M:Soundtrack X am:Start presents: Release : The Erich Weinert Studioband (Bln) + Michał Biela (Pl)

The Erich Weinert Studioband is a collective in which roles shift:
There's no set schedule for who finds the lyrics to the melodies or the rhythm to the harmony.
They meet in the eponymous studio, where drummer Ed Rich records all stuff on tape-machine.
The result is heart-warming songs for dancing feet.
Fixed stars are the wonderfully clear vocals of Lydia Pfefferkorn (Jacques Palminger & 440Hz Trio),
the soup-salting piano of Fabian Skodda, as well as the signature sound of a soulful harmonica
played by Coward Harpendale (Andre Welt), and last but not least:
guitarist F.S.Blumm, who is involved in numerous projects and recently switched to bass.

The band locates its sound somewhere between everyday poetry and ancient pop music.

Die Erich Weinert Studioband ist ein Kollektiv in dem die Rollen wandern:
Wer gerade den Text zu den Melodien oder den Rhythmus zur Harmonie findet ist nicht festgelegt.
Man trifft sich im namensgebenden Studio, wo Schlagzeuger Ed Rich auch in einigen anderen
Formationen Musik aufs Tonband bringt. Am Ende stehen beherzte Lieder für tanzende Beine.
Fixsterne sind dabei der wunderbar klare Gesang von Lydia Pfefferkorn (Jacques Palminger & 440 Hertz),
das Suppe salzende Klavier von Fabian Skodda, sowie der Signature-Sound einer beseelten
Mundharmonika, gespielt von Coward Harpendale (Andre Welt) und zu guter letzt: der in eine Vielzahl von
Projekten verstrickte Gitarrist F.S.Blumm, welcher erst kürzlich zum Bass gewechselt ist. Die Band verortet ihren Sound zwischen alltäglicher Poesie und uralter Popmusik.

Lydia Pfefferkorn: Gesang
Fabian Skodda: Piano
Ed Rich: Schlagzeug
Andre Welt: Mundharmonika
F.S.Blumm: Bass

Michał Biela is a distinctive voice in Poland’s alternative scene. A co-founder of the post-rock band Kristen, he has also played with Ścianka, Kings of Caramel, and Enchanted Hunters. Since his 2014 solo debut—nominated for the prestigious Paszport Polityki award—he has crafted minimalist songs that blend folk and Americana with Polish poetic traditions, praised for their elegance, restraint, and haunting atmosphere.

Michał Biela ist eine prägende Stimme der polnischen Alternativszene. Als Mitgründer der Post-Rock-Band Kristen spielte er zudem bei Ścianka, Kings of Caramel und Enchanted Hunters. Seit seinem 2014 erschienenen Solo-Debüt – nominiert für den renommierten Paszport Polityki – begeistert er mit minimalistischen Songs zwischen Folk, Americana und polnischer Liedtradition, die für ihre Eleganz, Reduziertheit und eindringliche Atmosphäre geschätzt werden.

M:Soundtrack Birthday Party with Feminist Jazz, Cinematic Funk & Sonic Resistance

On November 8 ·  M:Soundtrack x Little League Shows prsnt:

SEOI NAGE (cinematic kraut funk, mmbrs of Messer) + SO SORRY (indie-jazz, bln) + DJs tba.

at Schokoladen! doors 19 uhr, concert starts 20 uhr. presale tickets available at --> https://vvk.link/3xljcsw 

For M:Soundtrack’s birthday, curator and cultural connector Melissa Perales teams up with Rob from Little League Shows to present a night of live music charged with resistance and storytelling power. This special edition spotlights two genre-defying bands that embody Melissa’s enduring commitment to soundtracks, feminism, and radical community-building

Berlin-based quartet SO SORRY blends Heartfelt UK-jazz-infused alt-pop, reclaiming space through bold songwriting and radical tenderness. Vocalist Zuza Jasinska, bassist Shanice Ruby-Bennett, keyboardist Käthe Johanning, and drummer Lenny Rehm craft intricate arrangements that balance emotional vulnerability with boldness and collective empowerment. Since forming in 2023, they have become a fixture on Berlin stages—including XJAZZ Berlin—and contribute their musicianship to international projects. SO SORRY is not an apology, but a statement: reclaiming space and embracing musical courage. instagram.com/wearesosorryofficial / youtube.com/watch?v=h-mfw25Kg3E

