Fritz Kalkbrenner’s Berlin in 23 Questions

18 March, 2015

Words by: Monica Urquijo

In recent years, Fritz Kalkbrenner has established a reputation as one of the most popular producers and singer songwriters to have emerged out of Berlin. Here he shares with SUITCASE his quick-fire guide to the city he is proud to call home.

My favourite record store is...

Long gone

When I need new clothes, I go to...

Civilist

If I took a girl out to dinner, I'd take her to...

Ruby's

My favourite bar is...

Bar Tausend

Berlin is best when...

ugly and underpopulated

When they come to Berlin everyone should visit...

Buchstabenmuseum

I'm sure to have a good night out at...

Watergate

I'm going to Berlin for 24 hours, I must...

have a Döner

On a Sunday I...

visit the flea and food markets in Friedrichshain

Most Friday's in Berlin I have dinner at...

Tegel Airport

My favourite breakfast is from...

Goodies

My ideal day in Berlin involves...

a visit to Potsdam

What are your favourite venues to play at in Berlin?

Airport Tempelhof, Columbiahalle and Wuhlheide

My favourite country to play in is...

the Netherlands

My favourite musicians are...

Loscil, Cinematic Orchestra, J. Dilla and Al Green just to name a few.

How did Berlin influence your music?

As I was born and raised here I speak the dialect and have the attitude that the natives usually display. People who are new to the city find it offensive sometimes but we don't mean it. Nine months in the city's grey conditions toughens you really well but can also leave you with some sort of melancholia along the way.

What's the next Berlin? Is there one?

Actually, I don't care!

I can stay up dancing until sunrise at...

My favourite burger is from...

When I don't want to listen to electronic music, I go to...

When friends come to visit, I take them to...

When I want new sneakers, I go to...

My last meal in Berlin would be at...