Seemingly out of nothing, through dust and with no bang, Vril appeared on the scene. His music made such beautiful noise that it instantly found his place on Marcel Dettmann’s selection for his “Conducted” CD and on Ostgut’s release schedule. His sound is a search for the evergoing movement, exploring a never stopping energy. Once he catches you in his groove it will shine so bright you won’t be able to escape it. We’re looking forward to VRILs second Live-Set at BLITZ Music Club this saturday, 06/01/18.

Be it ’80s new wave, ’90s West Coast Hip Hop, Disco or Dance mania, Daniel Bortz brings things together that aren‘t bound up with realness and street credibility; he fuses his own world of sound for today‘s dance floor. XLR8R visited him a couple of years ago in his hometown Augsburg to find out more about Daniel Bortz – read the whole “get familiar” story here. We start the first weekend of 2018 with him & Sascha Sibler this friday, 05/01/18.

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As a DJ and producer, Setaoc Mass is part of a select cut of young artists who are absorbing techno’s legacy and carrying the torch into tomorrow. Whilst overseeing his own imprint SK_eleven, his releases push a galvanising brand of techno, steeped in a sense of urgency, ever-propulsive with acute detailing and nods to a futuristic space-age. In addition to a debut release on Len Faki’s Figure which has caught the eye of some of the scene’s most respected DJ’s. As a selector, the Mancunian’s extended DJ sets pull from an expansive spectrum of material both new and old. Get more info and grab your presale-ticket here!

Berlin based DJ, producer and label owner Len Faki is one of the most outstanding and in-demand artists in present day techno. He is an internationally requested dj, whose productions and remixes are played by techno’s most prominent names. Being a resident at Berlin’s prime techno club Berghain since its opening in 2004 keeps him open-minded as both a dj and a producer. His sound is constantly evolving without ever losing its vibrant, unique energy and the passion and heart he puts into his sets. See you on Christmas Eve, where Len Faki will share the decks with Kessel Vale and DJ Donna! Grab your presale-ticket here!

As a DJ and producer, Marcel Fengler stands for imposing surprises and the appeal of variety. For him, techno is both unconditional passion as well as an essential part of his identity. He’s not bound to a linear or one-dimensional sound, instead, he’s constantly seeking for new ways to express his emotional storytelling skills. His willingness to challenge himself and to stay curious, while establishing changes as his secret persistence, is showing his true vision of techno which makes Marcel Fengler to one of the today’s most exciting electronic artists in these days. Marcel Fengler will play alongside Stenny, Setaoc Mass & Maxim von Terentieff this saturday, 23/12/17 at CRUISE! Grab your presale-ticket here!

Listen to this mix from Ilian Tapes’ Stenny & Andrea that was recently featured as “Mix of the day” by Resident Advisor. We can’t wait to have our Resident DJ Stenny back at CRUISE again this saturday, 23/12/17.

Grab your presale ticket and check out the whole line up for the last CRUISE of 2017 here.

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Founder and A&R of Life and Death, Manfredi Romano grew up tour-managing punk bands and organising left-field music events in Italy around the turn of the Millennium. Having completed his studies in computer science at the University of Pisa, Manfredi went on to form DAZE, Italy’s first booking agency solely devoted to electronic music. Drawing on two decades of experience behind the scenes, Romano shifted focus  in 2010, establishing himself as a DJ in his own right. As a performer, Tennis valiantly showcases an astute ability to create intimacy in even the vastest of gatherings. As a respected producer, Romano consistently channels his past relationships with post-rock luminaries such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Tortoise and Fugazi into intricately-synthesised electronic constellations. Fine chef and restaurant owner, Tennis splits his time between Miami and Barcelona, where he enjoys riding motorbikes, collecting vintage action-figures and building upon his vinyl record collection – which now numbers over eleven-thousand strong. We are looking forward to welcome Manfredi playing with Sascha Sibler this friday, 22/12/17.

Grab your presale-ticket here. By the way – if you don’t know what to wear yet, the Munich fair-trade & vinyl store “heimlich laut – organisch unders” has a sweater that suits perfect as a giveaway for you! Check out their Facebook-Page for more!

We can’t wait to celebrate 2018 with you with a very special Cruise & Playground NYE/NYD edition! Better grab your ticket ticket fast, ticket link can be found in “program” in the website menu. Find the whole line-up here.

Gerd Janson and Phillip Lauer are creatures of habit. Every week, the two club veterans meet up at Phillipʼs studio and spend an entire day making tunes. And while Gerd often likes to joke that his role in the arrangement is limited to making coffee and looking at his cell phone, itʼs clear that the two men have forged a potent partnership, one thatʼs been responsible for an astonishing amount of dancefloor heat over the past few years. We can’t wait for the two of them to heat up the dancefloor at BLITZ this friday 15/12/17. Happy Birthday Permanent Vacation!

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John Talabot has become one of the biggest revelations of the last years. He has gone from a complete unknown to one of the biggest electronic hopes in Spain. All thanks to his effusive house tracks in which Moodymann, J Dilla, Chicago house, Disco music and Northern Soul intertwine to produce organic and humane songs, full of life, and that make your hands and heart dance. His debut album “Fin” on Permanent Vacation was one of the most highly praised records of 2012 – we are looking forward to celebrate 10 YEARS Permanent Vacation with John Talabot this friday, 15/12/17.

Vielen Dank liebe Groove Leser!

Today we found out that BLITZ made it into the top 10 of Groove‘s readers favourite clubs of 2017, straight after Berghain, Institut für Zukunft and Robert Johnson. Since the poll is generated by readers polls only, this has definitely put a huge smile on our face to say the least. We will continue to do what we do best – for the love of dancing together.

LOVE IS THE MESSAGE – MUSIC IS THE ANSWER!