Beste What Now Podcasts (2024)

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Drake vs. Kendrick: What remains of rap's biggest beef in years? 34:02

1h ago34:02

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This week, Juba speaks to Shani Atani to peel back the meta and musical layers behind the ongoing beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and how listeners choose sides in the digital age. Plus: fka Twigs on AI deepfakes, Eurovision Song Content controversies and the North American premiere of Daft Punk's Interstella 5555. Interstella 5555 at Tribec…

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DISCOTRIBE PODCAST 26 by Roman Bartl 1:02:27

6h ago1:02:27

1:02:27

@Romanbartlmusic - DISCOTRIBE PODCAST #26 Tracklist 1.⁠ ⁠All in (Original Mix) - Loco & Jam 2.⁠ ⁠Social Ritual (Original Mix) - Weska 3.⁠ ⁠Voyage (Original Mix) - Weska 4.⁠ ⁠Fake it (Original Mix) - Fab Massimo 5.⁠ ⁠Bad Tape (Original Mix) - Oscar L, Weska 6.⁠ ⁠Spiritus (Original Mix) Weska 7.⁠ ⁠Kiss me (2023 Remastered) - Floormagnet 8.⁠ ⁠It's tim…

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Narciss in Conversation: nostalgia, "Bad Drag" and aging backwards 1:03:50

14d ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Narciss is on a mission to make techno fun and colorful again. Born and raised in Berlin, the DJ and producer is the opposite of what their name might suggest, more like a nerdy video game fan, a 90s kid who’s grounded, humble, amazingly charming – and a queer icon in the making. After witnessing their first Loveparade in their mother’s womb, Narci…

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The Stud: How can we preserve our favorite clubs? 23:59

12d ago23:59

23:59

This week, OttO Kent speaks to Marke Bieschke of the Stud collective to learn the inspiring story of a community banding together to save a beloved local venue. Plus: an iconic house label is reborn, Black British music at the British Library, and celebrations of Rico Wade of Organized Noize and footwork pioneer DJ Rashad. Support the Stud Beyond t…

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Dweller: What's the story behind the festival dedicated to Black electronic music? 26:23

18d ago26:23

26:23

This week, Kikelomo speaks to Ryan C. Clarke of the Dweller festival and blog about their work centering and celebrating Black artists and perspectives. Plus: Weekend One of Coachella, a BPM ban in Chechnya, anti-LGBTQ laws in Georgia, and Earth Day initiatives from EarthPercent. Read the Dweller blog Learn more about EarthPercent The Week is a pro…

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Who the heck is HorsegiirL? 28:55

25d ago28:55

28:55

This week, Otto Kent speaks to returning guest Christa Belle about the enigmatic and very viral DJ/producer HorsegiirL – and what her popularity tells us about the current dance music. Plus: An awkward encounter with Tyler the Creator, music courses on Spotify, a new lease for the long-running Berlin venue YAAM, and a new database dedicated to gend…

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Kelela in Conversation: RAVEN era, staying offline, building community 51:53

1M ago51:53

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As a queer, black, female artist working with everyone from Solange to PinkPantheress, Swarovski to Ferragamo, Kelela has been pushing boundaries on representation in music and fashion since the early 2010s. After disappearing from the public and taking an extended social media hiatus, Kelela reemerged in 2023 with the critically acclaimed album RA…

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Why have so many Black women been written out of dance music history? 27:35

1M ago27:35

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This week, Otto Kent speaks to the Berlin-based DJ and music producer Sarah Farina about her work with Chicago house vocalist Tish Bailey, and the frequent erasure of Black women from dance music history. What can be done to help change it? Plus: A new Beyoncé album, Wizkid disavows Afrobeats, YouTube introducing search by humming, and James Blake'…

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What makes Berlin techno culture an intangible heritage? 27:09

2M ago27:09

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Last week, UNESCO added Berlin techno culture to its list of "intangible cultural heritage." But what made Berlin eligible for this honor, how did it earn the recognition, and what impact does it actually have? Juba finds out more speaking to Ellen Dosch-Roeingh from Rave the Planet, the Berlin-based nonprofit that helped initiate and write the app…

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DISCOTRIBE PODCAST 25 1:11:51

2M ago1:11:51

1:11:51

DISCOTRIBE PODCAST 25 by Sandra GoldVon Sandra Gold

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Who cares about streaming payouts? 27:15

2M ago27:15

27:15

James Blake just went viral with a series of tweets about the state of the music industry, including one about artists not being able to live off streaming royalties. This isn’t news, we keep having the same discussion over and over again. Which leads us to the question: Does anyone actually care about streaming payouts? Juba joins OttO Kent in the…

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Pulverturm HighNoon am 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag, 25.12.23 - Part #02 1:12:16

