"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music" Nietzsche 
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Clubbing was in its infancy when Berlin-born Monika Kruse began her first residency at the Babalu bar in Munich, where she grew up. Classically trained in piano from the age of four, Monika has always had a love of music and her early sets spanned hip hop, funk, soul and early deep and vocal house. This new breed of electronic music seized Monika’s soul and imagination. Dance music was in its infancy and since there were few clubs where you could play techno she threw her own parties in illegal venues ranging from World War II bunkers to trams to empty houses. Fortunately the police were a little behind the musical curve… “I had some funny experiences,” she recalls, “But nice ones! They stopped us once in a tram because they thought the smoke machine was a fire!” On another occasion, they came and asked her to turn down the bass so the house they were playing in wouldn’t crumble. “Luckily, they didn’t have a clue about techno!” 
	
Monika Kruse's star is shining brighter than ever with a global fan-base hungry for her irresistible beats. In 2014 her club appearances included Space Ibiza with Carl Cox, Amnesia Ibiza with Marco Carola, We Love... at Space Ibiza, Sankeys Ibiza, Egg London and regular sets for her residency at Berghain Berlin.

She dazzled the festivals, too, playing events such as Time Warp, Melt Festival, 18 Hour Festival, Eastern Electrics UK, Ultra Music Festival in Miami and South America, Sonus Croatia, Awakenings ADE, and SEMF Stuttgart. She also hosted a stage at Amsterdam's Edit Festival, showcasing some of her favourite artists such as Pig & Dan, Nick Curly and Miss Kittin.
Classically trained in piano, Monika's love of music is broad and deep. She grew up buying records, accumulating a music collection that grew to span funk, soul, hip hop, and house music. When the revolutionary rhythms coming out of Chicago and Detroit captured her imagination it led her to throw parties in illegal venues including World War II bunkers, trams and empty houses.

Electronic music culture has evolved rapidly since those early days but Monika's talent and passion is constant. “My ethos is ‘sweat with a smile,’” she says. “I give love to my audience and they give it back. LOVE – it’s the best thing in the world. My aim is to help people forget whatever is going on in their life and have a little holiday – just get lost in my music.”
Monika is also an active producer. Her Terminal M label celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2015 and she chalked up hits this year with Pig & Dan collaboration 'Soulstice', a Beatport Top 10 techno anthem. The fantastic remix package of 'Summer Drops' was also a Beatport chart favourite, featuring Monika's track reworked by Nicole Moudaber, Uner, and Mendo. With just two releases Monika was one of Beatport's Top 100 techno artists for 2014. Look out for the special re-release of the album Monika Kruse @ Voodooamt 'Passengers' in celebration of Terminal M's 15th birthday.

Monika’s passion for spreading the love extends beyond the dancefloor, too. In 2000 she founded a charity called No Historical Backspin to fight racism and homophobia. “It’s sad and ridiculous that people still get beat up, or in some countries even killed, for being gay. Or get treated badly because of their skin colour, or gender, or because they’re a refugee” she says. “But it happens. Sharing and caring is the only way to make the world a safe place for everyone. It is important for DJs to show they respect everyone.” She is currently organising a No Historical Backspin party at Berghain. Funds raised will go to Amadeu Antonio Stiftung, which supports victims of hate-crimes and campaigns against right-wing extremism.
Her charity work, like her DJing and production, is an expression of Monika’s faith in the transforming power of music. “It was my first love,” she says. “Music was my best friend. It never let me down. In good times music was there and in bad times music was there.”

Bookings : ian@safehousemanagement.com

Einmusik, the solo project of Berlin-based producer Samuel Kindermann, is a cornerstone of melodic techno and house music. Born in the late ‘70s, Einmusik’s early influences—spanning Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, and Drum ‘n’ Bass—shaped his emotive, atmospheric sound. Since his 2003 debut “Weekender,” he has crafted a career defined by intricate melodies and immersive soundscapes, with key releases like “Jittery Heritage” and albums “5 A.M” and “Serenade.”

