Else x On Board
Else, Berlin
This night happened — Sat 4 Jul
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Who was billed11 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Berghain, Sat 31 OctAltinbas
- next: Berghain, Sat 24 OctPolygonia
- next: H0L0 in NYC, Fri 13 NovClarisa Kimskii
- next: Berghain, Sat 14 NovEfdemin
- next: Berghain, Sat 31 OctGiGi FM
- next: public records in NYC, Fri 27 NovJin Synth
- next: Start.Bahn - Genezarethkirche, Thu 3 DecLuigi Tozzi
- next: OHM, Thu 12 NovRefracted
- Vera Logdanidi
- next: Fri 6 NovSíoda Rua
- On Board Crew
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
46 of the 55 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Altinbas and Efdemin — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 9 Aug 2025.
- Altinbas and GiGi FM — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 4 Jul 2026.
- Efdemin and GiGi FM — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 13 Sep 2025.
- Refracted and Síoda Rua — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 4 Jul 2026.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Vera Logdanidi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 8 May 2026.
- Altinbas and Vera Logdanidi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 21 Feb 2026.
- Polygonia and Efdemin — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Polygonia and Clarisa Kimskii — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 6 Oct 2023.
- Clarisa Kimskii and GiGi FM — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 14 Sep 2023.
Who they are
“As a DJ, Altinbas is known for simultaneously honing in on minute details and zooming out to the bigger picture, crafting captivating journeys that explore the common threads and connective tissue between his carefully-selected cuts.”
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As a DJ, Altinbas is known for simultaneously honing in on minute details and zooming out to the bigger picture, crafting captivating journeys that explore the common threads and connective tissue between his carefully-selected cuts. Through his online mixes, his own curated parties at Fuse, and his dense touring schedule through many of Europe's club capitals, he's become known for a sound built on layered beats and rapidly shifting dynamics, where even familiar tracks feel fresh in the fabric of his sonic narratives. Honing his skills as a producer for years, he's developed a densely-layered style built on sculpted sound design and impactful grooves that's been captivating and reverberating across the international dance scene. Renowned for the level of craftsmanship in his productions, Altinbas' works have found a home on labels like Ostgut Ton, Token Records, SK11 and Non Series. On his own imprint Observer Station, he pushes his output even further, using the label to explore both the emotional content of his music and the methods he uses to release it without constraints. While home to some of further-reaching tracks, Observer Station keeps its focus firmly on dancefloor functionality, making its releases primed for unique, overwhelming moments in the club.Their RA profile lists Token, Non Series, Float Records, SK_eleven and 1 more.Last at Berghain in May · often with Berghain, Gerd Janson, Alex Kassian, none of them here that night
“Polygonia is a multidisciplinary music and art project by Munich-based artist Lindsey Wang.”
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Polygonia is a multidisciplinary music and art project by Munich-based artist Lindsey Wang. Drawing from a background in acoustic instruments and a strong interest in cultural diversity, she creates colourful electronic music enriched with complex sound design and intricate yet compelling rhythms. Her work is defined by a dynamic fusion of genres, resulting in a distinctive sound that moves beyond fixed categorisation. Elements of techno, bass music, breakbeat, house, electro, grey area, IDM and beyond intertwine throughout her productions. This genre-fluid approach is evident in releases such as her album Dream Horizons (2025) on Dekmantel and the Otro Mundo EP (2023) on Bambe, while nature continues to serve as a recurring source of inspiration. In both DJ and live sets, Polygonia explores a wide emotional spectrum, adapting her performances to time and atmosphere. Since 2023, She is holding a residency at Munich’s BLITZ club. Beyond her solo work, she co-founded the IO collective and label in 2018 and launched her own label QEONE in 2022. In 2021, she formed the electric jazz trio Lyder and continues to explore the intersection of electronic and jazz through her collaboration with drummer Simon Popp. In 2025, she also co-founded the audio software company DSP Dealer.Their RA profile lists Nous'klaer Audio, Midgar, Reclaim Your City, Lowless and 6 more.Recently at Berghain, Philharmonie Berlin, OHM · often with Berghain, nd_baumecker, Amanda Mussi, 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.Recently at RSO.BERLIN, Berghain, Tresor / Globus · often with Ne/Re/A, Berghain, Ron Like Hell, none of them here that night
“Calm, cool and collected, Efdemin’s music is infused by elegant darkness, discreet beauty and the complete lack of jittery.”
