reverberation night: MERMAID MAN (bln) + CHINA SOUP (cz)

Name: reverberation night: MERMAID MAN (bln) + CHINA SOUP (cz)
Start: 2024-12-06T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Schokoladen

Schedule

Fri Dec 06 2024 at 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Schokoladen | Berlin, BE

reverberation fest & little league shows prsnt:
MERMAID MAN (bln)
https://mermaidman.bandcamp.com/
& CHINA SOUP (cz)
https://linktr.ee/Chinasoupband
at Schokoladen. doors 19 uhr, concert starts 20 uhr. tickets at the doors and in pre-sale --> https://vvk.link/3i2awa8
+ after 22h: ship those hakes w/ DJ HELLER THAN HELL & REVERBERATION FEST DJ's
- outernational world disco inferno -
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For 5 years, there is a cultural exchange between the curators and promoters from Plzen (Czech Republic) and the Reverberation Festival, resulting in an annual newcomer contest where young artists from Czech Republic are chosen to represent their countries aspiring, contemporary music scene by participating at Reverberation Festival. While the festival is taking a break in 2023/24 and potentially moving to Berlin in 2025, we will present a special night with Mermaid Man from Berlin and this year's Riversound Festival winner called "China Soup"!
MERMAID MAN (bln)
...is the artist identity of Robin Heller that was developed during the pandemic in times of global uncertainty. After being part of Sir Robin & The Longbowmen for several years, the project revolved around the idea of reinvention
and self-discovery and was the artistic response to this introspection - a creative escape that blends the old with the new.
The name Mermaid Man is an interaction of the otherworldliness, mystery and fluidity of the wide oceans and the grit and depth of Berlin’s underground music scene.
The fusion of multiple genres like Psychedelic Garage, Wave and Soul showcased on the debut release “Let’s Dance To The End Of The World” is a deliberate choice to
break free from traditional boundaries and mirrors the complexity of modern life — chaotic yet harmonious, familiar yet foreign.
Mermaid Man’s sound is eclectic with a heavy emphasis on blending retro influences with modern styles. The music features groovy bass lines, crisp guitars and vintage synthesizers, upbeat and moody atmospheres, creating a multi-layered sonic
experience.
The pandemic and its fallout functioned as a creative crucible, reflecting times of uncertainty and tension in each of the album’s songs, mixing nihilism and celebration.
Mermaid Man functions as a vessel, exploring themes of escapism, using music as a way to navigate the harsh realities of life, both lyrically and visually while also paying attention and raising awareness to the reality of changes in both nature and society, standing up for cultural and musical diversity by featuring several talented Berlin based musicians from all around the world for all live performances.

CHINA SOUP (cz)
...is a Psychedelic Synth Rock outfit from Pilsen that has gathered great reputation among Psych lovers in recent years in Czech Republic and beyond. The quartett is blending a variety of genres, including garage rock, psychedelic rock, and krautrock. Their sound is characterized by sharp, loud guitars combined with gentler synth melodies, offering a diverse musical experience. China Soup is not afraid to experiment, drawing comparisons to bands like Oh Sees and CAN.