In 2008, he launched Einmusika Recordings, a Berlin label fostering both new and established artists, solidifying his impact on the scene. Renowned for his dynamic live performances, Einmusik’s recent highlights include his 2019 Cercle stream at Preikestolen, Norway, amassing over 15 million views, his remix of Tinlicker’s “Starchaser” in 2024, and original tracks “Let Me Out” and “Hypnotized,” showcasing his evolving artistry and command of mood-driven techno. With over two decades in the game, he remains a vital figure in electronic music.

Booking: booking@petrified-phoenix.com
Promo: avocado@petrified-phoenix.com 
Latest Release: https://www.beatport.com/de/track/the-vibe/20754512

Avocado's Upcoming Programm:

30.01 Kasematten - Düsseldorf 
02.02 Bootshaus - Cologne 
08.02 Eternal Spring Tribe - Gran Canaria 
14.02 Mitte Soundbar - Nürnberg 
27.02 The Gate - Düsseldorf

03.03 Secret - Cologne 
14.03 Odonien - Köln b2b @dave-dinger 
15.03 Pracht - Frankfurt 
21.03 Fundbüro - Hamburg 
22.03 Sisyphos - Berlin


April Mini-2-Cado Pause 

30.04 Club Zimmermans - Köln 
09.05 Kautz - Zürich 🇨🇭
10.05 Pandagora - Tramelan 🇨🇭
23.05 Ritter Butzke - Berlin  b2b @dave-dinger
24.05 Übel & Gefährlich - Hamburg b2b Susi 
29.05 Hafen Sieben - Neuss
31.05 Techno TÜV - Ovendorf 

06.06 Liebe Im Park - Stevenhagen
06.06 Sisyphos - Berlin 
07.06 Techno Dampfer - Köln 
08.06 Odonien - Köln 
14.06 Legal Club - München 
18.06 die kunstbar - Köln 
27.06 Isis Garden Festival - Frankreich 

25.07 Palais - München 
26.07 Sector Heimat - Saarbrücken 
31.07 Garbicz Festival - Polen /w @dave-dinger

02.08 Späti Rave - Berlin 
15.08 Bucht Der Träumer Festival /w @dave-dinger
16.08 Tanzhaus West - Frankfurt /w @dave-dinger
24.08 Wilde Möhre - Drebkau

06.09 Feel U Free Festival - Bayreuth 

17.10 Köln 
18.10 Rakete - Nürnberg 
25.10 suedpol - Hamburg /w @dave-dinger

11.11 TBA 
21.11 Artheater - Köln
28.11 TBA - Ingolstadt
29.11 Renate - Berlin

06.12 Woodlands - Hildesheim 
06.12 Fii - Köln /w @dave-dinger
19.12 TBA - Augsburg 
20.12 Rakete - Nuernberg /w @dave-dinger
27.12 Ritter Butzke - Berlin

2024

08/11 - MIRA Festival, Barcelona
02/01 - Keep On Dancing, Ibiza

2023

23/12 - Les Enfants Brillants
28/10 - Hivernacle, Barcelona
22/09 - La Terrrazza 
10/09 - All Night Long, Macarena
19/08 - Rachdingue, Gerona
18/08 - La Terrrazza
12/08 - Carrencà at Les Enfants Brillants
09/06 - DOW Showcase at La Terrrazza
23/06 - San Phun at Castell de Benviure
25/06 - Anims Showcase at Bestial
12/06 - Carrencà at Les Enfants Brillants
01/05 - Digital Freedom at La Terrrazza
15/04 - Roots at Goya Madrid
09/04 - Digital Freedom at Input
07/04 - Carrencà at Les Enfants Brillants
17/02 - Carrencà at Les Enfants Brillants
30/01 - Apolo, Honey Bunny 
14/01 - Macarena

