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Upcoming Film Tells the Story of Berlin’s Iconic KitKatClubïżŒ

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A new documentary centers around the story of Berlin’s iconic and sex-positive club KitKatClub. A sign at the club’s garden inspired the film’s title, KitKatClub – Das Leben ist ein Zirkus (“KitKatClub – Life Is A Circus”). The film is set to release in 2023.

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Opened in 1994, KitKatClub is infamous for its unusual dress code, high-profile Techno DJs, and sex-positive rules. Club goers may have sex openly in the venue. The club’s name is inspired by a burlesque club featured in the American musical Cabaret called Kit Kat Club.

“The film started for me as a tribute to the legendary club, but [it] is increasingly becoming a film about the unique people behind it, above all of course [the owner] Kirsten [KrĂŒger], who I have come to know and appreciate over the years as the woman who holds everything together.”

Philipp Fussenegger, the director of the documentary and regular visitor of KitKatClub, seeks to emphasize the crowd and their stories

Featured image courtesy of Juergen Henkelmann Photography/Alamy

Originally reported by Resident Advisor

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Golden Pudel Reopening in Hamburg

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Hamburg institution Golden Pudel welcomed back dancers and DJs, on April 1st.

Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the venue will now open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Later this year, the club also plans to resume its six-day schedule.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Invites Sven Vath to Play in Berlin

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On Tuesday, February 22, Sven VÀth performed for crowds at the new Tesla gigafactory in Berlin, which also included owner Elon Musk.

The dystopian encounter between Musk and VĂ€th isn’t their first – the pair have a history of working together and collaborating. In 2020, Musk’s love for techno grew when he produced an EDM track titled ‘Don’t Doubt Your Vibe’.

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New Book Takes A Deep Dive Into Berlin’s Clubbing Culture

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A brand new book on Berlin’s iconic clubbing scene, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture, is set to be released this year.

Due for May, the new book explores the German capital over the decades following “intimate encounters with migrants, settlers and newcomers who have made the city their own.”

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6AM Guest Mix: Clara Cibera

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Clara Cibera comes from Frankfurt, Germany, but has Spanish roots. Her sound is techno – driving and hard. Those who know her know exactly that she’s a creative mixer with a lot of energy. She started to deal with electronic music at the age of 15 and has loved electronic music since about 14. Her first gig started in 2013 at Waggon in Offenbach. She was booked in bars/lounges, well known German clubs or even at birthday parties. Read more

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Part I: Underground Then, Following the White Rabbit

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I first heard about the “white rabbit” when I was on a plane to Munich, Germany. The phrase is inspired in part by Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit”. In Munich, the white rabbit is code for the illegal raves that occur inside and outside the city. The parties are elusive by design. By luck, a connection, or perhaps a mixture of both, you can find the white rabbit. The key is to follow your curiosity. Little did I know that my plane conversation foreshadowed what would come to pass.

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Mutual Rytm to Release V/A Featuring New & Established Talent

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Stuttgart-based pairing SHDW and Obscure Shape celebrate the launch of their new label with a powerful eight-track V/A, Federation Of Rytm I. The pair launched their first label From Another Mind in 2014 and released material from themselves alongside remixes from RÞdhad, James Ruskin and Dax J. Early December welcomed the arrival of a new project and second imprint to the fold, Mutual Rytm.

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Global Vibe Radio 297 Feat. Polygonia

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This week’s Global Vibe Radio mix interludes with Lindsey Wang, the mind behind Polygonia, a versatile musician and artist based in Munich, Germany. Her sound identity is driven by a mystic, deep and organic character which is enriched with acoustic elements, built into the genres of deep techno, downtempo and ambient.

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Kraftwerk Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Kraftwerk received a Music Excellence Award this weekend after they were inducted at the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony. Honored by Pharrell Williams, Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore, Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels, LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, and the Human League’s Philip Oakey, the German four-piece received the award alongside LL Cool J, Billy Preston, and Randy Rhoads.

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PREMIERE: Dominik MĂŒller – I saw her at K.-Str, 76 – Gegen Records

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The image that graces Gegen Records third compilation is evocative of the goddess, Durga. According to Hindu legend, Durga is greater than any of the male divinities. She is also often depicted with 8 to 10 arms. Like Durga, who is the epitome of both beauty and power, Berlin’s GEGEN reflects the beauty and power of its diverse community. Now celebrating 10 years of existence, Gegen Records is releasing a powerful 3-part compilation showcasing the artists who lie at the heart of the infamous party series.

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