Beste Merch Money Podcasts (2025)

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End of Year Special: The Best and Worst of 2024 29:55

3M ago29:55

29:55

We're at the end of a wild and unpredictable year – and we're not just talking about club culture and electronic music. In this episode, our hosts Juba, Kikelomo, and Otto Kent run through the highlights and lowlights of 2024 in music and more. They cover some of their year's most memorable moments on dancefloors and on online, and what they're loo…

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When did visuals become bigger than the DJ – again? (with Cameron Cook) 34:04

3M ago34:04

34:04

Big DJ gigs with an intense lightshow and a strong focus on visuals have been there for a while – but it seems like they are having a new peak. With DJs like Anyma selling out the Sphere in Las Vegas, it sparks the question: Has it become more important how a show looks than how it sounds? In this episode, we are joined by cultural commentator and …

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What the sound looks like: Interior and set design in club culture (with Arnold from KWIA) 33:10

4M ago33:10

33:10

Interior and set design have always been a part of dance music, with different parties and clubs creating spaces that amplify and enhance the sonic and social experience. But for every person turned on to techno by TikTok and craving Instagrammable visual moments, there's another who wants a raw warehouse and no-frills dancefloor. In this episode, …

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How are we documenting dance music in 2024? (with Chloe Lula) 34:40

4M ago34:40

34:40

So much of nightlife and electronic music is ephemeral, enjoyed in the moment. But those nights and moments and sounds are simultaneously something we want to preserve – whether through is an exciting new online mix, blurry phone photos from our last night out, a heavy coffee table book, or even a museum. This week, Otto Kent and Juba are joined by…

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Is dance music truly a community? (with Cormac) 31:54

4M ago31:54

31:54

We live in a time of division and polarization. But when it comes to dance music and club culture, we like to think of them as a unified global community. How true is that, really? In this episode, Otto Kent and Juba are joined by Cormac, the DJ, Polari Records owner and host of the Queerly Beloved podcast. They dig into what exactly people mean wh…

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What's club and dancefloor etiquette in 2024? (with Cassidy George) 35:28

4M ago35:28

35:28

We love to go out to clubs and have a good time with friends and strangers alike. But anytime you're on a crowded dancefloor, not everyone’s going to be on the same page when it comes to appropriate behavior. The way we all act and interact can make or break a night, but these expectations can also be hard to pin down, and vary widely depending on …

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How do we feel about posthumous albums? (with Christa Belle) 36:20

4M ago36:20

36:20

In September, the visionary electronic producer SOPHIE released what was promoted as her final album, three years after her tragic passing. And people had a lot of opinions on it – as they usually do with music that comes out after an artist's death, whether it's Tupac, Avicii, Lil Peep, DJ Rashad, Prince, or many, many others. There are moral and …

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Can you copyright a rhythm? (with Oscar Atanga) 32:50

5M ago32:50

32:50

That's what the Jamaican production duo Steely & Clevie are trying to do, with an ongoing lawsuit claiming ownership of the so-called "dembow" riddim – the basis for reggaeton worldwide. It's one of the most significant music copyright cases of the last decades, with significant and widespread implications for both the mainstream music world and un…

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Have we reached peak DJ? (with Kikelomo & OttO Kent) 32:12

5M ago32:12

32:12

Clubs are closing all around the world, but it still seems like there are more DJs than ever before. Why do so many people want to be DJs – whether bedroom amateurs or touring professionals? And how does all the attention and effort affect the scene? In this episode, Otto Kent and Kikelomo explore the ongoing impact of the pandemic and social media…

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What's going on with the drum & bass and jungle revival? (with DJ NORTHERN) 31:17

5M ago31:17

31:17

It’s not just Fred again fans trying to identify an unfamiliar genre. Drum & bass, jungle, and breaks are back in a big way – both in the underground and on the UK charts. Chase & Status have earned #1 records, artists like Kenya Grace are going viral, and there's a vanguard of producers like Tim Reaper and Nia Archives waving the flag for the genr…

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What can we do about club closures? (with Surf 2 Glory) 31:21

