Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Sat 7 NovQuelza
- next: RSO.BERLIN in Berlin, Sat 28 NovNewa
- next: RSO.BERLIN in Berlin, Sat 7 NovFreddy K
- Marie Montexier
- next: Honey's, Wed 21 OctAmelia Holt
Set times were not published.
Most of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
the pairs that have met
3 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Quelza and Freddy K — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- Quelza and Newa — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- Newa and Freddy K — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- Quelza and Amelia Holt — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- Freddy K and Amelia Holt — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- Newa and Amelia Holt — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- Newa and Marie Montexier — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
Who they are
“THE GOAL IS NOTHING.”
their own biography
the whole biography
THE GOAL IS NOTHING. THE MOVEMENT IS EVERYTHING. Born in the suburbs of Paris and now based in Berlin, Quelza has developed a body of work defined by precision and intent, free from categorisation. His path hasn’t followed scene momentum or passing waves. It unfolds according to its own internal logic — a steady refinement of sound, structure and space. Releases on Dekmantel and Ostgut Ton trace that evolution clearly. Each record carefully engineered: futuristic, grounded, detailed without excess. Tension builds patiently. Rhythms shift and reconfigure. Atmospheres stretch and contract. There is clarity in his music, but never repetition — the framework is solid, the direction always moving forward. Behind the decks, Quelza’s sets don’t rely on genre markers or obvious peaks. He works with pacing, contrast and control — moving between pressure and restraint, density and openness. Rather than chasing reaction, he shapes progression. A regular at institutions such as Berghain, Basement, Fabric and beyond - which reflects something earned over time: trust in his vision and in his ability to hold a room without shortcuts. Quelza’s approach resists short term payoff. The emphasis is on continuity, developing a trajectory that grows with intention over time.Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Mord, 47, Dekmantel UFO and 1 more.Recently at BASEMENT · often with Berghain, Virginia, Rene Wise, none of them here that night
“musician from Tbilisi the concrete town”
their own biography
Their RA profile lists Klockworks, Sub.spiele, Blue Hour, Anagram and 6 more.Last at BASEMENT in May · often with LYDO, Berghain, Kancheli, none of them here that night
“Freddy K: techno activist.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Freddy K: techno activist. Since the ‘90s Alessio Armeni has been tireless campaigning from the dancefloor, defending vinyl, championing young talents and reinforcing the scene from the shadows. You will know him best for his marathon DJ sets and deviant selections. You might recognise him as the head of KEY Vinyl, or for the backstage role he played at M_Rec, the label he helped run with best friend Max_M. You should definitely know about Virus, the thing that started it all off for him back in Rome. Lory D and Leo Anibaldi’s The Sound of Rome movement; Luca Cucchetti’s renowned Mad radio shows; warehouses, soundsystems and rave all informed Freddy K’s earliest obsession with techno. He started DJing at Sunday after hour events, having danced all through the night himself. In 1993, aged 21, he launched his now famous Virus radio show, which ran daily from 8PM to midnight, and from midnight to 6AM every Saturday. Parties, a booking agency and record shop soon followed: the Virus movement had arrived. A year later Freddy K signed to the legendary ACV, who released his first EP, Control. Rage Of Age, his debut album came in 1995; a dark and noisy record influenced by his two passions, Chicago acid and rock. It was widely lauded throughout the country and remains a testament to the old Sound of Rome today. After Virus peaked and having toured all over the world with ACV, Freddy K stopped DJing and retreated to the backroom. He spent the early millennial years working with Sandro Nasonte at Rome’s flagship record store, Remix. Together they set up the influential Elettronica Romana label, which released some of Donato Dozzy and Giorgio Gigli's first EPs. He moved to the German capital in 2009, setting up KEY Vinyl as a “techno label for DJs” two years later. Artists like PVS and Héctor Oaks have helped forge the label’s (and Freddy K’s own) traditionalist view on techno. Moving to Berlin reignited Freddy K’s teenage infatuation with rave. He soon fell in with Homopatik, the former monthly gay event at ://about blank. He became notorious for his epic 10, 14 and 16 hour-long sessions there, playing always strictly vinyl and in a dynamic, party conscious fashion. Freddy K sets are characteristically mercurial and 100% tailored for the dance. He plays a “360°-style of techno,” which can include Soft Cell, WestBam or Bronski Beat—when the timing is just right. He played his first Berghain set in 2013; two years later he was closing the place, keeping the energy levels soaring well into Monday. The last 20 minutes, he says, are the most important. So be sure to stick around till the very end.Their RA profile lists Key Vinyl.Last at BASEMENT in Sep · often with ROBUS, D.Dan, The Lady Machine, none of them here that night
“Her DJ sets are a seamless blend of thoughtful selection and skilled execution, effortlessly bridging the past and present.”
