Episode # 18: Electronic Awakening - in conversation with A.C. Johner

A.C. Johner is an author of fiction, cultural journalist, and documentary filmmaker. His work has been featured in the Appalachian Anthology, Alien Skin, The Village Idiot, Dirty Cricket, Second Creation, and Mushroom Magazine.  In 2006 he received the Jill Loucks Award for anthropology. He is also the director of the documentary “Electronic Awakening” released in 2011, and is currently completing an ethnographic novel on the mysticism of electronic music culture.  He is dedicated to producing creative fiction, and written ethnography having to do with the shifting paradigm of human culture. AC talked to POEM’s Thomas Janak about the documentary, shamanism, transhumanism, spirituality and reads a passage from his soon-to-be-released book: “The Mighty Mutant Mechanical Lotus”. The conversation is all about how electronic music can alter and positively enhance the human experience.

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Also visit: www.acjohner.com and www.electronicawakening.com

Episode # 17: Krautrock and beyond

Peter Tibett (Born in 1955) first became aware of “space” when he was introduced to TV series such as “Space Patrol” or “Fireball XL5” as a young boy. As a teenager he came across artists like Guru Guru, Neu, Can and Tangerine Dream and he knew then how the soundtrack of the infinite universe sounded like. On POEM he talks about how cosmic music connects him to things and himself spriritually but also about how musicians of the time were aware of each other, how they possibly influenced each other and how the signing of many German artists to Virgin records allowed him to see that he is not the only “weird kid” listening to what was soon to be known as Krautrock!

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Episode # 16: The Electronic Music Alliance - in conversation with Janine Jordan

The Electronic Music Alliance is a public charity, non-profit organisation and global membership alliance uniting the electronic music industry and community to be the "Sound of Change": cultivating, collaborating and celebrating social responsibility, environmental stewardship , community building and volunteerism. POEM's Thomas Janak talked to EMA's Janine Jordan about the alliance, the stigmatisation of electronic music and more. Visit: www.ema-global.org 

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Episode 15 – Claudia Bruecken “The lost are found”

Claudia Bruecken first burst onto the scene with her band Propaganda, whose success may have been comparatively short lived but their musical legacy surely isn’t. In fact, Claudia Bruecken has appeared on many projects over the years and her solo career is thriving as well. Her new album “The lost are found” is out now and a  UK and Germany tour is about to start very soon POEM’s Thomas Janak talked to Claudia about the new album especially regarding its production values and song choosing aspects, the upcoming tour, her numerous collaborations over the years, how things have changed since Propaganda, being on tour with Erasure (in 2007) , living abroad, her admiration for Depeche Mode and other things.

Her new album is now available on CD, vinyl or download. Visit her official page:

www.theremusic.com

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Episode # 14 - "I dream of wires" - a 4 hour documentary about Modular Synths OUT SOON

POEM’s Thomas Janak talked to “I dream of wires” producer Jason Amm about the documentary and the work it entailed, future plans such as the announced shorter theatrical version and more but the conversation also touched on the modular synths themeselves, what they do to people, why they are still popular and why the resurgence of using modular systems is at an all time high. Note: The 4 hour hardcore version of the documentary is only available for a very short time and you should get your copy NOW! www.idreamofwires.org

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Episode 13 - Machine Boy

Although influenced by “Krautrock” Gods like Tangerine Dream,. Kraftwerk and Klaus Schulze, Machine Boy’s own electronic music is not very reminiscent of his German idols. In fact, it is quite unique - industrial and ambient at the same time.

MB is also an accomplished drummer whose influences include Ringo Starr as well as Motley Crew’s Tommy Lee.

On POEM he tells us about his music, how he creates it and more.

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Episode 12: "Retro Pop Academy", Erasure and more - in conversation with Jayden Frost

LISTEN HERE to POEM's Thomas Janak in conversation with ex- "When in Rome" vocalist Jayden Frost who talks about his latest you tube show "Retro Pop Academy", his love for Erasure, electronic and acoustic music, his career and ambitions.