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Ladyhawke releases new single
After her infamous summer songs “Paris is Burnign” and “Dusk Till Dawn”, Ladyhawke is getting ready to have us dancing through the cold season, too. Her next single off her debut album will be “My Delirium”, to be released on Dec 8, two weeks fro...
Ben Klock to release album in 2009
Ben Klock, resident DJ at Berlin's techno mecca Berghain, will release a new album next year. Entitled "One", it will be available Feburary 23, 2009, on Ostgut Ton. Even though by far not his first release, the title "One" refers to the fact that...
Santogold's new single "Say Aha" postponed
We will have to wait a little bit longer for Santogold's latest piece. The release of her latest single "Say Aha" was just postponed one week to November 24, 2008. The energetic New York native has caused quite a commotion on the music scene this...
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez album on Stones Throw
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez is known to many as one of the creative minds behind experimental rock band The Mars Volta. The band’s latest record, 'The Bedlam in Goliath', was released in January 2008, but Rodriguez-Lopez is again embarking on solo endea...
ATP Festivals 2009: The fans and The Breeders strike back
While it seems that the festival season of 2008 has just finished, organizers are already planning the next round for 2009. All Tomorrow’s Parties, or ATP, has a special treat for fans: Not only can they go to the two festivals in May of next yea...
Slices 4-08 out soon!
The latest part of the Electronic Beats DVD series Slices is still hot from the press, and here is what you can expect this time: Slices No. 4-08 includes features of Fujiya & Miyagi, TIm Exile, dOP, Dennis Ferrer, Seth Troxler and Margaret D...
Compost 300
This cake has a lot of candles to blow out: For the release of their 300th record, Compost has a lot to celebrate. In the last 14 years they have gifted us with more than 2000 tracks, often moving beyond classic techno music to explore Soul, Hous...
Lykke Li's new single "Breaking It Up" - video premiere
Her first single "Little Bit" was a hit with ciritics and audience alike - the eccentric swedish artist Lykke Li charms with her melodic and melancholic electro songs. Now, her next single "Breaking It Up" has dropped and the video can be seen he...
Alan Aldridge Exhibition
Psychedelic graphics, surreal, flashy and subtle at the same time – the work of the “Man with the Kaleidoscope Eyes” is as broad as it is innovative. Alan Aldridge has designed album artwork for musicians such as the Beatles, Elton John, the Roll...
Talent meets industry
Virtual NOISE festival is moving into the real world – and they’re putting on full speed. On November 18 and 19, NOISE is hosting a Creative Futures event at the Manchester Town Hall which is open to young artists. If you’re a musician, fashion o...
Halloween Party Tips
Admittedly, the notion that adult people would dress up as witches, vampires or ghosts to go out and party is a fairly new one on the European continent. But after all, this tradition was originally meant to scare away evil spirits – and how can...
Win Tickets for EB Festivals
During the last weeks of the year, the round of Electronic Beats Festivals all over Europe will come to closure with two last special events.On November 14, 2008, Electronic Beats will again conquer the stage in Prague. The line-up is topped by R...
Speedy J: Collaborators wanted
In a novel move, Speedy J has asked sound ficklers and producers to submit parts for his upcoming record online. After registering on his website during November, participants will be able to upload their part and work with Speedy J to develop th...
Efdemin to release new record in November
The wait is almost over. After his 2007 self-titled debut record, which received an enthusiastic response from fans and critics alike, the new album of Phillip Sollmann aka Efdemin is slated for release on November 17, 2008. Entitled "Carry On, P...
Boys Noize to release compilation
After four years of successful producing and remixing, it's time to recapture the achievements. For Boys Noize, this happens through a two-disc compilation, BNR Vol. 1, to be released on September 29, 2008.The discs will include some of their wel...
MTV looking for talents
With MTV's Rookie competition, a place for young musiciansMTV is challenging talents to take part in their Rookie competition, fighting for a record deal with Universal and the title of Rookie 2008. Since September 15, 2008, musicians can upload...
GEMA remains cool
Johannes Kreidler's installment 'Product Placement' rejected by copyright watchersJohannes Kreidler had hoped to create a discussion about current copyright laws (and spark a bit of attention for himself along the way) when he attempted to regist...
