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How is the electronic music scene in Ukraine keeping up and evolving since the Russian invasion? This week OttO Kent talks to Ukrainian DJ, promoter and producer Human Margareeta about keeping a culture alive and the importance of daytime raves during the war. Plus: first results of Berlin’s drug-checking program, protests at Burning Man, the unexpected return of Fyre Festival, some shady support for the concert ticket reform in the US and your weekly recommendation from OttO. The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats https://www.instagram.com/electronicbeats/ and ACB Stories https://www.instagram.com/acb.stories/. Host: OttO Kent Writers for this episode: Aaron Gonsher, Carlos Steurer and Jacob Sperber Edit and sound design: Marc Übel Lead Producer: Isabel Woop Follow OttO Kent https://www.instagram.com/0tt0_k3nt/. Follow Human Margareeta https://www.instagram.com/margaree.ta. Read Margareeta’s RA feature “The Sound of Resistance: A Year in Ukrainian Electronic Music https://ra.co/features/4148”. Watch the Live Black Rock City Webcast https://burningman.org/live-webcast/ from Burning Man Festival. Here https://drugchecking.berlin/ you can stay informed on Drug-Checking.Berlin. Watch the documentary “WHAM! https://www.netflix.com/de/title/81137188” on Netflix. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can a DJ set be a guided meditation? This week OttO Kent talks to DJ Gigola about dance music as body music, her album “Fluid Meditations” and how everything is rhythmical. And since they both share a soft spot for ASMR, of course they had to try it in the studio. Plus: Burna Boy making history, Boiler Room Broadcasting Lab, Albania as the hot spot for the summer, cashing in on noise complaints, and your weekly recommendation – this week with DJ and producer BEC calling in from Berlin. The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Do DJs have to be influencers nowadays? Why do some people feel that it’s embarrassing to be a DJ today? This week OttO Kent is talking to music journalist Shawn Reynaldo, who wrote about the changing perception of being a DJ in a recent essay that made a lot of waves. Plus: Tomorrowland partners up with TikTok up, why ‘Rave The Planet’ almost didn’t happen, things being thrown on stage at concerts, political unrest in France and your weekly recommendation – this week with Meg10 calling in from Berlin. The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Did you notice sexual humour is making its comeback on the dance floor? For this week’s episode Kikelomo is talking to MCR-T and Miss Bashful about the legacy of sexually explicit songs in dance music. The couple just released what they call their “first born”: “Tootsie Pop”. Their debut album is full of horny club bangers. Plus: a pledge to boycott face-scanning at live venues, “The Warehouse” being declared a permanent landmark, Drake’s cringey book of IG captions, amazing sound design in the new Zelda and your weekly recommendation – this week with Nathan Micay calling in from Berlin. The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
This week Kikelomo is joined by Juba to talk about how being a DJ often clashes with being a climate activist: Where is the problem in blaming individuals? And how can the climate justice movement become more intersectional? Plus: Looking back on Glastonbury, Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton at Paris Fashion Week, listening to Marshall Jefferson 24/7, new Grammy categories and our weekly recommendation – this week with Berlin’s own internet royalty Die Huepsche. The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Have you seen Doja Cat previewing her upcoming album live on Instagram? In this week’s episode we are deep diving into going live together with one of the most iconic queer creators on the internet right now: Berlin’s own diehuepsche. Plus: Peggy Gou going viral on TikTok, a time machine to 2010, how to get Flo Rida to perform at your bar mitzvah, crowdfunding for free festival tickets and your weekly recommendation – this week with Michail Stangl aka Opium Hum calling in from our studio in Kreuzberg. The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
When Apple introduced the Vision Pro, everyone was completely hung up on the huge price tag. But is there a way we and the cultural spaces around us can benefit from such innovative, yet expensive products without having to actually own them ourselves? OttO Kent takes this question to Michail Stangl, who is most known for curating Boiler Room and the CTM Festival in Berlin. Plus: a new documentary about the “free party scene”, Coldplay releasing a sustainability report, a drug testing project in Berlin, no more auto correction for f*ck and our weekly recommendation – this week with rRoxymore calling in from. The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Talking about mental health has become destigmatized – more and more artists open up about their issues with mental health: Stormzy, Santigold, Motor City Drum Ensemble and many more. For this episode DJ Mell G joins OttO Kent in the studio to talk about her debut LP ‘ISSUES’ and about her journey with borderline personality disorder. Plus: futuristic headsets, Cancún’s concert ban, the Barbie Movie OST, Tupac on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – and your weekly recommendation – this week with Jayda G calling in from London. The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
It’s officially Pride Month! And queer music and culture is more visible than ever. To celebrate, OttO Kent is joined by Sarah Esocoff of ‘Sounds Gay’, a new docuseries podcast that portrays queer people whose lives have been transformed by music. Plus: DJ Mag reveals its annual top 100 clubs, listening to birdsong is healthy, Miley Cyrus is NOT coming to a town near you, TripHop is making a comeback and your weekly recommendation – this week with A.S.O. calling in from Berlin. The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Everyone is feeling the cost-of-living crisis – but things are especially bad for smaller DJs and dance music artists. To understand what’s at stake here, we speak to San-Francisco-based DJ Chrissy and UK-based DJ Mina about the effects of rising prices and stagnating fees. Plus: Sakamoto curated his funeral playlist, tailgating is back, cringe DJ names are on the rise, Trump pisses off the Village People and your weekly recommendation – this week with Marie Montexier calling in from Leipzig. The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.
