Who was billed11 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Cirkle
- Derode
- Gina Demarchi
- next: DSTRKT Club Berlin, Fri 13 NovHUJUS
- next: NYC, Sun 22 NovLars Huismann
- next: BASEMENT in NYC, Fri 30 OctLaure Croft
- MADMAN (2)
- next: MUENZE, Sat 28 NovPōnky
- next: NYC, Sat 5 DecSerafina
- softchaos
- next: RSO.BERLIN, Sat 28 NovSTEYA
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.
- MADMAN (2) and Pōnky — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 22 Aug 2025.
- Lars Huismann and STEYA — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 17 May 2026.
- MADMAN (2) and Serafina — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 29 Nov 2025.
- Laure Croft and STEYA — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 6 Aug 2026.
- Laure Croft and Pōnky — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 6 Aug 2026.
- Pōnky and STEYA — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 6 Aug 2026.
- Cirkle and Laure Croft — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 6 Jun 2026.
- HUJUS and Laure Croft — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 6 Dec 2025.
- Laure Croft and softchaos — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Aug 2025.
Who they are
“With over 12 years of presence in the scene, Cirkle stands as one of the most influential and respected techno artists to emerge from Greece.”
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With over 12 years of presence in the scene, Cirkle stands as one of the most influential and respected techno artists to emerge from Greece. Based in Athens, he has cultivated a distinct sonic identity rooted in emotion, sophistication, and a deep understanding of the dancefloor. Known for his immersive DJ sets, Cirkle sees each performance as an opportunity to take the crowd on a timeless journey — balancing subtle introspection with peak-time functionality. As a producer, he aims to create music that transcends trends: tracks that resonate emotionally while remaining fully functional in the club. His discography includes releases on some of techno’s most forward-thinking labels, such as SK_Eleven, Sublunar, and Token. Played and supported by nearly every major figure in modern techno, his tracks are regular features in club and festival sets around the world. A former resident at Athens institutions Six D.O.G.S. and EON, Cirkle has performed across Europe and been featured twice in Wall of Sound, a testament to his influence and consistency. For Cirkle, techno is not just sound — it’s narrative, architecture, and emotion. Whether behind the decks or in the studio, his mission remains clear: to create something timeless.Their RA profile lists Token, SK_eleven, Sublunar and Autonome Records.Recently at RSO.BERLIN, Tresor / Globus, ://about blank · often with ROBUS, Neo, DJ AYA, none of them here that night
“Shaped by a childhood surrounded by electronic music, Derode started his journey while listening to the vibrant 90’s era.”
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Shaped by a childhood surrounded by electronic music, Derode started his journey while listening to the vibrant 90’s era. His unique style blends the energy of that time with a modern touch. Playing on 3-4 decks, his sets are meticulously crafted to create an immersive experience that resonates with the body and the soul. Always experimenting intricate layers with some of his own productions. He gathered the audience through a unique experience no matter time or duration.- Their RA profile lists Vault Series, Deadline Records and PRTL WRX.
Recently at Loone, Sensorium, Tresor / Globus · often with SUMME, WINDFUHR, Elli Acula, none of them here that night
“Hailing from Haarlem, HUJUS delivers energetic and groove-driven techno with a modern interpretation.”
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Hailing from Haarlem, HUJUS delivers energetic and groove-driven techno with a modern interpretation. His artist name derives from the Latin phrase Hujus Pace — “prevailing calm” or “inner peace” — reflecting the immersive mental state he aims to achieve through his music and performances. With a musical foundation rooted in piano from an early age, HUJUS developed a broad understanding of rhythm, melody, and composition before transitioning into electronic music production and DJing during his teenage years. After years of experience performing in clubs and refining his sound, the HUJUS project officially emerged in 2022. Since then, HUJUS has steadily built a name within the Dutch techno scene through performances at renowned venues and events including Dockyard Festival, RADION, Levenslang and Melkweg, while continuing to expand his presence internationally. His productions have received support from artists such as Alarico, Adam Beyer and future.666, gaining traction across clubs and festivals worldwide. Alongside his growing release catalogue, HUJUS recently launched his own imprint, PACE Records, creating a platform to further develop and expand his artistic vision in the years ahead.Recently at OXI, Sonnenraum, RSO.BERLIN · often with Caniche, L-AUX, TONI BA, none of them here that night
“Berlin-based producer and DJ Lars Huismann began his techno journey in 2011, though his musical roots run deeper — a trained drummer from the age of eleven, he moved through jazz, fusion and progressive metal before translating that rhythmic instinct into electronic production.”
