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Ellen Allien: About Berlin and the Techno Scene – and why it wasn't necessarily better before
In this week’s episode we meet with DJ, Producer and Label owner – Ellen Allien and speak about how it was growing up in West Berlin, how the city changed, who she was as a teenager, and how the journey looked before being able to work with music full time.
We also speak about the change of the techno scene, as well as about her knee injury and how switching from alcohol to weed helped her heal - and much more.
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In the extra material Ellen shares how she creates and prepares her sets, where she finds music today, what she does when lacking inspiration and her best tips to new producers who are looking to make it. Only available on Patreon (from 2€) go to Patreon.com/Playfulmagazine
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