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Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Tech DJ teams up with producer for powerful new release
SPIRIT OF TECH Tech DJ teams up with producer for powerful new release FEW figures in electronic dance music carry the weight and legacy of Dr. Motte. The Berlin-born DJ, producer and visionary has been shaping the sound and spirit of techno for over four decades. 2 Dr Motte has been shaping the sound and spirit of techno for over four decades Credit: Petrov Ahner As the founder of the iconic Love Parade in 1989, which started as a small dance protest with just a few friends, Dr. Motte ignited a global movement. By 1999, the Love Parade had grown into the biggest dance music event in history, uniting 1.5 million people on the streets of Berlin in a celebration of peace, music, and togetherness. Dr. Motte's life's work is rooted in the belief that electronic music can be a unifying, cultural force. In 2019, he launched Rave The Planet, an annual initiative and parade aimed at securing techno's place as a recognised cultural heritage. Thanks to his ongoing activism, Berlin's techno scene was officially added to the German UNESCO Commission's list of intangible cultural heritage, a huge milestone in preserving the genre's roots and cultural impact. Dr. Motte & Marc van Linden – Our Future Is Now - STREAM HERE. In celebration of this year's Rave The Planet which takes place on July 12 in Berlin, and his unwavering dedication to the scene, Dr. Motte has teamed up with heavyweight producer Marc van Linden for a powerful new release: Our Future Is Now, the official anthem of the Rave The Planet parade 2025. It's a sonic manifesto built on iconic synth stabs, acid-soaked 303s and Dr. Motte's evocative spoken word. It pulses with unity, hope and the belief that the future we dream of is being shaped on today's dance floors. All proceeds go to Rave The Planet's non-profit mission to protect, promote and celebrate techno culture and to keep the spirit of the original Love Parade alive. On the decks, Dr. Motte is as captivating as ever. His sets are unpredictable journeys through the techno cosmos. Raw, energetic, and emotionally charged. Whether he's playing intimate underground clubs or headlining major festivals he continues to embody the essence of rave culture. Now, as he marks 40 years in music in 2025, The Night Bazaar is honoured to welcome Dr. Motte to The Night Bazaar Sessions with an exclusive DJ mix on Mixcloud. It's a powerful transmission from one of techno's true masters and a timely reminder of the music's enduring power. He told us: 'This mix is my little journey through different shades of our scene – from raw underground energy to classic rave spirit. Music connects us, no matter if it's fresh tracks, timeless remixes or our own productions. "For me, it's always about spreading the idea behind it: love, unity and positive energy.' And don't forget to check out the June edition of The Night Bazaar Drum & Bass Music Show with Promo ZO which is available to listen to now at HERE.
The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Tech DJ teams up with producer for powerful new release
FEW figures in electronic dance music carry the weight and legacy of Dr. Motte. The Berlin-born DJ, producer and visionary has been shaping the sound and spirit of techno for over four decades. Advertisement 2 Dr Motte has been shaping the sound and spirit of techno for over four decades Credit: Petrov Ahner As the founder of the iconic Love Parade in 1989, which started as a small dance protest with just a few friends, Dr. Motte ignited a global movement. By 1999, the Love Parade had grown into the biggest dance music event in history, uniting 1.5 million people on the streets of Berlin in a celebration of peace, music, and togetherness. Dr. Motte's life's work is rooted in the belief that electronic music can be a unifying, cultural force. In 2019, he launched Rave The Planet, an annual initiative and parade aimed at securing techno's place as a recognised cultural heritage. Advertisement Thanks to his ongoing activism, Berlin's techno scene was officially added to the German UNESCO Commission's list of intangible cultural heritage, a huge milestone in preserving the genre's roots and cultural impact. Dr. Motte & Marc van Linden – Our Future Is Now - STREAM HERE. In celebration of this year's Rave The Planet which takes place on July 12 in Berlin, and his unwavering dedication to the scene, Dr. Motte has teamed up with heavyweight producer Marc van Linden for a powerful new release: Our Future Is Now, the official anthem of the Rave The Planet parade 2025. It's a sonic manifesto built on iconic synth stabs, acid-soaked 303s and Dr. Motte's evocative spoken word. It pulses with unity, hope and the belief that the future we dream of is being shaped on today's dance floors. Advertisement Most read in Music Latest All proceeds go to Rave The Planet's non-profit mission to protect, promote and celebrate techno culture and to keep