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Jul 2024
24m 39s

Ellen Allien, what made Melt so special?

Telekom Electronic Beats
About this episode

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 Dijon curating a jukebox in tribute to the Stonewall Rebellion, the Blessed Madonna popping off at Rishi Sunak for using one of her songs on his socials, and DJ Mag's list of 2024's Top 100 Music Festivals.


Watch "The Sound of the Stonewall Uprising" with Honey Dijon

Listen to REDISCOVER Stonewall on Amazon Music

Check out Electronic Beats on Instagram if you want to learn more about Melt's history.


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


Host: Juba

Producer: Aaron Gonsher

Edit and sound design: Marc Übel

Executive Producer: Isabel Woop



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