ABOV

Who they are

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  Mareena

  Berlin · 16 bookings since Aug 2025

  “Mareena's deep connection with electronic music began in her early teenage years in East Germany, where she experienced the quaking rise of techno.”

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  Mareena's deep connection with electronic music began in her early teenage years in East Germany, where she experienced the quaking rise of techno. Growing up amidst youth club culture and underground parties in abandoned buildings, she was shaped by the no-nonsense, freedom-oriented spirit of the post-communist era. But it was when she moved to Berlin in 2004, that she started DJing, and the city and its vigorous nightlife contributed immensely to her understanding as an artist. Musically spoken, her roots branch deep into the spirit and sound of dub techno and pre and early 2000s techno productions. Adding to this foundation, Mareena has developed a statement sound characterized by rhythmic, lively, and non-linear beats that create an unrelenting flow of energy on the dancefloor. This foundation has earned a long-standing residency (since 2012) in the techno institution Tresor, which stands for a similar ethos. Authentic, but always evolving. Her ability to include hard and elegant elements into her vinyl-oriented sets has led her to play at renowned clubs across the globe - Berghain, De School, Faust Seoul or for the Bunker New York events. Mareena brings that club spirit also to life at the festivals she played, ranging from the cutting edge Up To Date Festival to ravier happenings like the Third Room and not to forget her ambient appearances like at Mostra Barcelona. As opposites are necessary to create balance and harmony, another facet of Mareena’s DJing is the subtle and evocative touches of her ambient sets. Mindfulness, slowing down and the art of contemplation are equally important to Mareen than the dancefloor euphoria. This has led her to found the event series, podcast and label UNRUSH in 2016. Unrush focuses on different hues of ambient music and therefore likes to be a counterpoint to today's fast-paced society. Mareena's career extends beyond DJing into production, too. Productions, that celebrate her love of synthesizers and don't stick to any of the classic genre boxes. So far, Mareena has released on labels like Muzan Editions, Tresor, and her imprint, Unrush. Her collaborative album with JakoJako, "Atlas Der Gedanken," is dedicated to different shades of ambient that make the listener reflect inwards and gaze outwards simultaneously through its organic and electronic touches. Mareena's credibility and authenticity, paired with a daring style, make her a key presence in today’s electronic music culture and carry its spirit forward.
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  Their RA profile lists Tresor, Unrush and Muzan Editions.

  Recently at Tresor / Globus, Berghain, Else · often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, Berghain, none of them here on Friday

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  Volvox

  New York City, United States of America · 4 bookings since May 2026

  “Volvox is a global leader in the movement for representation of female, queer, trans and nonbinary identities in the techno industry.”

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  Volvox is a global leader in the movement for representation of female, queer, trans and nonbinary identities in the techno industry. A dominant figure of New York’s techno renaissance, across the globe the name DJ Volvox has become synonymous with surgical mixing technique and a certain square-shooting, take-no-prisoner approach towards dance floor business. Her parties are the stuff of legend, and her authenticity as a global cultural figure is undeniable. As a member of Discwoman, the all-female DJ crew that transformed electronic music culture over the last decade, she broke ground for more women to rise in the global DJ ranks and inspired countless more to begin in the craft. Having circled the globe more times than she can count, Volvox has turned her sights back on nurturing electronic music culture in her home, the United States. Ariana is now spearheading the construction of a space of inclusivity under the umbrella of a FLINTA-driven event series, simply named FLINTA NYC. Her music-driven program seeks to reinvigorate the techno scene by reviving context and nuance and blending scenes to push Brooklyn nightlife into the next chapter. Ariana is known for tough, stripped-back techno and groovy hypnotic sets that seduce the listener into a maelstrom of emotion. She has been a busy DJ and event producer since 2006 and in that time has shared the decks with many international stars including DVS1, Marcel Dettmann, Ellen Allien, The Hacker, Legowelt and Mike Servito. Raised in Buffalo, New York, her early experiences in the industrial and rave scenes of rust-belt America shaped her outlook on dance culture. An ardent supporter of the underground, she was a key figure in developing the electronic music scene in Boston, Massachusetts from 2007-2010. Breaking out internationally in 2015 she has enjoyed a busy tour schedule including noted appearances at Dekmantel and the ascendant Sustain-Release festival in upstate New York. Since then she tours extensively across Europe and makes regular appearances at Berghain/Panorama Bar in Berlin. She also tours South America and Asia yearly. Ariana is a unique character on the US scene guaranteed to bring a high energy show that lights up dance floors with an undeniable spirit.
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  Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Jack Dept and Murder Records.

  Recently at RSO.BERLIN, Berghain · often with Boris, Sissies of Mercy, Johanna Constantine, none of them here on Friday

• Beatrice

  Berlin · 11 bookings since Aug 2025

  “Beatrice crafts sound into journeys that transcend the ordinary, where rhythm, texture, and emotion intertwine to create immersive experiences.”

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  Beatrice crafts sound into journeys that transcend the ordinary, where rhythm, texture, and emotion intertwine to create immersive experiences. Her sets flow between intensity and introspection, guiding listeners through sonic landscapes that are at once intimate and expansive. Each moment is shaped by intuition, honesty, and a deep understanding of how music moves the body, mind, and heart. A regular performer at Berghain, a local resident at Tresor Berlin, and formerly resident at Basement NYC, Beatrice has developed a voice that resonates across the global electronic music scene. Her approach is uncompromising, rooted in authenticity, exploration, and the transformative power of sound. Within her sets, layers of tension and release, subtle textures and sweeping energy create narratives that linger long after the music fades. Her artistry balances technical precision with emotional depth. Beatrice’s performances are not simply presentationshey are spaces for connection, reflection, and shared experience, where listeners are invited to lose themselves and discover unexpected emotions. Beyond the decks, she is a storyteller, a curator of feeling, and a visionary. Through her work, she reminds audiences of why they fell in love with music, revealing the hidden layers of sound and sensation that transform each moment into something unforgettable.
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  Recently at Tresor / Globus, Sonnenraum, Berghain · often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, Regis, none of them here on Friday

• ATELIER

• Dominga

  2 bookings since Aug 2026

  Last at Berghain in Aug · often with Kim Ann Foxman, Berghain, Pablo Bozzi, none of them here on Friday

• cvntmom

  3 bookings since Dec 2025

  Recently at Void Hall · often with Chris Cruse, Deventi, Menishu, none of them here on Friday