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If it weren’t for Gudrun Gut, the Berlin music scene would be completely different. Period. At the beginning of the eighties, her groundbreaking experimental group Malaria! inspired myriads of bands to come. The labels Moabit Musik and Monika Enterprise, both founded by Gut, have become known for their artistic work with compelling musicians like Masha Qrella and Barbara Morgenstern. As a solo artist and a musical collaborator, Gut has always remained valid, and aside from her own releases she’s made a mark as a radio moderator and festival organiser. On top of all that, she’s also a DJ and remixer. At »Pop-Kultur«, for Monika Enterprise’s birthday, she’ll play us a special »Monika Set« with support coming from author and DJ-colleague Jackie A.
Gudrun Gut on FacebookAbout »SKM 60«
Even if your own memory might initially recall it otherwise, 1997 was a good year for pop music. After all, three labels were founded that still help to define the sound of contemporary pop: Shitkatapult, Karaoke Kalk, and Monika Enterprise. They released and still release albums by T.Raumschmiere and Apparat, Bill Wells and Hauschka, Barbara Morgenstern and Gudrun Gut. Put briefly, they specialise in visionary sounds, clever lyrics (when there are lyrics at all), and yes indeed – hits. All three labels survived the radical industry changes of the early 00s and remain relevant in both pop and electronic music. At »Pop-Kultur«, these Berlin indies celebrate twenty years of label work in a programme focus entitled »SKM60«. The focus consists of concerts, DJ sets, and talks.