3M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Liebe Pulverturm-Gemeinde,an dem Tag, an dem Blinde wieder gehen, Lahme wieder sehen und sich die Abgründe schließen, öffnen sich die Pforten des heiligen Ampere, wo sich der Schmelztiegel der Generationen zusammenfindet, um kein bisschen leise zu sein.Also an alle ehrlichen Arbeiter, durstigen Punkrocker, jungen Szenehüpfer, trendigen Hipster, fli…

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Pulverturm HighNoon am 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag, 25.12.23 - Part #01 1:24:01

3M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Liebe Pulverturm-Gemeinde,an dem Tag, an dem Blinde wieder gehen, Lahme wieder sehen und sich die Abgründe schließen, öffnen sich die Pforten des heiligen Ampere, wo sich der Schmelztiegel der Generationen zusammenfindet, um kein bisschen leise zu sein.Also an alle ehrlichen Arbeiter, durstigen Punkrocker, jungen Szenehüpfer, trendigen Hipster, fli…

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Goodbye for now: Web3 Compass Wrap-Up 29:49

4M ago29:49

29:49

This is my last episode of Web3 Compass for now. In the episode, I discuss current events such as how institutional investors are adapting to cryptocurrencies, why I decided against working in the space, and my predictions for the future. Sources: Larry Fink, Bitcoin will transcend the U.S. Dollar: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/0…

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Goodbye 2023! Hello 2024! 1:01:19

5M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

It’s that time of the year again! OttO Kent invites two familiar faces to the studio to look back on everything 2023: Juba and Christa Belle. They talk about what to take into 2024 and what to leave behind: Bandcamp, BeReal, Dubstep, Fred again.., filming random people on the street? And of course they each crown their own personal record(s) of the…

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DISCOTRIBE PODCAST 24 by George Bleicher 1:02:29

5M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

DISCOTRIBE PODCAST 24 by @george-bleicherTracklist1. 214 - Sattelite2. Regen - Deeply Fried3. Joris Voorn - Shallow4. Tripmastaz - My B is B than yours5. Cesare vs Disorder & Dubphone - Small Life6. Mahony - Continued7. Tijn - 303 Tool8. Emanuel Satie - Fade9. Eddy M - Swords10. Eats Everything - Smarty Pants11. Steve Rachmad, Ignacio - Virton Upgr…

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Does music make you sick?, NY nightlife major, streaming regulations 30:42

5M ago30:42

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Why is there such a strong correlation between music and mental health? Our guest this week, Dr. George Musgrave, studies the psychological and working conditions of creative careers. The results turn out better for audiences than for artists. Plus: Retired detective becomes new nightlife mayor in New York and EU Parliament calls for new rules to r…

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Harry Nuriev in Conversation: transformism, comfort in design, MTV Cribs 52:44

5M ago52:44

52:44

Harry Nuriev is an architect, a furniture designer, and an artist. He describes his approach as "transformism": creating new and exciting designs with what we already have, in contrast to producing something entirely new. Whether it is sofas made out of winnowed clothes, gamer chairs covered with lace, or a swimming pool tiled like a Photoshop tran…

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fka.m4a about divas in house music, African languages in AI, Nina protocol 26:10

5M ago26:10

26:10

With their soulful vocals and melodies divas bring themes of love, acceptance and power to the dancefloor. Kikelomo talks to someone who brings the same energy to their sets: fka.m4a. Plus: A campaign in the UK to stop the use of rap lyrics and videos as evidence in criminal trials, an AI model that can understand and identify South African languag…

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Anetha about family values in music, AI Pins, the Warehouse returning 28:39

6M ago28:39

28:39

Will “AI Pins” replace smartphones? That's not the only question about new generations that we ask ourselves in this episode. OttO also talks to Anetha about intergenerational understanding and exchange in dance music. Plus: the Warehouse is returning as a touring party brand, Cassie sues Diddy for sexual assault and André 3000 releases his debut s…

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Genre vs. Identity, Controversial streaming royalties, Missy Eliot 29:53

6M ago29:53

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Music taste and fandom have always been tied to our identities, but today it can seem like musical genres themselves are being replaced by identity-driven scenes. At least, according to music researcher Kriss Thakrar, who recently wrote a piece for the music industry blog Midia Research. OttO Kent invites Christa Belle to the studio to discuss this…

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Bandcamp United, Beatles Now and Then, Sad Girl Music 25:59

6M ago25:59

25:59

After Songtradr bought Bandcamp, more than half of the staff has been booted out the door. In this episode Otto Kent talks to Ed Blair, one of the union's bargaining committee members. Plus: Listening to your favourite music actually acts as a painkiller, The Beatles released their final ever song with help from AI, and subcultures like “sad girl m…

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Third Person Afterhour Palais Club 3:04:01

