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Max Kersting is a strange and funny character which one immediately gathers from his humorous artwork and the weird blog The German Museum of Hangovers which showcases drunken faces from the day after. After studying graphic design in Düsseldorf, Max moved to Berlin to work in the advertising industry but after three years of looking for a way in, he... Read More

For the second time around Nick Smith, our friend from the land down under, has compiled a mixtape full of delicious beats that are exactly what the doctor ordered to ease us into autumn. Trained as a graphic designer, Nick Smith is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Drop, an online fashion, music, art and design publication. Through the magazine,... Read More

Imagine the perfect cliché picture: summer evening, orange skies and ocean waves. All of a sudden, a big whale jumps out of the water and shatters the flawless scenery. Perhaps there is a reason why these enormous creatures always appear out of nowhere even as recurring motifs on touristy t-shirts and postcards worldwide. Compiled by our Berlin friends, producer &... Read More

Living between Hamburg and Berlin, DJ Phono aka Henning Besser started out as a Hip-Hop DJ and music producer at the young age of 15. Born the year disco died, music was a calling of sorts and in 1998 he was awarded European Vice Scratch-champion. After relocating from Rendsburg to Hamburg he discovered the world of electronic music – and... Read More

Our latest mixtape has been created by Italian born producer and artist, Giovanni Civitenga. Destined to be involved in music, Gio’s father played the bass for Ennio Morricone’s orchestra and worked as a studio guitarist on numerous Italian records. After being given a sampler and an Atari at a young age, he was drawn to hip hop and his experiments... Read More

Although we are still waiting for warm sun-filled days, we are turning our thoughts to preparing our backyards, balconies and barbeques. While impatiently readying ourselves for long afternoons spent outdoors, upcoming indulgent feasts and packing beach bags we have the perfect soundtrack to keep you company. FvF Mixtape #71 is compiled by Me Myself & Ill – the musical alias... Read More

Elél is the current moniker of Lucas Liccini, one half of DJ-duo Papa Linguini. Lucas Liccini is currently studying visual communication at UdK Berlin, after gaining several years of publishing experience at both Phaidon Press in London and Gestalten Verlag. In his spare time he releases fun and witty publications under his own imprint Doppell Edition. The mix starts off... Read More

DZANG is the musical name for musican/producer/composer Adam Gunther. Gunther is an Los Angeles native living in Berlin who splits his time between work for stage, screen, and gallery. His new album XLO will be available today, February 25, as a limited edition vinyl or streaming at his website. This mix shows that the world is equal parts honey and... Read More

FvF Mixtape #67 is compiled by New York painter Alex Asher Daniel. Alex grew up listening to a wide variety of music, from his parents Folk and Chicago Blues records, to the R&B and Funk of his neighborhood surroundings. His well-known and eclectic music collection has been a lifelong passion, which he now shares while playing tunes at various venues... Read More

After the success of our Best of 2012 mixtape last year and with the continuous growth of the Berlin office, we decided that a repeat is called for. This year has been a full and intense one in the best possible way, and this extends to our 2013 music content. As the year passed by our music lover friends, contributors... Read More

Film producer and DJ, Frederic Leitzke delivers FvF’s Mixtape #65 to keep up your momentum and energy levels in the lead up to Christmas! Born in 1984, Frederic lived in Bad Kreuznach in Rhineland Palatinate until 2007 and held the post of resident DJ at the club Blue Marlin for over four years until relocating to the German capital in... Read More

We are more than happy to share our Mixtape #64 from Los Angeles based producer and DJ, Ronald Kaufman aka KAUF. As an FvF favorite, his music continues to be played non-stop in the office. Introduced by our friend and long-time contributor, David John, this compilation will calm you down and set your mind free during this stressful pre-christmas period.... Read More

It’s that time of the year again, the days are getting shorter, the amount of time you spend at home reading magazines and books that have been lying around for weeks while sipping on a cup of hot chocolate is growing. Besides a big blanket the best company you can get for a late autumn day is a compilation of... Read More

We are happy to introduce another FvF Contributor who enhances us not just with her writing skills but also with her excellent music taste. Natasha Jane Stallard has introduced us to personalities on FvF such as Lamia Choucair, Maria Kassab and Maya Mounme & Hatem Imam in Beirut. After living in the Lebanese capital “the bad boy you can never... Read More

For FvF’s Mixtape #61, Greek born, Berlin based Kostantinos Tassopoulos, aka Ekkohaus, has compiled a careful selection of smooth house beats recorded as a 100% vinyl set. Known as a house music purist, Ekkohaus is constantly on the lookout for new grooves and exciting frequencies to play and experiment with. Drawing inspiration from the places he has lived: first Greece,... Read More