A Tuesday evening dedicated to the era of rack-mounted samplers and the transition from New Wave to industrial-tinged pop. We're meeting at Holy's Hit Records in Kreuzberg to sift through the crates for Depeche Mode B-sides, Camouflage rarities, and the occasionally over-produced Eurodance 12-inch. It is a low-stakes gathering for those who appreciate the tactile hiss of a record and the specific aesthetic of a 1993 drum machine. We will likely compare notes on production credits, debate whether the decade refined or ruined the genre, and see what gems are actually left in the bins.
Event plan
- 7:00 PMArrivals and Hardware TalkSettle in and share one specific 90s synth-pop album or 12-inch single that defined your interest in the genre.
- 7:35 PMCrate Digging and Cross-ReferencingA focused search through the used bins, comparing German pressings and tracking down obscure Mute Records or ZTT releases.
- 8:25 PMThe Found Object GalleryRegroup to display any successful finds and discuss the merits of Vince Clarke’s various 90s side projects or the rise of synth-rock.
- 8:55 PMCheckout and DepartureFinal purchase decisions and a graceful exit onto Solmsstraße as the shop starts winding down for the night.
Where
location_onSolmsstraße 33, 10961 Berlin, Germany
A cozy, crate-heavy institution on Solmsstraße known for its curated electronic and alternative stock, providing the perfect backdrop for niche subgenre hunting.
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