Streaming simply doesn’t pay the bills! The discussion about streaming payouts has been going on for years. And now Snoop Dogg joined the debate: “That sh*t don’t add up!” Kikelomo speaks to Darren Hemmings of Motive Unknown about what needs to change and about what we as fans can do to support our favorite artists. Plus: a rapping pro footballer keeping his identity secret, a new SoundCloud feature that may change fan to artist interaction, reactions to Beyoncé’s tour start, a decisive ruling in the Ed vs Ed copyright trial – and this week’s recommendation comes from Nils Gelfort aka Thabo calling in from Berlin.
Jayda G’s resume includes a Grammy nomination, remixes for the likes of Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift, and has played countless shows on some of the world’s most coveted stages. But even more importantly, she has something to say. Whether it’s speaking out on environmental issues or sharing her story as an African-American kid growing up in rural Canada to become one of the defining DJs and producers of our time, Jayda’s is a voice that needs to be heard. With her sophomore album, Guy, set for release in early June, Jayda G sat down with The Week host Kikelomo for an extensive Electronic Beats Conversation. They touch on how her art is influenced by her background as a scientist, her experience of grief, and how her late father passed on an immense passion for music without her even knowing about his past as a radio DJ. Keep an eye on our TikTok and Instagram for more on Jayda G’s journey and catch the next regular episode of The Week on May 18th, 2023.
Just last week, the WHO officially declared the pandemic over. But while restrictions for concerts and festivals have been lifted for a while in most parts of the world, some things haven’t gone back to normal. The Home Again festival in Berlin tries to take these changes into account. Kikelomo talks to organiser Nils Gelfort and artist Cinthie who is set to play at the festival later this month. Plus: Vice might go bankrupt, Skepta and Jammer start a house label, Timbaland coops with Biggie’s AI voice, who did and did not go to King Charles’ coronation – and this week’s recommendation comes from Mor Elian calling in from in between Berlin and LA.
Slimzee left Rinse FM after almost 30 years. In this episode we are meeting DJ Juba to take a closer look at the station that played a massive role in shaping entire genres like grime or dubstep and to talk about the impact Rinse FM has had on herself and music culture as a whole. Plus: MET Gala-looks dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld and his cat, people buying vinyl without listening to it, Grime’s progressive approach to deal with AI in music, workers at YouTube Music unionising and this week’s recommendation comes from Nicola Mazzetti who owns Serendeepity, the oldest and most influential record shop in Milan.
Chicago’s legendary nightclub “The Warehouse” was granted preliminary landmark status. This is not only a huge step towards preserving music history but also reminds us of where house music originally came from. Plus: Skrillex, Four Tet and Fred Again.. closing Coachella Weekend 2, vinyl getting an environmental upgrade, a WhatsApp Group on how to get into Glastonbury, increasing cassette sales and your weekly recommendation – this week with Métaraph calling in from Salone del Mobile in Milan.
How did Coachella become COACHELLA? With this year’s first weekend in the books and the second one just ahead, we turn to journalist Gabriel Szatan for an in-depth look at the festival’s past, present and future – especially regarding the discussions about Frank Ocean’s performance. Plus: COLORSxSTUDIOS team up with Apple Music, a report takes on gender representation in music, Universal is joining the controversy around AI music, a documentary about Freaknik has Atlanta’s aunties and uncles worried and this week’s recommendation comes from Mochakk – calling in from on his way to Coachella.
