Ukraine's sound of resistance, Fyre Festival, Burning Man

How is the electronic music scene in Ukraine keeping up and evolving since the Russian invasion? This week OttO Kent talks to Ukrainian DJ, promoter and producer Human Margareeta about keeping a culture alive and the importance of daytime raves during the war. Plus: first results of Berlin’s drug-checking program, protests at Burning Man, the unexpected return of Fyre Festival, some shady support for the concert ticket reform in the US and your weekly recommendation from OttO. 

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

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Read Margareeta’s RA feature “The Sound of Resistance: A Year in Ukrainian Electronic Music”.

Watch the Live Black Rock City Webcast from Burning Man Festival. 

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