Tresor meets No Way Back
Tresor / Globus, Berlin
This night happened — Sat 9 Aug 2025
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Who was billed8 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Nowadays in NYC, Sat 14 NovDerek Plaslaiko
- next: Nowadays in NYC, Sat 14 NovPatrick Russell
- next: OHM, Thu 12 NovSarah Wreath
- next: Nowadays in NYC, Sat 14 NovBMG
- next: H0L0 in NYC, Fri 13 NovClarisa Kimskii
- Craig Gonzalez
- next: Signal in NYC, Thu 5 NovErika
- Mark Verbos
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
20 of the 28 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Patrick Russell and BMG — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
- Patrick Russell and Erika — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
- BMG and Erika — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
- Derek Plaslaiko and Patrick Russell — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
- Derek Plaslaiko and Erika — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
- Derek Plaslaiko and BMG — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
- Patrick Russell and Clarisa Kimskii — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 31 Dec 2024.
- Patrick Russell and Craig Gonzalez — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 15 Sep 2023.
Who they are
“Many DJs have reputations defined by a certain place and time.”
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Many DJs have reputations defined by a certain place and time. Not so for Derek Plaslaiko, whose 20-year career behind the decks has seen him gather a loyal fan base wherever and whenever he may be. Some will know Derek as a favorite of the mid-90s Detroit warehouse scene, which lead to a personal invite from Carl Craig to appear at the inaugural Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2000. Others recognize him from his near decade-long residency at The Bunker New York parties, during which time he was named “Best Techno Party DJ” by the Village Voice in 2006. Then there was the summer of 2011 spent behind the decks at Berlin’s infamous Club der Visionaere, as an honorary resident at the weekly Visionquest nights—a worthy introduction to the city he now calls home. Of late, there is a new generation of party people who will know Plaslaiko from his extended sets (up to 12 hours) in New York, Paris, Seattle, Los Angeles and Philadelphia, or his regular appearances at clubs like Tresor, Hot Mass, Beta, Output, Smart Bar and Berghain, and festivals like Decibel, Communikey and Movement. Or some who caught his name on the flier for the No Way Back series of parties put on by Interdimensional Transmissions, the Detroit imprint that has put out several of Plaslaiko’s rare original releases, along with Perc Trax and Minus. There are tens of thousands of others who caught on to Plaslaiko following his record-breaking 12-hour Boiler Room set, where he gave viewers a look into his living room, while friends and friend’s toddlers enjoyed the day. This landmark session properly archived the full Plaslaiko musical experience, from flawless house and techno, to hip-hop, classic rock, and whatever other musical moment this life-long record obsessive chooses to share. And let’s not forget the thousands of folks who have befriended Plaslaiko while sharing the dance floor with this committed clubber who refuses to hang out in the booth and will always skip the DJ dinner in favor of catching one of his peers behind the decks. Wherever one picks up Plaslaiko’s story, maybe during his days dealing discs in Detroit’s famed Record Time dance room or possibly the years spent moving serious weight at Watts and Syntax Distribution, the one constant is top-shelf musical taste, as defined by Plaslaiko’s personal heroes—names like Laurent Garnier, Daniel Bell and Zip, and colleagues including Carlos Souffront, Jason Kendig and Mike Servito—and a passion for music that over-rides the usual trappings of the modern DJ industry. This may mean to some that Plaslaiko is still unsung. But for those who know better (and there are many all over the world), praise for Derek has been sung for decades.Their RA profile lists M-nus, Spectral Sound, Perc Trax, Anozer and 6 more.often with Mike Servito, Carlos Souffront, Bryan Kasenic, none of them here that night
“Patrick Russell is a true veteran of the US underground, perhaps one of the last unsung heroes of a now lost era in the Midwest.”
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Patrick Russell is a true veteran of the US underground, perhaps one of the last unsung heroes of a now lost era in the Midwest. A genuine sonic storyteller, he magically transforms the diaspora of acid, pure jack energy, and hints of IDM into a deep, fluent sonic dialog that never fails to devastate both minds and dance floor. A Detroit-bred DJ, artist, and producer active since the early 90's, Patrick has now made New York City his home. Perhaps best known as a key figure in the legendary No Way Back parties, his ability to weave intensely unique, long-format narratives has earned him critical acclaim and repeat performances at Japan’s Labyrinth festival, Berghain, Unsound, and DEMF/Movement. Patrick has also been steadily building a strong catalog of high-profile productions to compliment his increasingly varied, hypnotic, and in-demand DJ sets; his recent 3-track remix EP on The Bunker New York also marks his induction as an official resident DJ at the long-running Brooklyn party. His consummate taste and disciplined execution have created a respect that cannot be purchased. Patrick Russell is not just a name to watch, he is someone to be experienced.Techno on 34, Experimental on 8, Ambient on 6 and Acid on 7. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on On Board Music (2) (1), Standards & Practices (2) (1) and useless seconds (1); their RA profile also lists BPitch, Circus Company, Delsin, Blank Artists and 6 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileoften with Mike Servito, Carlos Souffront, Lauren Flax, none of them here that night
“Few artists move as fluidly between club culture, sound research and practice as Sarah Wreath.”