Mochakk is one of the most exciting new artists that house music has seen in years. His unique sound – drawing from a broad range of influences, including the funk and soul of his home country Brazil – and his irresistible charisma behind the decks have turned him into a viral sensation, with plenty of musical substance to back the hype. For this Electronic Beats Conversation, Mochakk sat down with Electronic Beats editor Marcus Boxler to talk about his background in hip-hop and skateboarding culture, his interest in fashion, his Brazilian heritage, and the creative relationship between TikTok and his music making. During their in-depth conversation, they also touch on new models of masculinity and Mochakk’s love for typography, Comic Sans MS in particular. Make sure to also check Mochakk’s profile on electronicbeats.net and catch the next regular episode of The Week on April 20th, 2023.
Have you listened to @rpnickson’s Kanye Deep Fake? For this week’s episode we are taking a closer look at how AI technology influences music production. Plus: Goodbye to Ryuichi Sakamoto, a tribute concert by a Rosalía superfan, songs that no one listened to in 2022, why everybody is obsessed with crocs, and your weekly recommendation – this week with Richie Hawtin calling from Berlin.
For our debut episode, we are diving into Aslice, a technology company that is working on closing the gap between DJ incomes and producer payouts. Electronic Beats host OttO Kent is joined by techno-futurist-legend Richie Hawtin who incorporated Aslice in his recent tour. A logical step in order to keep dance music flourishing? Plus: good reasons for earplugs, Beyoncé’s club-inspired collection with Balmain, a petition to save The Warehouse, a GPT4-powered radio station and your weekly song recommendation – this week with Tereza calling from Berlin.
Welcome to The Week, the new podcast from Electronic Beats. The Week is your frequency filter for the age of everything, everywhere, all at once. Hosts Kikelomo and OttO Kent will shine a spotlight on what really matters in music and the culture around it. New episodes are released every Thursday – starting this very week. Follow The Week to not miss an update, and go to @electronicbeats on IG and TikTok for more news, interviews, and background stories.
Birmingham, UK born Techno stalwart Rebekah speaks with our host Gesine for the latest Electronic Beats Podcast episode. Throughout the discussion the pair touch on Rebekah’s first forays into the club world in her hometown, sexism and sexual harassment in the music industry, learning the craft of music production and sound design and her move to Berlin. As well as the significance of freedom of expression and the importance of taking breaks to avoid burnout. Tune in to hear more from this important voice in the contemporary Techno scene. Shownotes: Instagram: I am a DJ https://www.instagram.com/iam_a_dj/ Me too #forthemusic https://www.metoo-music.com Petition/ Open letter to the dance music scene https://www.change.org/p/everyone-who-wants-change-within-our-scene-open-letter-to-the-dance-music-industry-in-light-of-sexual-assault-allegations?redirect=false ARD documentary „Call me DJ“ https://www.ardmediathek.de/sendung/call-me-dj/staffel-1/Y3JpZDovL21kci5kZS9zZW5kZXJlaWhlbi80OWYzOWYxMS0xNmZhLTRiZDYtYmUxOC0wMjZiOWRiOTAzMWU/1 Groove Feature „Das Patriarchat hat Gästeliste“ https://groove.de/2021/10/19/das-patriarchat-hat-gaesteliste-teil-i-status-quo/
Für diesen Electronic Beats Podcast traf sich Gesine während des Amsterdam Dance Events mit dem DJ und Produzenten Gerd Janson. In den Clubs rund um Mannheim fing für Gerd Anfang der 90er alles an. Wenn er dort nicht auf der Tanzfläche zu finden war, hing er in Plattenläden rum oder schrieb für das Groove Magazin. Mittlerweile zählt er zu den bekanntesten und beliebtesten deutschen DJ's und ist weltweit unterwegs. Auch sein Label Running Back erfreut sich international größter Beliebtheit und hat schon einige Dancefloor Hits zutage befördert. In dieser Folge sprechen die beiden über Gerd’s Herkunft und Kindheit, erste musikalische Begegnungen, frühe Einflüsse, Musikjournalismus, Dancefloor Dialoge, Nachhaltigkeit, Fashion und Popkultur und vieles mehr.
