VERTX x SK_eleven with Setaoc Mass, Function, BLANKA, Phil Berg and Bitter Babe
RSO.BERLIN, Berlin
This night happened — Sat 24 Jan
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Who was billed11 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Prince Charles, Fri 13 NovBLANKA
- Border One
- next: RSO.BERLIN, Thu 31 DecPhil Berg
- next: RSO.BERLIN, Thu 31 DecSetaoc Mass
- Augusto Taito
- next: RSO.BERLIN, Sat 24 OctCryptofauna
- Menal Batti
- next: RSO.BERLIN, Fri 20 NovFunction
- Bitter Babe
- next: Renate, Fri 13 NovCarly Zeng
- PSL
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
47 of the 55 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Cryptofauna and Carly Zeng — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 12 Jul 2025.
- Carly Zeng and PSL — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 24 Jan 2026.
- BLANKA and Setaoc Mass — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 24 Jan 2026.
- Phil Berg and Setaoc Mass — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 24 Jan 2026.
- Bitter Babe and Carly Zeng — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 24 Jan 2026.
- Phil Berg and Function — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 24 Jan 2026.
- BLANKA and Bitter Babe — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 24 Jan 2026.
- BLANKA and Phil Berg — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 31 Dec 2025.
Who they are
“BLANKA is a Berlin-based electronic music producer, DJ, and co-founder of Room Trax, a label and event series connecting Barcelona and Berlin through focused explorations of sound and community.”
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BLANKA is a Berlin-based electronic music producer, DJ, and co-founder of Room Trax, a label and event series connecting Barcelona and Berlin through focused explorations of sound and community. Rooted in an underground ethos, Room Trax platforms both established and emerging artists, creating spaces where art and music connect. Working through a consistent and uncompromising approach, BLANKA has emerged as a clear and dependable presence within contemporary electronic music, guided by discipline and long-term vision, and quickly established herself firmly within the European’s techno landscape. Her sonic language is precise and instinctive, built on minimal structures, raw edges, and controlled intensity. This clean, architectural, and deconstructed sensibility extends naturally from the studio to the dancefloor. Her performances span key institutions worldwide, including Berghain, FVTVR, FOLD, Basement, Bassiani, and WOMB Tokyo, and her releases include records on labels such as SK_eleven, Mutual Rytm, Soma Records, and AMTK+.Their RA profile lists Soma Records, SK_eleven, Mutual Rytm and Room Trax.Recently at Haus der Visionäre, Spartacus Potsdam, Berghain · often with Berghain, Red Rooms, DVS1, none of them here that night
“Fuse resident Border One has long been a key figure in Belgium's techno landscape, steadily building an international presence through his distinctive sound.”
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Fuse resident Border One has long been a key figure in Belgium's techno landscape, steadily building an international presence through his distinctive sound. With years of dedication to his craft, he is recognized for his precision both as a DJ and a producer. His releases on acclaimed labels like Token Records, KEY Vinyl, SK-X, as well as his own Border One Records-created as a home for his own productions-showcase his deep yet driving approach, where hypnotic textures meet raw, impactful grooves. As a DJ, Border One constructs immersive journeys, layering hypnotic elements with sharp transitions and dynamic tension. His sets balance energy and depth, seamlessly blending functional club rhythms with atmospheric subtleties. With an uncompromising vision and a continuously evolving sound, he remains a defining force in today's techno scene.Their RA profile lists Stockholm LTD, Token, Wolfskuil Records, Illegal Alien Records and 6 more.Last at Tresor / Globus in Aug 2025 · often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, Reka Zalan, none of them here that night
“Phil Berg has steadily built a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative producers in the contemporary techno scene.”
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Phil Berg has steadily built a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative producers in the contemporary techno scene. With a discography that spans some of the genre's most respected labels, his work is a testament to his refined sound and creative depth. Phil's vinyl EPs on SK_eleven and Phorum showcasing his ability to craft intricate, powerful techno as puristic as it gets. Additionally, his singles released on prominent imprints such as HAYES and Frenzy reflect his dynamic range and commitment to pushing boundaries within techno. Each release is a carefully constructed journey, balancing raw energy with hypnotic complexity. As a resident DJ for the renowned collectives Vault Sessions and BCCO, Phil Berg's sets are a timeless, hypnotic, and driving techno experience throughout. His unique ability to seamlessly blend deep, atmospheric grooves with relentless rhythms has earned him a dedicated following across the globe. He has performed in some of the world’s most iconic clubs, including Bassiani, Basement New York, Tresor, RSO, Radion and BRET . Beyond these renowned venues, Phil’s relentless touring schedule takes him to numerous clubs across Europe on a weekly basis, where he continues to captivate audiences with his immersive performances.Their RA profile lists SK_eleven, Hayes, SYXT, WSNWG – BACK TO ZERO and 2 more.Recently at Haus der Visionäre, KREUZWERK, Lokschuppen Berlin · often with SUMME, L-AUX, Elli Acula, none of them here that night
“Setaoc Mass is an essential voice in techno and electronic music today.”