Fuel for individualists
Mazooka launches new collection, Studio Located on Berlin's hip Kastanienallee, the Mazooka store has been a sure stop for the fashion crowd. Now, they are taking it to the next level and have openend a Studio at the store. Additionally to Mazook...
Electronic producers get ready - Win studio production with MySpace and Sony Vaio
All unsigned electronic producers and sound fricklers listen up! MySpace is cooperating with Sony and Intel to find the latest electronic talent. In this competition, you can win a professional studio recording, 2000 Vinyl copies of his or her tr...
Get Digital
Get Physical launches new sister label and websiteElectro label Get Physical is moving into new stages. At the beginning of September, the launch of new sister label Get Digital was completed - the baby is now online on the redesigned website (se...
DJ Hell to release album in September
New record entitled devil's work coming out soonDJ Hell's latest record is set for release in September. After the first single "The Disaster" on July 15 of this year, the double album will now follow suit. Entitled Teufelswerk ('Devil's Work'),...
Wigald Boning: singing now, too
German comedian to release an albumThe record, entitled "Jet-Set-Jazz" will come out via Compost this winter. Additionally to Boning's singing, guests singers Martine-Nicole Rojina and french model Alexa de Puivert can be heard. The album came in...
Bar Rumba relaunches into electro scene
As club celebrates 15th anniversary, a new musical directionBar Rumba has held a bright spot in London's nightlife since 1993, when it first opened its doors. Reggae, Drum'n'Bass and Brazilian rhythms. Now, the club is about to take a big step wi...
Slices 3-08 out soon!
Featuring Kenny Larkin, Fabrice Lig and moreThe latest issue of Slices, the Electronic Beats DVD magazin, will drop out on September 15, 2008. Brace your ears and eyes for features of Kenny LarkinFabrice LigMartynBeansGuillaume & The Coutu Du...
Justice want your pictures
French duo Justice are asking an unusual favour of their fans: they want your pictures! Be it those that show the band themselves or have been inspired by Justice in any way - send them over! Even those that are only distantly related to Justice...
Modeselektor on tour with Radiohead in Japan
Apparently, Modeselektor impressed the guys of Radiohead when they performed as their support act at Radiohead's Berlin concert this summer. Now, they will continue this cooperation throughout Radiohead's entire Japan tour. Modeselektor say they'...
Line-up for festival in Prague announced
On November 14, 2008, the Electronic Beats Festival will take the stage at Prague's National Gallery for a night to remember. The line-up has just been announced, and it includes some of the best the electronic music scene has to offer. Here are...
Booka Shade to perform at Beck's Gold Ruhrnight
Band added to line-up of Essen concertBeck's is bringing some nordic party culture to the Ruhr area of Germany with three 'Ruhrnights' concerts through fall 2008. The diverse line-up has just been expanded for a favourite of partygoers: Booka Sha...
Computer take an electronic turn
Remix vinyl 'Give Me Another Frame' releasedComputer are known for their mellow electro-rock sound, but with four brand-new remix versions they are now showcasing their electronic side. The remixes, done by Robosonic, Richard Davis, Juho Kahilain...
Electronic Beats Festival Vienna - line-up announced!
The line-up for Electronic Beats Festival in Vienna has just been announced. After the football EURO 2008 has drawn our attention to Austria, it is time for the next big event, the Electronic Beats Festival in Vienna. The following artists will b...
Iceland rocks – in London
Iceland Airwaves Festival Kicks Off 10th Anniversary in LondonThe Iceland Airwaves Festival has ever since their start in 1999 brought together a wild mixture of local acts on those that were on the verge of making it big. All that in the almost...
Product Placement Action vs. GEMA
In a new art project, Johannes Kreidler is attacking - or rather mocking - German GEMA agency for their copyright policy. In a video uploaded to YouTube (check link below), he claims to have used 70,200 works of other artists and wants to registe...
Press play again
Muxtape on unintended breakThe popular site, on which users can create and share their own playlists, has run into problems with the RIAA, the Recording Industry Association of America. As often with digital music sharing, copyrights are a sticky...
Share the party at Open Source Festival
A beautiful location close to the Rhine, a day-and-night party program and some of the coolest acts on the scene: the Open Source Festival on Saturday, August 23, promises for a good time. Here not software but the love for music and dancing will...
