June 21, 2017

Konstantin and Giegling Under Fire for Recent Sexist Comments

Today the Twittersphere, as well as other social networks, were busy weighing in on one of the articles that appeared in the latest print edition of Groove Mag.

The excerpt in question is straight to the point. The writer of the article meets Konstantin on a train directed toward Leipzig where the Giegling artist was set to perform, and it is there that the conversation turns into a discussion about feminism and the role of women in the electronic music industry.

Konstantin’s comments surprise the reporter, “[he] expresses himself surprisingly fiercely. He finds it unfair that female DJs are so heavily promoted, although they are in his opinion usually worse at DJing than men are.”

See the full excerpt below, as well as the original German print edition of the piece.

From the latest issue of Groove Mag, only in print atm pic.twitter.com/cMxEJLgJEB — DISCWOMAN (@DISCWOMANNYC) June 21, 2017

That particular section from the print copy, too, for those who can read German. pic.twitter.com/qefGMP7fXt — Lauren Martin (@codeinedrums) June 21, 2017

Naturally, other artists have weighed in on the subject:

Just want to kindly say fuck Konstantin and fuck Giegling. — DISCWOMAN (@DISCWOMANNYC) June 21, 2017

(K was the booking agent). i don’t think vril had anything to do w the ridiculous blacklist concept — Aurora Halal (@AuroraHalal) June 21, 2017

i still love Vril in case that isn’t clear — Aurora Halal (@AuroraHalal) June 21, 2017

This is a translation of a Groove interview with Konstantin of Giegling. This sexist bullshit is gross and I’m done with your label, bye. pic.twitter.com/HuDuzsD10r — Lauren Martin (@codeinedrums) June 21, 2017

And what’s wrong with tough women, anyway? Fuck off Konstantin ???????? https://t.co/sbw1keRcyD — Ariana (@djvolvox) June 21, 2017









I honestly thought he was kidding. It was so over the top. I hugged him. Didn't even register as relevant. — The Black Madonna ???? (@blackmadonnachi) June 21, 2017





Actually now that I recall, my tour manager Rupert mentioned my being a feminist to him and he recoiled. He seemed incredulous. — The Black Madonna ???? (@blackmadonnachi) June 21, 2017





this music was never intended for closed minds. — Mike Servito (@mikeservito) June 21, 2017









So anyway, sick of giving time to assholes. Let's talk about awesome women DJs & producers, shall we? I'll start (gonna make this a thread). — Noncompliant (@djshiva) June 21, 2017





We have reached out to Konstantin and Giegling for comment and will be updating the article as more comes in.

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