Sound Metaphors
Berghain | Panorama Bar | Säule, Berlin
This night happened — Fri 17 Jul
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Who was billed12 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Paranoid London
- I-F
- next: Good Room in NYC, Sat 24 OctMozhgan
- Traxx
- next: Berghain, Sat 31 OctAlex Kassian
- next: OXI, Fri 23 OctDJ Masda
- Flo Dill
- Nightmares on Wax
- Palms Trax
- Paula Tape
- Public Possession
- next: Berghain, Fri 30 OctSound Metaphors Djs
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
63 of the 66 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.
- Alex Kassian and Sound Metaphors Djs — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 12 Sep 2025.
- Alex Kassian and Palms Trax — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 12 Sep 2025.
Who they are
- Their RA profile lists Paranoid London Records.
often with Mike Servito, Josh Caffé, Craig Richards, none of them here that night
“Forged in the squats and pirate radio stations of The Hague during the early '90s, his influence on electronic music is that rare thing - both foundational and ongoing.”
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Forged in the squats and pirate radio stations of The Hague during the early '90s, his influence on electronic music is that rare thing - both foundational and ongoing. He's a musical shape-shifter with no allegiance to era or genre and has spent decades defining and defying dancefloors. From disco to acid, house to Italo, techno to cinematic synth oddities, anything goes so long as it moves people. His DJ sets are fierce and unpredictable. Electric journeys full of risk, soul and story. Whether on festival stages like Dekmantel, Draaimolen and Lowlands, or deep in the smoke-filled sanctuaries of Berghain | Panorama Bar, Tresor or Bassiani - he plays for the heads, the freaks, the late-night wanderers, and has done it everywhere. For I-F, boundaries do not exist. He is as likely to drop a disco anthem as he is to revive an obscure cassette relic, but always guided by feel, not fashion, and drawn from a lifetime of knowledge. He is, of course, the mind behind the cult Intergalactic FM, a 24/7 broadcast empire beaming transmissions from its base in The Hague out into an infinite universe, and founder of the seminal labels Viewlexx and MurderCapital, which are pillars for outsider music lovers across the world. His late ’90s mixes, Mixed Up in the Hague Vol. 1 & 2, helped ignite a generational rediscovery of Italo and early electro, and his 1997 track 'Space Invaders Are Smoking Grass' rewrote the rules and left a permanent mark on the evolution of dance music. With his Beverly Hills 808303 project, he dives deep into a world of distorted acid sounds, bringing machine music alive with every squelch and groove. And with Panama Racing Club, his physical space in The Hague, he builds communities across generations and formats by streaming sets, hosting events and keeping the scene as vibrant as ever. Still elusive. Still uncompromising. Still ahead. I-F continues to build the future.''Their RA profile lists Clone Records, Disko B, Interdimensional Transmissions, Murder Capital and 1 more.often with Lazercat, Karolina Bnv, none of them here that night
“Born in Iran but finding her artistic sanctuary in California, In 2011 Mozhgan co-created "We Are Monsters" with Jason Greer.”
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Born in Iran but finding her artistic sanctuary in California, In 2011 Mozhgan co-created "We Are Monsters" with Jason Greer. This visionary party experience became an escape for those seeking refuge from the mundane. Mozhgan and Jason, later joined by Solar played a diverse array of sounds and created a space without the boundaries of genre and expectation. Mozhgan is known for her captivating dark sound infused with percussive psychedelia. She has toured worldwide for the past 10 years and played at venues like Panorama Bar and De School, among others and become an anticipated regular at US festivals and parties like No Way Back and Sunset Campout. With a deep passion for creating immersive musical experiences, Mozhgan transports her audience through a sonic journey that blends her diverse cultural background with cutting-edge rhythms. Whether at intimate raves or expansive festivals, she invites listeners to lose themselves in the magic of her sound.often with Universal Cave, JDH & Dave P, none of them here that night
“Traxx is a lover of music — one with a passion so intense that it overcomes genre divides to weave an altogether original, exciting, and multi-textured musical fabric which envelops both the avid clubber and the home listener, as well as everyone in between.”
