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New Short Film “When the Music Ends” Illustrates the Reality of Sexual Harassment in the Electronic Music Industry

A new short film has been released to expose the truth about sexual harassment in the electronic music industry. The film is called “When the Music Ends” and was created by Berlin-based production house Spilled Milk, directed by Mo Kanaan and starring British DJ and producer Rebekah. The film is based on true stories from people who have remained anonymous and is based on a study by the Electronic Music Inclusion Initiative (EMII). The study covered 28 countries and reported over 615 incidents of harassment, ranging from insults to unwanted touching. What does this film show? In just five minutes, it portrays what many people have experienced in nightlife and shows how harassment takes a physical and mental toll on victims. This effort aims to raise awareness of these issues in the electronic music scene. Along with the film, a new website has been created to inform people about panel discussions and to raise funds for 2025. A new law has come into force in the UK requiring employers ...

Watch the forgotten documentary “Techno – the dream sold” from the mid-90s

 A special documentary, almost 30 years after its original release, has returned to YouTube for anyone who wants to watch it. The documentary “ Techno – the dream sold” , made in 1995 by East Germany’s Radio Brandenburg, tells the story of the “rise and fall of the rave generation” through interviews with journalists, music store owners and celebrities of the time, such as Dr. Motte and Jürgen Laarmann. The documentary tackles topics that are still relevant today, such as self-promotion and selfishness in the electronic music scene. In addition to interesting interviews, this documentary also features a great soundtrack with songs by Leftfield, Joey Beltram, Eric Murillo, Paul van Dyk and Barbara Tucker. If you are a fan of techno music or just want to enjoy some nostalgia from the 90s, you can watch the full documentary “Techno – the dream sold” on YouTube and relive unforgettable moments from that era. Watch here!!

Documentary Film: "How Techno Was Born: From Detroit to Berlin and Back"

 A new documentary explores how the techno genre spread from Detroit to Berlin, which is today's epicenter of techno. The film features interviews with some of the most significant figures from the early days of the techno scene: Juan Atkins, Alan Oldham (DJ T-1000), Ellen Allien, and Tresor founder Dimitri Hegemann. Additionally, archival footage of interviews with DJ Detroit and Paul van Dyk also make appearances.  For those who might raise concerns about the omission of some pioneers of the scene, primarily Kraftwerk , it's important to note that the film's focus is squarely on techno and the Detroit-Berlin relationship. While the title " How Techno Was Born?" may generate expectations about listing the most important musical influences, the film effectively captures the essence of the genre's evolution and its global diffusion within a concise 19-minute runtime.  The story commences in 1980s Berlin, when the Berlin Wall still divided the city into tw...