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Streaming payouts, Ed vs Ed, Who’s DIDE? May 18, 2023

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Streaming simply doesn’t pay the bills! The discussion about streaming payouts has been going on for years. And now Snoop Dogg joined the debate: “That sh*t don’t add up!” Kikelomo speaks to Darren Hemmings of Motive Unknown about what needs to change and about what we as fans can do to support our favorite artists. Plus: a rapping pro footballer keeping his identity secret, a new SoundCloud feature that may change fan to artist interaction, reactions to Beyoncé’s tour start, a decisive ruling in the Ed vs Ed copyright trial – and this week’s recommendation comes from Nils Gelfort aka Thabo calling in from Berlin.The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.Host: KikelomoWriters for this episode: Aaron Gonsher, Jakob Paur and Isabel WoopEdit and sound design: Marc ÜbelLead Producer: Isabel Woop

Follow Kikelomo.Follow Electronic Beats.Follow Thabo.Subscribe to Darren’s newsletter ‘The Digest’.Check out Home Again Club Festival.

Listen to ‘New Garden’ by Jorge Caiado.Listen to ‘Thrill’ by DIDE.

Listen to this episode of Rolling Stone’s Music Now Podcast to dive deeper into the “Ed vs Ed” case.

Visit summerofjoy.electronicbeats.net to find our more on Telekom’s ‘Summer of Joy’ and to join us at the launch party in Vienna.

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Jayda G in conversation: family, new album, science in music May 15, 2023

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Jayda G’s resume includes a Grammy nomination, remixes for the likes of Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift, and played countless shows on some of the world’s most coveted stages. But even more importantly, she has something to say. Whether it’s speaking out on environmental issues or sharing her story as an African-American kid growing up in rural Canada to become one of the defining DJs and producers of our time, Jayda’s is a voice that needs to be heard. With her sophomore album, Guy, set for release in early June, Jayda G sat down with The Week host Kikelomo for an extensive Electronic Beats Conversation. They touch on how her art is influenced by her background as a scientist, her experience of grief, and how her late father passed on an immense passion for music without her even knowing about his past as a radio DJ.

Keep an eye on our TikTok and Instagram for more on Jayda G’s journey and catch the next regular episode of The Week on May 18th, 2023.

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Kikelomo and Jayda G recommend “All About Love” written by Bell Hooks.Check out the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State.

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

Host: KikelomoWriters for this episode: Jakob Paur and Carlos SteurerEdit and sound design: Marc ÜbelLead Producers: Isabel Woop and Davide Bortot

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Festivals post Covid, Skepta goes House, Timbaland X Biggie May 11, 2023

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Just last week, the WHO officially declared the pandemic over. But while restrictions for concerts and festivals have been lifted for a while in most parts of the world, some things haven’t gone back to normal. The Home Again festival in Berlin tries to take these changes into account. Kikelomo talks to organiser Nils Gelfort and artist Cinthie who is set to play at the festival later this month. Plus: Vice might go bankrupt, Skepta and Jammer start a house label, Timbaland coops with Biggie’s AI voice, who did and did not go to King Charles’ coronation – and this week’s recommendation comes from Mor Elian calling in from in between Berlin and LA.

The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.Host: KikelomoWriters for this episode: Aaron Gonsher, Carlos Steurer and Isabel WoopEdit and sound design: Marc ÜbelLead Producer: Isabel Woop

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Listen to “Double Dip” by Mor Elian.Check out Lukas Wigflex.

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RinseFM, MET Gala, Grimes on AI Music May 04, 2023

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Slimzee left Rinse FM after almost 30 years. In this episode we are meeting DJ Juba to take a closer look at the station that played a massive role in shaping entire genres like grime or dubstep and to talk about the impact Rinse FM has had on herself and music culture as a whole. Plus: MET Gala-looks dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld and his cat, people buying vinyl without listening to it, Grime’s progressive approach to deal with AI in music, workers at YouTube Music unionising and this week’s recommendation comes from Nicola Mazzetti who owns Serendeepity, the oldest and most influential record shop in Milan.

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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Listen to Piero Umiliani, Donato Dozzy, Katatonic Silentio, Heith and Train To Eltanin.

Check out the RA Exchange podcast episode with Rinse FM’s founder Geeneus. Here you can find the BBC documentary “The last pirates” on YouTube. Listen to Juba’s show on RinseFM.Here you can dig into “Extra Time” on Oroko Radio.

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Save The Warehouse, Fred Again.. at Coachella, Cassette Revival Apr 27, 2023

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Chicago’s legendary nightclub “The Warehouse” was granted preliminary landmark status. This is not only a huge step towards preserving music history but also reminds us of where house music originally came from. Plus: Skrillex, Four Tet and Fred Again.. closing Coachella Weekend 2, vinyl getting an environmental upgrade, a Whatsapp Group on how to get into Glastonbury, increasing cassette salles and your weekly recommendation – this week with Métaraph calling in from Salone del Mobile in Milan.

