Else x Kimchi Records
Else, Berlin
This night happened — Fri 8 Aug 2025
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Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Signal in NYC, Fri 23 OctAnthony Rother
- next: NYC, Fri 4 DecAnthea
- Chicaiza
- next: Berghain, Fri 6 NovFrancesco Farfa
- Kamyar Keramati
- Patamamba
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
14 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Chicaiza and Patamamba — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 8 Aug 2025.
Who they are
“Anthony Rother was described as an influential visionary, an electro pioneer and one of electronic music’s most prolific producers.”
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Anthony Rother was described as an influential visionary, an electro pioneer and one of electronic music’s most prolific producers. For more than two decades Rother aggregated a vast musical canon that reflects his unique career as a sound researcher exploring the aesthetics far beyond the boundaries of electro, techno and pop music. Starting his recording career in the late ‘80s, the Offenbach-based producer established himself in Germany’s electronic music scene with his first two releases, "Sex With The Machines" (1997) and "Simulationszeitalter" (2000). In 1998, he founded his label Psi49Net, allowing him to keep his artistic independence and showcase his vision of electro music that cultivated a unique storytelling approach, guided by dystopian future visions on societal changes due to technological progress. The vocoder-driven vocals and the dark dystopian synth sound with machine-like beats have become Rother’s trademarks, even before he found international recognition as a science-fiction avant-gardist with the virtual electro-pop project "Little Computer People" (2001) and his 3rd solo LP "Hacker" (2002). In 2004, Rother created the Datapunk imprint to evolve an immediate, more song-orientated language that used simple melodies and even autobiographic anecdotes collected on "Popkiller." Perceived as one of his most venturous endeavors, yet his sonic shift had a decisive effect on many artists' careers: The Hacker, Boys Noise and Terence Fixmer published on Datapunk in its early days. While some of the experimental ambient recordings for Pete Namlook’s infamous label Fax +49-69/450464 reflects Rother’s prolific output, he also worked and co-produced with several prominent artists such as from former Kraftwerk member Karl Bartos, Sven Väth and DJ Hell. After its success, Datapunk turned into an enlarging business which devoured both time and creativity to make music. In 2013, Rother decided to let the project rest and took a break that he used to move his studio while only producing music for his HYBRID-Sets. Through his self-contemplative retreat, he eventually rediscovered the artistic instincts that brought him back to his roots; both in terms of his renewed independence as well as how he channels creativity as a producer. In late 2017, Rother resurfaced with an EP on Danny Daze’s Omnidisc and contributed the track "Technic Electric" to Fabric 96 mix by DVS1. Last year, Rother returned to his Psi49Net label with a new album "3L3C7RO COMMANDO" that transports a clear message: Anthony Rother not only lives in and through his pure electro music, he still has something to say – here and now. The past represents the future! In April 2019, Rother will release two 12’’ on DVS1’s Mistress Recordings followed by another EP as well as a conceptual LP for Psi49Net in fall. Moreover, Rother will drop a 12-inch on Radio Slave’s Rekids offshoot Stranger In The Night.Their RA profile lists BPitch, DFA Records, Datapunk, Kanzleramt and 2 more.often with Julia Govor, Vivian Wang, Mike Parker, none of them here that night
“Anthea is charismatic both on and off the decks.”
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Anthea is charismatic both on and off the decks. Her established and distinct brand of funk-fuelled music spanning across electronic genres and years is requested consistently from every corner of the globe for over a decade now.Their RA profile lists Freak n' Chic, Tuning Spork, Cécille Records, Brouqade and 6 more.often with Shvili, DJ Tjizza, Oshana, none of them here that night
“in a world”
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Their RA profile lists Where We Met, Trichome, Rawbeats Records, Variable Records and 1 more.often with Cosmic JD, @Yono, OTIS (3), none of them here that night
“Francesco Farfa has got his groove back.”
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Francesco Farfa has got his groove back. In recent times, the Italian DJ has found himself re-energised once again, back in love with electronic music and right back at the sharp end of the underground scene. A true digger and sound obsessive, Farfa comes armed with decades of experience and musical appreciation, but now with a fresh perspective that means he is once again doing what he does best: turning musical emotions and compelling rhythms into dance floor art. The Florence born DJ first started playing as far back as the 90s, laying down vital sets of funk, disco and proto-house sounds. His deck skills and rare knack for selection and sequencing meant he soon became one of Italy’s most famous DJ exports, with his unique skills earning him sets at some of the most prestigious night venues and festivals, such as Space (Ibiza), Amnesia (Ibiza), E-Werk (Berlin), Vinyl (New York), Sonar (Barcelona), Love Parade (Berlin), Monegros (Fraga), Street Parade (Zurich),Tenax (Firenze) and many more. From a production perspective, Farfa has released on the likes of Air Trance , Rising High , Memento, Souvenir and Serial Killer, always evolving with each new 12″. Timeless sounds that always leave an impression, Farfa’s records have earned a renaissance of late thanks to the support of numerous high-profile players from the scene. Farfa’s music has been called everything from psychedelic techno to cyber-trance, but it is impossible to truly define, with Farfa instead going in whatever direction his heart takes him. Hugely respected in his native country, Farfa has influenced a whole host of Italian DJs (and not only). Francesco Farfa is now where he belongs: deep in the underground, playing challenging and unpredictable sets of slick and sleek house, techno and minimal.Their RA profile lists Souvenir Music, Ascension Records, Lapsus Music, Sudbeat and 6 more.often with Hamsa, Miki, Janina, none of them here that night
“Kamyar Keramati’s full spectrum DJ sets have become known for building unique and meandering club voyages by combining the influences of the two different worlds that forged his artistic output: his upbringing in Tehran, Iran, and the development of his artistic path in Berlin, where he now resides since 2016.”
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Kamyar Keramati’s full spectrum DJ sets have become known for building unique and meandering club voyages by combining the influences of the two different worlds that forged his artistic output: his upbringing in Tehran, Iran, and the development of his artistic path in Berlin, where he now resides since 2016. His relentless research for delivering new dance-floor experiences intends to captivate dancers into enigmatic moods, urging their thought process to wander off the beaten tracks by melding genres and textures as he drives in a forward motion - this relationship between the listener and the spirit of his music being the constant incentive for his work. Thematically, his signature style is dark, melancholic, psychedelic, and high-energy. Following the mind-bending musical deliveries with Tonnovelle Duo, his enthusiasm to explore different musical paths continued through his solo work both as a DJ and as a producer, the creation of his own imprint I.V.O.E (Interactive View of Emotions), and with his recent partaking in the Kimchi Records crew in Berlin.Their RA profile lists Where We Met, Tonnovelle, Osman, Interactive View Of Emotions and 2 more.often with Robin Ordell, Evaa_, Bonza, none of them here that night
often with mpthy HUMANO, dieglitter, Juan Diego Drouet, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Pascale Project1 with Francesco Farfa and 1 with Patamamba
- Robin Ordell1 with Francesco Farfa and 1 with Kamyar Keramati
- @Yono2 with Chicaiza
- Alex Vincent2 with Chicaiza
- Carlos Candela2 with Chicaiza
- Cosmic JD2 with Chicaiza
- Delorean ºº2 with Chicaiza
- DJ Tjizza2 with Anthea
425 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