With most of the world practicing social distancing, many of us harbor fantasies about our first post-pandemic raves. We’re up all night celebrating our new liberation, experiencing a 21st century version of the Second Summer of Love. A glance towards China, however, reveals a more subdued return. Starting in March, select clubs across the country … Continued
It’s a nameless weeknight and you’re going out. You thread your way through uneven streets, dimly lit by glowing machines or humming streetlights, and you hear your final destination before you see it. A crowd of people are waiting outside, blocking the entrance, their bodies turning together towards the doorway like dark flowers towards … Continued
You already have something in common with everyone else there.
Solitude is bliss.
From daytime open airs to massive festivals, here’s a few reasons why we think you should get some sun when you party this summer.
Self-doubt, demanding parents, and devil-may-care teenage escapism against the backdrop of Berlin’s techno scene
Wie stark lassen sich Clubkultur, Musik und Design miteinander verbinden und wie lässt sich ein DJ-Set heute darstellen, ohne nur den DJ in den Mittelpunkt zu stellen? Darüber spricht der weltberühmte DJ, Musik- und Modelabelbetreiber Dixon mit Podcast-Host Jakob Thoene. Als ersten Versuch führt der DJ sein neuestes Projekt Transmoderna an, eine 20-wöchige Residency im … Continued
Even though there is an aerobic aspect to dance music (it is about dancing after all), the industry that surrounds it hasn’t always been in the best shape. That goes as much for the artists and producers behind the decks as it does for your average bleary-eyed 60-hour techno party attendee. Attitudes towards health are … Continued
Rule 4: The afterparty can be the main event.
We sat down with promoter and DJ Ena Lind to discuss the closure of her party, Mint, and why lesbian parties struggle more than gay nights.
German club culture rages in smaller towns, not just big cities. Here’s where to go when you’re off the beaten path.
A new generation of Frankfurt-area locals are combining tech-y electro, minimal, breaks and 2-step.
A resident DJ at one of Berlin’s most iconic clubs shares 25 tracks that represent its quirky sound.
Fabric’s new office cat is nameless and needs your help.
Discover the people who have made a name for Zagreb techno.
Go beyond Berlin’s most famous clubs: these are the most talked-about parties keeping club culture alive and kicking in Berlin.
Berlin isn’t the only German city with a world-class party scene. Discover the clubs pushing dance music forward outside of Berlin.
These young and rising stars made big moves in 2016, and this year we think they’ll tip the scales and break into the wider clubbing consciousness.
From Russia to South America, these are the most booming club music scenes in the world right now. Book your flights!
The London nightlife institution needs your help.
Goldie tells us about his early career and how Reinforced label bosses Dego and Marc Mac wrote the code for a drum ‘n’ bass legend.
Female:pressure founder and veteran DJ Electric Indigo talks to Umfang, who’s leading the new wave of activism with the blog Discwoman and party Technofeminism.
Would bigger crowds spoil the vibe? Whose set was the equivalent of an hour-long screw face? Who dropped Aaliyah?
After a hell of a year, we sit down with reigning king of emotive, sucker punch techno Jon Hopkins to talk autogenic training, Coldplay and comedowns.
We caught up with the Berghain resident—whose marathon sets are the stuff of techno lore—to talk excess, anarchy and playing drones to excited tourists.
Despite his rave roots, the Berlin-based artist’s new album and the club night he promotes draw further away from techno and deeper into the post-apocalyptic dance fringes of the revered Downwards label it’s released on.
We present a special interview with Depeche Mode’s songwriter, originally published ten years ago in German for Alert Magazine and conducted by our editor-in-chief Max Dax.
What label were you feeling the hardest this year? You voted, and we counted. Expect showings by 4AD, Tri Angle and Pan.