XII. Punkfilmest Berlin 20th - 26th october 2025 at Lichtblick Kino, Syndikat, Schokoladen and Cafe Lutetia - more infos from october at toodrunktowatch.de

GOATBURNER - Unleashing the raw fury of death metal with a relentless, primal force. This dynamic duo merges savage, high-octane riffs, delivering a sound that's as catchy as it is merciless. Prepare for a sonicassault that’s brutal yet unforgettable, where every note burns with intensity and every beat drives deepinto the abyss.Formed in 2017, GOATBURNER, has been touring constantly around Europe and even in Brazil in 2023. They have shared stages with Mantar, Cryptic Hatred, NervoChaos, Warfuck, Test, Benighted, Barren Womb, Implore, Death Crusade and many other bands. The duo is currently writing their 3rd full-length album in between the tours while finalizing their collaboration album with experimental grind duoTest from Brazil. The band released their 2nd full length album "Fatal" in October 2023. Discography includes also "Timeto Burn" EP from 2018, "Extreme Conditions" LP from 2019 and "Danger" EP from 2022.

Meet M.O.R.A., a hardcore band from the darkest pits of Hellsinki, Finland. his mayhem machine fueled by its members love for the sport has managed to create a healthy amount of buzz in the Finnish/European scene and managed to play over 100 energy-ridden shows since 2008. heir style can be described as a mix of old and new school hardcore accompanied with two female vocalists. he original cast came to be in 2008 and played until 2014, ater which their irst singer and bass player started families and decided to retire from music. he current lineup has been active since 2015.Lyric-wise M.O.R.A. dabbles in themes such as substance abuse, depression, poverty and other positive phenomenons of our time. his pondering is not done in a very light hearted fashion as can be expected from a group hailing from one of the most suicidal nations in the world. Although delivering their verbal onslaught in Finnish M.O.R.A. has gained popularity outside Finland which stands proof of their appeal as a live band as well as the strength of their sound in general.M.O.R.A. has published two EPs and played over 100 shows since 2008, including three European tours and a mini tour of the Baltic region. A devotee of the DIY ethic since the beginning, M.O.R.A. is currently in the process of recording a new album which is planned to be released in summer 2017. Naturally touring is also in the plans for this group is all about exporting their unique brand of madness and meeting like minded people in the process.

little league shows prsnts:

MARY SHELLEY / post-punk, nyc
maryshelleyband.bandcamp.com / instagram.com/maryshelleyband 

+ tba.

at Schokoladen. doors 19 uhr, concert starts 20 uhr. presale tickets available at --> https://vvk.link/3xlh7n4 

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Punk music you can dance to. That’s what you get from the genre-hopping, instrument-swapping members of Brooklyn’s Mary Shelley. Influences stretch across generations, sounds and styles; and always, the electric four-piece scraps rules in favor of creative impulse, ensuring each new song sounds nothing like their last.

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HERBST IN PEKING (dub-post-punk/bln) + TJ WHITE RABBIT (dub witch house/bln)

Tickets: https://vvk.link/3zqef00

Record Release: Herbst In Peking / Mond Rauch & Marijuana (Peking Rec)

Herbst in Peking, gegründet 1987 als wilde Mixtur aus Sixties-Psychedelic und Punk-Energie und im
System-Zusammenbruch mit »Bakschisch-Republik« Lieferanten einer Hymne zum historischen
Vorgang, sind seit vielen Jahren schon mit elektronischer Basis und Dub-Sounds unterwegs, mittels derer
die zudem von der Kult-Radioshow »Grenzpunkt Null« bekannte Dunkel-Stimme von Mastermind Rex
Joswig poetische Setzungen zelebriert. (Alexander Pehlemann, ZONIC)

Wenn Underground das ist, was unter der Oberfläche brodelt, dann sind Herbst in Peking eine Band aus
dem Untergrund. Ihre Musik speist sich aus den Tiefen des Unter-Bewußtseins. Im HIP-Sound
vermischen sich Rock, Electronic, Doom & Shanty zu einer zwingenden Melange. HIP schreiben eine
eigene dunkle Poesie & erweisen großen Stimmen aus Vergangenheit & Gegenwart Respekt.
(William Blake/Gottfried Benn/Fernando Pessoa/Charles Bukowski/Kai Pohl/Bert Papenfuß/ etc.)
Herbst in Peking ist 300%-iges THC ganz ohne Hanf, ist Poesie krass,
Musik grell und Stimme radikal. (Jens Pittasch, BLICKLICHT Juni 2016)

Die Geisterfahrer auf dem Highway der deutschen Populärmusik, die Pet Shop Boys aus der Stalinallee,
wie ein Fluß ohne Wiederkehr rauschen sie durch die Nacht auf dem Weg zum Grenzpunkt Null.
Vorgestellt wird das aktuelle H.I.P. Album Faust Am Meer (Moloko+/Peking Records), auf dem die
Band ihr Konzept von elektronisch hochgejazzter Rockmusik mit seitlichen Arabesken zu Ambient, Dub
& Shanty weiter ausgereizt hat. (

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 

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On the occasion of M:Soundtrack’s birthday, curator and cultural connector Melissa Perales joins forces with Rob from Little League Shows to celebrate live music that pulses with soul, resistance, and narrative power.

