Dan Cole

Words, Opinions but mainly just stuff

Berlin

Certified Content Editor & Music Expert

Dan Cole

Words, Opinions but mainly just stuff

Berlin

Certified Content Editor & Music Expert

How Modern Fanzines are Giving a Voice to Underrepresented Scenes
It’s safe to say the last few years haven’t been great for music and culture journalism. In 2018, German techno institution Groove discontinued its print issue – last year, the UK giant NME folded, as well as Tinymixtapes and Drowned in Sound. Red Bull Music Academy and its online magazine “The Daily” was put to rest by Red Bull at the end of 2019, and earlier this year, FACT announced it would discontinue written editorial features, focussing on audiovisual content instead.
Cover Story: Nathan Micay is Building Universes, and Fighting For The Rave
He might be the underground’s most wholesome producer — and he’s certainly one of the most talented. Dan Cole meets Nathan Micay in Berlin to find out how staying fit, helping the less fortunate, and Japanese ideals helped this Canadian become one of electronic music’s most singular artists. Nathan Micay’s artistic history goes back almost 10 years, and has touched multiple points in the electronic community.
Anarchy in the E.U: East German Punk
No future but a wall to tear down: here’s the history of ‘OstPunk’, an often forgotten scene. No future, or too much? The urgency contained within punk ideology was never as prevalent as it was in East Germany. Whereas punk traditionally played on nihilism, behind the iron curtain it grew to represent a changing of tides through the anti-establishment clique.
Dubstep: From Croydon To Kreuzberg & Beyond
2006 was a pivotal period for dubstep in the UK and abroad. It was the year of DMZ’s first anniversary, an event so over-subscribed it had to change venues half way through. and ahead of tonight’s dubstep appreciation session with Hatcha, Bukez Finezt, Orson and Saiman — this is the story of dubstep in Berlin, primarily from 2006 – 2008: the key players, trends, clubs, sounds and substances.
Behind the setup with DJ Luciano
Luciano’s legendary status within the DJing sphere is undeniable. His ascension from the clubs of Santiago, to the leading festival stages of Europe, to the biggest residencies in Ibiza, has cemented his imprint as one of the leading DJs in contemporary club culture. In the late ’00s, Luciano decided to leave his record bags at home, switching to a digital setup with TRAKTOR at its heart.
View From The Side: Why Thump’S Closure Matters For All Of Us
I already know what you’re thinking. Embittered music writer complains that no-one is reading, and blames the public for the crass state of the written word. Blame blogs. Blame sensationalist publications. Blame everyone else. Last week’s closure of international, online publication Thump by its parent company Vice - and the subsequent layoff of 60 staff writers and countless freelancers - was a somewhat inevitable chapter in the history of musical journalism.
Is virtual reality the future of DJing?
With every technological advancement there is both anticipation and fear as to how change will impact one’s life and work. This has always been especially prevalent with the DJ community. The introduction of digital formats, streaming, and stems has led to apprehension by many but overall acceptance in the long run.
The Tide is High for the Dutch Minimal Synth and Coldwave Scene
During last year’s Dekmantel festival, which was held on the outskirts of Amsterdam, the local producer Pascal Pinkert was invited to DJ on the Boiler Room stage, amidst an array of international talent. Performing under his Dollkraut pseudonym, Pinkert launched into a coldwave set that featured obscure regional rarities as well as Pinkert’s own music, which is sung in his native Dutch tongue.
Interview “We invented this weird language of what we thought was cool”: DiS Meets Lightning Bolt
As Lightning Bolt, the drum and bass duo of Brian Chippendale and Brian Gibson have enamored themselves to cult folklore with their unique take on noise, jazz, punk-rock. Or whatever it is they do. Formed over 20 years ago, they’ve released seven LPs, cra
Drowned in Sound
Things I Learned Hitchhiking Across Europe
The golden age of hitchhiking has come and gone, yet there's still something romantically nostalgic about hitchhiking and I wanted to see if it was still possible to travel a great distance with only my thumb and a sense of optimism. So I recently put it to the test, setting out from Berlin on a 600km trek up through Germany and across into Aarhus, Denmark -- and then back.
Thrillist
Virginia: Pop Music for Rave Kids
Perched above Panorama Bar sit the meticulous offices of Ostgut Ton, the orderly working space for the officious team behind the club and label. Its clean interiors, opaque walls and purposeful ambiance sit somewhat in contrary to the fury of heathen decadence that occurs beneath its floors on the weekends.
Crack
DJs and Mental Health: Electronic Music's Last Taboo
Why artists are suffering on the road, and why they're afraid to deal with it.
DJBroadcast

About

Dan Cole

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A creative and editorial lead for industry leading brands in entertainment, technology, and culture.

Experience in launching content platforms, overseeing campaigns, and managing multiple digital and print publications. I have also contributed to many leading outlets with diverse audiences, have moderated at festivals, curated events, launched podcasts, and been a consultant for several leadiong brand activations.

Clients include: Google, Vice, Amsterdam Dance Event, Samsung, Beatport, Protein, Studio Airport, Beatport.

I've also been a key-figure at Amsterdam Dance Event, moderating panels and interviewing key figures on site for the festival's publication.

And hey, there's more to me than just music. Why don't you get in touch and find out more?