AWAY presents Danilo Plessow aka Motor City Drum Ensemble
Else, Berlin
This night happened — Fri 12 Sep 2025
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Who was billed8 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Berghain, Fri 27 NovDanilo Plessow
- Motor City Drum Ensemble
- Sarayu
- Ruede Hagelstein
- Discrete Circuit
- androosh
- Amin Fallaha
- Dominic Pohlmann
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
27 of the 28 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Discrete Circuit and Dominic Pohlmann — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 12 Sep 2025.
Who they are
“Danilo Plessow aka MCDE.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Danilo Plessow aka MCDE. A DJ’s DJ in every sense of the word - he is one of modern dance music’s most venerated. A consummate DJ who stands for something richer: taste over trends, context over convenience, and connection over spectacle. For over 25 years Danilo has been uncompromising in his approach. Technically crafty, instinctually curious and armed with an expansive knowledge shaped by jazz, soul and disco roots – his work celebrates musical lineage while keeping the dancefloor firmly in the present. At a time where club culture has been hollowed out under the pressure of commercialism - Danilo Plessow is deadly serious about placing music before image. The CV is commanding. A production discography of club weapons that are commonly found in record bags throughout clubs & festivals globally. His label MCDE notably gave birth to the influential Raw Cuts series whilst he has continuously flexed his sonic eclecticism via aliases such as Inverse Cinematics, Vermont, Basic:variation & Jayson Brothers. A recent unveiling of his acid house series Rude Futures via Rush Hour demonstrates a tasteful nod to his love for Chicago sounds. All the while, his focus on recording and producing live music via his label Space Grapes and his work with the bands Another Taste and Jeroboam further demonstrate his extensive acumen in the studio. As a DJ, very few come with his wherewithal & artistry. Plenty have wide-ranging record collections. Rare are the ones who can seamlessly mix between genres without sacrificing flow for eclecticism or excitement for a display of pure technical skill. Widely regarded for digging deep, he boasts a heavyweight record collection & knows exactly how to use it. Danilo has been sought out to guide the world’s most revered dancefloors - his sets fluid, expressive and full of spirit. From defining mix releases for the likes of fabric and DJ-Kicks or his cult-like show on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM - Danilo is one of the world’s most compelling selectors. Expect sweaty dancefloors, smiling faces, and nights that unfold track by track, full of eclecticism and unexpected twists that suddenly make sense. Ultimately – Great records. Played right.Their RA profile lists fabric Records, Four Roses Recordings and MCDE.often with Stella Zekri, Ciel, Casual Max, none of them here that night
“Ruede Hagelstein initially wanted to become a rock star.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Ruede Hagelstein initially wanted to become a rock star. Fortunately everything came differently. And it’s his home that’s to blame: Berlin. This boundless city, where he juggles with beats and melodies, moods and genres. As a producer, singer-songwriter and DJ, he lends the local dance, techno and electronic scene its international splendour. Thank God he did not become a rock star.Their RA profile lists Bedrock Records, Souvenir Music, Flying Circus, Upon.You and 5 more.often with Slurm McKenzie, Tomislav, Nadine Hennig, none of them here that night
often with Move D, Mall Grab, END Discrete Circuit, none of them here that night
Recently at Kater, Renate · often with FRÆNZ:, Amy Dabbs, CSILLA, none of them here that night
“Mankind discovered rhythm through the heartbeat.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Mankind discovered rhythm through the heartbeat. Amin Fallaha owns the rhythmic identity like no one else. No matter the time or space - under all circumstances – his set pulls you in. Vibrant and daring hypnotic sounds and fast beats are his signature. His artistic journey started in Frankfurt and Hip Hop impacts were long part of his growing passion for electronic music. Then there was techno. As label chef of DUAT, a hypnotic and dark attempt to merge his Egyptian roots with him being in Berlin and especially in Nightlife, he is experienced in music behind the scenes as much as behind the decks. Silbergold (FFM) is part of him like his ventricle but many Clubs such as about blank (BER), Aeden (BER) and many more have witnessed his commitment to fascinate through skills and mindreading of the crowd.Their RA profile lists Duatrecords.often with cliff, TOLLHOUSE, Eluzid, none of them here that night
often with END Discrete Circuit, Sedaction, Move D, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- ACID BOGEN2 with androosh and 1 with Ruede Hagelstein
- Mall Grab2 with Discrete Circuit and 1 with Dominic Pohlmann
- Move D2 with Discrete Circuit and 1 with Dominic Pohlmann
- David Jackson1 with Discrete Circuit and 1 with Dominic Pohlmann
- Effy1 with Discrete Circuit and 1 with Dominic Pohlmann
- END Discrete Circuit1 with Discrete Circuit and 1 with Dominic Pohlmann
- Sedaction1 with Discrete Circuit and 1 with Dominic Pohlmann
- cliff3 with Amin Fallaha
308 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Friday at Else.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Else953
- Middle half finished between500 and 1,686
- Past Fridays at this venue counted22
The room
Else — 89 events and 643 distinct artists since Aug 2025.
Most-tagged here: Techno (8) and House (6). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
AWAY Music — 3 events and 14 artists since Sep 2025.