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Setaoc Mass is an essential voice in techno and electronic music today. As a DJ, producer and label curator, his vision is bold and clear, rooted as much in techno as it is in IDM and experimental music. His sound—sleek, hypnotic, ultra-refined—is instantly recognizable, the result of tastes and techniques honed over 15 years of monklike dedication to his craft. Setaoc Mass records are routinely gobbled up by DJs lauded by shops like Hard Wax. His labels, SK_Eleven (a platform for his own music) and SK_X (an outlet for music from like-minded artists are among the best in techno. As a DJ, he is a regular on the world's most hallowed dance floors, from Berghain to Bassiani. Setaoc Mass is Sam Coates, an artist born in Manchester, long-since based in Berlin and now in Kyiv, Ukraine. He started DJing and making music after a simple experience that changed everything: a friend's older brother showing him a series of seminal music videos from artists like LFO, Aphex Twin and Autechre. Soon Coates was soaking up CLR podcasts and marathon techno sets in Berlin. The foundation for the sound of Setaoc Mass—driving, atmospheric and meticulously well crafted—was being set. In 2013, Coates moved from Manchester to Berlin and dedicated himself to music completely."From my morning coffee till I went to bed," he said, "I'd be in my small room with my headphones. No gigs, no cash, just exploring Ableton, Native Instruments, Reaktor, experimenting with different ideas, finding my sound, seeing what I liked and what I didn't like." The work paid off. In 2015, impressed by his sound, Spencer Parker tapped Coates for an EP on Work Them Records." Soon his records were in demand from institutions like Soma Recordings and Len Faki's label, Figure. But Coates was most interested in his own label, SK_Eleven, a "highly personal" project named after his home postal code that remains the primary home for his music. The sound of Setaoc Mass has always stemmed off in many directions, with ambient, electro and experimental scattered across his EPs. Then came 2022's Horror Vacui, a debut album that made a clear artistic statement: with Setaoc Mass, techno is just the tip of the iceberg. A devotee of his music's history with no patience for nostalgia, Coates has absorbed techno's legacy, and is dedicated to pushing it forward. Words by Will Lynch mayra@sourceartists.netTheir RA profile lists Soma Records, Figure, Blueprint Records and SK_eleven.Last at RSO.BERLIN in Nov 2025 · often with ROBUS, Grace Dahl, Kim She, none of them here that night
“Augusto Taito stands at the intersection of raw energy and refined technique.”
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Augusto Taito stands at the intersection of raw energy and refined technique. The Buenos Aires-born, Berlin-based artist delivers powerful, vinyl-driven techno that resonates with authenticity and depth. Whether on the dance floor or in the studio, Augusto continues to push sonic boundaries while staying true to techno’s visceral heart. Rooted in the underground, his music reflects an introspective yet forceful approach—balancing mental depth with physical drive. His sets, often performed strictly on vinyl, are tense and evolving experiences, resonating with dancers and purists alike.Their RA profile lists Credo, TMM Records, Illegal Alien Records, Subsist and 6 more.often with Achilles Moss, ACID BOGEN, Christian Bott, none of them here that night
“Cryptofauna's style embraces forward pushing Techno, complemented by gritty soundscapes and a sonic aesthetic that carries warmth, dust and eccentricity.”
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Cryptofauna's style embraces forward pushing Techno, complemented by gritty soundscapes and a sonic aesthetic that carries warmth, dust and eccentricity. She's a resident of Berlin based collectives Dissident and TILT. Her work envisions the dance floor as a common ground of light and dark, always holding space for the freaks, hoes, gays, thems and dolls. For Crypto, the club is a refuge that breaks barriers – between abstract and functional, moon and sun, right and wrong. A place that brings people together through frequencies and movement. One nation under a groove.* Spending 10+ years of finessing her abilities in selection, mixing techniques and crowd control, Crypto’s power lies in the way she leads the dance floor from collective immersion to euphoric peaks and back to tunnel zone. Expect a candid dance floor and sultry madness while she's zoning out in the booth, pouring her heart right in front of you. Still a dedicated club kid, joining her community on nights free of duty... Crypto’s connection to club culture keeps staying strong and growing deeper, weekend after weekend. On her journey through club culture, Crypto used to be a promotor, worked at digital and vinyl distribution Word And Sound and wrote music reviews. Combined with handling the books herself for more than 10 years, she unlocked deep insight into what makes the industry tick. Across Europe, Cryptofauna made appearances at various venues, including Panorama Bar and Säule as well as Tresor, OHM and RSO in Berlin; POING in Rotterdam; Macadam in Nantes; FVTVR in Paris; and Club RAUM, Radion and Lo-Fi in Amsterdam. In 2025, she landed her first intercontinental bookings spanning from New York (Nowadays, The Lot Radio, Lettone Dance) to South/East Asia with debuts in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand and South Korea. Returning with fresh inspiration from meeting with the local communities, that tour was a perfect way to tap into new sonic adventures in 2026. * The line „one nation under a groove” refers to one of the pioneering tracks of house music called „House Nation Under A Groove" by DA Rebels (a duo formed by Curtis Alan Jones aka Cajmere/Green Velvet and Liddell Townsell)Their RA profile lists Lehult and TILT.Recently at ÆDEN, OXI, Latitude Record Store · often with Red Rooms, Ignez, Sub Sahara, none of them here that night
Recently at Tresor / Globus, RSO.BERLIN · often with GLOBUS, TRESOR, Parris, none of them here that night
“Hailing from New York, he was seduced by techno when Jeff Mills held residency (as well as his own first) at Limelight in the early 90s.”
