Electronic Music from Germany

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Electronic music emanating from Germany is the focus of great attention worldwide. “Electronic Music from Germany” informs about current trends and the most important developments over the past few years; it also provides additional links to labels, clubs and festivals and presents selected activities of Goethe-Institut.

    Current Trends

    Der Berliner Bär behütet „sein“ Berghain © Initiative Save Berlin and Berghain

    Electronic Music 2012: Bad news for Berghain & Co.

    In 2012 Germany became a major hub of electronic club music again – even as GEMA, the German music copyright watchdog, announced a rate reform that set off an unprecedented wave of protest. – A look back at the German year in electronic music by Alexis Waltz. More ...
      Housemeister (DE) 4I6X6285, Housemeister, Die Allianz WMF Berlin, visuals by pfadfinderei (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

      From Experiment To Theory – a look at the VJ scene in Berlin

      When the Visual Jockey became established as the visual counterpart to the DJ in clubs 15 years ago, Berlin offered the ideal backdrop for image creators who were keen to experiment. What does the scene look like today? Mehr ...