Else x Primal Instinct
Else, Berlin
This night happened — Sat 9 May
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Who was billed9 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Prince Charles, Fri 13 NovChlär
- next: RSO.BERLIN, Sat 24 OctCryptofauna
- next: KREUZWERK, Fri 13 NovENNIO
- Gloria Rose
- next: RSO.BERLIN, Sat 24 OctIgnez
- next: BASEMENT in NYC, Sat 14 NovKONZ
- next: KREUZWERK, Sat 26 DecBUTZ
- next: Marmorbar, Sat 24 OctPonygirl
- next: RSO.BERLIN, Sat 19 DecTemudo
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
26 of the 36 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Gloria Rose and Ponygirl — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- Chlär and KONZ — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- Chlär and BUTZ — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- Chlär and Ignez — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- Cryptofauna and Ignez — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- KONZ and BUTZ — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- ENNIO and KONZ — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- ENNIO and BUTZ — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- Ignez and Temudo — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- Cryptofauna and ENNIO — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 14 Aug 2025.
Who they are
“Chlär holds this perpetual need to learn and improve, convinced of the fundamental relationships humans share with the groove.”
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Chlär holds this perpetual need to learn and improve, convinced of the fundamental relationships humans share with the groove. His productions and performances are attempts to awaken the tribal and primitive instinct that sleeps in each of us. His sets are direct crowd-galvanizers with technical and forward-thinking blends of grooves featuring loops of his own production. Always improvising through relentless 3-4 decks actions, his context sensitive approach to performances is fuelled by an highly effective audience reading which will guarantee an electrifying moment, no matter the set time and duration. He is also a former mastering engineer working with renowned labels such as Taapion, RAW or Ritmo Fatale and co-runs Bipolar Disorder Rec. Chlär is sharpening his musical senses and abilities on many sides of the industry, by being an artist and engineer but also working in A&R and Event Management, which recently led him to be the ‘’Raver’s Choice’’ from the Raving Spoon awards.Their RA profile lists Monnom Black, Selected, Bipolar Disorder, Deestricted and 2 more.Recently at RSO.BERLIN, Haus der Visionäre, Prince Charles · often with Toobris, Freddy K, Stef Mendesidis, 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 OXI, OHM, Berghain · often with Carly Zeng, Red Rooms, Sub Sahara, none of them here that night
“ENNIO is a Berlin-based artist who operates at the edges of genre and identity.”
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ENNIO is a Berlin-based artist who operates at the edges of genre and identity. Raised in Germany with Asian and Slavic roots, he developed his sound outside fixed roles and definitions. His music comes from that in-between space where identity is shaped by experience rather than tradition. Raw, rhythmic and built to move, with a signature bounce that needs no explanation. His breakout EP »Scacotteter« (TILT) introduced him as a distinctive voice in the global club landscape. Its standout track, »Gunung Padang«, merges Indonesian influences with Slavic vocal cuts and helped the release gain wide recognition among some of the scene’s most influential selectors. His follow-up single »Don’t Stop (Gimme More)« expanded that energy even further — playful and unapologetic, built around a cheeky vocal hook and the distinctive ENNIO bounce that became a crowd favourite. 2024 saw him contribute »Blok M« to A7A Records’ Lunar New Year Compilation, a project celebrating artists from across the Asian diaspora. That same year, »Bloody Beetroots« (TILT) arrived — driving yet fluid, a gritty track built for peak-time energy. 2025 began with »Chim Lạc Dan, Garuda!«, a collaboration with close friend and TILT ally HAMY, on A7A’s Year of the Snake edition. The track channels their Vietnamese and Indonesian backgrounds into a statement of visibility for Asian voices within club culture. Around the same time, he brought his sound to Berlin Fashion Week, teaming up with Sia Arnika and Lou De Bétoly. He was recently named “Artists Exciting Us In 2025” by Mixmag Asia. Beyond the studio, he is part of TILT, and co-founded his new platform BUTO BAYANG with HAMY in late 2025. The platform was featured in Mixmag Netherlands and Mixmag Germany, which explored the concept behind BUTO BAYANG and its vision for the future. In addition to hosting their club nights in Bali and Berlin, the platform curated a compilation bringing together artists from across Asia and the Asian diaspora worldwide, including his own track "Crave U". His DJ sets? Unpredictable, playful, and deeply instinctual. Like his identity, they resist singular narratives, drawing from a wide range of influences and ideas, yet always forming something distinctly his own. Blurring lines between genres and creating unexpected shifts in mood and intensity, he is known to enter into an almost symbiotic relationship with his crowd. From Säule (Berghain) and Radion to Faust, FVTVR, RSO, Macadam, and events such as Herrensauna and Musa, ENNIO’s sound continues to resonate across some of the world’s most forward-thinking club spaces.Their RA profile lists Defected Records, Patron Records, A7A and TILT.Recently at Phantom Bar Berlin, Berghain, Fitzroy · often with HAMY, Laure Croft, N.R.M, none of them here that night
“Immersed in the world of classical music from an early age and a trained pianist, music has always been an important part of her life.”