In diesem Electronic Beats Podcast trifft sich Gesine mit Christian Zöllner und Sebastian Piatza. Die beiden haben 2012 The Constitute gegründet: Ein Designstudio mit experimentell künstlerischem Ansatz, das mehrfach ausgezeichnet wurde. Mit ihrem Kollektiv aus Designern und Künstlern aus unterschiedlichsten Sparten sind die beiden vielfältigst aufgestellt. Medieninstallationen mit experimentellem Kern, ästhetische Experimente, wissenschaftlich künstlerische Forschungen - The Constitute sind Forscher und gehen den Dingen künstlerisch auf den Grund. Ihre digitale Zwille „The SMSlingshot“ hat es ins MOMA nach New York geschafft, bei ihrer interaktiven Installation „Point of You“ stehen Perspektivwechsel und Individualität auf außergewöhnliche Weise im Fokus. Überhaupt sind Welterschließung und Erfahrungsräume wiederkehrende Themen für die beiden. Mit ihrem Fabmobil, einem Doppeldeckerbus, der austgestattet mit allerlei Digitaltechnik fahrendes Kunst-, Kultur- und Zukunfstlabor ist, bringen Christian, Sebastian und ihr Team darüber hinaus digitale Kultur an Schulen in den ländlichen Raum. Und auch ansonsten sind die beiden ausgebildeten Designer völlig umtriebig und kreativ. Gesine spricht mit den beiden über ihre Lehraufträge, Erfindungen, Forschungen, politische Kunst, Solarpunks und vieles mehr. Shownotes: Point of You http://theconstitute.org/point-of-you/ https://vimeo.com/652521167 SMSlingshot arabic http://theconstitute.org/smslingshot-arabic-version/ https://vimeo.com/65965605 www.lokallabore.de www.fabmobil.org
This Electronic Beats Podcast takes a different trajectory to our usual hosted format and this time we offer a panel talk discussion from the Equal eSports Festival at Digital X in Cologne. The panel addressed the role of equality and gaming in art with American new media artist Angela Washko, art collector Julia Stoschek and Antje Hundhausen, founder of the #equalesports initiative at Deutsche Telekom. In video games, performances and through digital interventions, Angela Washko explores the roots of misogyny in digital and physical spaces. One of her works is currently presented in the exhibition 'Worldbuilding - Videogames and Art in the Digital Age' in Düsseldorf, which is curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of fellow panellist Julia Stoschek’s Collection. Throughout the discussion the three talk on the relationship between gaming and art, the designers and artists behind them and the inherent issue of sexism, racism and homophobia experienced in games. The panellist’s also exchange views on the lack of women’s stories in the gaming world, pushing and blurring the boundaries, creating a safe space for women gamers and cancel culture in the eminent role-player game World of Warcraft. The discourse also leads to touch on the threads between gaming and the arts, making critical art in games, media-based artists and creators and choosing artists for exhibitions.
Joining our host, Gesine, for this Electronic Beats podcast is Mura Masa, a British artist hailing from the little island of Geurnsey in the English Channel. Since debuting in 2017 Mura Masa has amassed an array of accolades for his music, from multiple Grammy nominations to producing for Stormzy and Octavian, winning a grammy for his remix of Haim’s ‘Walking Away’, an Ivor Novello ‘Best Contemporary Song’ nomination and much more. Throughout this podcast Mura Masa discusses his life on a secluded island, acoustic instruments and his many musical influences. As well as touching on working with Gorillaz creator Damon Albarn, the importance of friendship and community in the music industry and his first club experiences. Tune in for an excursion through the mind of this exciting songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
The guest in this Electronic Beats Podcast is Hania Rani, an award-winning pianist, composer and singer hailing from Gdansk in Poland. Hania was initially inspired to study classical music and was later introduced to jazz and electronics at music school, widening her interests and as she puts it, “mixing Chopin & Schostakovitch with Dave Brubeck and Moderat”. Other inspirations include composers such as Max Richter, Esbjorn Svensson, Miles Davis, Nils Frahm, Murcof, Portico Quartet, Radiohead and even The Beatles. But Rani’s inspirations aren’t just musical, she has drawn inspiration from places she has lived and visited. Over the past few years Rani’s music has gained widespread recognition, earning many acclamations such as the Sanki Award as the “New Face of Polish Music” and Transatlantyk Golden Ark Award for “Best Young Polish Composer” amongst others. Recent years have seen Hiani scoring soundtracks for several movies, collaborating with the likes of Portico Quartet and Christian Löffler and performing live shows for ARTE and Cercle, her unfaltering drive has made Rani one of the most intriguing artists in the contemporary classical world. In this episode our Host Lindi Delight speaks with her about initial spark for her love for music, first touch with the piano, meaning of improvisation, classic and neoclassic music, Melancholie and much more.