London club Matter announces first acts
Latest addition to London's club scene set to start bigThe team of London's club Fabric will open up their new venue 'matter' and have just announced the first six weeks of their program. It doesn't lack events to look forward to. Live Launch, th...
Voulez-vous danser avec moi?
Tecktronik open 'Dance in August' festival in Berlin, which celebrates its 20th AnniversaryFrench dancers Tecktonik and DJ Fetish will open the 20th international dancing festival „Tanz im August“ (Dance in August) on August 15, 2008. The Tecktro...
Addictive TV remix Olympics
Addictive TV To Remix Olympic Broadcasts LiveWith the Olympic Games opening on Friday, August 8, we are starting into more than three weeks of top-level atheletic competition, with countless hours of broadcasting. To spice it up a little more, Ad...
A new DVD celebrates Kraftwerk
With this new three-hour (!) DVD, entitled Kraftwerk and the Electronic Revolution, another page is added to Kraftwerk's book of legends. The documentary, to be released on September 4 through MVD, DVD, follows the pioneers of electronic music fr...
Bertelsmann quits Sony BMG venture
Bertelsmann to sell their 50 percent share of Sony BMG to SonyYet another sign the music industry is undergoing profound changes, and not everyone will come out on top. Bertelsmann announced on August 5, 2008, that the company will sell their 50...
Primary Colours Festival
When it comes to being a breeding ground for electronic music, Berlin has a unique stand. From techno to minimal and house, all shades of this genre have found their place in the underground clubs of the city on the Spree. So it was just a questi...
Berlin Calling
Latest movie of director Hannes Stöhr will premiere on August 8 at Locarno Film Festival"Berlin Calling" tells the story of electronic musician Martin, who tours the clubs under the name of DJ Icarus. Shortly before his big record release, one of...
A new round of Jägermeister's Rock:Liga
Crystal Castles, Metronomy and Shitdisco in the run for title 2009After Mediengruppe Telekommander won the title of JägerMeister 2008, it is now time for the next round in this popular competition by beverage producers Jägermeister. There will be...
GAS live at Schauspielhaus Leipzig
Wolfgang Voigt plays live as GAS for the first timeOn September 28, Wolfgang Voigt will be performing live under his GAS project- for the first time in twelve years, the organizers say. After this spring's re-release of his four GAS records in a...
Shit happens
With new Dog Poo Bags, scoop up your dog's marks in styleHaving a dog is not as fun when it comes to cleaning up after your best friend. Trying to pick up your dog's left-overs without getting your hands dirty looks awkward and is uncomfortable....
An artists' playground
The minds behind the distinguished Get Physical record label have founded a new playground for music lovers. Label Kindisch (childish) is every house musicians sandcastle. Here, "artists are invited to run free and experiment within all the varie...
Get ready, fashionistas!
Good news for fashion lovers in Berlin: From Thursday, July 17, until Saturday, July 19, Quartier de Luxe will open their storage rooms for an exclusive sale! And in their back rooms, you surely find some treasures at special prices, among them l...
Discover a secret island
Much more than a beach bash: at secret island, political ideas meet party spiritIt is a modern nomad's fantasy: gather on a remote island with like-minded people, discuss your political ideals and find new angles to some of the modern world's iss...
Kompakt Total 9
From Cologne record label/distributor/camp Kompakt comes the latest addition to the Total compilation series. Total 9 features new and exclusive material from DJ Koze, The Modernist, Justus Köhncke and even long-awaited material from Freiland (ap...
Party for the environment
Eco-friendly club opens In LondonTrying to save the envrionment usually leads to less comfort and much less fun. Not in this case! An eco-frienly club is set to open near London's King's Cross on July 10. The creators of this idea used numerous w...
Art on the streets
"Urban Affairs" Art Festival in BerlinStreet artists have always been an evolving scene, and music or fashion have often taken inspiration from the non-conformist creatives that display their art on walls and streets of cities worldwide. Now, an...
Around the World
Senor Coconut rides again. His new album "Around the World" takes the listener on a world tour through his music, remixing dance classics in his very own surprising and humorous way.Electronic Beats sat down with Senor Coconut to talk about his m...
