Beste Culture Arts Podcasts (2024)

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How did dance music come to dominate Glastonbury? 29:38

1d ago29:38

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It's Glastonbury time – and this week, we're diving into the past, present, and future of electronic music at the UK’s biggest music festival with the Editor of Resident Advisor, Gabriel Szatan. Also, Kikelomo presents this week’s news: From far-right remixes of hit songs and Justin Timberlake's viral arrest to a new podcast from Ableton. Dazed - T…

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What’s the perfect workout music? 26:01

8d ago26:01

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With the Euros on, the Olympics upcoming, and everyone getting back into summertime Strandbad shape, we bring back The Week co-host Juba to chat with Otto Kent about the connections between fitness and music, and their favourite workout tunes. Also, Otto presents this week’s news: The impending shutdown of mix database MixesDB, British fashion bran…

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Eliza Rose in Conversation: gentrification, staying underground and “BOTA” 53:36

15d ago53:36

53:36

Her anthem “Baddest Of Them All” went viral on TikTok in 2022, hit number 1 in the UK and is now certified double platinum. Life has been a crazy ride lately for Eliza Rose. What most people don’t know is that the DJ, singer and producer from Hackney, London, has been an institution for British club culture long before she was headlining big festiv…

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„Wie verbessern wir das Verhältnis der Deutschen zur Aktie?“, Sven Schumann, Deutsche Börse AG 25:48

17d ago25:48

25:48

Diese Frage stellt sich Sven Schumann, Director und Stakeholder Manager von der Deutschen Börse. Auf dem Handelsparkett der neuen Börse, wo der Kapitalmarkt hautnah erlebt werden kann, spricht Schumann über die Rolle der Börse für den Finanzplatz und sein Herzensthema: Ökonomische Bildung. Aktienhandel ist in Deutschland wenig beliebt. Nur jeder se…

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Sugababes on remixing Push The Button, Gen Z and UK garage 12:36

22d ago12:36

12:36

The Sugababes are definitely having a moment right now. Between new music, appearances at festivals like Glastonbury and MELT, and them being all over our TikTok feeds, the legendary London group is back in a big way. As part of Deutsche Telekom’s Summer To Remember campaign, their biggest hit Push The Button has been remixed by Berlin duo DJ Heart…

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What can we do about rave fatigue? 22:46

29d ago22:46

22:46

Have you been feeling too tired to go out clubbing recently? You are not alone. There is even a word for it: rave fatigue. For this week’s episode Kikelomo talks to music journalist Marie Dapoigny about how rave fatigue has become a thing, and what we can do about it as a community. Plus: a youth initiative going viral with a D’n’B tune, a new docu…

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What makes a great festival? 32:16

1M ago32:16

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With festival season approaching, OttO Kent invited co-host Juba to share some of their best and worst festival experiences ever. What are they hyped for in 2024? How important is the line-up? What’s their take on mega festivals like Coachella? And what about the toilet situation…? Plus: Open AIs new chatbot reminds people of the movie HER, Apple M…

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

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

2M 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

2M 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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„Die akademische Ausbildung wird eine viel größere Bedeutung für den Finanzplatz bekommen“, Dr. Detlef Fechtner, Chefreporter der Börsenzeitung 30:12

2M ago30:12

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Frankfurts Finanzinstitute und die unterschiedlichen Hochschulen – das ist ein Asset des Finanzplatzes, das als Verbindung noch viel zu unterschätzt ist. Zu diesem Schluss kommt Dr. Detlef Fechtner in dieser Folge von „Mein Finanzplatz – der Podcast von Frankfurt Main Finance“. In einer Zeit, in der nicht mehr selbstverständlich sei, wer künftig no…

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

2M ago26:23

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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

3M ago28:55

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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

3M 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

3M ago27:35

27:35

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

3M ago27:09

27:09

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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„Banken sind Gatekeeper, die unsere Gesellschaft schützen müssen“, Enrico Aresu, Head of Compliance Solutions DACH & CEE, Moody’s Analytics 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

Der Finanzplatz gewinnt an Bedeutung. Wenn die europäische Anti-Geldwäsche-Behörde, AMLA, in Frankfurt ihre Büros bezieht, markiert das ein weitere Stärkung der Finanzaufsicht hier am Main. Dabei gab es Zeiten, in denen die Bedeutung eines Finanzplatzes an der Zahl der Banken und dem Umfang ihrer Transaktionen bemessen wurden. Das ist aber nur die …

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Who cares about streaming payouts? 27:15

4M ago27:15

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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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UNDP-Chef Steiner: „Werden Klimawandel nicht mit Panzern und Raketen lösen“ 16:18

4M ago16:18

16:18

F.A.Z. Dossier Auf der Sicherheitskonferenz ging es vor allem um akute Krisen. Mit UNDP-Chef Achim Steiner besprechen wir, was das für langfristige Herausforderungen wie Klimawandel und Armut bedeutet. F+https://www.faz.net/aktuell/das-beste-von-fplus/ Alle unsere Podcast-Angebote finden Sie unter faz.net/podcast. Haben Sie Fragen oder Anmerkungen …