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the whole biography
Her DJ sets are a seamless blend of thoughtful selection and skilled execution, effortlessly bridging the past and present. With vinyl as her medium, she blends hypnotic rave classics, modern club rhythms, and intricate experimental beats into cohesive narratives that captivate both the body and the mind. Each transition, cut, and spinback is a precise expression of her skill and intuition, guiding the flow of the dancefloor effortlessly. Her reputation precedes her, with performances in some of the world’s most revered spaces. From the iconic walls of Berghain, Blitz Music Club and Fabric to festivals like DGTL Amsterdam, Lente Kabinet, Love International, Butik, Awakenings and Waterworks, Marie’s presence elevates every stage she graces. She expanded her creative vision with the founding of Paryìa, a label that embodies a forward-thinking ethos. Paryìa thrives on bold, genre-defying sounds. Marie Montexier is a rare voice in today’s musical landscape, one whose approach is rooted in elegance, precision, and a deep reverence for the art of DJing. Through her performances and her label, she offers not just music, but an enduring statement on the power and possibilities of sound.Their RA profile lists Paryìa Records.Last at public records in Apr · often with Berghain, Victor (DE), Cinthie, none of them here that night
“Amelia Holt, is one of Brooklyn’s most distinctive, interesting selectors With a unique approach to rhythm, Holt crafts DJ sets which fuse percussive rhythms with electronic beats, transforming any dancefloor into a culture-bending, otherworldly experience.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Amelia Holt, is one of Brooklyn’s most distinctive, interesting selectors With a unique approach to rhythm, Holt crafts DJ sets which fuse percussive rhythms with electronic beats, transforming any dancefloor into a culture-bending, otherworldly experience. One may hear her play broken beats, deep high octane, fine and elegant dance, alt techno, sharp electro, and delusional krautrock – sometimes all in the same night. Amelia holds a residency at The Lot Radio and has played in the best of NYC’s venues including Good Room, Nowadays & Bossa Nova Civic Club & festivals, Sustain-Release & Dripping. Outside the US, she’s brought her sound to Mexico City, Berlin, Munich, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Madrid and many more. In addition to her radio endeavors, Amelia curates the music newsletter In Your Dirty Ears and runs the party series Honey Trap.Released on Klan (1) and My Music (1). labels on their catalogued releasesRecently at H0L0, Million Goods, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Second Contact, Seth Magoon, 98dots, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Berghain7 with Quelza, 5 with Marie Montexier and 3 with Newa
- The Carry Nation5 with Freddy K, 4 with Quelza and 3 with Newa
- cotton5 with Quelza, 3 with Freddy K and 2 with Amelia Holt
- 98dots7 with Amelia Holt and 3 with Newa
- Massimiliano Pagliara5 with Quelza and 3 with Freddy K
- Säule3 with Quelza and 1 with Marie Montexier
- Second Contact28 with Amelia Holt
- DJ Healthy6 with Amelia Holt
1,515 said they were going — about like a usual Saturday at BASEMENT.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at BASEMENT1,868
- Middle half finished between1,512 and 2,298
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted144
The room
BASEMENT — 294 events and 630 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 500.