About this episode
Ben Cardew interviews Michael Rother about his influential music career and creative philosophy.
Ben Cardew spoke to Krautrock / kosmische hero Michael Rother about Neu!, Harmonia, Kraftwerk and his solo career, taking in creative explosions, musical freedom, the perverse advantage of not having gear, the Neu "!" and whether he is a fan of Stereolab. Line Noise comes to you with the support of Cupra.
People in this episode
Host: Ben Cardew
Guest: Michael Rother
Topics covered
- Krautrock
- kosmische music
- musical freedom
- creative process
- solo career
Keywords
- Krautrock
- Michael Rother
- Neu!
- Harmonia
- Kraftwerk
- musical freedom
- Stereolab
Sponsors
Cupra
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Neu!, Harmonia, Kraftwerk, Stereolab
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