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Calm, cool and collected, Efdemin’s music is infused by elegant darkness, discreet beauty and the complete lack of jittery. With LPs and 12-inches for Dial, Curle and Ostgut Ton, his remixes (e.g. Depeche Mode), his Pigon project together with RNDM or his drone and ambient pieces under his original name Phillip Sollmann for instance, Efdemin is equally at home in very different circles. In the world of art as much as in the techno realm, and while moving from intelligent pop quotes into the universe of Sun Ra, he does the splits effortlessly and without overstretching it. A sonic thesaurus like his second album Chicago finds his place in Efdemin’s body of work as well as the stripped down funk of “Just A Track”, the urgency of “Acid Bells” or the straightforwardness of “Bergwein”. Going well along with all those gestures and desires is his own Label naïf. Accordingly named and vinyl only, it’s his outlet to release music from friends and allies that is close to his heart.Their RA profile lists Sushitech, Perlon, Ostgut Ton, Dial Records and 6 more.Last at Berghain in May · often with Berghain, Steffi, nd_baumecker, none of them here that night
“GiGi FM is a multidisciplinary artist, DJ, dancer, and music producer whose journey began in the underground squat raves of South London.”
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GiGi FM is a multidisciplinary artist, DJ, dancer, and music producer whose journey began in the underground squat raves of South London. Now based in Berlin, GiGi has grown into a dynamic force in electronic music, captivating audiences at iconic stages and festivals worldwide. Whether blending techno, bass, and breaks or creating immersive ambient soundscapes, GiGi FM’s sets are a masterful exploration of versatility and emotional depth, transporting dancefloors into states of ecstasy. Now in her sixth year as a resident on NTS Radio, GiGi FM continues to explore sonic dimensions and share her unique musical palette. Her show is a space for deep inner journeys, weaving emotional storytelling through sound. Over the years, she has hosted esteemed guests such as Donato Dozzy, Voices From the Lake, Jako Jako & Mareena, and Vladimir Ivkovic, with many more to come. Each episode reflects GiGi’s ability to curate a shared space for introspection, transcendence, and collective experience through music. Movement has always been central to GiGi’s creative practice. A professionally trained dancer (Paris Opera & Alvin Ailey), she approaches music production as an extension of the body, often incorporating gestural techniques to create sound. Her 2022 EP Magnetite on Bambounou’s Bambe label was crafted using a MYO motion sensor, where arm gestures layered sounds in real time, embodying the interplay between physicality and sonic expression. This innovative approach flows into her self-released series, Kiwi Synthesis Diary, beginning with Vol. 1 in 2021, a deeply personal project born from using Ableton as a journal. Its successor, Kiwi Synthesis Diary Vol. 2 (2023), marked the launch of her own label, Sea~rène, a platform for euphoric, boundary-pushing soundscapes. Her most recent release, Movimiento (2024), expands on this narrative. The EP celebrates the transformative energy of dance, blending vibrant club rhythms with introspective sound design. It’s a body of work that encapsulates GiGi’s ethos: to create music that moves both body and mind. Deeply influenced by astrology, philosophy, and the cosmos, GiGi FM’s artistry bridges sound, movement, and metaphysics. In addition to her DJ sets and productions, she is developing a live ambient project linking meditation, reflection, her own poetry, and productions to craft deeply immersive experiences. Whether on the dancefloor or in moments of stillness, GiGi’s work invites audiences to connect with themselves and the universe around them. In 2025, GiGi FM continues to tour globally, including her first Australia tour and an extensive US tour, while releasing new music and curating innovative projects. Ever-evolving, she remains dedicated to crafting music and experiences that inspire reflection, transcendence, and joy.Their RA profile lists Bambe and Sea~rène.Recently at Ikii, Berghain · often with Berghain, Aurora Halal, Gerd Janson, none of them here that night
“Jin Synth, a sound artist and DJ based in London, seamlessly blends various textural and experimental analogue noise elements into her music.”
