✷Arkaoda's✷
arkaoda Berlin, Berlin
This night happened — Sat 15 Aug · 8am → 6am Sun
12 € – 15 € · TAKAKO ·
Press play
Who was billed19 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- ELAYN
- next: The Buzz, Fri 20 NovKinzua
- next: Kantine am Berghain, Wed 28 OctMarylou
- next: Silent Green, Wed 18 NovNick Klein
- Nic Krog
- TAKAKO
- Tangela
- next: Berghain, Fri 30 OctTemple Rat
- YSK.
- A Homsi
- Public Display
- Tax Free DJs
- Tom Battery (Berlin Dub Cafe)
- Small but Hard takeover
- ALEX WANG
- Denial
- Hiroo Tanaka
- LEFEU big
- Popon
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
165 of the 171 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- ELAYN and A Homsi — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 Jul 2026.
- Kinzua and Temple Rat — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 1 May 2026.
- ELAYN and TAKAKO — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 12 Dec 2025.
- Temple Rat and Popon — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 5 Nov 2025.
- Nick Klein and Nic Krog — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 21 Oct 2025.
- Marylou and TAKAKO — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 9 Sep 2025.
Who they are
“Elayn, is a producer, DJ and designer hailing originally from Aleppo and based in Berlin.”
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Elayn, is a producer, DJ and designer hailing originally from Aleppo and based in Berlin. As a member of MNJM label and party series, Elayn is an organiser and active, vital member of the diasporic underground club scene emergent in Berlin, which works across sounds and sensibilities, to foster new dialogues and connections. Growing up playing the Oud and trained as an architect, he brings an attention to detail to his work of transforming sound in the spatial environment and focuses on textures and layers from different sound sources into his own vital vocabulary.Their RA profile lists MNJM Records and Zuflucht.Recently at arkaoda Berlin, AMT, Gelegenheiten · often with Milad Samara, Kasja, Oldyungmayn, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Offen Music.
Recently at arkaoda Berlin, Sameheads, OST · often with Jackmaster Thomas, Zozo, Richii, none of them here that night
“Pleasure and repetition, declension of the word percussion, Marylou carves raw oneirism.”
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Pleasure and repetition, declension of the word percussion, Marylou carves raw oneirism. Raised between forests and ocean in the south west coast of France, her first languages are painting and cinema before she got involved in different ways (writing, drawing, promoting) in the parisian birthing scene in the 2010's. Her daring and psychedelic sets are always an experimentation of her true style : From Traditional music, improv jazz and Noise to dub, bass, footwork and jungle, there are always special instants in Marylou’s mixes which have already gotten the likes of edgy festivals & platforms like Terraforma, Freerotation, Intonal, CTM, Meakusma, or in clubs from Berghain to cafe Oto.. By hosting two shows on Rinse France and Cashmere radio, and regularly on NTS, she showcases her eclectic and vibrating sound and curates some incredible shows.Their RA profile lists Morphine Records, Ominira and OOH-sounds.Recently at Tresor / Globus, 90mil, Festsaal Kreuzberg · often with ophélie, Gavsborg, Rafush, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Gravitational Waves.
Recently at 90mil, West Germany, 20nine30 · often with Audrey Chen, Horse Lords, none of them here that night
“When performing live, Nic Krog creates a personal space and shared collective feeling of being together in an hectic everyday existence.”
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When performing live, Nic Krog creates a personal space and shared collective feeling of being together in an hectic everyday existence. Nic Krog has been an active part of the club scene in both Copenhagen and Berlin for more than a decade. Both as an active DJ but also running the label Foul-Up putting out quality releases of everything from abstract electronic soundscapes to advanced futuristic dance music. The same broad span of styles also characterize Nic Krog as an artist, blending mangled forms of contemporary club sounds with golden era rave vibes – creating an immersive and contagious sense of urgency on the dancefloor. The artist’s latest body of work, the album “Reproaching the Absurd”, came out on Opal Tapes in 2021 under their former artist moniker Misantrop. The album beautifully showcases the range and diversity of Nic Krog as an artist.Their RA profile lists Opal Tapes.Recently at Bar Neun
Recently at 90mil, Blue Velvet, Kwia · often with Observer (uk), none of them here that night
Recently at ÆDEN x MARMORBAR: Fields & Spaces, Fitzroy, arkaoda Berlin · often with Immy, DJ CHICHI, Vardae, 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 OHM, Sameheads, Tresor / Globus · often with David Fogarty, Sound Metaphors Djs, Audrey Danza, none of them here that night
“YSK (Undulate / Kitakyushu, Japan) YSK is a dj from Kitakyushu, Japan.”
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YSK (Undulate / Kitakyushu, Japan) YSK is a dj from Kitakyushu, Japan. He is active in the scene with his experiences in quality parties and music production while releasing podcast techno mixes broadcasting overseas. He also plays in different countries such as Australia, Germany, Hong Kong and South Korea. After opening a club "sound space α" in KitaKyushu, he is playing a role of introducing South Japanese music and connecting domestic and international artists. His well known sounds dubbed Mind bending hypnotic techno, is beyond deep, obscure and trippy. https://soundcloud.com/ysksaske https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/ysk https://soundcloud.com/undulate-soundLast at Berghain in Jul
Last at arkaoda Berlin in Jul · often with Milad Samara, Kasja, tedzi تدزي, none of them here that night
“Born in China and now based in Berlin, his music moves between grinding noise and sonic heaviness.”
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Born in China and now based in Berlin, his music moves between grinding noise and sonic heaviness. His productions balance physical intensity with rhythmic tension. Wang sees both himself and his audience as vessels for messages carried through sound.Their RA profile lists SVBKVLT, Drowned By Locals and Unguarded.Recently at Panke, OHM, Lark · often with bela, DJ Chiro, AsianDopeBoys, none of them here that night
Recently at 20nine30, Neue Zukunft, Giri
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Milad Samara5 with ELAYN and 2 with A Homsi
- Kasja4 with ELAYN and 2 with A Homsi
- Richii3 with Temple Rat and 2 with Kinzua
- Sound Metaphors Djs3 with Temple Rat and 2 with Kinzua
- tedzi تدزي2 with ELAYN and 1 with A Homsi
- David Fogarty5 with Temple Rat
- Gavsborg4 with Marylou
- ophélie4 with Marylou
The room
arkaoda Berlin — 199 events and 842 distinct artists since Aug 2025.
Who put it on
TAKAKO — 2 events and 23 artists since Jun 2026.
Also that night
- Tresor KlubnachtTresor / Globus — TRESOR and Marylou keep turning up on the same bills.
- FFS Collective X 98.3Monarch — also tagged bass, with electro too.
- +++ & Elo invite Ká, Aysun + Shanghai DriverAcud Macht NEU — also tagged dub, with electronica too.
how these 3 are connected
- Tresor Klubnacht — TRESOR and Marylou have shared 3 bills; TRESOR is on that bill and Marylou is on this one.
- FFS Collective X 98.3 — RA tags both listings bass — and that one also electro.
- +++ & Elo invite Ká, Aysun + Shanghai Driver — RA tags both listings dub — and that one also electronica.