Music STORYTELLING Beyond the Sparkling Leotards: Why Germany’s Gymnasts Deserve More Than One Weekend of Applause At the German Gymnastics Championships in Hannover, sparkling leotards, close medal battles and emotional comebacks brought women’s artistic gymnastics into the spotlight. Yet once the applause fades, Germany’s gymnasts return to a system that still offers far too little financial security, public visibility and long-term support. Words: Michelle / July 26th, 2026 MUSIC SOFTLAUNCH 2026 In Review (so far): Best Album From Each Month With 2026 passing the halfway mark, here are my favorite albums that have been released so far this year. Words: Mary / July 22nd, 2026 INTERVIEW Local Band IF17 on Writing Original Music and Finding an Audience From school rehearsals in Gettorf to headlining at Schleswig swingt, IF17 has gradually developed a sound of its own. Ahead of the show, the local band spoke to THE UNSEEN about writing original songs, preparing for their first releases, and making music work alongside university, jobs, and everyday life. Words: Michelle / July 21st, 2026 LIFESTYLE The Feminine Urge to Shave Off My Hair – an Ode to Change Whatever change of life I might be going through, it usually comes with a change in appearance. The urge overcomes me as well if things stay consistent for too long. There is a voice whispering in my ear that my current state is boring and that there is a need to change. Tattoo parlours are my happy place, and I've learned to do my own nails so I can do them every week. Words: Philine / July 21st, 2026 CONCERT Between Glitter and Sad Love Songs: Robyn Live in Berlin Robyn turned Berlin’s Uber Arena into a euphoric, glittering state of exception: a show suspended somewhere between club-like force, shimmering pose, and emotional intensity. The 47-year-old returned to Berlin on July 8 after several years away for the only German stop on her “Sexistential” tour. Words: Frederike / July 19th, 2026 LIFESTYLE The Math and Magic of Making Art Art feels spontaneous; Math feels calculated. So how can one process be both? Small corrections made mid-emotion — that's where the paradox of art lives. Words: Ravgun Kaur / July 18th, 2026 CONCERT "It’s Super Hot": Angus and Julia Stone Live at Astra Kulturhaus Berlin From the very beginning, the Australian sibling duo Angus & Julia Stone transported the audience into another universe as they took the stage at Berlin’s Astra Kulturhaus on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Behind them, a backdrop of shimmering lights resembled a star-filled sky, setting the mood for the evening. Words: Andy / July 16th, 2026 LIFESTYLE The Odyssey Hits Cinemas: A First Look at Nolan's Epic Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" brings the classic Greek tale to the big screen, recounting the hero Odysseus's ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. Believed dead during his long absence, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus are left to endure a house full of unruly suitors waiting for Penelope's hand in marriage. The film is the first movie to be shot entirely on IMAX cameras and features a cast that has every film geek buzzing: Matt Damon as Odysseus, Zendaya as Athena, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and many more of Hollywood's best-known names. Words: Meggi / July 16th, 2026 MUSIC SOFTLAUNCH The Many Sides of Bella Kay's "My Reckless Abandon" From intimate acoustic storytelling to bold sonic experimentation, Bella Kay's debut album "My Reckless Abandon" proves she's only just getting started. Words: Ilayda / July 14th, 2026 LIFESTYLE Scents That Let You Travel Whether you have a big trip planned, are going back to your hometown, or are staying home on your balcony, many of us still like that feeling of summer. One of the best ways to convey feelings is through smell. Words: Philine / July 6th, 2026 STORYTELLING Pokemon: How To Fall Out Of Love With A Franchise Pokemon games as a whole seemed to have fallen off in quality for some time now. We at The Unseen take a short look at why that might be. Words: Lars / July 4th, 2026 ← Newer articles Older articles →
