Resumé

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Artiklen undersøger Københavns elektroniske klubmiljø i 1990’erne gennem interviews med centrale aktører som Bjørn Svin, Steen Kong Mogensen, Kenneth Christiansen og Thomas Knak. Den beskriver, hvordan miljøet blev formet af passionen for elektronisk musik, radioprogrammer og pakhusraves, samt opstarten af klubber som Mantra, X‑Ray og Stereo Bar. Artiklen fremhæver, hvordan klubkulturen fungerede som et kreativt og eksistentielt fællesskab, et alternativt ungdomsliv og et oprør mod traditionelle koncertformer. Samtidig reflekteres der over forskelle mellem 90’ernes scene og nutidens elektroniske musikmiljø, herunder teknologiens rolle, tilgængelighed og professionalisering.

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English Summary

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The article explores Copenhagen’s electronic club scene in the 1990s through interviews with key figures including Bjørn Svin, Steen Kong Mogensen, Kenneth Christiansen, and Thomas Knak. It examines how the scene was shaped by a passion for electronic music, radio programs, and warehouse raves, as well as the establishment of clubs such as Mantra, X‑Ray, and Stereo Bar. The article highlights how the club culture served as a creative and existential community, an alternative youth experience, and a rebellion against traditional concert formats. It also reflects on differences between the 1990s scene and today’s electronic music environment, including the roles of technology, accessibility, and professionalization.