Over the past ten years, Germany’s Splash! has evolved from the national hip hop scene’s AGM to an open-minded, international music fest, showcasing the many shades of beat-based music. On a regular festival day you might catch some local newcomers spitting their rhymes on one of the many side stages (or even the camping site), while the likes of Wu-Tang and Jay-Z warm up for their headlining show, the world’s best reggae soundsystems pull out the big dubs, a neo soul band sets the mood for the sunset, and dubstep’s DJ elite gets it popping until the sun rises again over the monstrous cranes and endless woods of Ferropolis.

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Whether you look at it as one giant class outing for Berlin’s 24-hour party people, the ultimate get-together of the season’s hottest indie and dance acts, or simply the perfect weekend for any self-respecting music lover amidst impressive industry ruins: Melt! has sure established itself as one of the world’s greatest boutique festivals.

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For the first time ever, the Red Bull Music Academy will have its own stage at Germany’s leading hip hop festival Splash! this weekend. More info after the jump!

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Re-e-wind when the crowd say 'Modeselektor'... Berlin's mutant rave superheroes hold court at the world-famous Bauhaus building in Dessau on July 17, with an exclusive workshop session during Melt! Festival. Sign up for free after the jump!

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Mano Le Tough’s new 12”, Baby Let’s Love / Started Running, is out today on Dirt Crew, featuring some Academy love by way of a Jacob Korn remix! Stream, plus a brand new Train Wreck Mix after the jump.

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