29 Jun 17
NEWS-ARCHIVE
MAID OF ACE - INTERVIEW
You are coming to us for the first time. Have you heard of us? On our tour in May we met a bunch of people who want to come. They told us it was going to be a nice dirty festival with a swimming pool bordering the grounds. That sounds exciting and we can't wait to meet you. See you on, around and in front of the stage.
Why is Hastings (the seaside town the band hails from) cooler than Brighton (famous British seaside resort near Hastings)? Hastings is way cooler because we have so many reasons to pull the town together and just party. For example, we have Pirate Day. Hastings is having a really good time.
Who is Aleister Crowley? He was an English poet, painter, author and tons of other things... To be honest, I just had to google this . Oh, and he died in Hastings. Happy man who.
Oh my, the youth: Aleister Crowley is the most well-known occultist of modern times! Anyway, are you happy to see certain colleagues? Yep, we're trying to see as many as possible. The Adicts are always fun, Acidez and of course The Restarts, but also a few others.
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28 Jun 17
CRUDE SS - INTERVIEW
Do you already know the festival? No, we've never heard of it before. But we're excited and look forward to interested and exciting people.
Are you interested in bands that perform? Sure, we're always looking forward to new bands and we're happy to see them Being part of the event.
Do you even enjoy playing festivals? Yes, festivals usually have a great atmosphere. In addition, a lot of different people meet there that you can get to know and hang out with.
Do you sometimes miss something at festivals? Hm, in general we are always satisfied and miss something until now nothing. No, I can't think of anything right now.
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26 Jun 17
SKEPTIKER - INTERVIEW
Why is it important to be skeptical? Everything in doubt must be questioned.
Are there situations in which it is better not to be skeptical?Exactly at the moment when we play "Deutschland halt's Maul" in the concert.
What are you particularly looking forward to at the BTF? We are looking forward to the ideal atmosphere and the great line up, that's already a tradition at the BTF.
What do you miss at festivals? Almost all festivals we play at are organized in an exemplary manner and run with great hospitality. Of course also the BTF. We are very happy.
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25 Jun 17
ES WAR MORD - INTERVIEW
The stupid question first: What was murder? It.
Aha, you smart guy. First comes your release show, next the BTF. Is that courage or serenity? Since there are no coincidences, there will probably be determination.
How important are the German-speaking eighties as a musical reminiscence for the band? In general not, because we live in the here and now. But since we are / were part of these reminiscences, it is difficult to answer this question. Just this much: We are still alive, even though it was murder.
How do you feel about being on stage with this band? You will certainly be able to answer yourselves after the concert.
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24 Jun 17
FLEXFITZ - INTERVIEW
What do you know about the BTF? Colorful line-up, colorful people - and all of it in the middle of Saxony. As a band from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, we really appreciate it when alternative music culture takes place not only in Berlin or Hamburg, but also in the provinces. In addition, the BTF together with the Resist To Exist is a real rock when it comes to the big punk festivals in Germany.
What does it mean for you to play here? We are very happy that we can take another big festival with us this summer and still have the opportunity to record our new album NEBEL | LEBEN (released June 23). And when we look at the line-up like that, we get really sentimental at times. There are a few bands with whom we grew up more than ten years ago through the legendary “Schlachtrufe BRD” sampler. It's a great thing how the BTF also closes musical circles.
You are a very political band. What message are you coming with? We have been experiencing an unmistakable shift to the right in Germany and Europe for several years. In the autumn, the AfD, a right-wing party with a sovereign faction strength, will move into the Bundestag. Punk in Germany today has to be more political than ever! If it is not a left counterculture that calls racism, homophobia and nationalism by their names, who is left in these times? It looks so sad. Accordingly, we are not really into the fact that punk unfortunately sometimes degenerates into postmodern folklore without political standpoints.
What connection do you have with Thomas von Loikaemie? A very good one. Thomas is a friend of our drummer Martin, that's where the wire comes from. The two met a number of years ago at the Force Attack. And since Thomas now lives in Rostock, you meet every now and then over a beer or at concerts. Even if we don't have much to do with Oi-Punk musically, Thomas always has good advice ready for us. Be it for our music or privately. Best regards and a thousand thanks for that!
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22 Jun 17
LA FLINGUE - INTERVIEW
What can people expect who don't know you?
We can't say that exactly. Gaffa tape? Plastic bags? Wild drinking? Excessive insults? Bad German with a terrible accent? Hm, maybe it's better not to expect anything.
Finish this sentence: To us, playing music means ...
Nothing! When you start thinking about the music you're making, you run the risk of getting bored. Or maybe we're wrong. Hm, somehow we don't get to the point.
Okay, who are you happy to see?
Yeah, we're really looking forward to The Kids. But also New Bomb Turks. Olivier saw her six or seven times and was never disappointed. Someone we've heard good things about, but haven't seen yet, is Sniffing Glue. But best of all is meeting lots of old German pals.
Oh and while we're allowed to do a little promo: Next year we're going on a tour with our Peruvian friends from Morbo.
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20 Jun 17
PREPARATIONS RUNNING!
Jesse, while you pick each other's nose or play other teasing games, we took a look at the location on the riding arena in the great weather. In three and a half weeks it will look a lot different there.
We are as happy as hulle and hope you feel the same way.
19 Jun 17
OXO 86 - INTERVIEW
This year, for the first time, there is a family campsite. Will you find your band there as an extended family? No, we camp freely in the backstage according to the motto "short distances". Although it's probably quieter on the family campsite.
Since some of you always bring the children with you, would you classify the BTF as a child-friendly festival?
I don't know, it's not the organizer's job to be child-friendly, because that's not the target group. My kids find most of the bands (still) boring and loud. Nevertheless, the BTF is attractive to them, which is probably more due to the swimming pool and the fact that they can stay awake longer.
How do your children react to the crazy skis that happen at every festival?
Just like in the city: from amazed to amused to disconcerting. So you react very grown-up, hahaha.
As parents, what would you wish for from festival organizers?
Hm, maybe that someone looks after the children from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. so that the parents can sleep in.
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18 Jun 17
DYS - IN INTERVIEW
Why do you think straight edge is still important?
Straight edge is more important than ever to us for two reasons. First, because a lot of different drugs are at all-time highs in the US and other countries, people should know that there are alternatives. Second, it has never been so important to be clear about what is going on around you. Politically and socially.
What are the Boston crew members doing today?
Well, we'll keep going as long as our fans stay inspired by our music and our content. The reverse is also true. We also have the best line up so far, with a unique combination of different influences. Different talents bring different experiences.
Which colleagues are you most looking forward to?
There are some really good bands there. We look forward to Lion's Law, which we've heard good things about but never seen.
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16 Jun 17
TOXOPLASMA: Pissed off and bitter like on the first day
What do you think of the Back To Future?
The Back To Future is a festival where you can run stress-free with the whole family. You rarely find that.
Are there other bands that you look forward to seeing?
It's not so much the bands, most of them have already shared the stage with them. First and foremost, it is the many familiar faces that come together there and we look forward to seeing them again.
The live break was a little longer this time. What has happened since then?
We have been working on new songs that should be released on a new record. But the toxoplasmic mill is known to work very slowly.
What have you missed at every festival so far?
At other festivals we miss the family atmosphere. Usually you are rushed through the program so that the running order is adhered to. That's why you rarely find us at such events.
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