The techno underground is set to converge this Friday, September 5th, at one of Berlin’s most iconic club spaces. Unleashed.Berlin is teaming up with Jannowitz Records for a special showcase in Ritter Butzke. Expect a night of pounding beats, melodic twists, and raw energy as two floors come alive with six DJs.

Jannowitz Records

The label’s very name is a love letter to Berlin. The Jannowitz story began during a dimly lit night under the Jannowitzbrücke by the Spree, where two friends first sparked the idea to create an authentic, boundary-pushing techno label. That Berlin bridge inspiration lives on in the label’s ethos.. Since its founding, the imprint has been all about individuality and personality in techno, quickly growing from that initial spark into a flame that has attracted hundreds of techno lovers and artists around the world.

Established in 2014 by DJ and producer Lars Kohl, better known as BOHO, Jannowitz Records has spent the last decade carving out its niche. The crew proudly declares, “We develop groovy techno with a special touch of melodic & minimal madness” and they’ve certainly lived up to that motto. In practice, that means a sound often dubbed gangster techno, hard and driving yet infused with quirky melody and minimalist twists. Over the years Jannowitz has built a family of both rising and established artists, never losing its focus on originality. Their roster has included international heavy-hitters like Carlo Ruetz, Matt Sassari, and Cosmic Boys, as well as Brazilian techno superstars such as Alex Stein, Touchtalk, and Eudi. This global Jannowitz family keeps one foot in the underground and one eye on the big stage, always evolving while staying true to the groove.

A New Chapter for Unleashed.Berlin

Unleashed.Berlin made its name throwing techno-driven, sex-positive parties in the city’s fetish scene, but this event marks a bold new chapter. For the first time, the Unleashed.Berlin team is stepping outside Insomnia Club and into Ritter Butzke for a non-kinky event. Normally, Unleashed.berlin’s nights at Insomnia feature an anything-goes atmosphere, thumping techno upstairs and a dungeon playground downstairs, all under the motto of letting music and freedom collide without compromise. Partygoers usually don their wildest latex, leather, and lingerie at those events. This Friday, however, the crew trades in the explicit dress code for a classic Berlin club night. No special outfit required, just come as you are in your favorite techno look. It’s Unleashed.Berlin’s very first non-fetish rave. Consider it a crossover episode: the same inclusive, uninhibited spirit, but channeled purely into the music and dancing.

Two Floors, One Family: The Lineup and What to Expect

This showcase will span two dance floors at Ritter Butzke, the famed club known for its whimsical, industrial charm and multiple rooms of music. From the intimate Hütte to the larger Ölfasslager hall, each floor will pump out its own flavor of techno. The lineup features six DJs, each poised to bring something unique to the decks:

  • BOHO: Label founder, delivering high-energy gangster techno sets.
  • gizA djs: Italian-born, Berlin-based duo known for raw yet melodic sounds with chunky basslines and hypnotic synths.
  • Speaker Honey: Los Angeles native bringing futuristic, electro-infused techno with a spunky, high-octane edge.
  • Bonnie Spacey: French DJ blending rock, techno, and dark disco into edgy, danceable sets.
  • BadWolf: Mexican rising star on the Jannowitz roster, delivering powerful techno with Latin fire.
  • Ryan Nasty: BOHO’s alter ego, exploring slower, sexier sounds with groovy basslines and steamy vocals.

Why Ritter Butzke? The Perfect Playground

If you haven’t partied at Ritter Butzke yet, you’re in for a treat. It’s an old factory space near Kreuzberg’s Moritzplatz, decked out with wild decor, colorful lights, and multiple dance floors with intriguing names. Ritter Butzke has been a staple of Berlin’s nightlife since 2007, earning a reputation as one of the city’s top techno venues with a legendary vibe of its own. It’s a fitting stage for this event, a venue that balances underground charm and global recognition much like Jannowitz Records does.

Join this Friday

All the ingredients are in place for an unforgettable Friday night. Two crews known for high-octane parties are uniting: Unleashed.Berlin brings the inclusive, boundary-pushing spirit, and Jannowitz Records brings the cutting-edge techno sound. The result is a one-night-only event that invites both the usual Unleashed.Berlin crowd and the wider Berlin techno community to come together on the dance floor.

Doors open at 22:00 and the beats won’t stop until well into Saturday morning. Entry is 20€, a small price for a six-DJ, two-floors. Grab your tickets in advance via Resident Advisor or at the door. Whether you’re a loyal Unleashed.Berlin regular, a Jannowitz Records fan, or just a curious raver looking for the next underground adventure, this showcase promises something special.