Ellen Allien

Ellen Allien
Ellen Allien in 2006
Ellen Allien in 2006
Background information
Birth nameEllen Fraatz
OriginWest Berlin, West Germany
Genres
Occupations
  • Vocalist
  • remixer
  • producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1992–present
Labels
Websiteellenallien.de

Ellen Fraatz, known professionally as Ellen Allien, is a Berlin-based German electronic musician, music producer, and the founder of BPitch Control music label. Her album Stadtkind was dedicated to the city of Berlin, and she cites the culture of reunified Berlin as one of the main inspirations for her music.[1] She sings in both German and English. Her music is best described as a blend of IDM and techno music, which is dance-floor oriented and has noticeable experimental elements.

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