ZEMENT podcast

club recordings

Modulate 49 x ZEMENT

Old school hard house hitters, gnarly acid bangers, dreamy hard trance tunes: In this belter of a mix Sabu! shows us how to properly heat up a dance floor. The Berlin based DJ and producer is a true aficionada when it comes to bass lines that are not only dirty as hell but also so catchy they will enter your body and stay there until long after the party. Get ready for an hour of absolutely relentless, fast paced and highly energetic rave madness that leaves you no time for a breather and no other option but to freak the fuck out.

Check her out: @sabu303

ZEMENT podcast 014 | Sabu!

Attention, fellow deck sharks: It is mixes like this one that make me wanna ask for track IDs all the way through. Seattle-based DJ Scam showcases his favorite modern variations on UK bass music, taking his audience from jungle and garage via drill an dubstep to ambient, footwork and techno. This exploration of styles and rhythms, of soundscapes and patterns is so well crafted, so refreshing and - simply put - so much fun, that you'll find yourself hitting repeat once it's over. In this sense, the selector, producer and label co-head of "Psycho Bummer" really doesn't promise too much with his intro track quoting that "everything's gonna be irie". Cuz this fine piece of music leaves you with nothing but a great feeling and a clear desire for more.

Check him out: @scam_dnb

ZEMENT podcast 019 | DJ Scam

Let's kick off the new podcast season with this sub-heavy bass bomb by Claire. The Berlin-based DJ, Radio 80000 host and one half of Future Friends presents a beautifully textured, perfectly selected and ingeniously crafted hour of breaky percussions, hefty wobbles and superbly timed vocals. Highest listening pleasure, max amount of bass faces, goosebumps and massive chills are guaranteed. Or simply put: This mix is 🤤🤤🤤. Thank you, Claire, 2022 couldn't have started better.

Check her out: @claire-dj-bln @future-friends-bln @radio80000

ZEMENT podcast 022 | Claire

Welcoming Malcolm Flex to the ZEMENT podcast series was long overdue. Thus, it's an even bigger pleasure to finally feature this great new talent and truly wonderful person. The Berlin based DJ channels his approach to club music into what he calls 'Techno Soul'. And there couldn't be a better term to describe his unique form of story telling, as his mixes expand into soulful journeys that sonically display nothing less but the experience of human life. Deep and mystic, highly energetic to euphoric, cheerful, melancholic, heart-warming: Malcolm Flex puts himself into the music, allowing his listeners to feel the full bandwidth of emotions.

Check him out: @malcolmflexin

ZEMENT podcast 023 | Malcolm Flex

'Hyper groovy, reduced and extra trippy' is probably the best way to desribe dxrvo's sound. The founder of the Hannover-based Kollektiv Synergie pursues a minimalistic and tongue-in-cheek approach to club music. His sets are perfect examples of thought-out selection, clean mixing and a well-trained feeling for the dance floor. To all techno purists and deck sharks: Don't miss out on this mouth watering hour of boomy 4 to the floor goodness.

Check him out: @dxrvo @KollektivSynergie

ZEMENT podcast 025 | dxrvo

From dawn til dusk, in touch with nature, oscillating between dense darkness, ascending heat and the euphoria induced by the first and last sunbeams of a day: Toxido Mask opens up a variety of multi-faceted worlds, merging atmospheric soundscapes and breaky rhythms into uniquely organic sonic trips. Running her label Modex 21 and the party series Catharsis, Toxido Mask also operates under the alias Julia Żyła, where she purely focuses on ambient and experimental works. Her approach to music and her sensitivity towards moods and the power of our surroundings are absolutley captivating and leave no doubt why Toxido Mask is one of Berlin's most exciting electronic artists at the moment.

