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



URALT (Psychedelic Doom/Metal, Berlin)
https://uralt.bandcamp.com

OYÈMI NOIZE & THE SAD GIRLS

Berlin-based musician Oyèmi Noize has been carving a unique space in the city’s alternative scene—turning her former bedroom project into a powerful live experience alongside her no-longer-imaginary friends The Sad Girls. With a sound that blends introspective vulnerability and fierce energy, they deliver anthems of heartbreak, resilience, and empowerment that strike a deeply personal chord.

Their songs navigate identity, mental health, and solidarity through melancholic melodies, driving rhythms, and catchy hooks that balance intimacy with strength—imagine American Football meeting The Smashing Pumpkins, sprinkled with Mannequin Pussy.

Oyèmi’s message is simple yet urgent: “The world is a scary place, but we are not alone—trust me, we will be ok.”

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LEEP

Berlin-based trio Leep fuse intricate rhythms, dissonant guitars, and emotionally raw vocals into a sound suspended between post-hardcore, post-punk, and math rock. Their songs build through tension and release, shifting time signatures and atmospheric crescendos that feel both fragile and explosive—a sonic space where precision meets vulnerability.

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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.

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Der Soundtrack für den nervösen Blick über die Schulter. Waszahllose 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.

"FLITZER ist ein Berliner heavy Rockduo das seine Wurzeln im 90s Alternative hat. 
Was während der Pandemie als Soloprojekt von Johnny (Git./Vox) angefangen hat, hat sich nach dem Einstieg von Matze (Drums) in 2023 zu einer Band weiterentwickelt. 
Ihr erster Output "Stay at home mixtape" wurde von Johnny in Eigenregie produziert und ist auf bandcamp erschienen".

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.

Zum VVK / to the presale --->>>https://vvk.link/41y4cwg

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.

Zum VVK / to the presale: https://vvk.link/41y6i28

Naked Rockstar Drag Queen BLEACH hosts an open stage drag night at Schokoladen. Drag in it’s truest form, people sharing their passion for tips.

After the show Berlin drag legend Anita Drink DJs Gay, Punk, Vinyl Till Midnight!

With a raw and electric style, Xerox first book by Riccardo S. D’Ercole tells an existential downfall built through furious words and disorienting images a continuous flow through a long, dirty night with no redemption. In the saturated air of a hardcore concert, the rhythm follows the frantic beat of the music, sentences distort along with the guitars, perceptions and memories blend in a pounding crescendo leading to a cathartic implosion.

During the book talk organized by Le Balene Possono Volare, D’Ercole will talk about his book and discuss it with Simone Brizzi, interspersing the conversation with readings from the book performed by Mattia Grigolo, accompanied by the distorted guitar of IOCI. The event will be held in Italian.

Afterwards, a concert by IOCI, industrial punk band based in Berlin.

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.

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.

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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.

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+ DJ set  w/ Sergi Roig (Altercat Records) before 20 Uhr and after 22 uhr
 

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.