6M ago3:04:01

3:04:01

Live Recorded at Palais Club 230929Von Sandra Gold

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BAFA-Mittel: Wie der Staat Frequenzumrichter fördert (4/4) 26:59

6M ago26:59

26:59

Es geht ums Geld: Wir erklären, wie und wo Unternehmen mit Frequenzumrichtern Energie, Emissionen und Geld sparen und wie der Staat die Investion fördert. Sie kennen ihre Hidden Champions? Finden Sie heraus, wo die Energie-Einsparpotenziale liegen https://discover-drives.danfoss.com/alle-case-storys/danfoss-discover-drives-hidden-champions-energiee…

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Elobau - Der unternehmerische ESG-Goldstandard (3/4) 28:19

6M ago28:19

28:19

Zu Gast: Michael Hetzer von Elobau. Er erklärt uns, warum er schon vor mehr als zehn Jahren begann, sein Unternehmen klimaneutral zu machen. Wir sprechen über Technologie, Kultur, Erfolge und die nächsten Schritte. Weitere Informationen zur Antriebstechnik finden Sie auf der Website von Danfoss Discover Drives https://discover-drives.danfoss.com/ K…

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Die ESG-Reise: Wie kann ESG funktionieren? (2/4) 33:56

6M ago33:56

33:56

ESG ist definitiv eine Menge Arbeit, aber sie zahlt sich aus. Dr. Christopher Scheubel von cubemos und Marie Hammer von Danfoss erläutern zunächst die Terminologie, diskutieren über Herausforderungen für Unternehmen und beleuchten die Vorteile von ESG. Noch mehr Antriebstechnik gibt es auf Danfoss Discover Drives unter https://discover-drives.danfo…

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ESG in der Industrie: Strategien, Vorbilder und Förderung (1/4) 2:01

6M ago2:01

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In dieser neuen Staffel sprechen wir über ESG-Strategien, ein Vorbild in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit und Klimaschutz aus der Industrie und wie Danfoss-Kunden eine Förderung für ihre Frequenzumrichter bekommen. Weitere Informationen zur Antriebstechnik finden Sie auf der Website von Danfoss Discover Drives https://discover-drives.danfoss.com/…

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Social Media in times of crisis, UMG invests in NTS, Sustainability 28:10

6M ago28:10

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What a time to be online. In this week’s episode Kikelomo and OttO Kent discuss whether or not artists are obligated to post on social media in the wake of political crises. Plus: Fashion labels are recruiting and exploiting models from refugee camps, UMG is now NTS's largest shareholder, US states file a lawsuit against Meta accusing the company o…

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Alcohol free parties, FKA Twigs Leak, Ray-Ban x Meta 23:50

6M ago23:50

23:50

Alcohol can be quite central and inescapable at clubs and parties. So what would happen if someone banned alcohol completely from their party? That’s basically what journalist Michelle Lhooq did at her ‘Shroom Raves’. OttO Kent talks to her about her inspiration for the idea and about what it means to create a space for experiencing other kinds of …

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heliumTALK #93: Susannah Martin 43:25

7M ago43:25

43:25

In dieser Folge spricht Melvin mit der Malerin Susannah Martin, die vom 20. Oktober bis 10. November 2023 im Projektraum "The MISSION by heliumcowboy" ausstellt Ausstellungsinformationen Susannah MartinInfo "The MISSION by heliumcowboy" Instagram: Susannah Martin | heliumcowboyVon Jörg Heikhaus, Melvin Heikhaus

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Intentional Spaces, Prada on the moon, Crystal Waters 29:24

7M ago29:24

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Why is it more important than ever to create ‘safer’ spaces and awareness concepts in our club culture? And what can we all do, so that everybody feels safe while going out? Kikelomo talks to diversity consultant Lewamm Ghebremariam about the evolution of safer spaces, why she rather speaks about intentional spaces, and how the Netflix series “Sex …

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Turkana on queer culture in Uganda, Bandcamp, Greenwashing Ban 28:48

7M ago28:48

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While West-African music is celebrating new milestones globally, the electronic music scene is still underrepresented. The Nyege Nyege festival in Uganda and its community have been a centerpoint for highlighting dance music and queer culture from East Africa. In this episode Kikelomo talks to Turkana, who’s part of the experimental Anti-Mass colle…

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Evolution of Latin music, Bad Bunny, British Vogue 29:05

8M ago29:05

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Dance music from the Latin diaspora is making waves into the European scene – but who’s really profiting from the boom? This week OttO Kent talks to the Venezuelan writer and deputy editor of Crack Magazine Rachel Grace Almeida about the long-overdue attention that Latin American artists are getting, and why it’s problematic to lump all these artis…

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NOW YOU DANCE #003 by Pakobeatz 1:03:56