2022
11/10 - Carrencà at Les Enfants Brillants
17/09 - La Terrrazza with DOW, Barcelona
27/08 - La Guarida at Cova Santa, Ibiza
20/08 - Carrencà at La Terrrazza, Barcelona
14/08 - Selectors at Macarena, Barcelona
12/08 - Brunch Weekender, Barcelona
02/07 - Visions at Cova Santa, Ibiza
27/06 - Bass Bunny, Barcelona
17/06 - Off Week The Roots, Barcelona
10/06 - Sisyphos, Berlin
04/06 - Secret Location, Sardegna 
21/05 - Roots at Goya, Madrid
14/05 - La Terrrazza, Barcelona
14/05 - Who Cares at Cabaret, Barcelona
17/04 - Selectors at Macarena, Barcelona
10/04 - Hotel Santos, Ibiza
02/04 - Input, Barcelona
27/03 - Brunch In The City, Barcelona
12/03 - Merak, (Secret Location)
05/02 - Roots at Goya Madrid

2021
18/12 - Nom
05/12 - Selectors with Nika
13/11 - Nom
16/10 - KAVE at Upload
15/10 - La Terrrazza with BeGun
05/09 - Pacha
18/07 - Pacha
03/07 - Cosmonaut Safari Festival

2020
22/02 - Nom with Jimi Jules
15/02 - All night long at Macarena
01/02 - Nom with Tim Engelhardt
29/01 - Facebook with SUCO (London)
25/01 - Nom with Squire


2019
BARCELONA
28/12 - Nom with Francesca Lombardo
08/11 - Loverdose with Squire (Casa Gracia)
06/09 - Loverdose (Casa Gracia)
24/08 - Mas Sorrer
23/08 - Soho House Barcelona
17/08 - Little Beach House with KiNK
16/08 - Loverdose X La Cúpula (Casa Gracia)
27/07 - Mas Sorrer
19/07 - Sonar Festival
12/07 - Loverdose with MLiR (Casa Gracia)
07/06 - Loverdose with BeGun (Casa Gracia)
01/06 - Primavera Sound (Soho House VIP area)
25/05 - La Guarida (Casa Gracia)
18/05 - SHB Tats & Taches
11/05 - La Cupula Collective (Casa Gracia)
04/05 - Abaixadors 10 (Primavera Sound)
03/05 - La Guarida (Casa Gracia)
19/04 - La Guarida (Casa Gracia)
05/04 - Rave For A Cause (Solar Warriors, Begur)
29/03 - Loverdose (Casa Gracia)
16/03 - Soho House Barcelona
19/02 - Selectors at Macarena
12/01 - SH Green Room with Kerri Chandler

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2018
BERLIN
01/12 - Gretchen Club
30/11 - Soho House Berlin

BARCELONA
22/12 - Cabaret (Edition Barcelona)
07/12 - Sideral 
16/11 - Macarena
10/08 - BTD X Begun at Soho House Barcelona
15/07 - Sunday Tribe Vol.II at Marea Baja
13/07 - Nitsa at Apolo
16/06 - Riu Festival Off Sonar Barcelona
08/06 - Hilton Barcelona (Ibiza Global Radio)
13/05 - Sunday Tribe Vol.I at Marea Baja
11/05 - Atik Elektronik at Catwalk
27/04 - Endor Music X Begun at SHB
20/04 - CUE at Smalls
15/04 - The Roots 12h Edition
14/04 - The Society at Instinto M7
10/03 - Red58
24/02 - Happy Techno at City Hall
17/02 - Soho House Barcelona
10/02 - Arteria Electronica Festival

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2017
BARCELONA
30/12 - Red58
21/12 - Sunset at Soho House Barcelona
05/12 - Who Cares at Apolo
06/07 - Sunset at Soho House Barcelona

Hamburg (Germany)

