MNJM x XPAM
Blue Velvet, Berlin
This night happened — Fri 21 Aug · 10pm → 10am Sat
Press play
Who was billed9 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
26 of the 36 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- ELAYN and Milad Samara — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 1 Aug 2025.
- Milad Samara and Kasja — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 1 Aug 2025.
- ELAYN and Kasja — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 1 Aug 2025.
- ELAYN and A Homsi — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 Jul 2026.
- Kasja and A Homsi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 Jul 2026.
- Milad Samara and A Homsi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 Jul 2026.
- Grillac and HMEHDI — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Dec 2025.
- ELAYN and tedzi تدزي — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 1 Aug 2025.
- Kasja and tedzi تدزي — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 1 Aug 2025.
- Milad Samara and tedzi تدزي — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 1 Aug 2025.
Who they are
“Elayn, is a producer, DJ and designer hailing originally from Aleppo and based in Berlin.”
their own biography
the whole biography
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 TAKAKO, Oldyungmayn, Dj Saliva, none of them here that night
Recently at arkaoda Berlin, OHM, Blue Velvet · often with Qow, Mahita, Dj Saliva, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists XPAM and Instinkt Lab.
Recently at Paloma, ÆDEN · often with YNNY, Jesse G, ALDA VAIN, none of them here that night
“Label manager, promoter and resident at XPAM, HMEHDI is drawing inspiration from the golden age of electronic music.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Label manager, promoter and resident at XPAM, HMEHDI is drawing inspiration from the golden age of electronic music. HMEHDI's sound pays homage to the old-school techno and trance anthems of the '90s while infusing them with his own twist. With a background in filmmaking, HMEHDI brings a cinematic approach to his music by blending pulsating rhythms, melancholic melodies, and hypnotic grooves.Their RA profile lists XPAM and Inhale Records.Recently at ÆDEN · often with XZ5000, olesia, Krohm, none of them here that night
“Hailing from Pula, based in Berlin.”
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Hailing from Pula, based in Berlin. Adopting curiosity as tool since the early zeroes‘ fully encapsulated by her father‘s unwavering interest for finding out new artists. Laying foundation to her approach to playing. Later, immersed in a local club scene that was heavily shaped by festivals running on the coast, shining light on the crevices of the diy pull, comfortably sitting at the periphery, deeply intertwined with a broader cultural shift. Recently caught playing at Berlin‘s Arkaoda, Fitzroy, 90mil, Lark, Torte, Möbel Olfe, Tisno‘s Love International 2025 or beloved Bottoms party series in Ljubljana, Slovenia. co-founded MNJM with Elayn and Milad Samara, label dedicated to independent sound excavation, as well as the balkan diaspora collective Merak.Recently at arkaoda Berlin, Panke, TORTE BAR · often with Souci, Irma, Katerinha, none of them here that night
“Lynne Azzam, also known as KETTALYNNE, is a versatile artist encompassing roles as a vocalist, songwriter, performer and a DJ.”
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Lynne Azzam, also known as KETTALYNNE, is a versatile artist encompassing roles as a vocalist, songwriter, performer and a DJ. Lynne continuously explores sounds mostly rooted in historical and cultural tapestry of the middle east, as well as globally. Kettalynne likes to juggle between genres and always manages to find the balance between experimental sounds and danceability. Rich basses meet high-speed beats, plenty of percussion and dub elements.- Their RA profile lists Homodrop and KlubKid Records.
Recently at Kater, Beate Uwe, arkaoda Berlin · often with materia hache, Souci, ACID BOGEN, none of them here that night
Last at arkaoda Berlin in Aug · often with LEFEU big, Tom Battery (Berlin Dub Cafe), Popon, none of them here that night
Recently at Fitzroy · often with Gloria Rose, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Souci3 with Kasja and 3 with SXCL
- Dj Saliva2 with ELAYN and 1 with Milad Samara
- Denial1 with A Homsi and 1 with ELAYN
- Hiroo Tanaka1 with A Homsi and 1 with ELAYN
- LEFEU big1 with A Homsi and 1 with ELAYN
- Popon1 with A Homsi and 1 with ELAYN
- Public Display1 with A Homsi and 1 with ELAYN
- ACID BOGEN3 with SXCL
The room
Blue Velvet — 14 events and 109 distinct artists since Aug 2025.
Who put it on
MNJM — 6 events and 26 artists since Aug 2025.
XPAM — 4 events and 39 artists since Dec 2025.
Also that night
- DER GEBURTSTAG: Gurken im Olymp (+ Sunday Open Air!)Kater — HOPPER and SXCL keep turning up on the same bills.
- takt presents: Only Fire Hoe Weekend Release PartyStudio1111 — also tagged club and techno.
- Polyamor X GOAT BALL 34h WeekenderLokschuppen Berlin — also tagged techno, with trance too.
how these 3 are connected
- DER GEBURTSTAG: Gurken im Olymp (+ Sunday Open Air!) — HOPPER and SXCL have shared 3 bills; HOPPER is on that bill and SXCL is on this one.
- takt presents: Only Fire Hoe Weekend Release Party — RA tags both listings club, techno.
- Polyamor X GOAT BALL 34h Weekender — RA tags both listings techno — and that one also trance.