Veranstaltungen
Andreas „Spider“ Krenzke, Tobias „Tube“ Herre, Uli Hannemann, Eva Mirasol und Ivo Lotion präsentieren Geschichten, Lieder und Gäste.
LSD – Liebe Statt Drogen ist eine der bekanntesten Lesebühnen Berlins. Jeden Dienstagabend gestalten die 5 Mitglieder von LSD und eingeladene Gäste im Berliner Schokoladen ein Programm aus neuen Texten und Songs. Gegründet 1996 besteht LSD heute aus den Mitgliedern Andreas „Spider“ Krenzke, Tobias „Tube“ Herre, Uli Hannemann, Eva Mirasol und Ivo Lotion. Alle 5 genannten Künstler sind als Autoren und Musiker auch in anderen Bereichen aktiv.
LSD bietet jeden 1. & 3. Dienstag ein Offenes Mikro für Menschen an, die spontan etwas vortragen wollen. Beachtet bitte, dass der Beitrag selbstverfasst sein muss und nicht länger als 6 Minuten dauert. Wer am Offenen Mikro liest, braucht keinen Eintritt zahlen und bekommt ein Freigetränk.
reverberation fest & little league shows prsnt:
ROLANDO BRUNO Y EL GRUPO AREVALO / cumbia psych trash, arg
instagram.com/rolandobruno / rolandobrunomusica.bandcamp.com
& BERNAR GOMMA / psych, bln/bra
instagram.com/guitarramarolada / bernargomma.bandcamp.com
at Schokoladen. doors 19 uhr, concert starts 20 uhr. tickets at the doors and in pre-sale --> https://vvk.link/3vffa8g
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ROLANDO BRUNO was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After spending three years in Spain, he returned home to fully pursue his unique musical vision. His current tropical music project began in 2005, while he was still a member of the garage-punk band Los Peyotes. While Los Peyotes followed a classic rock band format, Bruno’s approach to cumbia was born in solitude, using his computer—his "best friend"—to craft backing tracks, humorously dubbing it his “MIDI Orchestra.”
In 2015, Bruno expanded his sound by assembling a full band and reintroducing himself as Rolando Bruno y El Grupo Arévalo, a supergroup of underground musicians from Buenos Aires. The lineup features members of Les Mentettes, Alfonso El Pintor, Los Alamos, Los Peyotes and Pecera.
Cumbia Trash: A Unique Sound & Aesthetic
Their music is rooted in cumbia, but Bruno defines it as "cumbia trash"—a style that blends Peruvian chicha, '80s and '90s Argentine cumbia, psychedelic rock, Afro rhythms, and other global influences. This genre is not only about the sound but also about its distinctive vintage aesthetics and visuals, which characterize the band’s unique identity. Their live shows are an electrifying guarantee of tropical dance madness!
To date, they have released three albums:
• Bailazo (2015)
• El Mundo Está Cumbiando (2019)
• Cosas Raras (2024)
Rolando Bruno has taken his cumbia trash sound worldwide, performing extensively throughout Argentina and neighboring countries. As a solo act, he has toured Europe regularly and has visited Japan three times. Meanwhile, with El Grupo Arévalo, he has completed one European tour, highlighted by a standout performance at the Lowlands Festival in the Netherlands.
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BERNAR GOMMA is a heavy dose of Brazilian psychedelia mixed with artistic-contemporary abstraction. Solo project, a total mind blowing guitar. Wild Garage, Spring Reverb, Fuzz... Rusty effects/guitars with images from another dimension. Directly from Rio de Janeiro to twist your head up!
my people booking and little league prsnt:
FLINTA IM KIEZ #7 w/ CASINO GARDEN, ZERO DISCOUNT & HUMAN GATE
live at Schokoladen. doors 19 uhr, concert starts on time 20 uhr! pre-sale tickets available --> https://vvk.link/3wkx73k
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ZERO DISCOUNT channel the raw pulse of Berlin’s underground with a sound that’s equal parts post-punk and hypnotic noise groove. There’s a tension in their set—a kind of beautiful claustrophobia—that pulls you in and doesn’t let go, like dancing through static in a concrete basement.
This is music for those who crave intensity with precision, chaos with control. Whether you’re a devotee of the darker corners of punk or just searching for something that hits different, ZERO DISCOUNT will leave you buzzing. No gloss, no gimmicks—just a sonic jolt straight to the chest, echoing long after the last note.
instagram.com/zerodiscountband / zerodiscount.bandcamp.com
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CASINO GARDEN was founded in 2017 in Wuppertal by singer and guitarist Matthias Ballke (born Wiercinski), keyboardist Helene Ballke, bassist Oliver Kroker, and drummer Alexander Alaimo Di Loro. In 2018, their debut album SLIDE was released, which, despite being a low-budget production, gained significant recognition within the underground shoegaze scene worldwide. This led to the American indie label Custom Made Music taking notice of the Wuppertal-based band and releasing the album on cassette.