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06 Sep 25, Mystic Creatures Festival
         ↳ Funky Float
              (Sołtysie, Poland)
02 Aug 25, Zugvøgel Festival
         ↳ Sauna und Floora
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07 Sep 24, Mystic Creatures Festival
         ↳ Spirit Space
              (Sołtysie, Poland)
17 Aug 24, Pastanaga Festival
         ↳ Saturday Opening
              (Meckl.-Vorpommern, Germany)
25 May 24, Futur 2 Festival
         ↳ Saturday Bus Stage
              (Hamburg, Germany)
19 Aug 23, Pastanaga Festival
         ↳ Saturday Opening
              (Meckl.-Vorpommern, Germany)
17 Jun 23, Gängeviertel
         ↳ Soli Party
              (Hamburg, Germany)
30 Apr 23, Hanseatische Materialverwaltung
         ↳ im Exil @ Jupiter
              (Hamburg, Germany)
29 Oct 22, Schrødingers 
         ↳ Pastanaga @ TANZBAR
              (Hamburg, Germany)
10 Sep 22, Spaced Out Festival (private)
         ↳ Minitopia Wilhelmsburg
              (Hamburg, Germany)
22 Jul 22, Katzensprung Festival
         ↳ Conexa Rec. Showcase @ Laufmasche
              (Eifel, Germany)
02 Dec 21, Hanseatische Materialverwaltung
         ↳ Feierabend (Winterbazar)
              (Hamburg, Germany)

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Huron, D. (2006). Sweet Anticipation: Music and the Psychology of Expectation.

Altenmüller, E., Kopiez, R., & Grewe, O. (2013). Strong emotions in music: Are they an evolutionary adaptation? In R. Bader (Hrsg.), Sound – Perception – Performance (S. 131– 156). Cham, Schweiz: Springer.

Huron, D. & Margulis, E. H. (2010). Musical expectancy and thrills. In P. N. Juslin & J. Sloboda (Hrsg), Handbook of Music and Emotion: Theory, Research, Applications (S. 575–604). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

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(photo credits: ezeangeloni.tumblr.com/)

Hi, i like acid and flowers 🌻

Resident at Hive, Zürich

Booking Request:
claudia@cliquebookings.com

In this world, some things are simply meant to be. One such thing is the wonderful symbiosis that is ACID FLORA and music. Born to a dutch club owner and music aficionado, ACID FLORA‘s artistic journey has been charted at birth. From a simple 90’s tape deck all the way through to today’s vast and enchanting acoustic landscape, the young Swiss talent has devoted herself to finding and sculpting a signature sound that speaks to hearts and hips alike. With a raunchy touch of nonchalance she weaves heartfelt emotions with unapologetic ecstasy, oscillating between self-awareness and daring provocation. Driven by honesty and expression through music, ACID FLORA creates miraculous spaces in which the exploration of the self is not only allowed, but encouraged. With implicit authenticity, she invites people to let go of all conventions and immerse themselves in music. She does this by opening up herself to the people in the crowd and connecting with them in an intimate dialogue that inspires and fuels her musical selection. 

Following her first booking back in 2015, ACID FLORA has been a staple at Berlin’s magnificent Kater Blau with appearances at prestigious events like the Bar 25 weekender and Kater-resident Mira’s Birthday. On top she’s played two shows in Brazil during the famous carnival and shortly after secured her debut in New York with ZERO followed by her debut in Lisbon at Maga’s event series ,,Stories’’. ACID FLORA’s residency at Zürich’s world-renowned Hive Club has made her delivering distinctive vibes to some of the most distinguished dancefloors in Europe.

Her very first release came out on Oliver Koletzki’s ,,A Tribe Called Kotori’’ in september 2023 followed by her Zun EP on the french label Around Midnight including a remix from Mira & Chris Schwarzwalder and Theus Mago.

Clearly, this woman is on a ride that is bound to get a whole lot wilder in the not so distant future.

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