»The necessity of independent music journalism« (Eng)

Alexis Waltz, Dennis Pohl, Louise Brailey, Mariana Berezovska

23.08.2019 / 19:00 – 20:00 / / ,
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Photos: Ioana Lazar (Dennis Pohl)

Streaming providers use algorithms to adapt to our listening habits; musicians communicate directly with their fans through social media. Music journalism is a relic, as are labels and distributors. The former gatekeepers have lost their influence to a large extent, and this forfeiture has resulted in a drastic economic hardship. Nevertheless, a number of old and new publications are still active in this industry. Louise Brailey (Crack Magazine), Mariana Berezovska (BORSHCH), Dennis Pohl (Spex) and moderator Alexis Waltz (Groove) will talk about why independent journalism remains indispensable for music cultures to survive and thrive and why they believe third parties still have a place in the dialogue between musicians and fans.
Offered in German sign language

Streaming providers use algorithms to adapt to our listening habits; musicians communicate directly with their fans through social media. Music journalism is a relic, as are labels and distributors. The former gatekeepers have lost their influence to a large extent, and this forfeiture has resulted in a drastic economic hardship. Nevertheless, a number of old and new publications are still active in this industry. Louise Brailey (Crack Magazine), Mariana Berezovska (BORSHCH), Dennis Pohl (Spex) and moderator Alexis Waltz (Groove) will talk about why independent journalism remains indispensable for music cultures to survive and thrive and why they believe third parties still have a place in the dialogue between musicians and fans.