Being a DJ is embarrassing, Rave The Planet, throwing things on stage

Do DJs have to be influencers nowadays? Why do some people feel that it’s embarrassing to be a DJ today? This week OttO Kent is talking to music journalist Shawn Reynaldo, who wrote about the changing perception of being a DJ in a recent essay that made a lot of waves. Plus: Tomorrowland partners up with TikTok up, why ‘Rave The Planet’ almost didn’t happen, things being thrown on stage at concerts, political unrest in France and your weekly recommendation – this week with Meg10 calling in from Berlin. Follow OttO Kent. Follow Shawn Reynaldo. Follow Kardashian Kolloquium. Follow Meg10. Follow Hoe__mies. You can find Shawn’s book “First Floor Vol. 1: Reflections on Electronic Music” here. Watch the Resident Advisor documentary on Seth Troxler at Tomorrowland here.<br /> Find us at Platte Berlin on July 20th. Listen to TATU x GASOLINA by Chico Sonido. The Week is a production by Telekom Electronic Beats and ACB Stories. Host: OttO Kent Writers for this episode: Aaron Gonsher, Carlos Steurer and Jacob Sperber Edit and sound design: Marc Übel Lead Producer: Isabel Woop