Sound Metaphors x Rainbow Disco Club - OPEN AIR + INDOOR
Prince Charles, Berlin
This night happened — Sun 31 May
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Who was billed9 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Bell Towers
- Coco Maria
- Kikiorix
- Pem
- Mr Sian
- Palms Trax
- Sleep D
- next: Berghain, Fri 30 OctSound Metaphors Djs
- next: Refuge in NYC, Fri 30 OctSuze Ijó
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
31 of the 36 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Palms Trax and Sound Metaphors Djs — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 12 Sep 2025.
- Bell Towers and Sound Metaphors Djs — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 1 Jan 2026.
- Palms Trax and Suze Ijó — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 31 May 2026.
- Mr Sian and Sound Metaphors Djs — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 1 May 2026.
- Bell Towers and Mr Sian — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 1 May 2026.
Who they are
“Bell Towers is no stranger to the night.”
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Bell Towers is no stranger to the night. Moving curiously through dance music as a DJ and producer since 2009, BT has had four years of fun with cult Melbourne party Bamboo Musik (RIP); a successful relocation to the Northern Hemisphere (finally landing in Berlin) and gigs all over the world; a long-standing NTS residency and dibs on the name ‘Dance Music Show’; an ever-evolving discography; and credits for show music at New York, Paris, London and Shanghai Fashion Weeks that has further shaped his musical sensibility. BT’s DJ sets flirt with 4/4 basement house, flimsy synthetic pop, cheap and chic funk, and emotional sunrise burnouts. He connects the dots and gives the floor his own idiosyncratic interpretation of ‘dance music history’. You might’ve heard the tracks the first time around, but the point here is that you haven’t heard them played like this. In his eight years as an artist/producer — an output he self-describes as “file under 12”, intentionally laconic — BT has wriggled on various shades of house, 80s influenced pop and sample disco, released across respected labels like Public Possession, Internasjonal and Cocktail D’amore – the latter also being an infamous party series now serving his DJ skills as a regular new home. No two of his eleven singles sound the same, but there’s a long-play LP on the way that’ll make these styles stick like an entry stamp to your wrist on a Monday morning.Their RA profile lists Permanent Vacation, Internasjonal, Cocktail D'Amore, Unknown to the Unknown and 2 more.Recently at OST, Renate, Berghain · often with Desirée Falessi, Juri Heidemann, Berghain, none of them here that night
“Irresistible slices of bossa nova, samba, cumbia, and all sorts of rarities from sunnier, far-off places,mixed with her unconditioned energy will keep your feet busy while making your mind embark on a trip to the warmed sides of the musical world.”
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Irresistible slices of bossa nova, samba, cumbia, and all sorts of rarities from sunnier, far-off places,mixed with her unconditioned energy will keep your feet busy while making your mind embark on a trip to the warmed sides of the musical world. Coco Maria is the host of "Club Coco" at Worldwide FM, and "I dream of Piranhas" on Cashmere Radio.Recently at Haus der Visionäre, arkaoda Berlin, Sameheads · often with Oscar der Winzige, Elli, DJ SCHOWI, none of them here that night
“Based in Tokyo, Japan.”
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Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kikiorix has played in many clubs and festivals in Japan as well as abroad including Somewhere in Amsterdam by Rush Hour x RDC, Dusk Camp Los Angeles, Fabric London, The End/Aka London, Space Ibiza, Tresor Berlin – and not only Europe but also he was invited to Hawaii, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka etc. Being based in London in 00s, he gained a lot of DJ experiences as a Holic resident together with Tomoki Tamura, and later he got to perform at one of the biggest music festivals in Japan, Fuji Rock Festival as a member of Tresvibes. During weekdays, he is busy working as a designer at Realrockdesign. A resident DJ and designer for Rainbow Disco Club.Their RA profile lists Fauve Records.often with DJ Healthy, Rick Wilhite, LADYMONIX, none of them here that night
Last at arkaoda Berlin in Mar · often with T-RAIL, DJ NORTHERN, AGY3NA, none of them here that night
Last at OST in May · often with Aidan, Matteo Gamba, Fabrizio Brancaccio, none of them here that night
“For aspiring DJs and producers, or indeed anyone who appreciates a good story, the genesis of Palms Trax couldn’t have read any dreamier.”
