BAD DAD with Mike Starr & metaverde
Zur Klappe, Berlin
This night happened — Fri 17 Oct 2025
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Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: OXI, Sat 5 DecMike Starr
- next: Renate, Fri 25 Decmetaverde
- next: Crack Bellmer, Fri 30 OctLa Schmock
- next: Crack Bellmer, Fri 30 OctDJ City
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
4 of the 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- La Schmock and DJ City — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 13 Sep 2025.
- metaverde and La Schmock — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 17 Oct 2025.
Who they are
“British-born and Berlin-based DJ Mike Starr has spent the past two decades channeling his deep musical knowledge into dynamic sets and productions, all while honoring the pioneers who laid the groundwork for today's electronic music scene.”
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British-born and Berlin-based DJ Mike Starr has spent the past two decades channeling his deep musical knowledge into dynamic sets and productions, all while honoring the pioneers who laid the groundwork for today's electronic music scene. A prominent figure in Berlin's nightlife, Mike Starr is a regular at the city's most iconic venues, including Berghain/Panorama Bar, Tresor, Watergate, RSO, and Heideglühen, and has brought his distinctive sound to internationally acclaimed clubs such as Bassiani in Tbilisi, De School in Amsterdam, Hi Ibiza, Elsewhere NYC, The Cause in London, and Wanderlust in Paris. Known for his unique blend of charisma and soulful energy, Mike Starr artfully navigates the worlds of house and techno with musical precision and an expert sense of groove. His sets, mixes, and productions are characterized by their narrative flow, seamlessly weaving together the nuanced sounds of 808 electro, 909 garage, New York disco, Detroit techno, Chicago acid, original UK tech house, and Germany’s rich contributions to house and techno.Their RA profile lists Defected Records, BPitch, Sound Black Recordings, Casual Lab and 6 more.Recently at Berghain, KitKatClub · often with Berghain, Nat Wendell, Paula Koski, none of them here that night
“Metaverde, also known as Marie Midori, is a Swedish-Japanese artist born and based in Berlin, Germany.”
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Metaverde, also known as Marie Midori, is a Swedish-Japanese artist born and based in Berlin, Germany. Influenced by their multicultural background, metaverde has explored a wide range of creative scenes throughout their life. From producing radio mixtapes in their childhood bedroom at the age of six, to busking around odd corners of the globe as a teenage scout leader, to dropping out of university to become a DJ in their early twenties—music has always been the strongest creative constant amid their ever-shifting interests. Fascinated by sound, the natural world, and the whimsical tales of Japanese anime, Marie enjoys digging between genres in search of pieces that defy easy categorization. The name metaverde—“between green”—directly references their given name Midori, which means “green” in Japanese. The color symbolizes balance, harmony, and nature, offering a refuge from the demands of modern life—values the artist aims to reflect in their sets.Recently at Hoppetosse, Crack Bellmer · often with Alexandra, Enchanted Rhythms, DJ Slim Fit, none of them here that night
“Recently noted for his collaboration with labels like Italo Moderni and Klub Kid Records, most people know La Schmock for his vibrant sets at Gegen and Lunchbox Candy in Berlin.”
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Recently noted for his collaboration with labels like Italo Moderni and Klub Kid Records, most people know La Schmock for his vibrant sets at Gegen and Lunchbox Candy in Berlin. With nods to both the past and the future of electronic music it’s always with great warmth that he presents his bangers for the dancefloor. Catch him soon at his own party Bad Dad in Berlins legendary Zur Klappe!Last at Crack Bellmer in Sep · often with MVHY, ACID BOGEN, Immy, none of them here that night
“DJ City's first notable release came on Stockholm imprint Born Free in 2018.”
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DJ City's first notable release came on Stockholm imprint Born Free in 2018. Previously he had been releasing small edition cassettes but it was this record "Teenage Sex Drive" that brought his music to larger audiences. By this time he had also recently become a resident DJ at Berlins infamous Cocktail d'Amore at Griessmuhle and was experiencing a renaissance in his djing as he got to know the collective and artists involved with the party. In 2020 he had a string of releases on Public Possession which since then has become the principal home of his music. With these releases he established his sound that departs from italo, synth pop and new wave, and through early Chicago style house music lands in what it sounds like today. He started doing vocals by himself and cultivated a type of world making that is present in most of his music still. Lately he has also been working with labels such as Live at Robert Johnson, Permanent Vacation, Uncanny Valley, Vitamina and Les Yeux Orange and at the same pace also been touring Europe, playing from Madrid to Stockholm.Their RA profile lists Permanent Vacation, Uncanny Valley, Cocktail D'Amore, Rat Life Records and 3 more.Recently at Kater, Crack Bellmer · often with John Loveless, Sofiia Zoloto, MVHY, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- MVHY3 with La Schmock and 2 with DJ City
- ACID BOGEN2 with La Schmock and 2 with metaverde
- HOPPER2 with La Schmock and 2 with metaverde
- Benjamin Fröhlich1 with DJ City and 1 with La Schmock
- ilbroccolovolante1 with DJ City and 1 with La Schmock
- Kidcat1 with DJ City and 1 with La Schmock
- Berghain6 with Mike Starr
- Alexandra4 with metaverde
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Zur Klappe47
- Middle half finished between22 and 64
- Past Fridays at this venue counted21
The room
Zur Klappe — 64 events and 230 distinct artists since Aug 2025.