From music to fashion
New collection available from Ellen AllienJust a month after releasing her latest record "Sool," famed DJ and producer Ellen Allien is presenting her Summer 2008 fashion collection. The line, named *PLUS*, features women's t-shirts and minidresse...
Wii are all athletes!
Giving Nintendo's Wii Fit a test-runSport may not have been top of mind on such a hot Berlin evening, but opinions very quickly changed at Nintendo’s stylish Wii Fit Lounge, set up in an inner-city loft.The Wii Fit program is Nintendo's latest ad...
Underworld at Electronic Beats Live Special
Underworld were one of the highlights of this year's Electronic Beats Live Special in Prague. Their energetic music and performance had the crowd on their feet until dawn. Now you can catch some of this unique experience.Click on the video player...
Madonna and Robyn: Sticky and Sweet
Electro-darling Robyn will be the supporting act for Madonna on her upcoming Europe tour, named Sticky and Sweet in reference to her album Hard Candy. In a way, this comes as a surprise as Robyn previsouly didn't want to collaborate with Madonna....
Behind the scenes
Watch exclusive interviews on the Electronic Beats Video PlayerWhen Robyn, The Whip, and Roisin Murphy came to perform at the Electronic Beats Live Specials in Graz and and Bonn, we did not miss the chance to have a little chat with them. Of cour...
Tune in!
Watch the Electronic Beats Festival in Graz on gotvThe Electronic Beats Festival @ springeight had more than two thousand fans raving when it opened the eighth annual springfestival for electronic art and music on May 21. In case who missed the a...
Download music in style
Zero Inch takes an innovative approach to electronic music downloadsThe world of internet downloads has made listening to good music easier, but also so much more confusing. After clicking through endless lists of artists’ names, one misses the g...
Fashion forward
The young, Berlin-based label Mandu has something special about it. Not only are their designes fresh and their clothes affordable, but they also offer what you can’t get at many other places. It is uniqueness.Who doesn’t know this feeling: You’v...
Quiet Village record release party in Berlin
After three sought-after singles for the Whatever We Want label — plus remixes for the likes of Gorillaz, François K and Cosmo Vitelli — Quiet Village step out of the shadows to present their much anticipated debut album, Silent Movie. Comprised...
Slices 2-08 out soon!
Out: June 15, 2008FEATURES Guy Gerber, Egyptian Lover, Radio Slave, Dave Clarke, Jake Fairley, Patric Catani, Cio D..Or, Johnny D.LABEL FEATURE Oslo Records TECH TALK Thomas Fehlmannwww.sensemusic.de
Plant an mptree
A German saying holds it that every man should plant a tree during his life (the other things on the to-do-list are building a house and making a child, but let's not focus on that here). You can come a lot closer to this in a rather surprising w...
Music meets technology, part 2
Detroit is where it all started: techno music was born here late in the last century, fueled by artists' creativity and technological advances. This week, technology envaded the scene of music again when a Honda robot led the Detriot Symphonic Or...
DJing's latest innovations: Pacemaker & co
Ever since artists first started to mix their vinyl records, DJing has evolved into an art of its own - and it looks much different today than it used to. First, it moved from vinyls to CDs, then to laptops. And now, even laptops have become obso...
The art of illustration
Apply to Young Illustrators AwardFrom record covers to VJing and fashion, the electronic music scene is intertwined with grafic arts, animation and illustration- just think Pfadfinderei, Francois Chalet, or Steffi&Steffi! This makes the Illus...
Part of the Weekend Never Dies
At least not on tour with Soulwax! Therefore, that is the title of the tour documentary filmed by Saam Farahmand, who followed Soulwax around the world on more than 120 shows(!) with his camera. The video is "a snapshot of live on the road" and i...
Clothes for city heroines
Van Reimersdahl opens store in new locationToday, the label will open its new Berlin store on the corner of Gormann- and Mulackstrasse. They certainly are in good company here, as this area is home to many up-and-coming fashion lables, such as la...
Exclusive preview of new Portishead record
Fans of Portishead had to wait for eleven years for a new album of the Bristol-based band. Now, the wait is about to end.A week prior to the official release of Portishead's new studio album "Third", fans can already listen to the new songs at la...