The following year, their second album, GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER, was released, showcasing a strong alternative rock influence. It was also released through Custom Made Music and earned the title "Demo of the Month" by VISIONS. During the pandemic, they followed up with their third album, OLIVER OLIVER, in 2021, this time under the British indie label Shore Dive Records. The consistently positive reviews from critics paved the way for promising concerts: even in challenging times for small bands, the shoegazers managed to fill their band fund and secure new partners for their next album.
Their fourth album, TRANSITION, mixed by Jo Philippi (Vandermeer) and mastered by Schall und Wahn Studios, marks a turning point in the band’s history.
instagram.com/casinogarden / casinogarden.bandcamp.com
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HUMAN GATE is a Berlin-based, all-female band originally from China. Blending industrial rock, darkwave, noise, and post-punk, they create raw, emotional soundscapes with gritty textures and haunting vocals. Their music delves into themes of isolation, resistance, and transformation, channeling a fiercely underground spirit. Atmospheric, unfiltered, and unapologetic, Human Gate carves out a bold, unconventional identity in the experimental music scene.
instagram.com/humangateband / open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/6sqc7WfIoHp14FLV33k62z
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FLINTA* IM KIEZ is a monthly concert series organized by MY PEOPLE BOOKING in Berlin, aimed at providing a platform for underrepresented musicians in the city’s alternative rock and punk scenes.
The series specifically focuses on FLINTA* (women*, lesbians, inter people, non-binary people, trans people, and agender people) artists who often face challenges in spaces dominated by cisgender male musicians. By offering a stage to these artists, the project works to disrupt the dominance of privileged voices in the alternative music scene and ensure that diverse perspectives are given visibility.
The concert series will take place across Berlin, ensuring that it reaches different communities and supports the city's rich underground music culture. The initiative also responds to the struggles faced by small venues, which have been hit by rising costs and economic downturns.
By highlighting local talent and providing a space for FLINTA* musicians, the concert series creates an important cultural environment that nurtures new artists and fosters community support.
Additionally, FLINTA* IM KIEZ will implement sliding scale pricing for tickets, making these events more accessible to a wider range of people, particularly those from marginalized communities such as FLINTA*, BIPoC, and individuals with migration experiences.
This approach ensures that everyone, regardless of income, has the opportunity to experience and enjoy underground music. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, the series strives to build a more equitable cultural landscape for both artists and audiences.
The concert series is made possible in part by the support of MusicBoard Berlin, as part of the POP IM KIEZ funding programme, without which this project would not be possible.
live: Mad Life Crisis (ska-punk, bln) + Karonte (punkrock, it/bln)
These four musicians breathe new life into the genre in a special way. An American, a Welshman, an Irishman and a German with a clear statement: Punk is not dead! And you know what: neither is ska, for that matter. The band was formed when Jake and Michael decided to try and cover the album “…And Out Come the Wolves,” one of their all-time favourites. They got to about half of it before the duo thought “Hey, in addition to Rancid covers, let’s play some original ska punk rock too, wouldn’t that be fun!” Over a few cold bottles of their favourite drink, they went through hundreds of band names. Most of them were meaningless combinations of words that just sounded good, as many band names are. But the intense “Beer-storming” ultimately led to the goal: MAD LIFE CRISIS. Cheers!