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Few artists move as fluidly between club culture, sound research and practice as Sarah Wreath. With over two decades spent collecting electronic music and a DJ practice, her relationship with sound is the result of long, patient craftsmanship - rooted in vinyl, deep listening, and an intuitive understanding of atmosphere and flow. Sarah’s work resists fixed categories. Her sets and productions unfold as immersive journeys, navigating a wide spectrum of tempos and textures, from ambient and tribal rhythms to techno infused with a distinctly psychedelic charge. Regardless of form, her music is guided by a sensitivity to frequency, space, and the body’s response to sound. Through live sets, sound baths, and curated gatherings, she consistently explores sound as a connective force - capable of fostering introspection and collective experience. After dedicating her time to studying sound engineering, in 2024 Sarah released her debut LP Integration on the renowned label The Bunker New York, underscoring her commitment to immersive rhythm and sonic exploration. This path led to her collaboration on Sandwell District’s album End Beginnings, placing her within the current vanguard of experimental techno while continuing to explore sound as a tool for connection and transformation.Their RA profile lists Sandwell District and The Bunker New York.often with Function, Eli Verveine, Sanna Mun, none of them here that night
“Brendan M Gillen is the founder of cult label Interdimensional Transmissions, central figure in Ectomorph, and legendary DJ and live act under his moniker BMG.”
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Brendan M Gillen is the founder of cult label Interdimensional Transmissions, central figure in Ectomorph, and legendary DJ and live act under his moniker BMG. His 25 year musical vision and near encyclopedic musical knowledge have led him to be one of the key figures and visionaries in contemporary dance music. His parties (most famously but not limited to No Way Back) are the greatest contemporary manifestation of the Detroit party continuum that reaches back to the parties of Plastikman, the Music Institute, Voom, and beyond. A master weaver of true psychedelic musical tapestry, BMG has a way of making the strange familiar and the familiar strange. Expect the unexpected.Their RA profile lists Interdimensional Transmissions and Eye Teeth.often with Mike Servito, Carlos Souffront, Bryan Kasenic, none of them here that night
“Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Clarisa Kimskii has cemented her musical footprint on the borough since moving back in 2022.”
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Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Clarisa Kimskii has cemented her musical footprint on the borough since moving back in 2022. Through a palpable blend of psychedelic and driving techno, Clarisa’s approach to the genre is deeply idiosyncratic - an assemblage of both timeless and modern grooves. As a producer, Clarisa has contributed to a handful of respected labels (Monday Off, Dusk & Haze, Mysteries of the Deep, etc.) within her sonic niche, but it’s through her own label L.A.G where the ethos of her sound truly takes form - a detailed variation of propulsive and atmospheric soundscapes. Clarisa is deeply rooted in the techno subculture’s underground, and in early 2022 - the 20+ year veteran was named resident DJ of the Brooklyn-based, queer party Merge. Through her former residency at Merge and regular appearances at the city’s premiere institutions in BASEMENT Nowadays and Bossa Nova Civic Club Clarisa’s prestige is undeniably felt. Her pure, yet passionate approach to DJing has graced the decks of memorable nights at international institutions in Berlin's Berghain, Tbilisi's Khidi, and at notably iconic parties in Wrecked, Club Toilet, and The Bunker NY. Recent festival appearances at Taiwan’s Organik Festival and North America’s Honcho Campout, Sustain-Release, Whole Festival , Draaimolen and The Great Beyond have only elevated her reputation as a force within those respective communities. The saga continues with juicy bits on the horizon.Industrial on 1, Techno on 1, Acid on 1 and Minimal Techno on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists L.A.G., Monday Off, On Board Music, Gradient and 3 more.often with Ne/Re/A, Berghain, Ron Like Hell, none of them here that night
often with Batu, Sister Zo, GiGi FM, none of them here that night
“Erika dreams on the cellular level, or perhaps of transdimensional intelligences moving through strange patterns on celestial objects, working towards a mysterious goal.”
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Erika dreams on the cellular level, or perhaps of transdimensional intelligences moving through strange patterns on celestial objects, working towards a mysterious goal. Her connection to the dreamworld becomes concrete in her approach to music, simultaneously so solid and yet so ethereal. Erika still finds time to accomplish many things in her waking hours, such as being a member of Ectomorph, co-conspirator of Detroit's Interdimensional Transmissions record label, DJing and making music with her pet machines. Her freeform streaming radio station erika.net was one of the very first iTunes presets, running 24x7 for 17 years from 1999 to 2016. Prior to that, Erika was very involved in WCBN-FM Ann Arbor, as a freeform and jazz DJ, and Program Director. The daughter of a famed scientist and already running a well known BBS from her bedroom by the time she was 13, Erika is no stranger to expressing her ideas through technology. In 1997 she was handed a TR-606 and asked to join Ectomorph, and has since become an electronic musician of the highest order, focusing on analog synthesis, with live hardware sequencing that allows transformation over time and a deep depth of tone. to book live or DJ — NA: michelle@thebunkerny.com rest of world: mike@berytus.artTheir RA profile lists Tresor, Interdimensional Transmissions, Modular Cowboy, Acid Test and 2 more.often with Lexicon, Mike Servito, Carlos Souffront, none of them here that night
often with Q&A, Train Wreck Live Panel w, Workshop w, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Mike Servito7 with Patrick Russell, 5 with Erika, 4 with BMG and 4 with Derek Plaslaiko
- Carlos Souffront5 with Erika, 5 with Patrick Russell, 4 with BMG and 4 with Derek Plaslaiko
- Bryan Kasenic4 with BMG, 4 with Derek Plaslaiko, 4 with Erika and 4 with Patrick Russell
- Scott Zacharias3 with BMG, 3 with Derek Plaslaiko, 3 with Erika and 3 with Patrick Russell
- Ne/Re/A20 with Clarisa Kimskii
- Kangding Ray6 with Clarisa Kimskii
- Lexicon6 with Erika
- Ron Like Hell6 with Clarisa Kimskii
110 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Saturday at Tresor / Globus.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Tresor / Globus239
- Middle half finished between153 and 311
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted49
The room
Tresor / Globus — 286 events and 1,149 distinct artists since Aug 2025.
Most-tagged here: Techno (18). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
Tresor Club — 282 events and 1,140 artists since Aug 2025.