Check her out: @toxido-mask @modex21 @sisrahtac

ZEMENT podcast 027 | Toxido Mask

About Blank Berlin :// Zement / [Live Rec./Vinyl Only]

Wanna know how to start a proper party? Then pay close attention, cuz one of Berlin's hottest selectors at the moment gives us a step by step demonstration of how to tear the house down. With an absolutely fresh mix of groovyness, trancyness and tons of references, SUPERGLOSS creates ultimately unique dancefloor experiences, that'll make you smile and move your hips to the max. Playful and ravey, cheeky, powerful and lots of fun: With this brilliantly crafted belter of a mix, SUPERGLOSS allows us an insight into what the future of club music sounds like, while paying homage to the veterans.

Check her out: @superglozz

ZEMENT podcast 028 | SUPERGLOSS

In the 29th installment of the ZEMENT podcast series, DJ and producer Brandyy goes full steam ahead, combining Samba-reminiscing Techno beyond 140 bpm with dubby chords, funky vocals and tribal textures. The founder of the label, event and mix series Synergie © and resident at the Hannover-based Klub PAN demonstrates a distinct grasp of floor-filling, rave-inducing rhythms that are hard hitting, yet uplifting. Get ready for a well-balanced and gorgeously picked hour of Techno that guarantees to make you dance, sweat and smile from the first to the last beat.

Check him out: @brandyysyn @kollektivsynergie

ZEMENT podcast 029 | Brandyy

It’s 2023 and many claim to be down with the groove. But are you serious about it? Do you feel it to the core, to the Groovecore? Good, because the 35th instalment of the ZEMENT podcast series features a true master of the craft who should need no introduction. Specific Objects has been turning heads by pushing the limits of hardgroove and schranz to the max, whether it be in his sets, productions or as the label head of his own imprint Twice Infinity. The photographer-turned-musician blends contemporary funky cuts and tracks of the early 2000s into a genuine sound that is both modern and old school at the same time. Roughness, Energy, sharp mixing and a killer selection: The Vienna-native is a passionate crate digger and scene expert, whose mission is nothing less but to bring the groove back into fast and hard techno.

Check him out: @specific-objects @twice-infinity

ZEMENT podcast 035 | Specific Objects

With DJ Mag including her in their emerging artists spotlight, Resident Advisor picking her HÖR set as mix of the day and with a powerful RAW podcast under her belt, JACKLYN leaves no doubt why she is a selector to look out for. In her contribution to the ZEMENT mix series, the Newcastle-based DJ and producer blends timeless Detroit-esque bangers with more minimalistic European Techno styles and spheric soundscapes. The result is just as classy as it is danceable: Loaded with dubby chords, trippy stabs, vocals and that warm groove of the Motor City, this mix has everything a true Techno connoisseur could ever ask for.

Check her out: @ja-cklyn

ZEMENT podcast 043 | JACKLYN

Although Ynk's current sound is more on the groovy and hypnotic side, it is unmistakable that his musical roots are based in the Hard Techno scene. The 23-year-old Kollektiv Synergie member and Klub PAN resident combines heavily pounding kicks with trippy bleep patterns and bass lines that are 100% ready for the big room. Yet, he lightens things up with tribal-ish rhythms, vocal samples and fast cuts. Sharp mixing and a killer selection make his ZEMENT mix a true delicacy for all you Techno purists out there - don't miss out on it.

Check him out: @ynk-syn

ZEMENT podcast 041 | Ynk

@silentg-music for @zement-podcast takeover

Having his musical roots in Punk Rock, Silent G is on a constant quest to deliver raw energy to the dance floor. As you can hear in his guest mixes and club sets, his sound is fast and rough, yet tongue-in-cheek. The founder of the party and podcast series ZEMENT focuses on driving Techno and Hardgroove, but also feels comfortable in more break-heavy spheres such as Drum'n'Bass and Jungle.

YouTube

Modulate 49 x ZEMENT | Silent G

@fldsbeat for @zement-podcast takeover

Vinyl lover and techno activist, Berlin based and actually resident DJ at Suicide Club Berlin. Host of UN parties. Her style is variable from the most hypnotic and environmental techno, going through Detroit or Birmingham, to a happy, groovy and old school Tribal Techno.

