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The Art of Kink: An Interview with The Berlin Chameleon
Berlin has long been a haven for those who seek freedom—sexual, artistic, and political. In this interview, The Berlin Chameleon, a photogra
No, It’s Not Just About Your Outfit: Sven Marquardt on Berghain’s Entry Code
Few figures in Berlin’s underground scene command the same level of intrigue as Sven Marquardt. The heavily tattooed, silver-bearded sentine
Funk Assault: The New Techno Era, TikTok's Impact, and 90s Revival
Meet Funk Assault: Alarico & Chlär's Explosive Techno Duo
85-Year-Old Woman Hires Male Escort – "It's Gracious"
85-Year-Old Woman Hires Male Escort – The Reality of Sex Work for the Elderly and Disabled. Can intimacy be a human right? Is sex work a ne
River Moon: “I sampled audio from a sex tape I made at an after-party”
Interview with River Moon – Saint Deepthrought. River Moon: “I sampled audio from a sex tape I made at an after-party”
Jin Synth – Capturing Voices and Noices from Friends and Family
Playful catched up with Jin Synth before her live set on Berghain's 20th birthday - to talk about preparations, AI and bringing a recorder t
Samantha Togni: Escaping to the country side – but staying true to techno
We speak to Samantha Togni about her upbringing – feeling as a misfit in Italy, the free party movement in Italy, choice of pursuing a...
Owner of Amoreze: "Berlin is infusing my work with its vibrant spirit and rich cultural way"
Berlin is known for its hedonistic fashion. We spoke to Anca Barsan, whose brand Amoreze dresses both dress code-seeking tourists and people
Max Eicke: “I am searching for a contemporary version of sexuality”
Max Eicke: “I am searching for a contemporary version of sexuality”
Yen Sung about change – "The world is catching up"
Yen Sung about change – "The world is catching up"
Fofo Altinell: "The more you do soul searching the more you find and have to deal with"
Fofo Altinell: "The more you do soul searching the more you find and have to deal with"
CYRK with inspiration from Berlin, Bangkok and Detroit
Playful had a chat with Sam and Pascal AKA CYRK, who were about to play their longest set together, closing Panorama Bar Monday morning....
Monty Luke: “In 2023, ‘I’m a DJ’ is as cliché as ‘I’m a yoga teacher’"
Monty Luke, interview for Playful Magazine
Malika Maria: "Visual Art Serves as My Therapy"
Malika Maria: "Visual Art Serves as My Therapy"
Visibility: Content with context
Riley Davidson, a performance artist and dancer, unveils a powerful narrative that resonates with creatives worldwide. After an unsettling
Pooja B: "Can the journey of self-acceptance ever end?"
Pooja B interview by Playful Magazine
Luca Eck: Berlin's Maestro of Industrial Techno and Experimental Pop
The Berlin-based artist Luca Eck weaves together the raw intensity of industrial techno with the audacious allure of experimental pop music.
Lag: Belgrad VS Berlin + The issues with social media
Lag interview by Playful Magazine
Unklevon: "It's important to stay true to the music I defend"
Lucas Unklevon speaks to Playful about what took him to electronic music, producing and AI-technology as well as hopes and dreams for the...
Ogazón about moving to Berlin: "I think it was the best decision I've ever made"
DJ Ogazón interview by Playful Magazine
The future for Queer events in Berlin: "We have to create new spaces"
Queer collectives Bleak, SUBVERTED & BRENN. sit down to discuss how nightlife in the city has evolved over the past few years, the pressing
From nice addition to severe addiction – A path forward when drug use takes over
From nice addition to severe addiction – A path forward when drug use takes over
Death Drive-in: A guided theatre through capitalism, consumer culture and our nervous system
Playful spoke with the creative duo, Riley Davidson and Lauri Lohi, about their new simulated diner concept "Death Drive-In". It is premieri
Merve: "Shut up and let it breath. Let the track play"
Melbourne-born Merve is about to settle in Berlin, celebrating her move with a 4-hour set in Panorama Bar this Sunday. Playful had a chat ab
Ava L'Affaire – Portrait of a Multifaceted Muse
In this portrait, we discuss life, healing, and intimacy with sex worker and artist Ava. When we first meet, we do so at a small coffee shop
A Dominatrix Diary by Stephanie Telomere
A Dominatrix Diary by Stephanie Telomere
Nurturing Musical Journey in the Face of War: Personal Experiences of Ukrainian DJs
By: Kristina Kirkliauskaite Kristina Kirkliauskaite speaks with four Ukrainian artists who now live and foster their music careers in...