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Traxx is a lover of music — one with a passion so intense that it overcomes genre divides to weave an altogether original, exciting, and multi-textured musical fabric which envelops both the avid clubber and the home listener, as well as everyone in between. Not content to be labeled as merely a DJ, a producer, or even a DJ/Producer, Traxx is a self-described “artist of sound.” A sound that is distinctive and highly emotional which defies classification and invites analysis and discussion. From eclectic and avant-garde tunes to old school Chicago underground tracks and far beyond, Traxx hears it all without discrimination, pretension or elitism. Traxx has released music on numerous underground labels in the US and Europe including Gigolo, Relief, Muzique, M/O/S, L.I.E.S., Crème Organization, Rush Hour, Dark Entries, Light Sounds Dark and Offen. His music has come to the world under a bucket load of alias' including Dirty Criminals, XXArt, Mysterio, ViLLain X, Saturn V(with Tadd Mullinix), X2 (with Tadd Mullinix& DMarc Cantu) to shape his unique definition of Jakbeat that's was created amongst JTC and D'Marc Cantu in the early years between 2005- 2007. In addition to releasing music for other imprints Traxx also started his own label Nation in April of 2007 which has allowed him to develop and recontextualize the various aspects of his sound. In 2009 Traxx stepped out into the light with his first full length 'Faith' album under his own name for his Chicago based imprint Nation which received positive response and feedback from around the globe. Like many in Chicago, Traxx was drawn into house music through the legendary WBMX radio shows and two trips to see Ron Hardy at the legendary Music Box. Describing his first experience with house, Traxx recalls "nothing could compare, things were being discovered..this period stays with me because of the intense energy that was applied - it's a feeling, an emotion, a mental state of transcendental connection -a spiritual force with the higher being through the physical vessel of the body." His first release appeared on DJ Hell's Gigolo label in the early 00's under the collective alias The Dirty Criminals which was a Chicago based collective that featured mainly the work of working with collaborators likeCharles Manier, Mystic Bill Torres, Daryl 'Deecoy' Cura, Matt Nee(Kompute), Josh Werner, Stephen Hitchell plus early on work from Jamal Moss aka Hieroglyphic Being. In addition to a number of 12"s Dirty Criminals released, two albums were very well received in Europe - 2004's "Organized Confuzion" and 2006's Collision Between Us And The Damned" which featured a cover of an early unreleased version of "Acid Tracks" by Phuture that was played around Chicago. Traxx also contributed vocals to the track "Let No Man Jack" on Hell's "NY Muscle" album on Gigolo but it's perhaps on his many mysterious 12"s that Traxx has set the ground work for in the last seven years where there's been a constant stream of them burning up dance floors with the new sound of Jakbeat that's shaping the scene by releasing an 'Adjustment Production' for Gavin Russom of DFA's LCD Soundsystem from 1 of his current alias projects as Mutant Beat Dance for a sombre tingling cosmic, deep disco brilliance concept, and also releasing with New York label Rong Records with another excellent 2 track release of 'Another World/New News Is Old News' to releasing a stunning solo project on MOS Deep Under The Poetic Painter M pseudonym, with a frenetic yet hypnotizing house track that echoes memories of downpitched Newbeat material and the hooky coldness of new age, following thru with incredible support and feedback in 2012 then again with another solid production from analog machinists Traxx and Wanzer for another Mutant Beat Dance release for the Rush Hour label with 'Let Me Go' featuring Naughty Wood on vocals that have said that they produced arguably 'the best 80s Chicago house record NOT made in the 80s. -inspired by the early days of house music- In an age of digital perfection Traxx is analog, when he DJs he plays vinyl and when he's in the studio he uses hardware. His sound recalls the past but pushes for the future with an overtly emotional and experimental approach.Their RA profile lists Spectral Sound, Relief Records, Rush Hour Music, Rong Music and 6 more.“Kyoto born, Berlin based producer, DJ, and label owner.”
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Kyoto born, Berlin based producer, DJ, and label owner. 1/2 of Opal Sunn.Their RA profile lists Love On The Rocks, Utopia Records, Certain Music, Planet Sundae and 1 more.Recently at Kantine am Berghain, Else, OST · often with MARRØN, Aurora Halal, Altinbas, none of them here that night
“DJ Masda’s selections draw from early techno, futurist electro and the playful spirit of house music, offering dancers a transcendent experience.”
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DJ Masda’s selections draw from early techno, futurist electro and the playful spirit of house music, offering dancers a transcendent experience. His sets are laden with soul and emotion, often exploring the interplay of light and dark. With impeccable timing and delicate execution, Masda effortlessly captivates his audience. His technique is characterised by short, impactful mixes, which seamlessly integrate the best of the old and new. Recognised as one of Japan’s finest selectors, Masda has earned acclaim through live performances and podcast mixes for platforms like Bassiani, Dimensions, Resident Advisor, XLR8R and so on. He also oversaw A&R operations for Tokyo's Energy Flash Distribution, further cementing his role as a cornerstone of the scene.Their RA profile lists Cabaret Recordings.Recently at Sonnenraum, Club der Visionaere, OHM · often with MORENXXX, Vlada, Batu, none of them here that night
Last at NBB Gallery in Feb
- Their RA profile lists Warp Records, !K7, Green, Rockets & Ponies and 4 more.
often with house-set, Carl Bergé, DJ TOOL, 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 Prince Charles, Berghain · often with Suze Ijó, Floating Points, Carlita, none of them here that night
“DJ & producer from Santiago de Chile, currently residing in Europe.”
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Their RA profile lists Future Classic, Permanent Vacation, Rhythm Section International, Sounds Of Beaubien Ouest and 2 more.Last at Berghain in Mar · often with Budino, Cosmo, S4M23, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Sound Metaphors.
Recently at Neue Nationalgalerie, Prince Charles, Sameheads · often with David Fogarty, Vlada, Curated by, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Vlada5 with Sound Metaphors Djs and 2 with DJ Masda
- David Fogarty5 with Sound Metaphors Djs
- Curated by4 with Sound Metaphors Djs
- Diamin4 with Sound Metaphors Djs
- Mike Servito4 with Paranoid London
- Franz Scala3 with Sound Metaphors Djs
- ilbroccolovolante3 with Sound Metaphors Djs
- Leona Jacewska3 with Sound Metaphors Djs
432 said they were going — much busier than a usual Friday at Berghain.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Berghain153
- Middle half finished between125 and 256
- Past Fridays at this venue counted52
The room
Berghain | Panorama Bar | Säule — 210 events and 1,019 distinct artists since Aug 2025.
Who put it on
OstGut GmbH — 202 events and 979 artists since Aug 2025.