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Berlin-based producer and DJ Lars Huismann began his techno journey in 2011, though his musical roots run deeper — a trained drummer from the age of eleven, he moved through jazz, fusion and progressive metal before translating that rhythmic instinct into electronic production. That percussive foundation still defines his work. In 2015 he founded his own label, LHR, releasing raw, warehouse-leaning techno with a release party at Berlin's Tresor. Over the following years his sound sharpened across EPs for Soma — Slam's long-running Glasgow institution — where "Infinite Dimension" (2019) and "Embraced By Shadows" (2020) established him as a producer of hard-hitting, futuristic techno. His signature crystallized on Mutual Rytm, where the three-part "Sounds From The Past" series (2022–2023) marked the point at which Huismann found the aesthetic he'd been reaching for: early-2000s techno rebuilt through tape recording, hardware filtering and sampling, filtered through his own perspective rather than mere revival. "Catharsis" (2024) pushed that language into harder, darker territory without surrendering its depth. On the "Mechanized" EP (Monnom Black, 2024) — his debut for Dax J's label — Huismann moves fully into dub and tribal techno, treating it as a hinge between the genre's strands and its darker edges. While hardgroove has dominated recent attention, his aim isn't to join that current; drawing instead on the deeper roots of tribal rhythm, a return to the drumming that shaped him. Familiar frameworks become cover for new ideas: "Dominion" buries filtered echoes in its groove, "Orbital" turns a resonant synth line into something hypnotic and strange. The result reads as classic on the surface and unfamiliar underneath. A second Monnom Black EP follows in summer 2026.Their RA profile lists Monnom Black and Mutual Rytm.Recently at OXI, Else, RSO.BERLIN · often with Inverse Element, ROBUS, LPV, none of them here that night
“Dutch-born, Berlin-based DJ Laure Croft lives by the mantra ‘keep it sexy’.”
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Dutch-born, Berlin-based DJ Laure Croft lives by the mantra ‘keep it sexy’. When behind the decks she takes approach for the moment of release in the most powerful dancefloor experiences, when clothes come off and the energy reaches fever pitch. This sensual attitude manifests in the way she plays – a constant rush of high-intensity techno with little respite as she rips through a collection which spans the mid 90s to the mid 00s. She’s no vinyl elitist, but in touching a pair of Technics she found an internal excitement which was lacking from CDJs, where the tension around the mix and the story embedded in the grooves of a record feed into the energy of the party. She glides through her record bag after ceaseless hours of digging and selecting with an instinctive code which defines her unique sound. As her identity as a DJ takes an upwards curve, Laure views her path as a quest to continually find the tracks which fit her particular creative vision, pulling together the pieces of the puzzle from decades of techno culture carved into a near-infinite pool of uptempo, forward-facing machine music. As a woman in a male-dominated scene, she also pushes for a more inclusive climate on all regards, and considers her ever-increasing visibility an opportunity to inspire and enact positive change. With her husky Roxy (named after one of the first queer underground music clubs in Amsterdam) by her side, she holds true to techno’s inherent futurism by creating something new and ever-evolving from the already existing music she discovers and blends. The end result is a sound which celebrates honesty and integrity in the face of modern life’s rampant, paper-thin perfectionism.Recently at RSO.BERLIN, Else, Tresor / Globus · often with ROBUS, SUMME, HAMY, none of them here that night
Recently at Lokschuppen Berlin, Phantom Bar Berlin, ZENNER · often with L-AUX, DJ Cringey, AEREA, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Agora Records and CEP Records.
