Tech DJ teams up with producer for powerful new release
The Berlin-born DJ, producer and visionary has been shaping the sound and spirit of techno for over four decades.
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As the founder of the iconic Love Parade in 1989, which started as a small dance protest with just a few friends, Dr. Motte ignited a global movement.
By 1999, the Love Parade had grown into the biggest dance music event in history, uniting 1.5 million people on the streets of Berlin in a celebration of peace, music, and togetherness.
Dr. Motte's life's work is rooted in the belief that electronic music can be a unifying, cultural force.
In 2019, he launched Rave The Planet, an annual initiative and parade aimed at securing techno's place as a recognised cultural heritage.
Thanks to his ongoing activism, Berlin's techno scene was officially added to the German UNESCO Commission's list of intangible cultural heritage, a huge milestone in preserving the genre's roots and cultural impact.
Dr. Motte & Marc van Linden – Our Future Is Now - STREAM HERE.
In celebration of this year's Rave The Planet which takes place on July 12 in Berlin, and his unwavering dedication to the scene, Dr. Motte has teamed up with heavyweight producer Marc van Linden for a powerful new release: Our Future Is Now, the official anthem of the Rave The Planet parade 2025.
It's a sonic manifesto built on iconic synth stabs, acid-soaked 303s and Dr. Motte's evocative spoken word. It pulses with unity, hope and the belief that the future we dream of is being shaped on today's dance floors.
All proceeds go to Rave The Planet's non-profit mission to protect, promote and celebrate techno culture and to keep the spirit of the original Love Parade alive.
On the decks, Dr. Motte is as captivating as ever. His sets are unpredictable journeys through the techno cosmos. Raw, energetic, and emotionally charged.
Whether he's playing intimate underground clubs or headlining major festivals he continues to embody the essence of rave culture.
Now, as he marks 40 years in music in 2025, The Night Bazaar is honoured to welcome Dr. Motte to The Night Bazaar Sessions with an exclusive DJ mix on Mixcloud. It's a powerful transmission from one of techno's true masters and a timely reminder of the music's enduring power.
He told us: 'This mix is my little journey through different shades of our scene – from raw underground energy to classic rave spirit. Music connects us, no matter if it's fresh tracks, timeless remixes or our own productions.
"For me, it's always about spreading the idea behind it: love, unity and positive energy.'
And don't forget to check out the June edition of The Night Bazaar Drum & Bass Music Show with Promo ZO which is available to listen to now at HERE. https://www.mixcloud.com/thenightbazaar/promo-zo-the-night-bazaar-drum-bass-music-show-june-2025/
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