8M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Pakobeatz - Live @ NOW YOU DANCE am Strand 12.8.23Von Sandra Gold

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Stop facing the DJ?, investing in songs, iPhone 15 29:45

8M ago29:45

29:45

Should we consider turning away from the DJ booth? That’s what an older generation of ravers is proposing on social media? Kikelomo has some strong feelings about that – and even the science to back them up. She’s joined by co-host OttO Kent to dive into the debate and to talk about the history and evolution of the DJ booth. Plus: Songs as investme…

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Cult of the occult, money laundering on Spotify, Top Boy 23:04

8M ago23:04

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Are demons taking over pop culture? This week OttO talks to a mystic creature herself – the british artist Sarahsson – about the current trend of playing with the devil, cybersigilism being the new tribal tattoos and how a new generation is charging their Whoppers while remixing the forbidden. Plus: African music getting some long overdue global lo…

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heliumTALK #92: Linda Böse & Larissa Kerner 1:07:44

8M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

In dieser Folge spricht Melvin mit den Künstlerinnen Linda Böse und Larissa Kerner, die im September 2023 gemeinsam den neuen Projektraum "The MISSION by heliumcowboy" in Hamburg eröffnen. Ausstellungsinformationen Linda Böse X Larissa Kerner Info "The MISSION by heliumcowboy" Instagram: Linda Böse | Larissa Kerner | heliumcowboy…

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Burning Man, A100 Wegbassen, Fast fashion collaboration 26:22

8M ago26:22

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WTF was happening at Burning Man this year? First climate protesters were blocking the entrance, and then a rainstorm hit the desert playa so that people weren’t allowed to leave the ground. OttO – who’s an burner himself – talks to DJ Kim Ann Foxman, who’s been a Burning Man aficionado for decades. They talk about the reasons for people hating the…

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Ukraine's sound of resistance, Fyre Festival, Burning Man 28:40

8M ago28:40

28:40

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 unexp…

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DISCOTRIBE PODCAST 23 (Summer Edition) 1:08:20

9M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

DISCOTRIBE PODCAST 23 (Summer Edition) is good vibes house music mixed up with funky breaks. Perfect Open Air Spaces and sitting in a Biergarten, dancing on the Isar in the Sun and having barbecue with family and Friends. Enjoy!Von Sandra Gold

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DJ Gigola on meditation, Albmania, Burna Boy 28:57

10M ago28:57

28:57

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 Broadcast Lab, Albania as the hot spot fo…

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The ESG journey: Why HVAC applications are hidden energy efficiency champions (4/4) 20:53

10M ago20:53

20:53

Christine Twellmeyer and Jesper Therbo both deal with building efficiency, but with their very own optimization approaches. Tune in to find out what human energy efficiency detectors do and why HVAC applications are hidden champions. Weitere Informationen zur Antriebstechnik finden Sie auf der Website von Danfoss Discover Drives https://discover-dr…

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The ESG journey: What is going on in the drives business (3/4) 25:01

10M ago25:01

25:01

Larisa Xanthopoulou and Michael Wassermann from Danfoss Drives work on the Danfoss ESG journey. On the one hand, the company itself wants to become CO2-neutral in its own operations by 2030. On the other hand, customers are asking for support. For more information about drive technology, visit Danfoss Discover Drives via https://discover-drives.dan…

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The ESG journey: How to make ESG work? (2/4) 32:10

10M ago32:10

32:10

ESG definitively is a lot of work, but it pays off. Christopher Scheubel from cubemos and Marie Hammer from Danfoss first explain the terminology, discuss the challenges that most companies face, and shed some light on the benefits that ESG brings. For more information about drive technology, visit Danfoss Discover Drives via https://discover-drive…

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The ESG journey: 'It's a monster' (1/4) 1:44

10M ago1:44

1:44

When I was asked to produce a whole season on ESG, I was 100% sure: We will be talking bureaucracy. But I was wrong. For more information about drive technology, visit Danfoss Discover Drives via https://discover-drives.danfoss.com/en/danfoss-discover-drives-all-podcasts/Von Danfoss / Robert Weber

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Being a DJ is embarrassing, Rave The Planet, throwing things on stage 25:23

10M ago25:23

25:23

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…

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MCR-T & Miss Bashful on sexual humour, The Warehouse, Zelda 26:59

10M ago26:59

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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 boycot…

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Climate-conscious DJs, Glastonbury, Move Your Body 24/7 27:15

10M ago27:15

27:15

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…

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diehuepsche about “Going Live”, Peggy Gou, Free Festivals 25:02

11M ago25:02

25:02

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, …

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Vision Pro x Club Culture, Free Parties, Free Drug Testing 21:58

11M ago21:58

21:58

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, a cultural commentator and musical curator best …

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