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. (

Der Käpt'n kommt mit einem fetten Angebot aus allen nationalen und internationalen Künstlern!
Der Abend hat schon lange Kultcharakter und ist zum Kreischen fröhlich, generations- und sozialübergreifend und warmherzig...!
Eine der schönsten Bühnen Berlins & ein perfekter Monitor- und Raumsound besorgen den Rest!
Singen macht halt glücklich und dabei zuschauen auch!
holt euch die Käpt'n Karaoke App auf's Smartphone!
... wei sie wirklich toll ist!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...
Oder klickt den Link für seine Songliste…
http://derkaeptn.de/songliste.html

Alien Transistor Night at Schokoladen

If you were to receive signals from space—from distant stars and planets—with a broken portable radio, they might sound like the releases from the Alien Transistor label. Since its founding in 2003, the label has been searching for pop in places where no one else would expect to find it: in the shimmering psychedelic, sometimes jazzy sound of The Plastik Beatniks, the explosive music of o'summer vacation, cumbia-influenced dub reggae by The Alien Dub Orchestra, or the experimental electronica of Soft Violet (to name just a few).Many of the artists are connected in one way or another to the label's founders, brothers Markus and Micha Acher of The Notwist. The label releases music that fits Alien Transistor's open, genre-spanning concept—and that can even come from another galaxy.

Tonight, the label is happy to be at  Schokoladen with Saroos & SUN.

Saroos are firmly embedded in the cosmos of Alien Transistor: a trio that bridges instrumental hip-hop, ambient textures, and post-rock atmospheres. Sometimes playful, sometimes cerebral—always emotionally resonant. Their music manages to be both abstract and approachable, brainy yet effortlessly fluid. It’s the rare kind of sound that gets both hemispheres of the brain to nod in sync.

Florian Zimmer, Christoph Brandner, and Max Punktezahl—also known from bands like The Notwist, Driftmachine, and Lali Puna—released their sixth album, Turtle Roll, in June 2023 via Alien Transistor, The Notwist’s own label. This time, the focus was on collaboration: seven out of eleven tracks feature guest vocalists. While these voices will take a backseat in the live shows, their influence on the instrumentals remains palpable—subtle imprints that linger even when the lyrics are gone.

Video: https://youtu.be/2stitHF3U-k

SUN (duo Version feat. Marcus Rom of Oh no Noh)

“I was primarily concerned with atmospheres, with moods that move me—and hopefully others as well,” says Berlin-based drummer and songwriter Andi Haberl, aka SUN, about his solo debut album “I Can See Our House From Here,” which was released in the summer of 2024 on Notwist's own label Alien Transistor. While Haberl relies on a wide variety of acoustic layers and samples to create the desired moods, the multi-instrumentalist roughly locates the result, which has matured over many years, between the poles of “ Gold Panda/Four Tet, Steve Reich, Krautrock, and film soundtracks.”

In fact, the Berlin-based musician spent a good 15 years refining his solo recordings to find exactly the frequencies and sounds that really move him. “I want to take people on a journey. And it's definitely a personal journey, because when my parents separated and sold the house I grew up in, I really felt like the ground was being pulled out from under my feet. That's why I dedicated the album title and the track of the same name to our old house – so I could keep it in my memory forever.”

At Schokoladen  SUN/Andi Haberl (drums/sampler) will bring the results of this long journey to the stage alongside with Markus Rom (Oh No Noh) on banjo and electronics(Oh No Noh). A long-time member of The Notwist and various other bands/projects (including Alien Ensemble, AMEO, jersey, Ditty, Bella Wakame), Andi Haberl has also collaborated with My Brightest Diamond, Owen Pallet, and Kurt Rosenwinkel. The new album “I Can See Our House From Here” is his first solo release as SUN.

Video: https://youtu.be/ZiLkYHUYefE

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

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.

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.

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.