New York was something I was really happy abo ..read more

All photos by: Fofo Altinell We catch up with the Swedish born and Berlin based photographer Fofo Altinell, to talk about what about Berlin inspires his art, as well as how it changed it. But also what he brings with him from Scandinavia. When did your interest in photography start, and how did it take shape into what it is today? I was always very visually aware as a kid, with vivid colourful daydreams and fantasies while playing in the Swedish forest.  Growing up I followed the road of my athlete parents so I kind of stopped drawing and painting and my clothes turned into my creative w ..read more

Article presented by LM PR Agency. DJ Flatbeat, AKA Sam Jaggi, speaks to Playful about founding his own label, self-expression, the club scene in Switzerland as well as his new project with Calvin Parker. And he's hoping to open his long lived dream to open his own club in 2024. DJ FLATBEAT, how’s 2023 been treating you? Since my children are now at an independent age, I have regained my freedom to revitalize my DJ career. Throughout this year, I have achieved a lot and played at many new locations. Looking back, performing at Ritter Butzke was undoubtedly one of my most memorable experiences ..read more