SEOI NAGE – Cinematic kraut-funk from Münster.
Named after a classic judo throw and formed by musicians with martial arts backgrounds, Seoi Nage is an instrumental four-piece—delivering a genre-hopping tour de force. Think: martial arts cinema meets Italian giallo, sleazy car chases, and psychedelic noir. Their debut feels like the soundtrack to a cult film that never existed—full of swagger, funk, and suspense. instagram.com/seoinage_supersound / seoinage.bandcamp.com

Tickets: https://vvk.link/40uj168

Comprised of guitarist Tom Brooke and drummer Tuomas Kainulainen, NYOS are known for their immersive and often physically demanding live shows, having toured intensely throughout their first decade of existence, including tours supporting Zeal & Ardor, Esben and the Witch and The Comet Is Coming as well as appearances at festivals such as Sideways Festival in Helsinki, Fekete Zaj in Hungary and Pelagic Fest in Netherlands. The duo create massive sonic worlds using Brooke’s labyrinthine loops and atmospheric layering alongside Kainulainen’s kinetic drumming, in music that is rhythmic, raw, and eclectic.

Since their formation in 2014, NYOS have carved out a distinctive place within Europe’s experimental and post-rock scenes, characterised by their relentless energy, polyrhythmic complexity, and hypnotic layering.

While still rooted in their signature loop-based approach, Growl is “more ambitious with song soundscapes and compositions”, says guitarist Tom Brooke, naturally embracing a denser, more textured sound with greater attention to atmosphere and tension.

The band will be touring to support their 7th studio album ‘Growl’ throughout the 2nd half of 2025 and into 2026. (Growl to be released 10th October via Pelagic Records)

https://nyos.bandcamp.com

Der Soundtrack für den nervösen Blick über die Schulter. Was

zahllose Horrorfilme versprechen, macht die Dresdner Combo wahr. Da ist etwas in der Dunkelheit und es kommt auf uns zu – mal mit schleppenden Schritten und Kettensäge im Leerlauf, mal mit heulendem Motor und Vollgas. Es packt uns am Kragen, drückt uns gegen die nächste Hauswand und holt aus. Hier trifft Noise-Rock auf Stoner und Punk, ein anabolisch verzerrter Bass auf excellent gezockte Drums.

Seit 2023 ist Trigger Kid & the Ending Man zum Trio angewachsen.

Hypnotisch und akzentsetzende Gitarren- und Synthiefiguren fügen sich als zusätzliche Ebene in die Musik und vollenden die sich nach allem verzehrende Klanglandschaft – im ständigen Ringen mit den Dämonen im Kopf und der Doppelzüngigkeit einer sich selbst fakenden Gesellschaft. Für Hörer:innen von: Idles, The Black Angels, Mclusky, METZ.

Vor 25 Jahren entfachten sieben junge Berliner Musiker ein Feuer, genährt von der Liebe zur karibischen Musik: Reggae und Jazz. Bald wurden die Flammen größer – vereinigten sich mal zu einem Großbrand – mal zu einem gemütlichen Lagerfeuer. Im Berliner Schokoladen fand es eine feste Feuerstelle und ließ auch viele andere Bühnen und Orte brennen.Dieses Feuer wurde über lange Zeit hinweg angeheizt und gepflegt – getragen von der Liebe zur Musik und zahlreicher musikalischer Unterstützer. Holz reift, verändert seine Struktur und führt zu unterschiedlichen Flammen. Das Feuer brennt dank der Verbundenheit und Wertschätzung bis heute weiter, wandelt sich in Form und Farbe immer wieder. Im Laufe der Jahre erwärmte es die Herzen vieler, die sich in seiner Nähe wohlfühlen und sich über Jahrzehnte hinweg daran labten. Nach 25 Jahren ist es Zeit, mit allen, die in seinen Bann gezogen wurden, das Feuer von Wood In Di Fire erneut lodern zu lassen. Komm und wärme dich daran am 14. und 15. November im Berliner Schokoladen.