at Schokoladen. doors 19 Uhr, concert starts 20 Uhr. tickets at the doors or in pre-sale --> https://vvk.link/3uemp1s
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& nach 22 uhr:
DJ TramSkaBiene -->
Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, 3rd Wave Ska und TwoTone
aus Babelsberg
mixcloud.com/BlechBlasSabine69/
Human Hair People (post-.../wave/punk, bi) + Krause (punkrock, bln) live,
HUMAN HAIR PEOPLE aus Bielefeld spielen eine Version von Post Punk, die hingehört, genickt und ihren eigenen Senf dazugegeben hat, von dem reichlich im Keller steht. Schließlich spielen Jones Stolze (Bass), Robert Becker (Gitarre), Andreas Hankock (Gitarre, Gesang) und Morten Wienold (Schlagzeug) seit über 30 Jahren immer wieder in verschiedenen Bands zusammen. Als Human Hair People kennen sie den staksigen Funk von Gang Of Four, den musikalischen Stoizismus von „It’s not repetition, it’s discipline“-Mark E. Smith/The Fall (sind dabei aber nicht so schlecht gelaunt), genauso wie sie die komplexere Mathematik und Präzision von Nomeansno um ein paar Ecken weiter denken. Dazwischen zeugt ein so überraschend wie kurz durch den Raum fliegendes Bluesriff von Kenntnis der Historie oder geschmeidige Offbeats lockern die Spannung für einen Moment. Nichts ist sicher in diesem Kontext. Human Hair People kennen ihre Pappenheimer und ihre Pappenheimer lieben sie. Wie Karin Bornefeld von den holländischen Hardcore-Legenden The Ex, die ihrem Support Act HHP begeistert bescheinigte: „ Ganz ähnlich wie wir“. Too long, don’t read: Human Hair People sind musikalisch anspruchsvoll, so geradeaus wie komplex, instrumental ausgereift, textlich mit politischer Substanz! Hingehen, hören!!!
at Schokoladen. doors 19 Uhr, concert starts 20 Uhr. tickets at the doors or in pre-sale --> https://vvk.link/3ugruts
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& after 22h:
Some Kind Of Happening
a pop cultural adventure curated by DJs Jim Avignon & Future Sailor (What Difference Does It Make/My Little Underground) & Guests.
indie-pop / northern soul / post-punk
mixcloud.com/whatdifferencedoesitmake
Berliner - die von Andre Jegodka aka DJ Futursailor und Jim Avignon ausbaldowerte Veranstaltungsreihe geht nach längerer Pause in die vierte Runde! An einem Samstag und wieder im Schokoladen und wieder ein popkulturelles Abenteuer!
Unser Gast Dj für diesen Abend ist Julie Miess aka Motötcat (Britta! Half Girl! Motörcat! Dämes of Spädes! Jens Friebe! Good Sons)!
Davor, danach und dazwischen legen Future Sailor und Jim eine turbulente Mischung aus Postpunk, Indipop und Soul auf… wir hoffen wir wir sehn uns?
23.08.25 Schokoladen 22.00 Uhr
Some Kind Of Happening DJs:
Jim Avignon & Future Sailor (What Difference Does It Make)
Gast DJ: Motörcat
beav boloney & wildwax & little league shows prsnt:
Aussie punk series vol xx
CHECKPOINT / eggpunk/garage-punk, naarm/aus
checkpoint.bandcamp.com / instagram.com/checkpoint_____
& SOUR WORM / jangle-indie, melbourne/aus
sourworm.bandcamp.com / instagram.com/sour_wormmm
at Schokoladen. doors 19 uhr, concert starts 20 uhr. presale tickets available at --> https://vvk.link/3uc6tgw
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All the way from Naarm (Melbourne, Australia) Jordan from Pinch Points, Miranda from Dr Sure's Unusual Practice, Tom from Gonzo and Dragnet, Amada from Carpet Burn, Gutter Girls plus Chris and Erik from Hobsons Bay Coast Guard. What do you get when you put these people in one practice room? Yes - CHECKPOINT!
Synth-punk-driven garage madness. Solid grit, multiple and good flipping variations. Including crazy-ass funky vibes, and even cadences near Aussie cumbia (if it even exists?) in passages. Exquisite drums, and the synth and keyboards are excellent here. The old lo-fi ’80s tape vibe is well-achieved, and there’s even some nods to the style of Under the Gun associates. Multifaceted, trance-inducing egg-psych almost all the way, especially the track “Circuit Breaker.” Good blasting explosions of Australian garage from a solid super-group delivering new dimensions and sounds. Crunchy, deep-fried, lo-fi feels.perfect!
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»Made in a leaking studio on the top of a hill with trams running past the window, SOUR WORMs Beep Beep is a record about embracing the noise of a life full of stories, and unique characters that often become lifelong friends.
