DJ and producer Marcel Dettmann is undoubtedly one of the most prominent figures of Berlin’s vibrant techno scene. Closely connected to Berghain, as well as its predecessor Ostgut, and as former clerk at Hard Wax, he’s been a fixture in the city’s musical epicentre for quite a while.
We guess Ellen Allien needs no further introduction… the DJ, producer, fashion designer and label owner from Berlin is widely regarded as one of the key figures of the contemporary German electronic music scene. A techno lover from the very early days, Ellen comfortably blends and weaves a blend of her own hypnotic Berlin techno, slamming acid and classic patterns.
In the wake of the current exhibition „Paul Klee – Konstruktion des Geheimnisses“ at Pinakothek der Moderne, we’re joining forces for a very special late-night opening and afterparty, “Vor dem Blitz“.
Follow Paul Klee’s path as a “thinking artist”, where he systematically explores and overcomes rational limits.
Last month, Red Bull Radio pushed the record button at our Cruise party, capturing the sets from Public Possession’s Obalski, club veteran Prosumer and Grounded Theory co-founder Henning Baer.
The live recordings will get aired on Tuesday, April 10, between 8am and 3pm.
Last week, MUCBOOK launched its new podcast series “Mensch, München”, gathering up conversations with the city’s driving forces.
For the first episode Jan Rauschning-Vits met up with Blitz co- operator and resident DJ Muallem at Loretta Bar, chatting about the Munich city vibe and possibilities, our vision and concept, the rampant opening night, as well as David’s own motivations.
This album was my entry point into the more quiet territory of electronic music. I can still remember how overwhelmed I was about that perfect, calm, simplicity, these two guys definitely mastered than no one other. Every time I listen to the mesmerizing beats and lush ambient pads this gem provides, I feel like coming home from a long journey or a hard day of work.
Tipsy, was soll bei dem Namen schon schief gehen? Seit über 20 Jahren beschert mir Trip Tease herrlich beschwipste, beschwingte Momente. Psychedelische Exotica mit einem Extra Schuss Humor. Jahrzehntelang habe ich mit dieser Platte meine Freunde in den Wahnsinn getrieben.
The online encyclopedia for architecture and engineering, Baunetz_Wissen, launched an article about BLITZ Club’s sophisticated room-in-room construction.
Take a look around our spaces and read about milling algorithms, resonant superstructures and reverberative surfaces below:
“Die Zwischennutzung eines ungewöhnlichen, brachliegenden Gebäudes ist eine gute Voraussetzung für den Erfolg eines Clubs; in Berlin jedenfalls hat sich dieses Konzept vielfach bewährt.
Resident Advisor just reported that Robert Hood will release a new EP next month. The Detroit techno legend and former UR member will be visiting us under his gospel-influenced Floorplan moniker on June 1st.
“The three-track 12-inch will come out via his M-Plant label on May 4th.
On Saturday it’s all about the Munich massive, featuring Ilian Tapes’ Marco Zenker and Skee Mask, plus nightlife fixture Kareem El Morr. The three versatile producers and DJs draw influences from various scenes and frankly shift between techno, ambient, breakbeat and forward thinking sounds overall.
As a DJ, producer and remixer, Michael Mayer remains one of Germany’s core celebrities in dance music. Born and raised in the Black Forest, he has become one of the main architects of the famed Cologne club sounds and a highly respected DJ worldwide.
A well-aged album we have been listening to for years now and won’t get tired of. Wether you are in the mood for some warm-up or fighting your hangover, this one serves well.
– Glaskin