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„Deutschlands Finanzplätze brauchen den Schulterschluss“, Christian-Hendrik Knappe, ICF-Bank 25:02

5M ago25:02

25:02

Vergleichen gehört zu jedem Wettbewerb. Und im Wettbewerb der Finanzplätze sucht Frankfurt Rhein-Main gern den internationalen Vergleich. Die Tradition des Banken- und Börsenstandorts ist jedoch auch gewachsen, indem Anbieter und Nachfrager von Finanzdienstleistungen das Für und Wider der Branchenzentren innerhalb Deutschlands gegenübergestellt hab…

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„Mit der Kunst wollen wir Brücken bauen“, Britta Färber, Global Head of Art & Culture, Deutsche Bank 32:50

5M ago32:50

32:50

Über Geld spricht man nicht, sagt der Volksmund. Und gerade in Finanzinstituten gilt Diskretion als oberste Tugend. Dabei sind Banken Intermediäre, lernen Finanzfachleute in Studium oder Ausbildung. Das heißt, die Geldinstitute sind Vermittler. Ohne Austausch – Dialog – ist das schwer möglich. Und Geld oder zumindest geldwerte Dinge sind nicht nur …

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Goodbye 2023! Hello 2024! 1:01:19

7M 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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Does music make you sick?, NY nightlife major, streaming regulations 30:42

7M ago30:42

30:42

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

7M 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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„Über Geld muss man sprechen – auch im Kleinen“, Professorin Christine Laudenbach vom Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE an der Goethe-Universität 28:36

7M ago28:36

28:36

Männer und Frauen sind gleichberechtigt, heißt es im Grundgesetz. Doch Rechte allein machen nicht glücklich. Rund um dieses Problem kreisen die Diskussionen zur Ungleichbezahlung von Männern und Frauen – aber auch zum Ungleichgewicht beim Vermögensaufbau. Die private Vermögensbildung und Vermögensverteilung ist ein essentieller Stabilitätsfaktor fü…

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

7M 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

7M 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

8M ago29:53

29:53

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

8M 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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Social Media in times of crisis, UMG invests in NTS, Sustainability 28:10

8M ago28:10

28:10

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

8M 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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„Die globalen Herausforderungen erfordern die Vernetzung der Finanzplätze“, Jochen Biedermann, WAIFC 37:04

8M ago37:04

37:04

Der Schein kann trügen. Stichworte wie De-Globalisierung und Blockbildung beherrschen seit einiger Zeit die Schlagzeilen. Aber gerade im Finanzwesen bewähren sich genau gegenläufige Aktivitäten. „Banken sind bestrebt, ihren Kunden weltweit zu folgen.“, sagt Jochen Biedermann. Er führt die Geschäfte der World Association of International Financial C…

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

8M ago29:24

29:24

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

9M ago28:48

28:48

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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Wie wollen wir Abschied nehmen? 1:31:18

9M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

F.A.Z. Junge Köpfe mit Sarah BenzDie Bestatterin, Musikerin und Trauerbegleiterin Sarah Benz nimmt uns die Angst, an den Tod zu denken. Nur, wenn wir dem Tod ins Auge schauen, werden wir die Ohnmacht überwinden.Von Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung FAZ

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

9M ago29:05

29:05

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

9M 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

10M ago23:04

23:04

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

10M ago26:22

26:22

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

10M 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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„Für die aktuellen Umwälzungen in der Wirtschaft ist der Kapitalmarkt das leistungsfähigste Finanzierungsinstrument.“ Matthias Bock, Mitglied des Vorstands und General Counsel Goldman Sachs Bank Europe ... 27:44

10M ago27:44

27:44

Der europäische Markt galt vielen amerikanischen Banken lange Zeit als schwieriges Pflaster: vielsprachig, regulatorisch sehr fragmentiert und auch sonst von sehr unterschiedlichen Finanzierungstraditionen geprägt. Doch die Zeiten haben sich geändert: mit europäischem Binnenmarkt, europäischer Währungsunion und zentralen europäischen Aufsichtsbehör…

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

11M 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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Being a DJ is embarrassing, Rave The Planet, throwing things on stage 25:23

12M 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

12M ago26:59

26:59

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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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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Mell G on Mental Health, Apple Vision Pro, Barbie’s OST 21:47

1y ago21:47

21:47

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: futuris…

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Queer Creators, Top 100 Clubs, Miley Cyrus 18:21

1y ago18:21

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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 co…

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Prof. Dr. Christoph Schalast: „Für mehr Wagniskapital-Investitionen in Deutschland müssen wir jetzt aktiv werden.“ 32:59

1y ago32:59

32:59

Startups sind Hoffnungsträger. Sie stehen für Innovation und für Wachstum – auch von Wirtschaftsstandorten. Nicht zuletzt deswegen diskutiert Frankfurt zum Beispiel immer wieder regelmäßig die Situation der Fintechs in Rhein-Main. Und mit den großen Hochschulen wie Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt School oder EBS, aber auch der TU in Darmstadt hat der…

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