GROOVE x Studio Liberté
Sonnenraum, Berlin
This night happened — Sun 16 Aug · 2pm → 6am Mon
21+ · Groove Magazine and Quest Agency ·
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Who was billed11 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Nowadays in NYC, Fri 23 OctDanny Daze
- next: public records in NYC, Fri 6 NovDetroit In Effect
- DJ Assault
- DJ Godfather
- Modeselektor
- next: BASEMENT in NYC, Sat 31 OctSALOME
- SLIC Unit
- next: Bossa Nova Civic Club in NYC, Sat 31 OctNissa Carrington
- Slimgirl fat
- next: Kater, Sat 24 OctViikatory
- Gernot von
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
53 of the 55 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Nissa Carrington and Slimgirl fat — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Jul 2026.
- SLIC Unit and Slimgirl fat — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Mon 11 Mar 2024.
Who they are
“Steeped in Miami’s B-boy culture, it was classic electro & Miami bass that conceived Danny Daze's love for the experimental Dutch electro & Detroit Techno scenes of the 90’s.”
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Steeped in Miami’s B-boy culture, it was classic electro & Miami bass that conceived Danny Daze's love for the experimental Dutch electro & Detroit Techno scenes of the 90’s. Labels like Schematic in Miami, Interdimensional Transmissions from Detroit & Viewlexx out of The Hague set the foundation for Daze. Daniel Gomez adopted his Daze moniker early on at his mother’s suggestion. Practicing on a set-up she bought him, Daze was spinning at weddings by age 14, funneling his earnings into vinyl to play raves on the side. That eventually led to producing his first tracks in 2004 on a cracked version of Fruity Loops and later that year, he jumpstarted a electro / techno white label called Omniamm. Daze’s risk-taking & punk approach is at the core of everything he does and it’s a big part of the ethos of his current label, Omnidisc. "We're not searching for chart topping hits. We’re more interested in curating a catalog of music you’ll remember when you walk out the door. We seek out tracks that are as raw as possible & welcome imperfections. We love the charm of an unpolished record”, says Daze. It’s also this freeform & experimental approach together with an element of surprise that sets him apart from the pack as both a DJ & Producer. As a DJ, he prefers to express his versatility across long sets. He is known to cut & weave from Electro to Techno into Italo Disco, into a record by Yazoo deliberately intended to provoke a reaction. “I once played a Paula Abdul record at Berghain… basically, it’s like it or leave it,” says Daze. As a producer, his output ranges from releases on Kompakt’s Speicher series, to remixes on Phantasy, Comeme, Monkeytown & more… but he also reaches far beyond techno & has created original runway soundtracks for award winning American streetwear designer John Elliott & the Australian brand Song for the Mute. "I’m obsessed with the detailed manipulation of audio. It’s at the core of how I make music & I constantly feel the need to involve myself with projects that challenge & allow me to think out of the box... whether it’s creating a single recognizable noise for the new MacBook, or an advert for a fashion campaign blending original music with sound design,” says Daze. Danny Daze’s radical approach to preserving music’s integrity while breaking its boundaries may seem volatile, but it’s not random. “I’ve always gone against the grain & it’s important for everything I do to feel authentic. There isn't much difference between Daniel Gomez and Danny Daze.” BOOKINGS: For EU bookings please contact: ned@lb-agency.net & chris@lb-agency.net For US and SA bookings please contact: ryan@liasonartists.com For Australia bookings please contact: Wade@FinelyTuned.com.au For press and management enquiries please contact: mgmt@omnidisc.coTheir RA profile lists Kompakt, Cómeme, Phantasy Sound, Omnidisc and 1 more.Recently at OXI, ZENNER · often with David Berrie, Connor Wrong, Kurilo, none of them here that night
“D.I.E. stands for Detroit In Effect.”
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Their RA profile lists Clone Records and M.A.P. records.Recently at Tresor / Globus · often with Afra, DJ Slugo, Morgan, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Thug Records.
Recently at OST · often with Swan Meat, WTCHCRFT, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Databass, Technasia Records, Southern Outpost, Spanking Records and 4 more.
often with Jubilee, EQUISS, none of them here that night
“MODESELEKTOR BIOGRAPHY By Shilo Urban Photos by Jakob Hoff Wildly diverse, infused with exuberance and inspired by a slap of the absurd, Modeselektor’s inarguable grooves seem to emanate from every conceivable musical genre, creating a controlled chaos whose sonic expression elevates the eyebrows of critics and the heartbeats of dance floors around the world. ‘Boundary breaking’ is a phrase that today almost every artist wants to claim; however Modeselektor’s description as such does not come as an afterthought or marketing ploy.”