In dieser Electronic Beats Podcast Folge trifft Gesine Sibel die Musikerin Jaqueline Koçer besser bekannt als JakoJako. Modularfans kennen sie vielleicht aus Schneidersladen in Berlin, wo sie als Modular Expertin arbeitet. Aber auch im Berghain kann man sie seit einiger Zeit als Resident regelmäßig beim Auflegen oder Live Spielen sehen. Vor drei Jahren hat die gelernte Krankenschwester ihre erste Platte auf Leisure System veröffentlicht, in diesem Jahr dann ihr Debüt Album „Metamorphose“ auf Frank Wiedemann's Label Bigamo Musik und gemeinsam mit Rødhåd das Album „In Vere“ auf dessen label WSNWG und darüber hinaus auch noch Remixe für Martin Gore und New Order abgeliefert. Kein Wunder dass Mute Chef und Depeche Mode Entdecker Daniel Miller die symphatische Wahl-Berlinerin auch für Mute / Novamute signte. Mit Gesine redet sie über ihre Ausbildung als Krankenschwester, erste Berührungspunkte mit (Modular) Synthesizern, Kollaborationen, Wichtigkeit von Freundschaften, ihren Synthesizer Kumpel Daniel Miller und vieles mehr. JakoJako EB.TV Video: https://youtu.be/gFQ1rmT4uTQ
Joining our host Lindi Delight for the latest Electronic Beats podcast is one of the most hotly tipped DJ’s to come out of the UK scene in recent years, SHERELLE. Currently hosting radio shows on BBC Radio 1, NTS and Represent Radio as well as maintaining a heavy touring schedule, the London based DJ and producer has been educating ears on all things jungle, drum ‘n’ bass, footwork and juke through her DJ Sets in recent years. On top of this SHERELLE also launched her own Hooversound Recordings label in 2020 alongside NAINA to showcase their love for 160+BPM electronic sounds, so far welcoming the likes of Special Request, Tim Reaper, Chrissy and Samurai Breaks onto the imprint.
In diesem Electronic Beats Podcast dreht sich alles um die Magie des Lichts. Kein Club, Konzert, Show, Veranstaltung wäre ohne dieses oft unterschätzte Stilmittel denkbar. Licht schafft Atmosphäre, kreiert Stimmungen, hebt hervor oder lässt verschwinden und ist letztlich für die einzigartige Magie eines Ortes verantwortlich. Gesine hat mit zwei Lichtdesignern gesprochen, die die technischen Skills und die Kreativität besitzen, um das ästhetisch dramaturgische Potential von Licht voll auszuschöpfen: Christoph Schneider ist ein Virtuose und setzt Musiker und Bands wie Moderat, Casper oder Marteria ins Rampenlicht. Natalie Heckl trifft man u.a. im Umfeld von Christopher Bauder oder im Berghain, wo sie eine perfekte Symbiose aus Licht und Musik erschafft, für die der Club weltberühmt ist. Beide erzählen von der Vielseitigkeit des Jobs, den Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten durch Licht, ihren Anfängen am Lichtpult, Spannungserzeugungen, von Unterschieden zwischen Club und Live, vom Raumverständnis, von den Vorbereitungen einer Lichtshow, von Zusammenarbeit mit den Künstlern, von dem VLLV, von Equipment und von ihren Lieblingsfarben.
For this celebratory fifth anniversary Telekom Electronic Beats Podcast we reconnect with GRAMMY® and Academy Award winner Billie Eilish. Ahead of her exclusive acoustic live show with her brother FINNEAS at the Telekom Forum in Bonn, Germany on June 1st, 2022, our host Lindi Delight spoke remotely to Billie at her home in L.A. about what makes her happy, reconnecting with her fans in real life since stepping back onto the scene and the art of not taking things for granted. Over the past few years Eilish has become a true breakout artist. Even with such stardom amongst her she remains a truly humble musician with an eye-opening view of what the world of contemporary music can sound like and how you can remain real and true to your fans while your musical journey continues its meteoric rise. “You can lose anything at any time, and we should be grateful for everything all the time” - Billie Eilish