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Jin Synth, a sound artist and DJ based in London, seamlessly blends various textural and experimental analogue noise elements into her music. At the core of Jin's artistry lies a masterful fusion of diverse textures and experimental layers, all meticulously woven into her sonic tapestry. With her synthesisers, modular, and an array of microphones primed for capturing the world's ambient sounds, Jin Synth embarks on a journey that defies convention. In the realm of DJ performances, Jin sets out to craft an ethereal, meditative ambience that transports her audience to an abstract realm. She views her CDJ setup as an instrument, allowing her sonic adventures to unfold in the moment as she freely plays her own music materials and other artists' tunes. During her live performances, this improvisational interplay invites listeners to lose themselves in a mesmerising experience where every note, every pulse, and every resonance holds the potential for revelation. In recent years, Jin's academic background has led her to delve deep into the enchanting universe of sonic art. Beyond her eclectic performances, she has been passionately crafting her own instruments and DIY microphones, each serving as a vessel for creating sounds as unique as her artistic vision. With every twist of a knob and every patch cable connected, Jin explores the boundaries of sound, delivering a musical experience that is as innovative as it is immersive.Their RA profile lists Semantica Records, 47, Konstrukt, On Board Music and 1 more.Recently at OHM, Tresor / Globus · often with Trailcam, 320, DJ Scallywag, none of them here that night
“Raised in Rome, the DJ and Producer takes influence from the timeless italian sound, which he’s further developed with an emotional, swirling, dubby atmosphere.”
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Raised in Rome, the DJ and Producer takes influence from the timeless italian sound, which he’s further developed with an emotional, swirling, dubby atmosphere. There’s an unmistakable texture to his productions. While prolific, Tozzi has kept his output within a close family of labels. Swedish label Hypnus are key here, having released a number of the producer’s EPs as well as his acclaimed debut album, Deep Blue: Volume 2, in 2016. Alongside Hypnus, Tozzi has worked closely with Mental Modern and Outis Music, releasing both solo as well as collaborative work with the label’s founder, Dino Sabatini. Tozzi’s unswerving commitment to his sound, alongside his pensive and considered development as an artist has brought him to where he is today, with a touring schedule that’s taken him to some of the finest clubbing establishments around the world. Within this, he maintains a residency at Khidi, Tbilisi, which in recent years has emerged as one of the best clubbing destinations in europe. It’s through this platform that he brings his unique hybrid sound as both a DJ and producer, and can evolve and experiment as an artist.Their RA profile lists Minimood, Dynamic Reflection, Outis Music, Non Series and 6 more.Recently at Tresor / Globus, OHM · often with Delta Rain, APRS, presents Deep Blue, none of them here that night
“And a growing number of people, wanting more from techno than formulaic entertainment and a soundtrack to dance to, are connecting with his particular vision and peculiar sound.”
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And a growing number of people, wanting more from techno than formulaic entertainment and a soundtrack to dance to, are connecting with his particular vision and peculiar sound. This might be because Refracted´s music feels as fundamentally human as it sounds otherworldly. It is techno more as an idea and conduit, than as an easily-labeled sound. It is dance music where layered rhythms act almost on a neural, sub epidermal level, while moving and evolving soundscapes acquire a tactile, understated physicality. Paramount examples of this can be found on releases on Refracted's own Mind Express label, and on celebrated labels like Canadian ambient/deep-techno imprint Silent Season and Pole Group, his path unravelling further, a mind set on favoring unflinching quality over quantity. The dynamics created by this yearning to displace us from space and self, while rooted in a elemental, naturalistic approach, which catalyzes inner self discovery, are also at the foundation of his DJing. Spiritual, almost meditative, his sets possess a kinetic energy as well, which is a clear indication of a DJ who knows the fundamental role of dancing as part of the ritual. He wants to take us somewhere, the “where” being of our own choosing, the trail never being the most travelled.Their RA profile lists Semantica Records, Silent Season, PoleGroup Recordings, UTCH Records and 6 more.Last at Tresor / Globus in Jan · often with Sarah Wreath, Jay Galligan, Ario, none of them here that night
“Vera Logdanidi’s journey in the music industry began as a DJ in Kyiv, Ukraine during the mid-2000s.”