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MODESELEKTOR BIOGRAPHY By Shilo Urban Photos by Jakob Hoff Wildly diverse, infused with exuberance and inspired by a slap of the absurd, Modeselektor’s inarguable grooves seem to emanate from every conceivable musical genre, creating a controlled chaos whose sonic expression elevates the eyebrows of critics and the heartbeats of dance floors around the world. ‘Boundary breaking’ is a phrase that today almost every artist wants to claim; however Modeselektor’s description as such does not come as an afterthought or marketing ploy. The idea of breaking boundaries permeates their music because this dissolution of cultural borders is ingrained in their very identities. The electronic production team of Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary came of age in Berlin shortly after the fall of the infamous Wall in 1989. It was a place and time where breaking down boundaries was not a convenient meme, but rather a literal description of what was going on outside their front doors. Germany was a stew of mixed emotions, high hopes and insecurity, all existing at the same time as the reunited populace attempted to right itself anew. Thrust upon the unique cultural landscape of the newly liberated city, the two former East Berliners found themselves in the ultimate urban jungle, deep in the realm of the absurd. In this liminal state of upheaval and change, anything was possible. As cops and parents preoccupied themselves with other concerns, the youth took advantage of the obtuse authorities to throw wild underground acid house parties. And this is where Modeselektor met: in the midst of the chaos, swimming in the heady sense of freedom that only those once oppressed can truly understand. It was 1995. Modeselektor emerged out of the tangle of post-wall Berlin, monkey men with beats clenched between their teeth and ideas that would soon force music journalists to make up new words: bastard dancehall, euro crunk, acid rap, big bass techno, labstyle, happy metal, psychedelic electro. Like a jungle, their music is dense, textured and rich with sounds never experienced before, drawn from a production ethos of “create, distort, recycle.” Modeselektor’s appreciation for the absurd engenders an attitude of levity towards their music, refreshing in a world where “serious techno” has become a funny cliché. After trying out the name Fundamental Knowledge, the duo soon found a moniker with a better fit: Modeselektor, taken from a function on the Roland RE-201 space echo analog delay effects unit. They progressed from DJ sets to a live act and began playing small open airs in Berlin with Pfadfinderei, a local design collective whose avant-garde visual contributions aptly reflect the translation of their name: pathfinders. In 2001 Modeselektor met Ellen Allien who quickly signed the promising minds to BPitch Control, one of the most highly respected techno labels in the world. The catapult was loaded. A series of singles, EPs and remixes ensued, along with exciting collaboration with Parisian rap group TTC as well as Berlin wunderkind Apparat under the name Moderat. Modeselektor began to draw international attention and soon snagged the ears of one Thom Yorke, who declared his love for their music on television. Now immersed in the European artistic community, the producers presented sound installations at the Centre Pompidou in Paris and lectured at the Merz Academie in Stuttgart. After years of intense touring all over Europe, in 2005 Modeselektor released their first full-length album Hello Mom! (BPitch Control). Cue the world tour and rave reviews for a release that soared beyond the normal strata of electronic output with its potent celebration of sonic diversity, equally as enjoyable for the headphone listener and the sweaty clubber at 3AM. As if there was any question about this duo’s aptitude, in 2007 the album Happy Birthday! (BPitch Control) dropped and subsequently detonated with supreme force. Minds frothed and limbs flailed as the next era of grime-techno-dubstep-acid-hip hop-electro-IDM was inaugurated, influencing producers and DJs around the world to employ Modeselektor’s samples and methods to bring a boundary-less musical experience to their listeners as well. Happy birthday indeed. No longer teenage rabble-rousers but young fathers, Modeselektor was named “Best Dubstep and Grime Artist” in the 2008 Beatport Awards, and hit the road with Radiohead and then Ellen Allien. Obviously the two play well with others; their list of collaborators and guest vocalists had grown into a “Who’s Who” list of the continental underground: Paul St. Hilaire, Team Shadetek, Sasha Perera, Puppetmastaz, Maxïmo Park, Otto von Schirach and Siriusmo. Reigniting their production work with fellow Berliner and Renaissance man Apparat, Moderat released a self-titled, all