5M ago31:21

31:21

Clubs in Berlin are closing at a rapid rate – including the legendary Watergate. And it’s not just Germany. In the UK, a study found that if nightlife continues struggling at the same rate, there will be no clubs by 2030. Some of these issues are perennial, but the reality is that “Clubsterben” is accelerating – even though there seems to be more m…

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Is Brat Summer really over? (with Kikelomo & Juba) 28:13

6M ago28:13

28:13

We're back for our first episode after the summer break. Or shall we say... Brat Summer break? With her sixth studio album, BRAT, released this last June, Charli XCX sparked what was arguably the biggest pop culture trend of the social media age so far. From underground producers serving up remixes to brands (and presidential candidates) jumping on…

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Why do we love merch? 27:17

7M ago27:17

27:17

Do you still feel like wearing a piece of merch makes you a part of a specific subculture? Or has that sense of exclusivity and meaning been lost? This week, our host Otto Kent speaks to writer Claire Mouchmore about our shifting relationship with merch, and how that's changed along with the internet and the explosion of niche identities. Plus, we …

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Are we getting nostalgic about social media? 28:11

8M ago28:11

28:11

Do you also miss the magical, fun parts of social media? With noplace hitting the top of the American app charts Kikelomo and OttO Kent are reminiscing on their personal journey in social media. They’re sharing hot takes, making confessions about being comment warriors, and talking about what it takes to put the social back in social media. Plus: B…

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Ellen Allien, what made Melt so special? 24:39

8M ago24:39

24:39

Melt-Festival is celebrating its final edition this weekend after more than 25 years. We spoke to the legendary Ellen Allien, who has played the festival more than anyone, about her memories from the famous Sleepless Floor over the years, and what made Melt so significant to ravers in Germany and beyond. Also, Juba presents this week’s news: Honey …

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Sofia Kourtesis in Conversation: Berlin clubs, love songs vs. bangers, DJ mums 55:02

8M ago55:02

55:02

Just a few days before her Glastonbury show Sofia Kourtesis joined us for an in-depth conversation. The Peruvian singer, producer, and DJ has lived in Berlin for 20 years now and released her debut album “Madres” last year to critical acclaim. Together with OttO Kent, Sofia talks about being a DJ mum, approaching music like a filmmaker, and why she…

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

8M ago29:38

29:38

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

9M ago26:01

26:01

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

9M 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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Sugababes on remixing Push The Button, Gen Z and UK garage 12:36

9M 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

9M 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

10M ago32:16

32:16

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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Neue Storys für den Osten: Jörg G. Fieback, CEO von zebra | group 50:51

10M ago50:51

50:51

Vor 33 Jahren hat Jörg G. Fieback mit seinem Jugendfreund die Werbeagentur zebra gegründet. Aus einer "lass mal machen"- Idee von zwei Jugendlichen in der Wendezeit ist eine der Top 30 der inhabergeführten Werbeagenturen in Deutschland mit Sitz in Chemnitz und Dresden geworden. Nebenbei ist Jörg Vorstandsmitglied des Branchenverbandes GWA - Deutsch…

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

10M ago34:02

34:02

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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Money machen mit Merch: wie Artists und Creator easy Merchandise vertreiben können 49:33

10M ago49:33

49:33

In dieser Folge sprechen wir über Merchandise als Einnahmequelle für Artists, Creator und (Newcomer) Bands. Thomas ist Head of Acquisition Marketing & Partnerships bei Spread Group und kommt selbst aus der Alternative-Punk-Rockszene. Als Marketing-Spezialist hat er einige Tipps im Gepäck, wie Creator auch mit wenig Reichweite und Budget sich eine M…

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

10M 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

11M 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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Best of Entertainment-Branche: 30 Jahre im Eventbusiness 40:41

11M ago40:41

40:41

Mit über 30 Jahren Erfahrung in der Event- und Kulturbranche bringt Simone Dake nichts mehr so leicht aus der Ruhe. Denn im Berufsalltag einer Eventmanagerin kann es ganz schön hektisch zugehen. Last-Minute-Änderungen, Wetterlaunen, Not-Catering, Brötchen schmieren im Hinterzimmer oder gestrandete Künstler:innen abholen – Simone hat schon vieles mi…

