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!

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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.

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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.

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+ after 22h: aftershow-bar-dj-set w/ DJ HELLER THAN HELL
- outernational world disco -
https://soundcloud.com/hellerthanhell

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Unicorn Partisans aus Leipzig und Murmansk liefern ein elektrisierendes Live Set irgendwo zwischen ElektroPunk, DarkWave und TechnoCrust.

Harte Beats, verspielte Melodien, verzerrte gitarreske Riffs sprudeln aus verschiedenen Kistchen und Knöpfen mit dem Spirit von Punk.

Mehrsprachige Vocals die immer wieder erfrischend und unerwartet den Stil wechseln: growlen, sprechen, screamen… mit einer ordentlichen Portion poetischem Humor, Ironie und (Selbst-) Kritik.
Die Texte erzählen von Verlust und Umbruch, von Identitäten, von Wut und Hoffnung – verwoben in Beats, die dröhnen wie Erinnerung und klingen wie Aufbruch. 

Ihre Musik tanzt auf den Bruchstellen der Gesellschaft – unbequem und berührend – ein Echo gelebter Erfahrung, dass Grenzen hinterfragt, statt sie zu markieren.

Ein Sound, der nicht gefällig sein will, sondern ehrlich. 
Ein Raum zum Atmen und Ausbrechen.
Für alle, die mehr fühlen als nur den Beat. 
Für alle, die zwischen den Zeilen leben und tanzen wollen.
Trotz allem.

Punkig, trotzig und wunderschön.
DANCE, FIGHT AND GLITTERIZE!



Poet Delfinov
Writes and performs wild poems in russian, german and english. Burns like fire.
Shameless, authentic humour, turns laugh to tears and back to absurd reallity.
Born in Moscow. Co-founder of the interdisciplinary art and culture PANDA platform (Berlin).
Activist, opposes the Russian authorities, supports Ukraine. Wrote more than 15 books, based in Berlin.

ESPUMA

London-based six-piece Espuma weave a hypnotic tapestry of latin rhythms, folk tales and 60s psychedelia with influences from around the world. Coming from across England, Bulgaria and Germany, their sound pulses with the energy of London’s vibrant psychedelic scene. After their first year the band has quickly shown immense promise through captivating live performances at key grassroots venues in the UK, US and France, with the release of the second EP, Magic Valley, featuring on BBC Radio 6 Music and KEXP.

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SACRED BUZZ

Sacred Buzz is a Berlin psych band known for their electrifying live presence and deeply immersive soundscapes. Their sonic palette bridges vintage and modern: garage‑rock grit, krautrock repetition, psychedelic drones, and proto‑punk drive. On stage, Sacred Buzz delivers a psychedelic potion: hypnotic drums, throbbing bass, fuzzy guitar reverberating like a lost transmission, droning organ, lo‑fi vocals and surreal lyrics that drive your soul up to the 13th floor and then back to velvet underground in a hazy dream-like vision.On 1st November 2024, their debut EP Radio Radiation was released on Irish Fuzzed Up & Astromoon records on cassettes and digitally and received critical acclaim with various radios, blogs, and outlets throughout Europe, the UK, and the US.

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& after the bands the night continues w/

Resident DJ Marycherry & Guest DJs Flow Tippelt, The Fringette & Callum Gallagher
spinning
60s garage / beat / 70s psych / r’n’r / ...
on vintage vinyl!

Früher war alles besser. Alles außer CHRISTMAS, die von Jahr zu Jahr unaufhaltsamer wurden. Wenn andere Bands auftauchen und schnell wieder verbrennen, haben sich CHRISTMAS dazu entschlossen, einfach alle Arschlöcher zu überleben.

Mit Erfolg: 20 Veröffentlichungen in 14 Jahren. 550 Shows in 18Ländern und 21 verschlissene Ex-Bandmitglieder. Der Hardcore-Zug rollt, gepanzert mit Tonnen von Kronkorken, angetrieben von alles verbrennendem Wahnsinnsidealismus (mit der Betonung auf Wahnsinn).

Immer dämonisch dem scheintoten Geist des Rock-n-Roll ins Gesicht grinsend, kurz am Abgrund der Nachpunkgeschichte vorbei und CHRISTMAS sehen dabei noch verdammt gut aus!

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& nach dem konzert:

 - DJ Mietze Fiebels (Bleedingblackwood/Pop & Trash) -
post-punk / new wave / disco / indie / mutant pop -

Like Beef is a Berlin-based trio drawing inspiration from acts like Slint, La Dispute, Alex G, and Black Country, New Road. Rooted in punk's off-shoots, they weave organic patterns that are both trancey and dancey. Over intertwining and diagonal lines, the narrator lifts everyday happenings into gothic realms.