This special edition features two genre-blurring bands that reflect Melissa’s long-standing commitment to soundtracks, feminism, and radical community-building:

SO SORRY  is an emerging Berlin-based band making heartfelt music at the intersection of UK-jazz and alt-pop. Since forming in 2023, SO SORRY has performed extensively in Berlin, including at the city’s premier jazz festival, XJAZZ Berlin. Across a range of other projects, the band’s members have performed internationally and in support of international touring artists. In 2024, SO SORRY was the recipient of a prestigious Music Board Scholarship to record its debut EP, which is scheduled for release on November 28, 2025. With consummate musicianship and heartfelt songwriting at its core, SO SORRY is not an apology but a statement of reclaiming space and embracing boldness.  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

* Expect a night of narrative beats, sonic storytelling, and music as action. Curated by Melissa Perales, whose work sits at the intersection of cinema, sound, and social impact, and co-presented with Little League Shows—champions of Berlin’s underground.

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In under two years, SKORTS went from conception to one of the most talked about and in demand local bands in New York. Their sound has been described as many things including psych-glam, post-alt and darkwave disco. Their live shows have become a crown jewel of the NYC & Brooklyn music scene, winning them 'Our Wicked Lady's 2024 Winter Madness' and also earning them the number one spot on the 'Ohmyrockness Hardest Working Bands List of 2024'. They have received coverage from Paste, PAPER magazine and many more! The band has played just about every club in Manhattan and Brooklyn, some of which include Webster Hall, Brooklyn Bowl, a sold out Bowery Ballroom and a sold out Racket (Chelsea). With a jaw dropping live show and undeniable song writing, SKORTS continues to grab the attention of music fans from all genres and generations.

FLASYD is a punk band from New York known for their raw energy and tackling sharp social issues. Their music is fast, aggressive, and intense. Their debut LP, Always Fast, Hardly Accurate (2024), produced by Johnny T. Yerington and engineered by Grammy-winner Gus Oberg, is a 27-minute blast of riotous energy. Known for their raw and authentic live shows, FLASYD takes aim at toxic masculinity and industry norms, turning sexuality into a weapon and rebellion into anthems.

reverberation fest & little league shows are happy to welcome back both GLUE TRIP and BHUKHURAH on schokoladens stage! more infos very soon, presale tickets already available at --> https://vvk.link/3vfhfe8 

gluetrip.bandcamp.com / bhukhurah.bandcamp.com 

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GLUE TRIP is a musical project led by Brazilian musician Lucas Santa Cruz. Formed in 2013 as an experimental recording project, it was quickly invited to perform live for the first time at the Prata da Casa project (SESC Pompeia). With three albums released and viral hits like "Elbow Pain" and "La Edad del Futuro" Glue Trip has become a reference for contemporary Brazilian psychedelic music in Brazil and around the world.  Showing maturity with their album "Nada Tropical" released in July 2022, the band has been solidifying their career for a decade, increasingly incorporating their Brazilian roots into their compositions. Produced by Zé Nigro, this album features collaborations with great names in Brazilian music, including maestro Arthur Verocai, São Paulo singer YMA, and musicians Otto and Felipe S from Pernambuco.With several international tours under their belt, including sold-out shows in London and Paris on their last tour, Glue Trip is building a solid background and a steady rise. They stand out as one of the most interesting and innovative musical projects of today.

BHUKHURAH (-boo-koo-ra) is an emerging artist from Athens, Greece. His sound is an intoxicating fusion of modern and vintage aesthetics, hypnotic grooves, adhesive basslines, thunderous 808s, and psychedelic melodies that linger in the mind long after the music fades. Drawing inspiration from an eclectic range of artists—including Tame Impala’s dreamy psych-rock, Mk. gee’s genre-bending experiments, and the boundary- pushing innovation of Travis Scott and Tyler, the Creator—Bhukhurah creates a sonic universe that feels at once familiar and entirely new.On stage, he delivers an electrifying performance that transcends mere entertainment, pulling audiences into a kaleidoscopic experience of sound and emotion. With a unique ability to blend high-energy beats and raw vulnerability, his shows evoke an emotional spectrum that leaves listeners exhilarated and deeply connected. Whether it’s through immersive soundscapes or hard-hitting rhythms, he crafts a world where nostalgia meets innovation, and every moment feels like an unforgettable journey.Prepare to be transported as Bhukhurah brings his bold, genre-defying artistry to the festival stage—a sonic adventure you won’t want to miss.