Modulate 49 x ZEMENT | FLDS

@hangaoki for @zement-podcast takeover

Hang Aoki is a dynamic and versatile DJ, booker and cultural ambassador based in Berlin. With a deep love for music and a passion for promoting and supporting diverse artistic voices, Hang has made a name for herself in the city's thriving music scene. As a DJ, Hang is known for her eclectic and energetic sets that blends different genres and styles to create an exceedingly experience on the dance floor. Her musical style is both melodic and energetic as well as dark and punchy. With a keen ear for new sounds and curiosity to explore diverse musical facets, Hang Aoki is a passionated performer in established clubs just as much as in temporary off-locations.

Modulate 49 x ZEMENT | Hang Aoki

Being a Berlin native, los.co grew up with electronic music. His sonic path led him from Dubstep via Psytrance and Drum'n'Bass to Techno, Trance and Hardgroove. Those multi-faceted influences can be heard in his sets until today. In his latest mix, he dedicates himself to the various faces of Techno: Pairing bold 4/4 tools with trippy acid layers and straightforward  Hardgroove bangers, this is a beautiful example of how versatile this genre can be. If you want to catch los.co behind the decks, you'll find him regularly in clubs like Suicide Club, VOID or Humboldthain, were he hosts finely curated events with his crew Ataraxia.

Check him out: @los_co

ZEMENT podcast 045 | los.co

Happy New Year - ZEMENT is back from hibernation! We are delighted to have DJ VIBEKILLER to kick off the new podcast season with us. The Graz-based vinyl head presents a punchy mix of old-school cuts that take you straight back to the nineties. Mechanical tools, breaky patterns and rough percussion belters make this set a delight for all lovers of the true underground. And its raw sound design fits perfectly to gritty winter times in Berlin, Graz and beyond.

Check them out: @dj-vibekiller

ZEMENT podcast 048 | DJ VIBEKILLER

Recorded live at our ZEMENTBASS party on ://about blank's MDF Floor on December 1st 2023.

Cressida at ZEMENTBASS, ://about blank, 1.12.2023

TASCAM SD-20M

Caniche b2b Silent G at ZEMENTBASS, ://about blank, 1.12.2023

Whether it be Techno, Electro, IDM or experimental Electronica: Squaric's life circles around music. In his contribution to the ZEMENT mix series, the Barcelona-based vinyl head focuses on trippy and punchy, yet soulful Techno with a Detroitian twist. Pairing different moods and atmospheres with crafty technique, the result is a captivating hour of sophisticated, clever and highly danceable selects that'll leave you wanting more.

Check him out: @squaric-1

ZEMENT podcast 049 | Squaric

Recorded live at our ZEMENTBASS party on ://about blank's Lobby Floor on December 1st 2023.

Fracture at ZEMENTBASS, ://about blank, 1.12.2023

Philo at ZEMENTBASS, ://about blank, 1.12.2023

It's time to throw your hands in the damn air like there's no tomorrow. Cuz with a relentless groove, tribal percussions and lots of sneaky vocals, BIXBITA leaves you no time to rest. The Barcelona-born and now Berlin-based DJ and producer showcases a beautifully selected hour of contemporary club bangers, fast cuts and lots and lots of fun. Peak time lovers - this one's for you! 

Check her out: @bixbita

ZEMENT podcast 053 | BIXBITA

MAGDALENA MAY is a passionate vinyl digger on a mission: to bring back the sound of the past. Being heavily influenced by the 90s and early 2000s, her style is shaped by tribal rhythms, heavy bass lines and ravey patterns. By combining forgotten pieces, classic tunes and contemporary sounds, the Berlin-based DJ creates one-of-a-kind dance floor experiences that are surprising, versatile and highly addictive.

Check her out: @malenimusic

ZEMENT podcast 050 | MAGDALENA MAY

Born in Italy, and now based in Berlin, Flight Møde has dedicated himself to exploring the introspective and hypnotic spheres of Techno. In his ZEMENT mix, the founder of the "Orbit Berlin" collective combines deep and boomy kicks with dreamy soundscapes and a good amount of old school vibes. Tight mixing and a well-rounded selection make the trip complete.