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

11M 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

11M 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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Alternative zur Fanzone: das "Stadion der Träume" - Kultur-, Kunst- und Bürgerszene im Kontext des Fußballs 49:39

11M ago49:39

49:39

Vom 7. Juni bis 7. Juli soll sich im "Stadion der Träume" auf der Festwiese am Zoo Leipzig die Kultur-, Kunst- und Bürgerszene im Kontext des Fußballs zusammenfinden. Das familienfreundliche Event wird parallel zu UEFA EURO 2024™ stattfinden. Neben Live-Übertragungen der Spiele geht es im Stadion der Träume um gelebte Vielfalt, Buntheit, Offenheit …

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

11M ago51:53

51:53

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

11M 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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Konsum mit Sinn: Wie Nachhaltigkeit und Content Creation zusammenpassen 48:05

12M ago48:05

48:05

Ökologische Nagellacke, fair produzierte Kleidung oder Zero Waste Lebensmittel: Nachhaltigkeit wird auch auf Social Media ein immer größeres Thema und ist für viele Influencer zum Fokus geworden. Content erstellen, Werbung machen, Markenbotschafter:in sein und gleichzeitig einen nachhaltigen Lifestyle promoten: Geht das zusammen? Über diese Frage s…

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

12M 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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Who cares about streaming payouts? 27:15

12M 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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Wie steht es um die Kulturszene in der Kulturhauptstadt Chemnitz 2025: Live-Podcast mit Julia vom Weltecho Chemnitz 28:58

12M ago28:58

28:58

Julia ist tief drin, in der lokalen Kulturszene von Chemnitz. Seit 2019 ist sie Teil der Geschäftsführung im Kunst- und Kulturzentrum Weltecho Chemnitz. Sie ist Gründungsmitglied von Das Ufer e.V. und stellvertretende Vorstandsvorsitzende des Kulturbündnisses Hand in Hand e.V. Als Veranstalterin hat sie Projekte wie das "Hand in Hand-Open Air", das…

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die fabrik Chemnitz: Wie ein paar Typen für 15 Mio eine Ruine in einen kreativen Mikrokosmus verwandeln 34:20

1y ago34:20

34:20

Auf einem historischen Industriegelände am Rande der Chemnitzer Innenstadt entsteht auf 9.000qm ein kreativer Mikrokosmos. Aus einer alten Schleifmaschinenfabrik wird "die fabrik". Malte Ziegenhagen ist Projektleiter für Network und Community und gibt euch in dieser Folge einen Einblick in die Idee, Umsetzung und den aktuellen Stand der Bauarbeiten…

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Family-Business: Generationswechsel, Re-Branding und der Gender-Leadership-Gap mit Skadi Berger 44:55

1y ago44:55

44:55

Vor sieben Jahren trat Skadi in die Fußstapfen ihres Vaters und wurde damit zur 5. Generation an der Spitze der Wiewald GmbH in Leipzig, einem Familienunternehmen. Angesichts der Tatsache, dass bis 2026 über eine halbe Million Unternehmen in Deutschland nach einer Nachfolgelösung Ausschau halten, zeigt Skadi eindrucksvoll, dass die Übernahme genaus…

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WTF ist ethisch korrekter Porno? Wie die Matching-Plattform "Porn Better" ethische Standards für Pornoseiten setzt 37:51

1y ago37:51

37:51

Luna, Esti und Evi sind die Gründerinnen von Porn Better – und der Name hält genau das, was er verspricht: bessere pornografische Inhalte. Denn Porn Better ist ein Portal für feministischen, diversen und ethischen Porno, egal ob kinky, queer oder soft. Aber lassen sich pornografische Inhalte wirklich so leicht in gut und schlecht einteilen? Wie sie…

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Game over: warum sich Fashion-Influencer Willy aus dem Social-Media-Game zurückzieht 1:03:42

1y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Willy ist 34 und hat sich in den letzten 10 Jahren ein ganz passables Leben als Fashion-Influencer aufgebaut. Neben Kooperationen mit u. a. Samsung, Teufel, Opel, Airwaves und Nike, hat er eine eigene Fashion-Brand gegründet und ist Gesellschafter bei der Agentur PitchThis! in Leipzig. Warum er jetzt als Influencer in Rente gehen möchte und was sei…

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