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Twenty-five years ago, seven young Berlin musicians ignited a fire, fueled by their love of Caribbean music: reggae and jazz. Soon the flames grew larger – sometimes uniting into a conflagration, sometimes into a cozy campfire. It found a permanent fire pit at Berliner Schokoladen and also lit many other stages and venues. This fire was stoked and nurtured over a long period of time – fueled by a love of music and numerous musical supporters. Wood matures, changes its structure, and leads to different flames like Wood In Di Fire. Thanks to the connection and appreciation, the fire continues to burn today, constantly transforming in form and color.        Over the years, it has warmed the hearts of many who feel comfortable around it and have enjoyed it for decades. After 25 years, it is time to let the fire blaze again with all those who have been captivated by it. Come and warm yourself by it on November 14th and 15th at Berliner Schokoladen.

Vor 25 Jahren entfachten sieben junge Berliner Musiker ein Feuer, genährt von der Liebe zur karibischen Musik: Reggae und Jazz. Bald wurden die Flammen größer – vereinigten sich mal zu einem Großbrand – mal zu einem gemütlichen Lagerfeuer. Im Berliner Schokoladen fand es eine feste Feuerstelle und ließ auch viele andere Bühnen und Orte brennen.Dieses Feuer wurde über lange Zeit hinweg angeheizt und gepflegt – getragen von der Liebe zur Musik und zahlreicher musikalischer Unterstützer. Holz reift, verändert seine Struktur und führt zu unterschiedlichen Flammen. Das Feuer brennt dank der Verbundenheit und Wertschätzung bis heute weiter, wandelt sich in Form und Farbe immer wieder.

Im Laufe der Jahre erwärmte es die Herzen vieler, die sich in seiner Nähe wohlfühlen und sich über Jahrzehnte hinweg daran labten. Nach 25 Jahren ist es Zeit, mit allen, die in seinen Bann gezogen wurden, das Feuer von Wood In Di Fire erneut lodern zu lassen. Komm und wärme dich daran am 14. und 15. November im Berliner Schokoladen.

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Twenty-five years ago, seven young Berlin musicians ignited a fire, fueled by their love of Caribbean music: reggae and jazz. Soon the flames grew larger – sometimes uniting into a conflagration, sometimes into a cozy campfire. It found a permanent fire pit at Berliner Schokoladen and also lit many other stages and venues. This fire was stoked and nurtured over a long period of time – fueled by a love of music and numerous musical supporters. Wood matures, changes its structure, and leads to different flames like Wood In Di Fire. Thanks to the connection and appreciation, the fire continues to burn today, constantly transforming in form and color.

Over the years, it has warmed the hearts of many who feel comfortable around it and have enjoyed it for decades. After 25 years, it is time to let the fire blaze again with all those who have been captivated by it. Come and warm yourself by it on November 14th and 15th at Berliner Schokoladen.

M:Soundtrack presents: Mauricio Fleury  "Revoada" Record  Release party!  + DJ set  w/ Sergi Roig (Altercat Records) before 20 Uhr and after 22 uhr 

Mauricio Fleury, the Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, arranger, researcher, selector has been a guest many times on the schokoladen stage! We have seen him on the stage with many a project and behind the decks on many a night but tonight is all about Mauricio and the music he makes and the community he surrounds himself with! He will release his new albums out on Altercat Records.

Altercat is an independent record label based in Berlin. A one-man orchestra.

Born out of a passion for digging and DJing, Altercat is a one-man label dedicated to handmade, heartfelt and exciting music from all over the world, vintage as well as contemporary.

Run out of Berlin by DJ and full-time traveller Sergi Roig, the catalogue knows neither boundaries nor borders. It spans from experimental Brazilian recordings to honey dripping jams out of Egypt, from almost forgotten musical pioneers to new aspiring bands. What the releases have in common is ruled by one force only, that, in the era of playlists and algorithms, has become increasingly rare: organically grown taste. As a matter of principle, Altercat works closely with the artists (and, if necessary, the heirs and executors) to guarantee best sound quality and a pleasant artwork for their music, as well as their fair share of royalties. 
 