Check him out: @flightmode1

ZEMENT podcast 054 | Flight Møde

In the 56th instalment of the ZEMENT podcast series, we switch into full on rave mode with Strongrain. The Berlin based DJ and producer showcases a heavily pounding hour of Schranz-induced Hard Techno. But his influences of tribal Techno and Hard Dance of the early 2000s also shine through, making this mix a versatile workout in rough and raw, yet clever dance floor bombs. 

ZEMENT podcast 056 | Strongrain

Coming from a background of classical music and dance, A.mo early on developed a refined sense of rhythm and percussion that shapes her musical aesthetic until today. In her ZEMENT mix, the Paris-based DJ showcases a deep and hypnotic study of textures and atmospheres. A.mos's take on electronic music is mood-evoking, gripping and tender at the same time. And it opens up a world of reverberating sounds that have a distinct haptic feeling. 

ZEMENT podcast 057 | A.mo

On episode 58 of our mix series, we are delighted to present Refresh The System to you. The Berlin-based DJ proves to be a super versatile selector. Whether it be his deep and hypnotic Techno set at Berlin's infamous STAUB party, a 80s reminiscing EBM feature on Brutal Forms, or his Dub-drenched Hardgroove mix for ZEMENT: Refresh The System is a passionate crate digger, exploring liminal soundscapes along various genre barriers.

Check him out: @refreshthesystem

ZEMENT podcast 058 | Refresh The System

Following his credo "don't use sound from others", everything you hear in Opitz' sets is created by himself. The Berlin-based Synth enthusiast spends countless hours playing his compact, hybrid modular system - whether it be behind the booth, at home or the outdoors. His exploration of late 90s and early 2000s techno, movie scores, trance, electro, and jazz, combined with a passion for sound design, make Opitz's music dynamic, versatile, and pure with a raw touch. Experimenting, improvising, and following his intuition guide him to new musical territories.

Check him out: @andreasopitz

ZEMENT podcast 059 | Opitz (Live)

Get your gun fingers ready, cuz on our 60th episode, DJ OVER'N'OUT is stirring things up with a wide range of sub-heavy UK sounds. The Leipzig based DJ, producer and co-founder of the Interphase crew showcases some of his recent picks, including pumping garage tunes, baile funk and grime. So choose your favorite position in front of the woofer and show us that bass face. 

Check him out: @djovernout

ZEMENT podcast 060 | DJ OVER'N'OUT

This one's for the Tribal junkies, for the Hardgroove loving head nodders and hip shakers: Hamburg-based co:co is here with a mix that'll leave you no other chance than to let your freak flag fly higher than a seagull over Hamburger Hafen. By blending old-school percussions and contemporary sounds, co:co pays homage to the old school, while staying in touch with the dance floor - right here, in the present, living the moment with each and every dancer.  

ZEMENT podcast 061 | co:co

Summer is coming to an end, autumn is on its way, and we have just the right soundtrack to this change of seasons. Munich-born and now Berlin-based DJ Dennis Hennemann presents a beautifully selected hour of dubby uplifters, percussive tribal cuts and dreamy soundscapes. Or put in the own words of the co-founder of the SNK collective: "a late summer rollercoaster".

Check him out: @dennis_hm

TASCAM DR-05X

ZEMENT podcast 062 | Dennis Hennemann

Groovy, funky, loaded with vocals - Feber's contribution to our mix series packs a serious punch and has everything it needs to make you dance. The Oslo-based DJ showcases a beautifully crafted hour of percussion-heavy Hardgroove cuts. Can you handle the funk?

ZEMENT podcast 063 | Feber

From breaky Electro, via funky 4/4 cuts dipped in Acid, to full on Techno stompers: In this all-vinyl mix, QUANN allows us a peak into his broad musical spectrum. The Berlin-based deck veteran wraps everything in a Detroitian blanket - cuz with the machinic warmth of the Motor City, there's no need to fall for Berlin's winter blues.

