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Whilst half the world believes that techno is the brainchild of Berlin-based oat-chai collectives, John Beltran provides the original blueprint for what was once reverently termed ‘Intelligent Dance Music’. Which records have shaped this silent giant?
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2001 was a strong year across many music genres, and perhaps the last really big year in music. But when 9/11 changed everything, the music sounded hollow. It failed to provide meaning once everything had stopped making sense.
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New Amsterdam has helped kickstart the career of Arooj Aftab and reintroduce Julius Eastman to a wider audience while giving its genre-fluid artists full creative control – and a 100 % cut on sales. Is this even a label?
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In 2027, funding for the Reeperbahn Festival is set to be halved – an attack on Germany as a music hub. From 16 to 19 September, Hamburg will be showcasing what is at stake with over 300 concerts across more than 50 stages. Here are 10 acts you shouldn’t miss.
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How do you make acceleration audible? Silvan Strauss has found his niche. His new album, Sprinting, has just been released. What drives him, what is he running away from, and what is inspiring him at the moment?
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»Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time, and that’s just how I feel«, sang Phoebe Bridgers on her debut album. Okay, the song in question was about death. But even when it’s not specifically about the ultimate bummer: Bridgers is actually always down in the dumps.
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