Through the humorous honesty of Jasper’s stories comes a sense of community, like you’re not so alone. This is a record that makes you see the funny side of life, about not taking ourselves too seriously and having fun amongst the chaos.«
disaster by design & little league shows prsnt an Oráculo Records Night w/
YVGOSLAVIA (cold-wave, es)
yvgoslavia.bandcamp.com / instagram.com/yugoslavia_____
& ELEKTROKOHLE (cold-punk, bln)
elektrokohle.bandcamp.com / instagram.com/elektrokohle
live at Schokoladen! doors 19 uhr, concert starts 20 uhr. presale tickets available at --> https://vvk.link/3wkzc9c
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ELEKTROKOHLE sind eine Cold-Punk-Band aus Berlin, die während der Pandemie gegründet wurde und in den letzten zweieinhalb Jahren mit elektrisierenden Konzerten das Publikum begeisterte. Sie spielten mit GIRLS IN SYNTHESIS, tourten mit Cosey Mueller durch Schweden und eröffneten für NEW MODEL ARMY. Nach dem tödlichen Unfall von Bassistin Amanda hilft vorübergehend der mit der Band befreundete Produzent Fabio Buemi an der Bassgitarre aus. Cold-Punk trifft hier auf abgefahrene Töne aus dem Synthesizer, akzentuierende Gitarren-und schiebende Bassriffs, welche durch mehrsprachige Texte ergänzt und von rastlos hämmernden Drumcomputer-Beats vorangetrieben werden.
YVGOSLAVIA is a Synthesizer driven, raw, cold, experimental & Minimalist Duo from Murcia, Spain that has released two Albums in 2023 & 2024 on the Same Label Like Elektrokohle.
DECOLONOIZE presents
nyco nemesis
album release concert
“SAME OLD; NEW WORLD”
Doors: 7:30 PM
Screening: 8:00 PM
Free entry – Donations welcome!
The concert will open with Mu Wang’s @valerie_muwang short film “UNPOETIC POEMS”.
The film is in English and Chinese partially with English subtitles.
Language: Spoken English
Accessibility: A single stair at the entrance, but the venue is otherwise accessible without steps.
nyco nemesis is a versatile singer/songwriter, producer, sound engineer, and visual artist. Her music transcends genres, merging sticky pop with grunge, punk and rock influences. nyco’s sonic vision explores themes of identity and self-reflection. Through her captivating soundscapes, she invites listeners to embrace authenticity and empowerment, carving a unique space in the realm of music.
The debut album SAME OLD; NEW WORLD takes listeners on an emotional rollercoaster through the depths of her psyche. Fusing alt-pop with hyperpop, metal, nostalgic 90s pop, and cinematic soundscapes, the album defies categorization, each track a new sonic chapter tied together by her raw lyricism and layered, expressive vocals. Themes of self-doubt, trauma, and escapism pulse through the record with striking vulnerability. Entirely self-produced and self-engineered, nyco brought this body of work to life in one uninterrupted flow of creative clarity, making it not just a debut, but a declaration of identity.
Mu Wang (王牧) (she/her) is a film and theater director as well as a performer based in Berlin/Stuttgart. At the intersection of media, Mu focuses on identity and feminism with a poetry of darkness.
About the film: The feeling of belonging nowhere is not only personal but also political.
Art student Ming will be leaving the city soon. On a gloomy day before her departure, she runs into a dancer named Sandy. The two find a strong reflection in each other. Between fantasy and reality, they create poetry in their own languages.
funded by Musicboard Berlin GmbH @musicboardberlin
beav boloney & little league & wildwax prsnt:
a high energy rock package with:
JEAN MIGNON / garage-punk, new york city
jeanmignon.bandcamp.com / instagram.com/jeanmignonmf
& PIE O MY / power-grunge, tel aviv
pieomygod.bandcamp.com / instagram.com/pieomygod
at Schokoladen. doors 19 uhr, concert starts 20 uhr. presale tickets available at --> https://vvk.link/3urjsvk
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JEAN MIGNON is a solo project from NYC-via-Boston noise impresario Johnny Steines. He borrows the name of a 16th century French engraver to plunge into a breakneck, blistering river of feedback. Over the course of just under fourteen minutes, he shreds, howls, deadpans, and overall gives the impression of someone who might see that they have 666 monthly listeners on Spotify and say “Sick.”
Primal Rock and Roll that screams from the speakers and excites like a high-speed car chase! A reckless sort of freedom that comes with trading nuance for garage punk rawness.
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Emerging from the hot, bubbling scene of Tel Aviv, PIE O MY quickly gained popularity in the local alternative circuits through relentless touring and word-of-mouth buzz. Soon enough they began performing at high-profile music festivals and received airplay on national radio.
Inspired by acts like Queens of the Stone Age, Ty Segall and The Oh Sees, Pie o My stands out for its unique blend of high-energy rock'n'roll with heartfelt ballads. With catchy melodies and memorable hooks, Pie’s distinctive fusion of heavy guitar riffs and smashing drums alongside mellow melodies and soulful vocals will shake your bones and electrify your senses on one song, then will break your heart and make you raise your lighter on the next.
