//podcastplus.net/feed/electronic-beats-podcast~db7b7346 Every Thursday, Electronic Beats hosts Kikelomo and OttO Kent shine a spotlight on music, culture and what’s next. From new releases, to the week’s crucial headlines in tech, fashion, and the arts, to the pop culture phenomena and discourse shaping our feeds right now – The Week is your frequency filter for the age of everything, everywhere, all at once.The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories.Follow @electronicbeats on Instagram and TikTok for more news updates, interviews and background stories. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:38:53 +0000 https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1114964-m-1bbc1a97d17fd35b1d7111315aa9d4ef.mp3?source=feed Everyone is feeling the cost-of-living crisis – but things are especially bad for smaller DJs and dance music artists. To understand what’s at stake here, we speak to San-Francisco-based DJ Chrissy and UK-based DJ Mina about the effects of rising prices and stagnating fees. Plus: Sakamoto curated his funeral playlist, tailgating is back, cringe DJ names are on the rise, Trump pisses off the Village People and your weekly recommendation – this week with Marie Montexier calling in from Leipzig.The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories. Thu, 25 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1114964-m-1bbc1a97d17fd35b1d7111315aa9d4ef.mp3?source=feed https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1107363-m-332f702f2c04c3399a7d76f3e516bca0.mp3?source=feed 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. Thu, 18 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1107363-m-332f702f2c04c3399a7d76f3e516bca0.mp3?source=feed https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1107363-m-332f702f2c04c3399a7d76f3e516bca0.mp3?source=feed 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. Thu, 18 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1107363-m-332f702f2c04c3399a7d76f3e516bca0.mp3?source=feed https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1102011-m-78be80b8f6271c4a91720c0b6ce48827.mp3?source=feed 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. Mon, 15 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1102011-m-78be80b8f6271c4a91720c0b6ce48827.mp3?source=feed https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1091503-m-16adeacc8d07e359894c9faf76ab2da6.mp3?source=feed 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. Thu, 11 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1091503-m-16adeacc8d07e359894c9faf76ab2da6.mp3?source=feed https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1077069-m-5e6e50ede100a21ffd07f0f021fe5ad3.mp3?source=feed 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. Thu, 04 May 2023 02:50:00 +0000 https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1077069-m-5e6e50ede100a21ffd07f0f021fe5ad3.mp3?source=feed https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1070831-m-ed547263a73fcbc860ccedd99097ef7d.mp3?source=feed 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 sales and your weekly recommendation – this week with Métaraph calling in from Salone del Mobile in Milan. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1070831-m-ed547263a73fcbc860ccedd99097ef7d.mp3?source=feed https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1070831-m-ed547263a73fcbc860ccedd99097ef7d.mp3?source=feed 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 sales and your weekly recommendation – this week with Métaraph calling in from Salone del Mobile in Milan. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1070831-m-ed547263a73fcbc860ccedd99097ef7d.mp3?source=feed https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1067274-m-1b06441a9010c4c61188a98e3f220565.mp3?source=feed 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. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1067274-m-1b06441a9010c4c61188a98e3f220565.mp3?source=feed https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1062661-m-893fa328648caf98939c2a450be717ee.mp3?source=feed 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. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0000 https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/1062661-m-893fa328648caf98939c2a450be717ee.mp3?source=feed