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Hailing from New York, he was seduced by techno when Jeff Mills held residency (as well as his own first) at Limelight in the early 90s. Producing from the mid-90s onward, he released his first 12"s on Damon Wild's Synewave and his own Infrastructure imprint. A chance meeting in 1996 brought him together with Regis (Karl O'Connor). The two worked as Portion Reform, releasing uncompromising music on Downwards, making him the only non-Birmingham producer to appear on the label. He later moved to Berlin in 2007, still working with Regis, and now Silent Servant (Juan Mendez), putting his focus on Sandwell District. Since, the label come collective, skyrocketed into cult status - decentralizing the artist ego, blurring the lines between the artist, label and dj; re-arranging the DNA of modern dance music.Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Tresor, Droid Recordings, Synewave and 6 more.Recently at Tresor / Globus, RSO.BERLIN, Berghain · often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, ROBUS, none of them here that night
Last at Backsteinboot in Aug 2025 · often with Verraco, Ehua, Byron Yeates, none of them here that night
“When Carly Zeng DJs, it’s highly unlikely she’ll do the same thing twice.”
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When Carly Zeng DJs, it’s highly unlikely she’ll do the same thing twice. Chinese-born and now Berlin-based, she has formed quite the community in her chosen city through her party, Dissident, which fosters a nurturing approach to music discovery. Her long love affair with vinyl-focused digging is no secret. And the ripple effects of such veracious collecting can be heard in the way she weaves together the many genres that she likes–be it a trippy tribal or prog track with a weird structure or an off-kilter sound effect in a punchy house tune – she’s forever on the lookout for tracks with that little extra spice. Carly’s entry point into dance music in NYC, led her into smaller parties, DIY spaces and warehouse raves and the community spirit she found there is something she still carries with her today. A known name within Berlin’s queer music scene, she is regularly billed at parties such as Cocktail D’Amore and Body Language. Whether as a DJ, community organizer or dancer on the floor, Carly is staunchly attentive to her role within the dance music ecosystem and how to best curate a warming experience for everyone involved. Words by Sophie Mcnulty Headshot by Vincent TiberiusRecently at KREUZWERK, OHM, M01 · often with Byron Yeates, Ariel Zetina, Jen Cardini, none of them here that night
“Barcelona-born and Berlin-based, PSL oscillates between relentless dance floor moments while not being afraid of taking the moment and breaking it down into hip-shaking breaks- while maintaining the punch, drive and sensually charged sounds he’s become known for.”
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Barcelona-born and Berlin-based, PSL oscillates between relentless dance floor moments while not being afraid of taking the moment and breaking it down into hip-shaking breaks- while maintaining the punch, drive and sensually charged sounds he’s become known for. His eclectic selection has brought him to be included on some of Europe's and America’s finest line ups and clubs, from Amsterdam to Berlin, to Athens and Barcelona to name a few, all the way out to NYC. Always keeping the crowd on their toes as to what's coming next, PSL never fails to ignite and bring the heat to whatever dancefloor he's in charge of.Recently at Studio1111, Lark, Zur Klappe · often with Hanaby, Berenice, Dj handbag, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- ROBUS3 with Function, 3 with Setaoc Mass, 2 with Phil Berg and 1 with Cryptofauna
- SUMME3 with Function, 3 with Phil Berg, 2 with Setaoc Mass and 1 with Cryptofauna
- TRESOR6 with Function, 3 with Border One and 2 with Menal Batti
- GLOBUS6 with Function, 2 with Border One and 2 with Menal Batti
- Berghain5 with BLANKA, 2 with Setaoc Mass and 1 with Bitter Babe
- Byron Yeates4 with Carly Zeng and 2 with Bitter Babe
- Hanaby3 with Carly Zeng and 2 with PSL
- Red Rooms3 with Cryptofauna and 2 with BLANKA
1,360 said they were going — busier than a usual Saturday at RSO.BERLIN.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at RSO.BERLIN972
- Middle half finished between790 and 1,575
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted49
The room
RSO.BERLIN — 154 events and 1,016 distinct artists since Aug 2025.
Most-tagged here: Techno (27), House (7) and Breakbeat (3). genre tags on this room’s listings