Ellen Allien unveils second edition of ‘We Are Not Alone’ series

Techno maven Ellen Allien and the We Are Not Alone collective have unveiled a second edition of the We Are Not Alone series, which features a 36-track compilation split into three parts, the first of which has just been released.

Parts 4, 5, and 6 of the series each feature 12 cuts, showcasing the best of Berlin’s underground techno talent. You can buy Part 4 here, Part 5 and 6 will follow in the coming weeks.

Ellen Allien’s innovative party series We Are Not Alone was launched in 2016, and current hosts events at RSO.BERLIN, recently hosting an event that took place over 36 hours and on three separate floors in May.

The We Are Not Alone compilation features artists that have played at the parties, as well as those who will join the line-up for future events. As well as Ellen herself, other artists featured include Thomas P. Heckmann, Dollkraut & DJ Europarking, Francois X, Phase Fatale and Etapp Kyle. Rising stars Nene H, Nur Jaber, Stephanie Sykes, Wallis and Métaraph. BPitch signings include Rosa Anschütz, Shaleen, Matasism and Uncrat.

For this instalment of the series, Ellen Allien collaborates with esteemed director and photographer Stini Roehrs for the multidisciplinary project AFTER DARK – Emotional States of Techno, consisting of a ‘virtual rave’ film, book and exhibition produced by AKKURAT Studios, and the We Are Not Alone VA, which is to be released physically and digitally via BPitch.

The next We Are Not Alone parties take place at RSO, Berlin in July, August and October of this year – keep an eye out for a major two-day party on 15 and 16 October, which will take place across 30 hours.

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