Check him out: @quann1

ZEMENT podcast 064 | QUANN

With the year slowly coming to an end, ZANDØLY encourages us to wind down, to take our time to process and appreciate. The french DJ and producer lets the tracks in her mix speak for themselves and gives them enough space to unfold their full emotional spectra. ZANDØLY, who spends most of her time in Berlin, draws inspiration from a wide range of electronic music - from Hardgroove and Hypnotic Techno to Breakbeat. The result is an eclectic blend of percussive rhythms and broad soundscapes, that will for sure carry you through Berlin's dusky Fall season. 

Check her out: user-611949336

ZEMENT podcast 065 | ZANDØLY

It's a wrap! The ZEMENT podcast season of 2024 comes to an end and on this year's final episode, we are having the Italian DJ and live performer Marco Bove. The head of the record label Fluctus Soul packs all of his musical influences into this powerful mix - spanning from classic Detroit Techno to Chicago House and Berlin's minimal era. With this history-laden approach to electronic music, combined with the spirit of a true digger, Marco Bove keeps his sound fresh and up-to-date while constantly honoring his musical roots.

ZEMENT podcast 066 | Marco Bove

Kicking off a new podcast season, we are happy to present to you this bass and break heavy mix by Mia Duni. The Rijeka native and now Berlin-based artist is a member of the queer*feminist POSSY crew from Hamburg, as well as a resident at Manual Club and Radio Roža in her hometown. Mia Duni draws inspiration from a wide variety of styles. In her ZEMENT mix, she explores Electro in its different characteristics and focuses on the rather deep and experimental forms of the genre.

Check her out: @miaduni

ZEMENT podcast 067 | Mia Duni

The sun is illuminating frosty patches of ice and snow while sending the first harbingers of spring, and we have just the right soundtrack for these glistening last winter days: Florian Pas put all his heart into this Chord-heavy hour of soulful Dub Techno, that'll take you on a sometimes uplifting, sometimes mellow but always inspiring journey through his sonic universe.

ZEMENT podcast 068 | Florian Pas

Groovy, boomy, classy: LYRIC aka LYZA & Ericson team up to present their take on contemporary club music and the outcome is pure, sexy Techno finesse. Expect an hour of brilliant tracks and crafty mixing by Hannover's most exciting artists atm - who have just joined Berlin's infamous selected-crew.

Check them out: @lyric-ericson-lyza

ZEMENT podcast 005 | LYRIC

Berlin-based party and podcast series
curated by @silentg-music

2025
6.3.: Latitude Record Store, Berlin
16.4. Tresor, Berlin

2024
11.5.: ://about blank, Berlin
6.6.: Coppi, Berlin
18.8.: ://about blank, Berlin

2023
4.2.: das Werk, Vienna
5.5.: Mensch Meier, Berlin
27.7.: OXI Club, Berlin
5.10.: Modulate live stream, YouTube
1.12.: ://about blank, Berlin

2022
12.2.: Live showcase @ Pattern, YouTube
20.2.: ://about blank, Berlin [postponed]
10.4.: ://about blank, Berlin
16.6.: ://about blank, Berlin
11.9.: ://about blank, Berlin 

2021
11.9.: Awkwardly Social x ZEMENT @ ://about blank

2020
20.2.: ZEMENT 004 @ Der Weiße Hase/ Berlin
8.10.: [cancelled]

2019
13.4.: ZEMENT showcase @ Burg Schnabel/ Berlin
24.5.: ZEMENT 002 @ Burg Schnabel/ Berlin
3.10.: 1 Year of ZEMENT @ Der Weiße Hase/ Berlin

2018
6.10.: ZEMENT 001 @ Schrippe Hawaii/ Berlin

for bookings or event inquiries, please contact:
zement.berlin@gmail.com

ZEMENT

Pinned to spotlight

Popular tracks