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

Host: KikelomoWriters for this episode: Aaron Gonsher, Jakob PaurEdit and sound design: Marc ÜbelLead Producer: Isabel Woop

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Sign the petition to ‘Save The Warehouse’.

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Coachella, Freaknik, Fix the Mix Apr 20, 2023

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How did Coachella become COACHELLA? With this year’s first weekend in the books and the second one just ahead, we turn to journalist Gabriel Szatan for an in-depth look at the festival’s past, present and future – especially regarding the discussions about Frank Ocean’s performance. Plus: COLORSxSTUDIOS team up with Apple Music, a report takes on gender representation in music, Universal is joining the controversy around AI music, a documentary about Freaknik has Atlanta’s aunties and uncles worried and this week’s recommendation comes from Mochakk – calling in from on his way to Coachella.

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

Host: KikelomoWriters for this episode: Aaron Gonsher, Jakob PaurEdit and sound design: Marc ÜbelLead Producer: Isabel Woop

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Listen to 'It’s Changed' by Dr. Lonnie Smith, George Benson, Ron Carter and Joe Lovano.

Check out COLORS THREE SIXTY FM on Apple Music 1.Read the full 'Fix the Mix' report.Find us at IKEA x Telekom Electronic Beats @ Salone del Mobile Milano.

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Mochakk in conversation: When Life is Poured into Music Apr 13, 2023

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Mochakk is one of the most exciting new artists that house music has seen in years. His unique sound – drawing from a broad range of influences, including the funk and soul of his home country Brazil – and his irresistible charisma behind the decks have turned him into a viral sensation, with plenty of musical substance to back the hype. For this Electronic Beats Conversation, Mochakk sat down with Electronic Beats editor Marcus Boxler to talk about his background in hip-hop and skateboarding culture, his interest in fashion, his Brazilian heritage, and the creative relationship between TikTok and his music making. During their in-depth conversation, they also touch on new models of masculinity and Mochakk’s love for typography, Comic Sans MS in particular.

Make sure to also check Mochakk’s profile on electronicbeats.net and catch the next regular episode of The Week on April 20th, 2023.

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

Hosts: OttO Kent, Marcus BoxlerWriters for this episode: Marcus Boxler, Jakob Paur and Jacob SperberEdit and sound design: Marc ÜbelLead Producer: Isabel Woop

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AI in music, RIP Sakamoto, Rosalía drag tribute Apr 06, 2023

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Have you listened to @rpnickson’s Kanye Deep Fake? For this week’s episode we are taking a closer look at how AI technology influences music production. Plus: Goodbye to Ryuichi Sakamoto, a tribute concert by a Rosalía superfan, songs that no one listened to in 2022, why everybody is obsessed with crocs, and your weekly recommendation – this week with Richie Hawtin calling from Berlin.

Host: OttO Kent.Writers for this episode: Aaron Gonsher, Jakob Paur and Jacob SperberEdit and sound design: Marc ÜbelLead Producer: Isabel Woop

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Checkout mimi ferments.Listen to Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Listen to OttO Kent’s favorite tracks with under 1000 plays (for now).

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Fairer payouts, Beyoncé’s new collab, AI radio Mar 30, 2023

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For our debut episode, we are diving into Aslice, a technology company that is working on closing the gap between DJ incomes and producer payouts. Electronic Beats host OttO Kent is joined by techno-futurist-legend Richie Hawtin who incorporated Aslice in his recent tour. A logical step in order to keep dance music flourishing? Plus: good reasons for earplugs, Beyoncé’s club-inspired collection with Balmain, a petition to save The Warehouse, a GPT4-powered radio station and your weekly song recommendation – this week with Tereza calling from Berlin.

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

Host: OttO KentWriters for this episode: Aaron Gonsher, Jakob Paur and Jacob SperberEdit and sound design: Marc Übel and Denis HürterLead Producer: Isabel Woop

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Listen to ‘Life Is Like A Samba’ by David Benoit.

Here you can find the study on risk of hearing loss for music fans.Here you can sign the petition to stop the demolition of The Warehouse.

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Trailer: The Week by Electronic Beats Mar 28, 2023

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Welcome to "The Week", the new podcast from Telekom Electronic Beats. "The Week" is your frequency filter for the age of everything, everywhere, all at once. Hosts Kikelomo and OttO Kent will shine a spotlight on what really matters in music and the culture around it. New episodes are released every Thursday – starting this very week. Follow "The Week" to not miss an update, and go to @electronicbeats on IG and TikTok for more news, interviews, and background stories.

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