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Acid Pauli & A Slice of Musical Utopia at Detect Classical Festival
A former punk musician turned sonic architect. Three performances in a church — one with a double bassist, one with the full Detect Ensemble, one bridging into AFAR's live set. Acid Pauli at Detect Classic Festival 2025 was something rare: music born in the moment and cherished just as fleetingly.
Beyond the Performance: Finding Freedom and the "Live" at Detect Classic Festival
At a time when live music can feel increasingly polished and predictable, Berlin’s Detect Classic Festival has carved out a reputation as a sanctuary for the experimental and the authentic.
Anika’s Abyss: Dancing Through the Darkness
Anika is an artist who defies easy categorization—a sonic alchemist weaving together dub, post-punk, and psychedelia with flashes of drum & bass, all anchored by her striking voice and confrontational lyricism
Malagüera. on Blending Theater, Music & DJing at Detect Festival
Today, we’re speaking with Malagüera a multidisciplinary artist originally from Santiago de Chile, now based in Berlin, whose work fluidly bridges theater, music, and electronic performance.