analog album in 2009 to massive critical acclaim. The creative synergy of Modeselektor’s robust, bass-slapping sound and Apparat’s dark and dreamy intricacies highlights the best elements of each style, resulting in a dynamic musical experience that is expressed well by Moderat’s engaging and inspiring live performance. Accompanied by Pfadfinderei, the dream team toured the world, playing the largest festivals in existence and garnering multiple awards for both the album and their innovative live presentation, including Resident Advisor’s award for Best Live Act of the year in 2009. Appropriately, Modeselektor had always described themselves as more of a live act, not studio musicians – the opposite opinion from most producers who prefer the hermit role. Their love for the live music experience is perhaps a relic of growing up in a bounded environment; coming from a society that was restrained for so long, they now relish the communion that performance provides. Dedicated to sharing their success and spreading the sounds that inspire, Modeselektor launched Monkeytown Records in 2009 as a platform for befriended artists. The label and its 50WEAPONS imprint have become synonymous with groundbreaking bass music over the last five years, each presenting a cherry-picked selection of choice beats and breakthrough artists. Modeselektor’s third full-length album Monkeytown (Monkeytown Records) landed in late 2011 to major acclaim. With massive energy, a panoply of guest artists and divergent sounds from across the sonic spectrum, Monkeytown journeyed even deeper into Modeselektor’s world, where the dance floor is heaving, the music is magnanimous and the boundaries were broken a long time ago. In 2013, fans received an inside glimpse of the subversive duo’s secrets with We Are Modeselektor by Romi Angel and Holger Wick, a documentary that searches for the origins of the Modeselektor phenomenon with behind-the-scenes tour footage and captivating insights. Soon after came the highly anticipated second full-length release by Moderat, aptly titled II. A compelling ride through the creamy top layer of dance beats and pure pop, the album swerves under the swagger of unexpected beats and intelligent design. Modeselektor continues to be an instrumental player in their home city’s cultural agenda, curating the lineup for the sea lake stage at MELT! Festival in Berlin for the past four years. Busy building the Monkeytown empire with showcase events and successful Modeselektion parties all over the world, Modeselektor is an evolving icon of the post-everything era. The pent-up energy generated through years of cultural suppression and a divided heart-city has been captured in Modeselektor’s sound and delivered to listeners around the world, to dancers who join them on the precipice of the absurd- a place where boundary-breaking is no longer a metaphor. Like many today, Modeselektor’s music is often sample-based, but like very few today, they create almost all of their own samples, Jim Jones notwithstanding. Though their sound is without a doubt inspired by the artistic rebirth of Berlin, it was never confined to the limitations of the city’s hype bubble that by its very nature rises and then falls. Modeselektor’s music does not belong to any one time or place; it is universal. Just as the Berlin Wall was broken down in the dawn of Modeselektor’s coming of age, so too were any musical boundaries in their minds, and their multi-mood productions emulate the deeply textured landscape of the human psyche that such a revolutionary era put upon display.Their RA profile lists BPitch, Monkeytown Records, Detroit Underground and 50 Weapons.Recently at RSO.BERLIN, Dark Matter Berlin, Silent Green · often with JamalDilmen, Gernot, none of them here that night
“Salome is a dj and producer born in Tbilisi and recently relocated in Berlin where she immediately felt like home.”
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Salome is a dj and producer born in Tbilisi and recently relocated in Berlin where she immediately felt like home. Her sound covers from electro to acid and techno, often even bringing it all together with her own touch, her dj sets are poised and fresh yet leading people to hard dancing trance. Salome has become a new resident of Herrensauna. Her music currently appears on Lobster theremin, Mechatronica, International Chrome, Mind controlled rectifier, Herrensauna, Darknet and be sure the future will have a lot more to add.Their RA profile lists Darknet, Lobster Theremin, Mechatronica, International Chrome and 2 more.Recently at RSO.BERLIN, Golden Gate, Prince Charles · often with MCMLXXXV, SUMME, ROBUS, none of them here that night
“Not only do they share their enthusiasm for music, but even more so a strong longing for unity, collective joy and radical solidarity within the music industry.”
