Hiss & Hertz w/ Colin Benders live, Akua, Estella Boersma & Stephanie Sykes
RSO.BERLIN, Berlin
This night happened — Fri 26 Jun
Press play
Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Tresor / Globus, Sat 21 NovAkua
- Colin Benders
- Estella Boersma
- next: OXI, Tue 24 NovStephanie Sykes
- next: RSO.BERLIN, Fri 23 OctROBUS
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
7 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Akua and ROBUS — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 15 Nov 2025.
- Stephanie Sykes and ROBUS — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Colin Benders and ROBUS — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Dec 2025.
Who they are
“Akua has cemented herself as one of the most distinctive techno DJs coming out of the U.S. in recent years, shining brightly at the forefront of a new generation of techno artists who are reviving the innovative and rebellious spirit of techno’s enduring velocity through their work.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Akua has cemented herself as one of the most distinctive techno DJs coming out of the U.S. in recent years, shining brightly at the forefront of a new generation of techno artists who are reviving the innovative and rebellious spirit of techno’s enduring velocity through their work. Her practice is a passionate dedication to archiving & activating timeless strains of raw and mechanized expression - leading the new school of North American machine funk, while harkening back to the revolutionary sonics of Detroit, Chicago, & New York City DJs throughout history. A recent move to Berlin, a city that has held a crucial role in the evolution of techno, has provided her with the opportunity to further develop her craft by embracing the transcontinental connection that originally ignited the inspiration for the techno movement worldwide. Her one-of-kind, no-nonsense style brings a necessary & poignant intensity to today’s dancefloors, eschewing trends of the moment and channeling the essence of techno into an authentic wavelength that’s completely intuitive to her being. This unique display of influences plays out in Akua's unrivaled sets heard around the world - from exerting her celebrated prowess behind the decks at renowned New York clubs like Basement and Nowadays, to unleashing landmark sets at Movement Detroit, Berghain FUSE Brussels, Dekmantel, Draaimolen, & FOLD London. Already seasoned on the European tour circuit, 2024 sees her career encompassing new trajectories & widening her global reach into tours through Asia & Australia. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, she effortlessly embodies an enthralling old-school sound while keeping her finger on the pulse of contemporary producers that also embody the authentic energy of techno’s turn-of-the-century peak. As her boundless legacy steadily expands, she continues to cultivate respect and adoration from the most discerning of DJs & dancers alike through her incredible mixing finesse and constantly expanding repertoire of futureproof classics.Recently at Else, OST, RSO.BERLIN · often with Yazzus, SUMME, 1morning, none of them here that night
“Over the years, Benders has taken his instinct-driven approach to clubs, orchestral halls, museums and festival stages across Europe, earning a reputation for visceral performances that emanate pure, primal energy.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Over the years, Benders has taken his instinct-driven approach to clubs, orchestral halls, museums and festival stages across Europe, earning a reputation for visceral performances that emanate pure, primal energy. Now firmly rooted in techno, he continues to push boundaries - creating tension, release and flow that leave audiences physically exhilarated, mesmerised and wanting more.Recently at Berghain, RSO.BERLIN, Dark Matter Berlin · often with Berghain, Beste Hira, Hiroko Yamamura, none of them here that night
“Estella Boersma is a Dutch DJ and Producer based in Berlin.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Estella Boersma is a Dutch DJ and Producer based in Berlin. She debuted in 2021 with her first EP on Unknown To The Unknown’s Dance Trax label, followed by another fun and diverse EP on the label, called Dance Trax vol.34. After appearing in the VA on Planet X 100 years of Columbia compilation, she finished 2022 with a bang with her single ‘The Wave’, followed by Estella’s single ‘Sweat’, on the infamous UTTU. These releases were followed by driving acid techno banger ‘Glade’. In 2024, Estella debuts her Techno label ‘EB-REX’ with the first EP, ‘EB001’, a high energy club focussed EP with 4 driving techno floor-hitters. Followed by the label’s sophomore release, EB002, delivering a driving, high-energy techno experience. Not long after, EB003 released end of 2025 with a nostalgic, high energy EP. With popular live streams on Boiler Room, Mixmag Lab, Arte TV, Hor Berlin, DJmag HQ, and appearances at places like Awakenings, Sziget, Glastonbury, Exit Festival, Monegros, Into The Woods, Aquasella, Loveland, 909 Festival, Stone Techno Festival, Time Warp, Fabric London, SAULE, Radion, Amnesia, and much more, this Dutch sensation is one to watch!Their RA profile lists Unknown to the Unknown and Lobster Theremin.often with BAUGRUPPE90, VILE, Héctor Oaks, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Soma Records, Fullpanda, Animal Farm Records, VENT and 6 more.
Recently at Tresor / Globus, OXI, Coco Boule · often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, ALI3N, none of them here that night
Last at RSO.BERLIN in Jun · often with SUMME, OPAN, Kim She, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- SUMME42 with ROBUS, 4 with Akua and 2 with Stephanie Sykes
- Henning Baer6 with ROBUS and 1 with Estella Boersma
- OPAN10 with ROBUS
- Kim She7 with ROBUS
- Xiorro7 with ROBUS
- Ellen Allien6 with ROBUS
- 1morning5 with Akua
- Disguised5 with ROBUS
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at RSO.BERLIN629
- Middle half finished between340 and 1,235
- Past Fridays at this venue counted52
The room
RSO.BERLIN — 154 events and 1,016 distinct artists since Aug 2025.