EB Live Special Bonn
This was definetely a night to remember. The Electronic Beats stage came alive once again on Saturday April 19th in Bonn with an exciting and eclectic line-up including MIA., Stereo MCs, Klee, WHOMADEWHO and The Whip. , four years after one of th...
20 years Rex Club
20 years is quite a time to be around, especially for a club in an ever-changing city such as Paris. For Rex Club, this was an easy one to pull off - their electro parties have found many fans. And looking at the line-up for their series of birth...
What does your city sound like?
Maybe it is the subway train outside of your window, the click-clack of high heels on cobblestones, the chatter of clubgoers on their way back home at 4 in the morning, or the blasts of music and voices out of cafés - all these sounds make up an...
032c store opening
Creative consultants 032c are opening a brandnew store in Berlin's virbant middle. The Museum Store will be a "store for products and ideas". Not sure exactly what that means, but it sounds interesting. And lucky for us, they're throwing a big ba...
We're here for your entertainment!
You have already gotten a glimpse at how the Electronic Beats Festival in Prague went, but there are many things you haven't seen yet! Click here to see the exclusive "highlights" podcast of the Festival, including clips from the artists performi...
R&S Records revived
Seminal Belgian electronic music label R&S Records is to return. R&S's impact on electronic music has been immense and its influence is still felt today. Arguably one of electronic music's best known record labels, R&S released record...
The best of electronic music videos
Electronic Beats DVD magazine Slices presents you artist video and features from the world of electronic music. A special edition with previously unreleased material and past highlights is set for release in May.For the electronic music culture,...
Get together at Sónar
In case you’ve been looking for yet another reason to visit Barcelona this summer – apart from the beautiful city, party culture, and relaxed atmosphere – consider this one. From June 19 through 21, artists from all over the world are swarming th...
Looking stylish and doing good!
At Quartier Deluxe, you can buy high-end fashion from labels such as Lala Berlin, Acne Jeans, Wunderkind, or Givenchy. But when trying to decide between cute shirts and sexy jeans, here’s another option for you.Quartier Deluxe now offers an exclu...
Rock on with Jägermeister Rock:Liga
Support your favourite at upcoming showsFor the fourth time, revived party drink Jägermeister is presenting the Jägermeister Rock:Liga. The game scheme will sound familiar to all soccer fans: 12 bands are playing in four groups, including big nam...
Brace Your Ears For Hot Chip!
Hot Chip, arguably one of the best bands in electronic music, have just released their eagerly awaited third album "Made in the Dark".After 2004s "Coming on Strong" and 2006s "The Warning", both big hits among indie- as well as electro-lovers, ex...
A new Addiction in town
Today, we envy our friends in the south of Germany a little bit.The funky and fabulous duo Addictive TV will be performing at Rote Sonne in Munich tomorrow. They blend visual effects and DJing together to create an energetic performance. Club goe...
Out loud in Vienna
Artists have traditionally been a cosmopolitan bunch of people, and certainly DJs are no exception to that rule. Traveling around the world isn’t only inspiring and mind- opening, but unfortunately expensive, too. This is where PLAY.FM comes in....
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!
Electronic Beats hopes you all had a Merry Christmas and a wonderful time unwrapping all those gifts and indulging into the delightful Christmas food! We still feel full from all the cookies, roast, cabbage, potatos, and gravy!We want to thank ev...
Electronic music going worldwide
Electronic music is often perceived as a truly global phenomenon. Sure enough, digital beats transcend borders and cultures; DJs jet set around the globe, their audience is as diverse as it is international. And with all the newest tunes being ac...
New Slices Podcast is online!
We have a new Slices Podcast online, which features rare and much sought-after material that is out of stock. If you don't want to miss any of the podcasts that we will release in the future (and there's a lot more to come!), then you should subs...
Get ready for Underworld and Trentemøller!
At last! The line-ups for the next Electronic Beats Festivals are ready to be unveiled and we’re sure you’ll agree it was worth the wait.Global phenomenons Underworld and Trentemøller will be the top artists at the next series of 2007 Electronic...
Calling all artists
Nokia Trends Lab experiment begins in GermanyWhile laboratories are usually linked to scientific experiments, Nokia has announced a unique initiative that provides a creative forum for aspiring artists to refine and showcase their talents. Over t...
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