the spirit of the original Love Parade alive. On the decks, Dr. Motte is as captivating as ever. His sets are unpredictable journeys through the techno cosmos. Raw, energetic, and emotionally charged. Whether he's playing intimate underground clubs or headlining major festivals he continues to embody the essence of rave culture. Now, as he marks 40 years in music in 2025, The Night Bazaar is honoured to welcome Dr. Motte to The Night Bazaar Sessions with an exclusive DJ mix on Mixcloud. It's a powerful transmission from one of techno's true masters and a timely reminder of the music's enduring power. Advertisement He told us: 'This mix is my little journey through different shades of our scene – from raw underground energy to classic rave spirit. Music connects us, no matter if it's fresh tracks, timeless remixes or our own productions. "For me, it's always about spreading the idea behind it: love, unity and positive energy.' And don't forget to check out the June edition of The Night Bazaar Drum & Bass Music Show with Promo ZO which is available to listen to now at HERE. 2 The tech legend said he wanted to share positive energy Credit: Petrov Ahner Advertisement
Metro
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'AI music curation is harming UK festivals - here's how we can fight back'
The UK is famous for its music festivals. Hundreds of thousands attend festival giant Glastonbury every year while newer events like All Points East have become calendar events in London. But since 2019, 192 music festivals across the UK have disappeared. Last year alone, 60 festivals were cancelled or postponed. What's to blame? For Will Page, the former Chief Economist of Spotify, and Nico Perez, CEO of Mixcloud, it's artificial intelligence. Specifically, AI curation of playlists. If you have Spotify, you've already seen AI at work on a popular music platform. Those 'daily mixes' and the personal DJ are forms of the technology at work, catering to users' every need. But just how far will AI go in the music world – and could it be the death blow to music festivals? At SXSW London, Will and Nico sat down to chat about how AI has reshaped how we discover, personalise and consume music. Ticketing app DICE has put together a list of their 25 grassroots artists you need to see in London over the next six months. With tickets ranging from free to £27.50, these shows will ensure a great night to suit all tastes and budgets. Click HERE to catch the full list. There are a number of reasons why festivals have faced hardship in the past few years. A pandemic, inflation, the cost-of-living, and what Will and Nico call a lack of connection. Will pointed out: 'I'm not seeing any 'sold out' stickers on festival posters in May, like they normally are. 'Our music 'Venn diagrams' are not crossing. When you look at a festival lineup now, to many, it looks like a playlist made for someone else.' In recent years, many festival-goers have opted to buy one-day tickets to see one or two artists they care about – a sharp contrast from festival culture just ten or fifteen years ago. 'No one wants to take a risk on day two or three. We don't take risks anymore when it comes to music,' Will added. How can we fight back against this lack of risk-taking, which is, as Nico and Will point out, threatening festivals? Nico observed: 'I always say, nobody will wait in line for an AI DJ in the rain.' 'We have to remember it's important not to seek those million subscribers, or a large number. There's been such a focus on views and ratings, and in that process, we've lost sight of – are these quality artists?' 'Form small communities. Stay connected with people. Oftentimes, these are focused around local radio stations or local music,' Will said. Personalised playlists using AI offer a wide selection of genres, artists and decades – but they're not foolproof when it comes to expanding one's horizons. A quick look at Metro reporter Sarah Hooper's Spotify, when she asked it to make a 'Rainy Day' AI playlist, offered 50 songs. When she asked for a 'Love Song' mix, the same songs and artists on the 'Rainy Day' playlist were featured – again. With a noticeable lack of new music. Nico explained: 'What you'll often find with these AI recommendations is that there's a lack of serendipity that you lose in the process.' Long gone are the days of spending hours burning CD Mixes of your favourite tunes for a loved one, or personalised cassettes. More Trending AI curation has allowed people to listen to their own echo chamber, Nico says. 'If every single person is listening to their own echo chamber, we don't have any backgrounds or shared experiences in the music world. 'Over the long term, this ends up making us more isolated,' he said. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: King Charles serenaded by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding singers at SXSW London MORE: Fyre Festival launches tropical hotel this summer with $1,500 stays MORE: SXSW: 'The creative eyes of the world will be on London'
