10 Tracks That Define The New Berlin Techno Underground According To SYNOID
A dilapidated grain silo on the edge of Berlin is quickly becoming one of Berlin’s best techno venues. Yes, we’re talking about Griessmuehle. A part of the reason behind that is its excellent rotation of promoter-thrown parties. This weekend, the Neukölln favorite will be taken over by SYNOID, a local crew that represents a new undercurrent in the Berlin techno community. To get ready for their party tonight, which will showcase Marcel Fengler, Anetha, Cleric—and a 4-hour-long set by TEB editor Chloé Lula—we asked the promoters behind the party to select a few tracks that represent the city’s new underground.
999999999, “Love 4 Rave” (NineTimesNine 2018)
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We begin with this absolute monster by 999999999, because it describes the way the Berlin underground is going: back to a raw old-school and straight-forward sound.
Hector Oaks, “Bringing Down Their System” (OAKS 2018)
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Fast, acid- and EBM-style bass lines are killing the floors nowadays as Hector’s does here.
Reeko, “The Woman Of Black Glove” (Planet Rhythm Records 2010)
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This track delivers a perfect drum rack with intense drive, which creates an awesome, shaky rhythm.
Robert S, “Insulated” (TRAU-MA 2018)
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Pure hypnotic vibes are sending you on a mind trip with this one.
Augusto, “When The Going Gets Rough” (GRIND. 2016)
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We think the vocal says everything.
Perc, “Look What Your Love Has Done To Me” (Perc Trax 2017)
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An industrial killer that creates tension on the floor during the phenomenal break.
W.LV.S, “Misericodia” (Astropolis Records 2017)
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An epic, goosebump-inducing banger that brings back the energy at any time of the night or day or whatever.
Cosmic Gate, “Fire Wire (DJ Scot Project Remix)” (Data Records 2001)
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Trance is a thing again.
Boston 168, “Cybernetics” (Odd Even 2018)
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These two Italian guys are delivering crazy live sets. Their wobbling and warping acid sounds are filling Griessmuehle these days—and the crowd loves it every time.
Inhalt Der Nacht & Echoes Of October, “Das Gift“ (Lebendig 2018)
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Honestly, just listen to it.
The next Synoid party will happen at Griessmuehle in Berlin tonight, October 12, through Sunday, October 14. RSVP to the event on Facebook here.
Read more: Photographer George Nebieridze’s pictographic guide to Berlin’s techno underground
Published October 12, 2018.