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Berlin has a history of attracting eccentric artists. In this regard, Canadian-born Peaches is no different than any other expat. In every other respect, she is extraordinary. Her avant-garde electronica oozes sexuality and blurs the lines of traditional gender roles. On this episode, Vivian Host sits down with DJ Alexandra Dröner, who worked at clubs such as Tresor and witnessed some of Peaches’ early performances, to discuss the impact of Peaches’ signature hit, “F**k the Pain Away,” in the early
Alexandra Dröner discusses Robert Henke’s vital role in creating music-making software Ableton Live and the role of tech in Berlin.
Published 10/16/18
Under the name Monolake, sound designer, programmer and techno icon Robert Henke mined the intersection between abstract computer music and dance-derived techno. Today, albums like 2001’s Gravity remain touchstones for new generations of electronic musicians. On this episode of Berlin Zwanzig,...
Published 09/13/18