Sound Metaphors presents Drew McDowall (live), Rashad Becker (live), Bill Kouligas…
TBA - Secret Location near Jannowitzbrücke, Berlin
This night happened — Thu 17 Sep · 6pm → 4am Fri
18+ · Sound Metaphors ·
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Who was billed9 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Drew McDowall
- Rashad Becker
- next: Berghain, Fri 30 OctTemple Rat
- Egregore
- Bill Kouligas
- next: Berghain, Fri 30 OctDavid Fogarty
- next: Berghain, Thu 29 OctASIA (DE)
- next: Berghain, Fri 30 OctSound Metaphors Djs
- next: Sonnenraum, Sun 15 NovCurated by
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
26 of the 36 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- David Fogarty and Sound Metaphors Djs — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 12 Sep 2025.
- Temple Rat and David Fogarty — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 9 Aug 2025.
- Sound Metaphors Djs and Curated by — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 30 Aug 2026.
- Temple Rat and Sound Metaphors Djs — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 1 May 2026.
- David Fogarty and Curated by — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 30 Aug 2026.
- Egregore and David Fogarty — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 1 May 2026.
- Egregore and Sound Metaphors Djs — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 1 May 2026.
- Temple Rat and Egregore — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 1 May 2026.
- Bill Kouligas and Sound Metaphors Djs — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 13 Mar 2026.
- Temple Rat and ASIA (DE) — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 15 Nov 2025.
Who they are
Last at Silent Green in Jun · often with aka-Sol, Qba Janicki, in duo, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists PAN.
Recently at Bar Neun · often with Krallice, FRANKIE (Franziska Aigner), S.verin, none of them here that night
“Temple Rat’s music is more than just a sequence of rhythms; it is a meticulously crafted world defined by cinematic depth and organic, emotionally driven storytelling.”
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Temple Rat’s music is more than just a sequence of rhythms; it is a meticulously crafted world defined by cinematic depth and organic, emotionally driven storytelling. Based in Berlin, the project is the alias of Yuxin Mei, a Chinese composer and multi-instrumentalist who has spent years honing a sound that bridges the gap between ancient Eastern textures and the raw intensity of contemporary electronic music. In her artistic practice, Mei explores the relationship between space, environment, and sound. While the Erhu remains a central pillar of her work, her productions weave a rich tapestry of Chinese woodwinds, percussion, and traditional flutes. By utilising self-built sound-design tools and intricate field recordings, she crafts a distinctive sonic identity that leans on deep listening and experimental spatial-audio techniques. This philosophy extends beyond the club into the world of interactive installations and cross-cultural curation, notably through her collectives “Er Ting Ba Fang” (耳聽八方) and “Jia La.” Since her acclaimed EP Composition of Air on Siamese Twins Records, Temple Rat’s evolution has been marked by a constant desire to push boundaries. Her work has received international praise for its ability to balance traditional delicacy with modern industrial grit, leading her to iconic clubs including Berghain, Macadam and RSO. Her recent discography expands with the 2026 release of Some Leaves Must Fall 聽其自然 on the label Buttheads, a project that further explores her signature blend of organic instrumentation and sophisticated electronic structures. On stage, Temple Rat is known for her atmospheric performances, whether in her machine-heavy live shows or her eclectic DJ sets. She remains dedicated to the transformative power of sound, ensuring that every performance acts as a bridge between the heritage of the past and the sonic possibilities of the future.Their RA profile lists Qilla Records, Siamese Twins Records, FuFu Records, Scandal and 2 more.Recently at arkaoda Berlin, OHM, Sameheads · often with Audrey Danza, Cosmocxndy, Richii, none of them here that night
“Co-founder of cross-genre label Terenor Records.”
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Co-founder of cross-genre label Terenor Records. Between chaos and harmony, the dream is lucid and the drumming heavy.Their RA profile lists kashev tapes, area127, Underzone, Terenor Records and 2 more.Recently at OXI, OST, Ikii · often with Säule, DINA, KĀ, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists PAN.
Recently at Kraftwerk Berlin, Berghain, Kraftwerk Berlin / OHM · often with Rafush, TYGAPAW, 3RD SURFACE, none of them here that night
“Transmigration, Sacred Stones, Crystal Ceremony, Sound Migration.”
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Transmigration, Sacred Stones, Crystal Ceremony, Sound Migration. Behind the scenes at Sound Metaphors.Recently at Renate, Sonnenraum, Kater · often with Samara, Courtney Bailey, RED, none of them here that night
Recently at Boat - MS Rhein / Boat Terminal: Mühlenstr. 70-71 / 10243 Berlin, Hoppetosse, ZENNER · often with Jorge Escribano, Mosh Project, Cecilio, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Sound Metaphors.
Recently at Sonnenraum, Neue Nationalgalerie, Berghain · often with Berghain, Vlada, Diamin, none of them here that night
Recently at Sonnenraum, Philharmonie Berlin, Julia Stoschek Foundation · often with MIDDLESOUND #02 (𝐸𝒬𝒰𝒜𝐿𝐼𝒯𝒴), Music ceremony, Political Disappointment, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Samara5 with David Fogarty, 3 with Sound Metaphors Djs and 2 with Temple Rat
- Vlada5 with Sound Metaphors Djs, 2 with Curated by and 2 with David Fogarty
- Berghain6 with Sound Metaphors Djs and 1 with ASIA (DE)
- Richii3 with Sound Metaphors Djs and 3 with Temple Rat
- Audrey Danza3 with Temple Rat and 2 with David Fogarty
- Courtney Bailey3 with David Fogarty and 2 with Temple Rat
- ilbroccolovolante3 with Sound Metaphors Djs and 2 with David Fogarty
- 3RD SURFACE5 with Bill Kouligas
The room
TBA - Secret Location near Jannowitzbrücke — 8 events and 43 distinct artists since Apr 2026.
Who put it on
Sound Metaphors — 17 events and 153 artists since Aug 2025.
Also that night
how this one is connected
- Astral Industries — RA tags both listings ambient — and that one also techno.