AfrodreaM – “Guiss Guiss”

“Guiss Guiss” is much more than just an album: it is an emotional journey that invites tolerance, understanding, and inner slowness. In a world full of misunderstandings and cultural tensions, AfrodreaM strikes a path marked by warmth, meditation, and humanity. Each song is a piece of a mosaic that tells of roots, love, memory, and freedom.

The journey begins with La musique de Mélange, a declaration of love for music as a guiding force and universal passport. A celebration of cultural mixing that transcends boundaries. This is followed by Ma mère, an intimate tribute to a wise and strong mother – a spiritual and moral guide – a symbol of gratitude and eternal love.

Afrotrip opens up a dreamlike, meditative world of sound: an inner journey that combines African vibrations and archaic memories and celebrates invisible connections to one's own roots. Ethnique raises its voice against the cultural barriers that restrict love. A cry for freedom and courage for all who want to love without the chains of tradition or caste.

It continues with Jambar, a hymn to the quiet strength of a woman who remains faithful in the absence of her beloved husband. Then Bamako, a relentless account of the journey of African migrants to Europe—a voice for those who dare the impossible to find dignity, and a memorial to those who lost their lives in the desert or the sea.

The personal dimension returns with Ma belle, a pure love song full of gratitude, a promise of loyalty and mutual support. The album concludes with Où va le vent, a poetic ballad about fate and absence: the wind as a symbol of an invisible presence that guides and accompanies.

“Guiss Guiss” is an album that must be listened to with an open heart. An invitation to look beyond oneself, to embrace the other, to slow down and rediscover empathy. A bridge of sounds where walls once stood.

powerline, psychberg & little league shows prsnt:

SEARCH RESULTS / indie-rock, dublin
instagram.com/searchresultsband / searchresultsdub.bandcamp.com

+ tba.

live at Schokoladen! doors 19 uhr, concert starts 20 uhr. presale tickets available at --> https://vvk.link/40ddqy8

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Im November kommen die jungen Iren von SEARCH RESULTS zum ersten mal nach Berlin, und stellen ihr Debutalbum „Go Mutant“ vor. Mit Einflüssen von den Modern Lovers über 80er Punk und Psychedelic Rock bis zum 60ies Beat aus England, klingt jeder Song irgendwie anders, live sehr erfrischend und nonkonform. Seelenverwand mit den Parquet Courts, nur mit einem singenden Keith Moon an den Drums.

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THE SIRES (UK)
The Sires Are Dead. Long Live the Sires!
Formed in 1995 in London the Sires released their first EP “High and Mighty” in 1996, recorded at Toe Rag Studios. They toured their fuzzed-up conflation of freakbeat, R&B and garage rock around Europe and 1999 saw their debut album Rulers of Your Heart, recorded on four-track in a Shoreditch front room and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.
In 2024 The Sires  got the band back together for an appearance at Hastings’ Beatwave Festival (20 years after their breakup). An ultra-rare 7” hand-cut by Russ Wilkins to mark the occasion sold out overnight. Turns out the crowd wanted more, so the old-new line-up are giving it another go: Domi Malacarne (The Dirty Burds, Tood) on vocals, harmonica and percussion, Andy Sire (The Bristols, Thursday’s Rhythm and Beat Organization) on vocals and guitar, Wayne Northern (Los Easylays, The Hurting Kind) on bass and Bongo Debbie (Thee Headcoatees, Ye Nuns) on drums.
The Sires stage a frenzied show full of soul-tinged Nuggets-inspired neo-60s freakbeat at its fuzziest.

TRASHTIMONIALS (Leipzig)
Have you ever danced to the reapers organ, while a demon is singing in a church that is ratteling? Here’s your chance! Comb your mop top, put on your turtleneck, slip into your chelsea boots and get in the groove for the
Rampant rhythms and menacing melodies will make you shake your bones and throw your limbs. Experience riptides of goosebumps while keeping your boots stomp!

DANCEPARTY w/ special guest Djs DR. DR. ROBERT & MARTIN HEMMEL (Munich Garage fest) plus Dj KATMANDUDE (UK) + your host SUZY CREMACHEESE (Berlin Beat Invasion)

--->>> Zum VVK's link -->>> https://vvk.link/42cah3k