The queer vegan shitpunks, Joe & The Shitboys, formed with the intention of calling out shitty behaviour in the conservative Faroe Islands, where the rock scene is filled with boneless homophobes and meat-eating misogynists - and continue to take their aim at general vibe killers everywhere.  

The live shows are full of energy, with a barrage of songs often under a minute long, like “Save The Planet You Dumb Shit”, "Life Is Great You Suck" and “If You Believe in Eating Meat Start With Your Dog”, being broken up by the flamboyant frontman roasting the audience relentlessly.  The band (Joe, Ziggy Shit, Johnny Shit and Ollie Shit) have played every type of venue there is; roof tops, public toilets, opening ceremonies for North Atlantic sub sea tunnels, museums and skateparks, and have also appeared on their fair share of major festival line ups around Europe and North America.

// ANGELIKA EXPRESS //
Indie-Punk aus Köln seit 2002
Punkrock, Pop und kaputte Poesie - fürs 10. Album KÖLN IST KAPUTT tigern die Indie-Punk-
Styler*innen durch die Abgründe ihrer Heimatstadt. Hier finden sie den Rohstoff für ihre
euphorischen Gassenhauer: Wut und Hoffnung, verpackt in krisenkillende Slogans voll
diskursiver Frische.
Robert, Annick und Tscherno nehmen uns mit auf eine hart rockende Revue durch Punk und
PowerPop und Indie. Zitat von Toter Hose Campino: "Hohes Tempo, gewaltige Energie, schöne
Melodien und jede Menge Texte zum Mitsingen."
Freuen wir uns auf begeisternde Bühnenpräsenz voll schrägem Enthusiasmus und schönster
Aggression. Auf dreckige Sex Pistols Gitarren, Slogans voll diskursiver Frische, stampfende
Pogo-Power. Freudestrahlende Gesichter quer durchs Publikum sind garantiert.

Wer ist Batbait, und wie machen sie Musik, die so intensiv und seltsam schön ist? (Denn wenn wir die Rockmusik endlich für sich selbst sprechen liessen, würde sie mit grosser Bestimmtheit sagen, dass sie sich wünscht, von Batbait gespielt zu werden.)Ein Klang, der weit mehr ist als verzerrte Gitarren und treibende Rhythmen. Hier entfaltet sich Sound, der nicht nur an der Oberfläche kratzt, sondern tiefere Schichten offenlegt. Glitzern im Krach. Against the Glotz. Wenn das Patriarchat ins Stocken gerät, klingt Batbait nach. Zugänglichkeit wird neu verhandelt, wenn sie ihre Songs shredden. DIY ist hier kein Stil, sondern gelebte Realität. Die vier Musikerinnen entwickeln kompromisslos ihre eigene musikalische Sprache weiter, frei von konventionellen Grenzen: Distortion, Hallschwaden und klickende Rhythmen verweben sich zu einem komplexen, vielschichtigen Erlebnis. Musik, Text, visuelle Kunst und Ästhetik formen ihr Werk, in dem Selbstbestimmung und Unabhängigkeit in den Mittelpunkt gestellt wird. Batbait zeigen, wie Rockmusik nicht einfach nur viel Platz braucht, sondern laut und wütend und gleichzeitig aber auch reflektiert, freudvoll und sensibel sein kann.

In der Verbindung von Klang und Inhalten entsteht ein Sound, der sich allen Rock-Sub-Genregrenzen entzieht und seinen eigenen Weg geht – radikal und eigenständig.Zwischen Kraft, Nonchalance und Understatement: Nach ihrem ersten Album ‘Dirty ClothesÄ (Irascible Records, 2022) folgt bald ein Zweites. Derweil kocht bei Batbait Pasta sogar in kaltem Wasser.

Wieso drei Ticket-Kategorien? Künstler:innen sollen fair bezahlt werden, trotzdem wollen wir niemanden von den Konzerten ausschließen, die sich die Karten nicht leisten können.  

Jetzt kommt Ihr ins Spiel. Die 'Normaltickets' sind der Kompromiss einer fairen Gage und dem Decken der laufenden Personalkosten vom Schokoladen. Was unterstützt Ihr als Supporter:innen? Wir können dadurch unser Kontingent 'Socialticket' anbieten (10%), es muss kein Nachweis erbracht werden, um es zu kaufen. Durch Eure Unterstützung helft Ihr den Künstler:innen Ihre Ausgaben zu decken und dem Schokoladen die Preise so niedrig wie möglich zu halten.