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Immersed in the world of classical music from an early age and a trained pianist, music has always been an important part of her life. And if it wasn’t classical music, it would be her mom’s varied taste of music that would play on repeat depending on the day. Fela Kuti, The Doors, Sade, Enya, a Miles Davies best of, or Jean-Michel Jarre to name a few, it is no surprise blending diverse sounds comes naturally in Gloria Rose’s mixes. As a Fold (London) and M.A.S. (Berlin) resident, she has solidified her presence in the underground scene, bringing her signature energy to some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking events. Known for her ability to captivate audiences with seamless transitions and refined track selection, Gloria Rose has performed at renowned institutions across Europe, including Tresor and Fold. Unrestricted by borders, Gloria Rose continues to refine her sound, blending hypnotic beats with powerful grooves to create unforgettable dancefloor moments.Recently at Renate, Tresor / Globus, Fitzroy · often with Rill, Pōnky, Vilchezz, none of them here that night
“His roots are in between dust of sand and waves of salt water.”
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His roots are in between dust of sand and waves of salt water. Ignez grew up near the coast of The Netherlands where hypnotizing waves and infinitive dunes shaped his sound. He fled the conservative world by sketching his own reality with these elements of nature. This became inextricably linked within his consciousness and reflects back into his music today, bringing a tight yet indefinable techno sound. He has shaped his own path through his imprint, Somov Records, where he unveiled his distinctive sound and artistic vision for the first time. In addition to his own imprint, he has made an indelible impact on influential labels such as Token and SK_eleven, enchanting audiences worldwide with mesmerizing releases. Notably, Ignez has collaborated with Rødhåd. Together, they have created two EPs that showcase their unique musical synergy. In his DJ sets, Ignez transports the audience into a mesmerizing sonic journey, captivating their senses and lifting the dancefloor to a higher state of being and a collective oceanic feeling. His driving, hypnotic, and minimalistic approach pulls listeners into a magnetic trance, where the pulsating rhythms and ethereal melodies create an immersive sonic experience. His residency at the esteemed underground Eerste Communie has been the cornerstone of his development as a DJ, fostering experience that has grown with him from a young age. From intimate club settings to renowned festivals, his sets evoke a transformative experience, inviting listeners to embark on a sonic odyssey and dive into the depths of his sonic universe.Their RA profile lists Token, SK_eleven, SEELEN., WSNWG and 2 more.Recently at RSO.BERLIN, Berghain · often with ROBUS, SUMME, Berghain, none of them here that night
“She began her journey in Mexico, where years of playing shaped her instinctive and grounded approach to the dancefloor.”
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She began her journey in Mexico, where years of playing shaped her instinctive and grounded approach to the dancefloor. Since then, she’s played at renowned venues across Europe and Latin America, building a name for sets that are both intense and deeply immersive. Whether she’s crafting deep, rolling grooves or surprising the crowd with unexpected turns, Konz knows how to take people on a ride, fully and unapologetically. In Berlin, she co-founded wwwet (World Wide Wet), a collective and platform that highlights global and underrepresented voices, with a special focus on Latin America. The project pushes beyond the usual club culture, creating space for artistic exchange and collaboration across borders. Konz is currently a resident for M.Á.S., a London-Berlin event series.Their RA profile lists Naughty Pills Records and Salida Recs..Recently at Tresor / Globus, M01, Renate · often with VINVAR, Huamaniser, Amphia, none of them here that night
“Blending the raw energy of mid-’90s club sounds with the finest modern groove, her sets are playful, dynamic, and full of energy - a powerhouse of rhythm and emotion where nostalgia and innovation dance as one.”