Fetish photography from Berlin's underground and kink scene
Fetish photography by Raf – Playful Magazine interview
Anastasia Kristensen: “I believe in meaningful energy shifts on the dance floor”
Anastasia Kristensen: “I believe in meaningful energy shifts on the dance floor”
Photographer Emily Dodd-Noble captures subcultures and night owls of Berlin
35mm Berlin based queer photographer By: Emily Dodd-Noble interview. Emily Dodd-Noble, Berlin based analogue photographer for Playful Magazi
Joseph Wolfgang Ohlert: Gender as a Spectrum
Joseph Wolfgang Ohlert for Playful Magazine
Sam Madhu: Seeing her 3D animations rise through techno
Art by Sam Madhu for Playful Magazine
Elli Acula took her drivers license money and spent them on DJ equipment
Elli Acula for Playful Magazine – interview
Tapefeed: Extremely different characters connected through music
Photos: Laia Flynn Tapefeed is the electronic music project that came out of a collaboration between the two Italian artists, Alessandro...
Brutalismus 3000 Aren’t Giving a Damn Anymore
Getting sick of the unstylish rave scene, Victoria and Theo of Brutalismus 3000 don’t seek approval, but arena, releasing their sound unfilt
Martini Cherry Furter with a presence that takes over the room
Martini Cherry Furter with a presence that takes over the room
Phase Fatale interview: "I'm definitely not an extrovert"
Phase Fatale interview: "I'm definitely not an extrovert"
Selena – The sub who became a consent coach
By: Amanda Sandström Beijer Photos: Daniel Iglesias This Australian woman started out from the idea of potentially being asexual and...
Catnapp: "I'm going back to what I did in the beginning"
Catnapp interview, for Playful Magazine: Playful Magazine hangs out with Ampi Battaglia, AKA Catnapp to talk about her new album, her connec
Inside Klub Verboten: The Sex Club Pushing Boundaries in the Underground Fetish Scene
Klub Verboten's Founder Karl Verboten gets interviewed by Playful TV
Absinthia Absolut: "The dance floor is where I bloom"
By: Amanda Sandström Beijer Photos by: Joseph Ohlert This party girl shines her sparkling presence over Berlin and electro shocks us with...
Living in a 24/7 submissive relationship
Living in a 24/7 submissive relationship. BDSM. Submissive.
Duran Levinson: "I'm inspired by the chaos and madness of Berlin"
By: Duran Levinson – Berlin photographer
Dance Divine: "By forgiving you’ll be able to become lighter"
Dance Divine by Playful Magazine
The 24/7 Dominatrix: Making men My Property
The 24/7 Dominatrix: Making men My Property
Stinny Stone: Inside Berghain and KitKat I feel safe, but not on my way to them
Stinny Stone: Inside Berghain and KitKat I feel safe, but not on my way to them
Interview: Time to get ready for Raven
Raven, Techno DJ,Berlin, Canadian
Canel Ataman: "In Berlin there’s no room for people with FOMO"
Interview with Canel Ataman, body activist, artist, model
Femme Bass Mafia is knocking on the door, and kicking it open themselves
Femme Bass Mafia is knocking on the door, and kicking it open themselves
Wallis: "Berlin is where I felt given back the right of anonymity"
Wallis: "Berlin is where I felt given back the right of anonymity"
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