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Vera Logdanidi’s journey in the music industry began as a DJ in Kyiv, Ukraine during the mid-2000s. Since then, she has developed into a versatile producer, with her music released on respected labels such as Rhythm Büro, Semantica Records, On Board Music, Dial Records, Konstrukt and others. Her solo and collaborative tracks have been remixed by artists including Eric Cloutier, Artefakt, and Svreca. In addition to her DJ sets, Vera made her live debut at Draaimolen Festival, presenting another dimension of her artistic voice through live performance. She has also collaborated with Ukrainian producer Na Nich on joint live projects. Beyond her own productions, Vera frequently tours both domestically and internationally. Her dynamic range allows her to adapt to both intimate settings and large festival stages. She has performed at renowned venues such as Berghain, Panorama Bar, Bassiani, Tresor, Closer, ∄, among others. Her festival appearances include Draaimolen, Monument City Festival, Ickra, Strichka, Brave Factory Festival, and more. In her sets, Vera moves seamlessly between powerful, groovy, and mental techno, deep house experiments, ambient explorations, and occasional dives into broken beat and jungle, which hold a special place in her musical path. Vera’s artistic practice extends beyond the dance floor. Her audio-visual project VOICES (2022) was showcased at MU Hybrid Art House in Eindhoven, pushing her expression into multimedia art. In 2024, her collaboration with artist Bambi Benko was awarded the prestigious Brutus Prize. Their joint work combined Benko’s installation Earthseed with Vera’s sound design, creating an otherworldly atmosphere inspired by Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower. Aside from producing and touring, Vera is also the co-founder of Rhythm Büro, a collective known for bringing top international artists to Kyiv. Rhythm Büro’s most unique project, the Natura festival, used to gather over 4,000 guests annually in a remote outdoor location. However, the festival has been on hold during the ongoing war. Vera was also a co-owner of 22:22 Studio, which began as a record label and expanded into a mixing and mastering studio (currently inactive). As an active member of the Ukrainian music community, she supports emerging and established artists alike. Her Kashtan project, which started as a radio show, has grown into both a label and a community hub, curating Ukrainian electronic music across genres. Alongside her artistic work, Vera shares her knowledge as a sound production lecturer at Skvot School, nurturing the next generation of producers.Their RA profile lists Semantica Records, Konstrukt, Rhythm Buro, On Board Music and 2 more.Recently at Tresor / Globus, RSO.BERLIN, Berghain · often with GLOBUS, TRESOR, Mattias El Mansouri, none of them here that night
“Síoda Rua is an Irish DJ deeply connected to music since childhood.”
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Síoda Rua is an Irish DJ deeply connected to music since childhood. Coming from a music-loving family, she grew up playing the Irish flute before discovering piano and guitar during her teenage years. Her encounter with electronic music at the age of 14 marked a turning point, awakening in her a fascination for this rich and infinite sound universe. Specializing in the art of mixing vinyl, she delivers sets that navigate between house and techno, adapting to the atmosphere and energy of each event. Although she loves exploring a wide variety of genres, she is particularly drawn to deep sounds: liquid textures, mesmerizing atmospheres, minimalist percussion, and rhythmic patterns. Her performances transform into captivating sonic journeys where every detail matters. She draws her energy from the connection with the crowd to create a shared experience where music becomes a universal language. Passionate about connecting with people through sound, she loves immersing herself in the moment and letting the music speak for itself.Recently at Renate, MUENZE · often with Temple Rat, Jezero, Marelko, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Berghain7 with Efdemin, 6 with Altinbas, 4 with Clarisa Kimskii, 4 with GiGi FM, 4 with Polygonia and 2 with Vera Logdanidi
- nd_baumecker4 with Efdemin and 3 with Polygonia
- Alinka3 with Efdemin and 2 with Polygonia
- Aurora Halal3 with GiGi FM and 2 with Altinbas
- Luke Slater3 with Efdemin and 2 with Polygonia
- André Galluzzi2 with Altinbas and 2 with Vera Logdanidi
- Gerd Janson2 with Altinbas and 2 with GiGi FM
- Quelza2 with Altinbas and 2 with GiGi FM
2,124 said they were going — much 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
On Board Music — 2 events and 15 artists since Nov 2025.