Attention night owls: DJ Hell and Meese rock DIE.NACHT!

Attention night owls: DJ Hell and Meese rock DIE.NACHT!

The new talk show “DIE.NACHT”, moderated by Stermann and Grissemann, starts on ORF 1 on April 22, 2025 at 10 p.m. Guests include DJ Hell, Jonathan Meese, Brigitte Meese and Malarina. The exciting conversation revolves around the topics of art, commerce and comedy, while at 11.05 p.m. the “Science Busters” continue with the topic “Purple Rain”. Another program highlight is “Reisecker’s Travels” at 11:35 p.m., which explores the Leitha Mountains.

DJ Hell and Jonathan Meese, who released their first joint project in 2021, recently released their second album “Gesamtklarwerk Deutschland”. This work is considered a tribute to the legendary band Kraftwerk and combines Hell's signature mixes of house and EBM with Meese's innovative lyrics. The album contains seven songs and is eagerly awaited by many listeners as it features modernized sounds from the Düsseldorf pioneers.

Insights into the “overall sewage treatment plant in Germany”

As Rundschau Online reports, the album, which was released on April 11, 2025, shows Meese's remarkable text design, characterized by monosyllabic keyword lyrics that reflect the influence of Kraftwerk. The piece “Apocalypticists” in particular illuminates the dialogue between good and evil and provides a few surprises. Brigitte Meese, Jonathan Meese's 95-year-old mother, can also be heard on two tracks and brings a personal touch to the entire work.

The cover of the album, designed by Daniel Richter, impresses with a combination of orange and white striped warning cones and a block-shaped industrial building that echoes the industrial aesthetic of Kraftwerk. Thanks to the clear structure and the direct reference to the influences of the Düsseldorf band, it ensures visual and acoustic synergies.

Influence of Kraftwerk on music

Kraftwerk is widely known as perhaps the most influential German music band of all time. They were often referred to abroad, especially in the United States, as the “electronic Beatles.” Their innovative spirit and musical boldness have shaped numerous genres such as new wave, rap and techno. Literaturkritik emphasizes that international artists such as David Bowie and Daft Punk are among the band's important supporters and sponsors.

The album “Gesamtklarwerk Deutschland” brings the essence of Kraftwerk’s musical legacy into the present day, marking the band’s ongoing influence on electronic music and culture as a whole. This fits seamlessly into the context of the upcoming public conversation in “DIE.NACHT”, where such cultural trends and their significance for contemporary society are discussed.

With the presentation of their new work and the upcoming discussions, the event offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role of art in today's social context. Spectators can look forward to a stimulating evening with diverse guests and exciting topics, while the music from DJ Hell and Jonathan Meese forms the perfect background.