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For aspiring DJs and producers, or indeed anyone who appreciates a good story, the genesis of Palms Trax couldn’t have read any dreamier. You know the one; curious yet naive son of the English Riviera lands a job at one of London’s leading record stores and discovers the masters of Chicago house and Detroit techno. Later, stumbling around Berlin, his primitive attempts to emulate the sound of his newfound heroes accidentally land him a bona fide dance floor hit. A gradual but steady stream of EPs courtesy of Dutch dance music powerhouse Dekmantel have allowed his productions to blossom in richer, smoother directions. On 2015’s ‘In Gold’ EP, and throughout the following year’s ‘High Point on Low Ground’, halcyon hallmarks of house - euphoric piano lines, bubbling acid and luminescent keys - are shot through with Donaldson’s tough, distinctive percussion. It’s that same connection with Dekmantel that has encouraged Donaldson to quickly, impressively evolve as a DJ of some distinctive taste and talent. A memorable performance at Dekmantel’s flagship Amsterdam festival in 2015 captured open hearts, lost minds and aching feet. Since then, the sound of Palms Trax has been a fixture on their enormous main stage, drifting seamlessly between vintage house, esoteric disco and the various shades of a bubbling UK underground he has helped define. Occasional back-to-back performances with the likes of Hunee, Young Marco, Antal and Midland, all DJs regularly credited for their breadth of musical knowledge and sheer versatility, speak volumes for Donaldson’s DJing nous, which has lead him on an international trail; from South America to Australia, and from Panorama Bar to Concrete, Contact, De School, and Lux. Donaldson has also-amassed a patient, open-minded following with his cult monthly radio show, the decidedly less-than-culinary ‘Cooking with Palms Trax’, broadcast on Berlin Community Radio since 2015. On each show, Donaldson takes a deep, vinyl-led drive into his adopted history, fostering a level of trust and shared curiosity that has allowed him to helm all-night sets under the ‘Cooking with Palms Trax’ moniker. Into 2018, he’ll be holding down residencies in Boston, Glasgow and Bordeaux, as well as inviting like-minded DJs into his metaphorical kitchen, throughout a series of self-curated evenings into early mornings of music.Their RA profile lists Rush Hour Music, Secretsundaze, Dekmantel, Lobster Theremin and 1 more.Recently at Berghain · often with Berghain, Alex Kassian, Floating Points, none of them here that night
“Childhood friends with Iraqi and Maltese lineage, the duo and their legacy building Butter Sessions label have ushered in a new era, sensibility and productivity to the city that raised them.”
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Childhood friends with Iraqi and Maltese lineage, the duo and their legacy building Butter Sessions label have ushered in a new era, sensibility and productivity to the city that raised them. A defiantly DIY two-man assembly line, Maryos Syawish and Corey Kikos have issued a steady stream of diverse records on their own imprint, as well as on like-minded international outposts Incienso, Planet Euphorique and Cocktail d'Amore. Releasing ‘Rebel Force’ in 2019 and ‘Electronic Arts’ in 2023, their albums bind a singular take on mutated house, bush doof, dub techno and downtempo, while their composition and production capacity has also been augmented via 2021’s chamber orchestra collaboration ‘Flashed Glass’ and the rescored film soundtracks for ‘Eraserhead’ and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’. With long-standing DJ residencies and an ever evolving live show fit for both clubs and vast paddocks, the dexterous duo’s alchemy has energised hordes across the US, UK, Europe, Asia and Australia.Their RA profile lists Butter Sessions, Analogue Attic Recordings, Incienso, Altered States Tapes and 1 more.often with Downloadable Content, Emsho, Pure Immanence, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Sound Metaphors.
Recently at Sameheads, OST, KitKatClub · often with Berghain, David Fogarty, Vlada, none of them here that night
“A communal hub that used to exist in her home city, the space was designed for music lovers to come together to play, listen and talk, as well as collaborate on private events that are influenced by David Mancuso's infamous Loft parties.”
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A communal hub that used to exist in her home city, the space was designed for music lovers to come together to play, listen and talk, as well as collaborate on private events that are influenced by David Mancuso's infamous Loft parties. That Loft manifesto feeds into the sounds in her own DJ sets too, whether in the booth or on the waves. From infectious Chicago house to uplifting 80s cuts and warm, soulful grooves; the mood transports you back to the heydays where dance floors were becoming spaces for freedom, self-expression and connection. It's music to bring people together, music to get you moving, and music to lose yourself in. Now a globe-trotting DJ, Ijó has brought her unique sound to venues such as Nowadays, Smartbar, and Spot Lite Detroit in North America. In Asia, she has graced the stages of the Wonderfruit Festival in Thailand and Potato Head in Bali. Her music resonates in prestigious European venues like Panorama Bar, De School, Lux Fragíl, Kaiku, and at Dekmantel Festival, where she frequently performs. Despite a hectic schedule, Ijó's club sets are marked by intentionality and focus, creating a unique atmosphere for each space and night. To her, "House" is a feeling, an ambience, not just a BPM range. Her approach transforms club nights into collective, bodily, and spiritual experiences crafted by everyone involved. Ijó is also frequently sought after for her curatorial skills, recently curating stages at Dekmantel Festival (Connects Stage), Wilde Weide Festival, and producing podcasts for United Identities. While her live performances are highly anticipated, Ijó also shares her musical journey through numerous radio shows on NTS, The Lot Radio, and the Dekmantel Podcast series, allowing listeners to experience her distinctive style anytime. words by Jamila Woodley & Rosie CainRecently at Else, Berghain, RSO.BERLIN · often with Soul Summit Music, Honey Bun, MUSCLECARS, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Berghain6 with Sound Metaphors Djs, 2 with Bell Towers and 2 with Palms Trax
- David Fogarty5 with Sound Metaphors Djs and 2 with Bell Towers
- Richii3 with Sound Metaphors Djs and 2 with Bell Towers
- Vlada5 with Sound Metaphors Djs
- Curated by4 with Sound Metaphors Djs
- Diamin4 with Sound Metaphors Djs
- Franz Scala3 with Sound Metaphors Djs
- ilbroccolovolante3 with Sound Metaphors Djs
666 said they were going.
The room
Prince Charles — 30 events and 153 distinct artists since Aug 2025.
Most-tagged here: House (3) and Techno (3). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
Rainbow Disco Club — 1 event and 9 artists since May 2026.
Sound Metaphors — 17 events and 153 artists since Aug 2025.