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Not only do they share their enthusiasm for music, but even more so a strong longing for unity, collective joy and radical solidarity within the music industry. Their club sets reflect the individual influences of each member: a breathtaking blend of Afrodiasporic rhythms, bass music & club experiments.Last at Aqua-Höfe in Jul · often with Artists, BreakUp Club & 15, none of them here that night
“Thanks to growing up constantly surrounded by Soul, R'n'B, Disco and mostly Southern Rap as well as later years spent working in nightlife, her style is an excellent blend of nostalgic elements and contemporary club music, featuring both heavy hitting and transcendentally groovy sounds.”
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Thanks to growing up constantly surrounded by Soul, R'n'B, Disco and mostly Southern Rap as well as later years spent working in nightlife, her style is an excellent blend of nostalgic elements and contemporary club music, featuring both heavy hitting and transcendentally groovy sounds. Effortlessly gliding through US-American Club & Bass Music while touching UK Funky & Bass and incorporating drum-heavy tunes from Middle- & South America and the Caribbean, she creates a diverse sound collage just bound to make you move. She is a resident at Golden Pudel Club Hamburg as part of her DJ network SLIC Unit and hosts the monthly all-vinyl show „MUSIC CITY“ on Refuge Worldwide. Since picking up the USB sticks in 2018 she has played clubs all over the world like Panorama Bar, Golden Pudel Club and Bossa Nova Civic Club, festivals like Fusion, Nation of Gondwana, CTM Festival, Dockville or Bonanza Festival Buritaca as well as radio shows and platforms like The Lot Radio, HalfMoon Brooklyn, Radio80000, Radio Nopal and Refuge Worldwide.Recently at Tresor / Globus, Ritter Butzke, Schönwalde-Glien, Grünefeld bei Berlin, Germany · often with yung_womb, GLOBUS, TRESOR, none of them here that night
“Singer, Producer and DJ slimgirl fat loves to blur genre conventions of all kinds.”
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Singer, Producer and DJ slimgirl fat loves to blur genre conventions of all kinds. Not only in her own music but also on the decks. Her favorite tunes aim to have a special, vexing, and emotional momentum. Her sound collection reaches from contemporary Pop & RnB, UK Jungle & Hardcore to Dancehall and Reggaeton. „Disorienting, dystopian, delicious."Recently at Ritter Butzke, arkaoda Berlin, Chausseestrasse 131 · often with yung_womb, Amelie Kahl, Robin Flux, none of them here that night
“Viikatory’s sound spans progressive, trance, and electro with touches of techno, focusing on energy, pacing, and tension.”
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Viikatory’s sound spans progressive, trance, and electro with touches of techno, focusing on energy, pacing, and tension. Her DJ sets unfold as evolving narratives, each approached as a form of storytelling. Moving fluidly between styles, she responds to the energy of the dancefloor, allowing the direction to develop naturally. Alongside DJing, she performs live sets built around her own productions, expanding her sonic range beyond the DJ format. Her releases have appeared on labels including Tresor, International Chrome, Mechatronica, UTTU, Warning, Trust, and others.Their RA profile lists Tresor, TRUST, dame-music, Tooflez Muzik and 4 more.Recently at Tresor / Globus, Else, Sameheads · often with GLOBUS, TRESOR, TaronX, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- GLOBUS4 with Viikatory and 3 with Nissa Carrington
- TRESOR3 with Nissa Carrington and 3 with Viikatory
- yung_womb3 with Nissa Carrington and 3 with Slimgirl fat
- Robin Flux2 with Nissa Carrington and 1 with Slimgirl fat
- Mariana Benenge dance workshop1 with Nissa Carrington and 1 with Slimgirl fat
- MCMLXXXV4 with SALOME
- CEM3 with SALOME
- David Berrie3 with Danny Daze
580 said they were going.
The room
Sonnenraum — 47 events and 261 distinct artists since Aug 2025.
Most-tagged here: House (3) and Techno (3). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
Groove Magazine — 4 events and 29 artists since Oct 2025.
Quest Agency — 10 events and 71 artists since Aug 2025.
Also that night
- Endless Groove Sessions with Lefto Early Bird (7hr set) *open air*Kaos Berlin — also tagged electro, with jazz too.
- MERGERPlattenvereinigung — also tagged bass, with dub too.
- NachspielKitKatClub — also tagged electro, with techno too.
how these 3 are connected
- Endless Groove Sessions with Lefto Early Bird (7hr set) *open air* — RA tags both listings electro — and that one also jazz.
- MERGER — RA tags both listings bass — and that one also dub.
- Nachspiel — RA tags both listings electro — and that one also techno.