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.

WÜT

Berlin-based metal-punk trio WüT bring furious energy with pounding D-beat, roaring double bass, mid-tempo stomps and rapid riffs reminiscent of bands like Disrupt, Hellshock and Warthog. Their recent demo features songs like Mordfabrik and Disco (Fressekotzen) that rail against the mechanized cruelty of modern life and a “moloch” of entertainment and exploitation.  

Committed to feminist, anti-fascist and anti-speciesist values, WüT wrap their aggression in pointed social commentary—this is punk that’s unafraid to get angry. 

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RYTES

Berlin’s RYTES are a raw and uncompromising force in anarcho-hardcore: fast blast beats, shuddering riffs and fiercely political lyrics. Their 2025 release TEMPEST includes tracks like Abolish (“break the grid / abolish what you learned”) that push against oppressive systems and carve out hope for collective resistance.  

Tagged as “BLAST BEATS FOR ANARCHO PEEPS”, RYTES blend sludgy hardcore textures with riot-ready urgency, thriving in the underground Berlin ecosystem of DIY and political punx.  

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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.

Café Chocolat Evening #9 – 
last event of the year 
04.12.25 @ Schokoladen-Mitte 🍫
Batila & The Dream Bus (Bantu Soul) + Guests: Ssemaganda (Uganda) + DJ PAYARES (Afro-Colombian Vibes)

“Another evening of Bantu Soul, global rhythms, and diasporic celebration…” ✌🏽
Café Chocolat returns with another heart-filled edition of our community-rooted series, featuring Batila & The Dream Bus — a Berlin-based collective of outstanding international musicians led by Batila, whose Bantu Soul sound fuses ancestral rhythm, groove, and spirit.

We’re thrilled to welcome Ssemaganda, a Ugandan multi-disciplinary artist, folk musician, dancer, photographer and storyteller whose work bridges the past and present. His music blends traditional instruments like the Adungu, Akogo, and flute with soulful vocals and gentle electronic tones — weaving stories of love, belonging, and unity. @ssemald_256 

And for the dance floor — DJ PAYARES! @djpayares 🔥 Formerly known as El Profe, this Salsa Brava resident DJ brings his Afro-Colombian roots to Café Chocolat with an irresistible mix of salsa, soukous, and Congolese rumba — perfect for a night of rhythm, warmth, and connection. 

🍲 As always, we’ll be serving food before and during the show — come early, eat, and meet friends before the music begins!

Café Chocolat is more than a concert — it’s a gathering. We celebrate and support local talent and newcomer Black and Brown artists & DJs within Germany’s diaspora communities. Because when communities are supported and treated fairly, they thrive. 🌱  @batilasound  @msoundtrack 

📍Schokoladen-Mitte
📅 Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Doors open at 19 Uhr — come hungry & stay late. Live: 20-22 Uhr Afterparty from 22 Uhr  (tickets coming soon) 
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#CafeChocolat #BantuSoul #Salsa #Soukous #CongoleseRumba #BerlinNights #DiasporaVibes #Schokoladen #CommunityCare #Vintage African music #Highlife, #Afrobeat #Salsa brava, #Afro-Caribbean #Afro-Colombian music #Traditional Cumbia, #Bullerengue, #Champeta, #classic Vallenato, and sounds from Colombia’s Pacific region.

Support from Music Board Berlin

HUMAN TOYS is a garage punk duo. Poupée Mecanik (vocals, theremin) plays with female archetypes, coupling subversion with irony. Guitarist Jon Von, x-Rip Offs, has transformed the band with new songs somewhere between the Ramones and the Avengers!

The LPs on Topsy-Turvy records and 45 on Outro Records cover subjects from B-movies, drugs and perversion to politics, sexism and gender freedom.

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"Ah, The almighty ROXIES! There are not sufficient words in the English language to convey how much I love this Berlin-based band. They have a new album called Keep You Up At Night releasing in March on Flight 13 and Dirt Cult Records — and I'm stoked, of course! In advance of the album, new single "Animals" is vintage Roxies — a head-on collision of power pop and old school punk with infectious hooks and thoughtful lyrics "about self-determination, humanity and equality." What's not to love? Once again, the legendary SmaiL ShocK is on hand for recording and mixing duties, and the track sounds great! This is music that will have you both dancing and feeling inspired!"

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aftershow DJs tba!

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