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Jul 2023
25m 23s

Being a DJ is embarrassing, Rave The Pla...

Telekom Electronic Beats
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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.

Follow OttO Kent.Follow Shawn Reynaldo. Follow Kardashian Kolloquium.Follow Meg10.Follow Hoe__mies.

You can find Shawn’s book “First Floor Vol. 1: Reflections on Electronic Music” here. Watch the Resident Advisor documentary on Seth Troxler at Tomorrowland here.
Find us at Platte Berlin on July 20th.Listen to TATU x GASOLINA by Chico Sonido.

The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.

Host: OttO KentWriters for this episode: Aaron Gonsher, Carlos Steurer and Jacob SperberEdit and sound design: Marc ÜbelLead Producer: Isabel Woop



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