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Blending the raw energy of mid-’90s club sounds with the finest modern groove, her sets are playful, dynamic, and full of energy - a powerhouse of rhythm and emotion where nostalgia and innovation dance as one. Playing both vinyl and digital, BUTZ embraces the best of both worlds, using each medium intuitively to shape the moment. Driven by instinct and the crowd’s pulse, she creates atmospheres that are both physical and intimate - translating emotion into motion. Her sets speak their own language: deeply connected to the now, warm, and unafraid to surprise.Recently at Fitzroy, Paloma, KREUZWERK · often with Moritz Biebl, Kim She, Carmen Electro, none of them here that night
“Ponygirl’s approach to writing music and DJing blends detailed rhythm work with a refined sense of storytelling.”
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Ponygirl’s approach to writing music and DJing blends detailed rhythm work with a refined sense of storytelling. Moving body and mind through ever-evolving soundscapes. Driven by connecting audiences through sound, Ponygirl pulls inspiration from a wide range of musical influences to create their own sound. Their combination of refined drum rhythms with intricate percussive elements and alien-like ambiances allows tension and release to flow organically. This sensitivity to dynamic range fosters a powerful exchange between artist and audience, where each performance becomes a shared, collective experience. Ponygirl's productions and sets unfold like narratives, shifting effortlessly between deep, earthy grooves and surreal, abstract textures, inviting listeners into an introspective, almost dreamlike state. By embracing unconventional structures and textures, Ponygirl challenges the boundaries of form while remaining anchored in the physicality of the dance floor.Recently at ://about blank, Monarch, Fitzroy · often with .JKM, Mental Limit, Pōnky, none of them here that night
“As a music producer and DJ, Temudo is part of a new generation of artists whose work relies on the contemporary approach to Techno.”
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As a music producer and DJ, Temudo is part of a new generation of artists whose work relies on the contemporary approach to Techno. His music allies the soul of the genre with a modern methodology, and has the seal of genre defining labels like Klockworks, Soma, Modularz, Mord or Clergy. He’s one of the minds behind Hayes and runs his own Mastering Studio: Tema Mastering. The Portuguese João Rodrigues started his alias Temudo in 2014, after a period into the Drum and Bass scene. The Drum and Bass influence can be heard not only on the detailed sound design and low end focus of his music, but also on the energetic and eclectic 3 deck sets he has to offer. Over the last years he saw some of his music being widely played, such as “Tough To Say” or “The Beholder” from the EPs “Unnecessary” and “Not The End But a Change”, both released on Soma, or “Jack and Verge” from the collaborative EP with Nørbak “I Will Guide Thy Hand”, released on Modularz. João describes himself as a nerd for audio processing, composing techniques and solving puzzles in the pursuit of the perfect mix. His background in Jazz, a Degree in Sound and a Master Degree in Music and Technology gave him the tools for the unorthodox experiments he takes in the studio. It is fair to say that Temudo is one the Portuguese Techno main characters.Their RA profile lists Soma Records, Synewave, Impact Mechanics, Suara and 6 more.Last at Berghain in Jan · often with Bell Towers, Philippa Pacho, Juri Heidemann, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Kim She3 with BUTZ, 3 with ENNIO, 3 with Ignez and 2 with Cryptofauna
- Amphia2 with Chlär, 2 with KONZ, 1 with Gloria Rose and 1 with Ponygirl
- HAMY9 with ENNIO, 2 with BUTZ and 2 with Cryptofauna
- Disguised3 with ENNIO, 2 with Cryptofauna and 2 with Ignez
- Berghain4 with Ignez and 2 with Temudo
- ROBUS5 with Ignez and 1 with Cryptofauna
- SUMME4 with Ignez and 1 with Cryptofauna
- Aöcram2 with Ignez and 1 with Temudo
1,802 said they were going — busier than a usual Saturday at Else.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Else972
- Middle half finished between456 and 1,802
- Past Saturdays 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
Primal Instinct — 9 events and 74 artists since Aug 2025.