Recently at Else, OXI, ÆDEN · often with Shanda, Charleen Herzig, Janis Zielinski, none of them here that night
Recently at RSO.BERLIN, ZENNER, ÆDEN · often with fumi, WILDERÍCH, Adrian Mills, none of them here that night
“softchaos is the pseudonym of Tere Stout, the Ecuadorian-American dj, multidisciplinary artist, and dancefloor evangelist.”
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softchaos is the pseudonym of Tere Stout, the Ecuadorian-American dj, multidisciplinary artist, and dancefloor evangelist. Both thoughtful and commanding, softchaos’ sets are watermarked by their meticulous pairing of groove-driven music along with aggressive percussive tracks in unison, experimenting with genre meticulously in acts of black reclamation. Embracing this practice, their sound embodies reverence to techno while staying locked into the new turn in electronic music, blending with finesse. Their versatility is seen in the range of their schedule, from their one-of-a-kind sets at and Primavera Sound, Sónar Festival, Amsterdam Dance Event and CTM to club nights at RSO, Tresor, Fabric London, Nitsa and Razzmatazz. softchaos is undoubtedly at the forefront of playfully avant-garde and disobedient electronic music at home and international stages alike. Harnessing their punk ethos, and referencing classic landscapes of New York City and Detroit, their selection of techno, breaks, and rebellious sounds offer a transcontinental call and response and an offering to dancefloors everywhere.Recently at RSO.BERLIN, Tresor / Globus, 90mil · often with Cora, ROBUS, Coco Calypso, none of them here that night
“Rising through the Berlin’s underground is a new force to be reckoned with.”
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Rising through the Berlin’s underground is a new force to be reckoned with. Originally from Antwerp and since the past 6 years based in Berlin she delivers the rough sound of Germany's capital, not coming short on groovy and Detroitesque tracks, STEYA packs a serious punch. Her first releases in 2021 on RAW's Third Eye compilation followed by the recent BCCO V/A set the foundation for many more productions to come in the next months and years.Recently at Else, Tresor / Globus, OXI · often with Shanda, Schicktanz, Inverse Element, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- ROBUS5 with Laure Croft, 2 with Cirkle, 2 with Lars Huismann and 2 with softchaos
- DJ Cringey4 with MADMAN (2), 3 with Serafina and 1 with HUJUS
- SUMME4 with Laure Croft, 2 with Lars Huismann and 1 with Gina Demarchi
- future.6663 with MADMAN (2) and 3 with Serafina
- Inverse Element3 with Lars Huismann and 2 with STEYA
- L-AUX4 with MADMAN (2) and 1 with HUJUS
- Shanda3 with Pōnky and 2 with STEYA
- Schicktanz2 with Pōnky and 2 with STEYA
131 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Friday at Else.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Else953
- Middle half finished between500 and 1,686
- Past Fridays at this venue counted22
- Counted131 on Tue 11 Aug, 131 on Wed 12 Aug
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
Sexyrecs — 5 events and 37 artists since Aug 2025.
Also that night
- KHIDI NIGHT w/ Ancient Methods, Boston 168 live, Liza Rivs and VulkanskiRSO.BERLIN — ROBUS and Laure Croft keep turning up on the same bills.
- AKKUTZiegrastraße 11 — the same corner of the scene as this lineup.
- SCHRANZ is BACK with Felix KröcherOST — also tagged techno.
how these 3 are connected
- KHIDI NIGHT w/ Ancient Methods, Boston 168 live, Liza Rivs and Vulkanski — ROBUS and Laure Croft have shared 5 bills; ROBUS is on that bill and Laure Croft is on this one.
- AKKUT — 1 of 7 billed names sits in that orbit, and 2 of 10 billed names sit in that orbit here.
- SCHRANZ is BACK with Felix Kröcher — RA tags both listings techno.