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CHECK CHECK: MANIAC WIRD ZUM LABEL Im November 2022 launchte Maniac als Party erstmals – damals im Rahmen der Between-Reihe vom Elipamanoke. Es folgten sehr schnell auch Ausflüge in andere Clubs wie die Neue Welle, Kulturlounge und das Mjut. Offensichtlich traf der “fast rolling and groovy sound” von Maniac schnell einen Nerv bei den Leipziger Clubgänger:innen. Schnell und treibend, aber eben auch nicht zu hart. Ein perfekter Sound offenbar, um alte und junge Rave-Generationen zu vereinen. Seit dem 1. Februar 2025 ist Maniac auch ein Label. Richtig mit Vinyl-Release und einem extrem gelungenen Start – wir haben die erste Compilation gerade in unserer neuen New-In-Ausgabe vorgestellt. Auf frohfroh.de stellen wir Maniac noch etwas ausführlicher vor.

➕ Tresor New Faces - 25/02 ➕ A night shaped by distinct/intriguing voices and a deep-rooted passion for the dancefloor. Letting sensual and deep soundscapes unfold, 314A (@pimimimimi ), raised in Rostock’s underground techno scene and currently based in Halle, will be setting the tone for the night ahead of us. Followed by warm, textured and emotionally charged rhythms, Varuna Agosti’s (@varuna.agosti )sound balances depth and drive during her performances. The Amsterdam-based DJ and producer melts together house and techno, influenced by Dub aesthetics as well as Detroit sounds in order to create strong physical and mental connections on the dancefloor. Building pressure patiently and with intent, Berlin’s Igadi( @igadi__ )focuses on immersive, tension-driven journeys through an intuitive approach of long-form storytelling – building his sets deliberately. Hastad (@hastad_mnc ) b2b AZIL (@l1s4_s ) will be closing the night. Growing side by side since founding MANIAC, they have organized events and explored driving soundscapes together sharing the booth. Their synergy is built on trust, shared experience, and a common vision — making it especially meaningful to close their first Tresor New Faces together. See u next wednesday! 🌀🌀

➕ 25/02/ - Tresor Berlin ➕ We are thrilled to spread our wings in order to travel a bit further this time – kicking off this year’s schedule with hosting a night in Tresor’s basement for their beloved New Faces format. We are looking forward to curate our first club night in Berlin to start off 2026 together! For this opportunity we are pleased to host a list of three emergent acts accompanied by two of our residents that will be carrying you through the night. We are looking forward to meeting new and old friends as well as being able to take our sound into a space charged with the energy of what soon will have been two decades. @varuna.agosti @igadi__ @pimimimimi @l1s4_s @hastad_mnc @tresorberlin See you down in the basement! 🌠🌠

MANIAC: SHIFT MANIAC presents: OBEN The upper floor creates space for movement and connection through building on warmth, rhythm, and soul. Here, the night unfolds lighter, brighter, yet no less intense. Expect music that lifts, swings, and keeps you close to the pulse of what dancefloors were always meant to be: shared joy and freedom. guest 4: DJ Ali - Selecta guest 5: G-Man - Throw Saturday - 25.10. Start: 23:59 End: 9:30 12€ box office see u soon 🪩 artwork: @katharina.thewathida @l1s4_s

MANIAC: SHIFT MANIAC presents LEVEL 0: Even though we will not announce any of our artists here you’ll get a sneak peek of what’s expecting you on the 25th. For this, we asked every artist to provide us with brief information about themselves alongside a track that encapsulates their sound. The lower floor dives deep and builds on repetition, pressure and release. guest 1: 1morning - rebound guest 2: Johannes Heil - Calling guest 3: Stojche - Chordal Tribe Saturday - 25.10 Start: 23:59 End: 9:30 8€ limited pre-sale 12€ box office artwork: @katharina.thewathida @l1s4_s

MANIC : Shift - line up reveal A huge thank you to everyone who was involved and showed up on Saturday! We are truly grateful we could share these unforgettable moments with you and that you believed in us and this concept. It brought us so much joy to put up this event and spend this special night with all these amazing people, wheter behind or in front of the booth, it was rewarding in any aspect. Special thanks to our artists who delivered the perfect score for this 10.5 hour long madness. We couldnt be happier about the energy each of you brought to the the floor. And of course a big thank you to the crew lovely crew of @axxonn.club !! * note: Unfortunatlely Lara Fein got sick on the day of the event. Thank you mp.ulle and Premio for stepping in, that was fun! See u soon! 🏹

MANIAC: Shift This was a blast! Thanks to @neuewelle.club for hosting, the DJs for complementing the night with their very own sonic vision and especially to all of u who danced and made last friday so very very special. Seeing that there’s so many people out there who seem to share the same needs for music, dancing and community warms our hearts. You definitely can stay tuned because we are all looking forward to see you again ❣️ @_hypnosta_ @erik_jabari @_raymondv_ graphic by @l1s4_s

MANIAC: SHIFT 
Friday 28.03.25
23:00h – 07:00h
 ++++ Unannounced line-up

While we’ve just experienced the closure of one of the most important cornerstones in Leipzig’s club culture, the end of another community hub has already been announced. Reels, likes, and play counts have not only been dominating the electronic music scene but underground culture throughout the world. Content is taking over our spaces and creators are forcing venues to pay bank-breaking fees in order to not close down. We were asking ourselves: Is this still the scene we want to be part of? Are these the parties we want to attend—events where every story is already written through the expectations social media has pushed into our timelines? With MANIAC: SHIFT, we are joining an experiment likeminded crews have been trying to establish throughout recent times. An event that shifts the focus from headliners back to our community—where the driving force isn’t the one behind but in front of the booth. The crowd will be complemented by a lovingly curated but unannounced lineup consisting of local newcomers and established international artists. MANIAC, but shifted. No names. No compromises. Just a night for those who care about the music, the energy, and the people who make it all come alive. Come with an open mind, stay for the unexpected.

++++ Pre-sale via neuewelle.club.
Limited early bird tickets for 10,00 € & at the door 12,50 € until 00:00 / 15,00 from 00:00. Artwork: @l1s4_s 

@maniac_org

MANIAC: SHIFT Friday 28.03. 23:00h – 07:00h MANIAC: SHIFT is an experiment exploring a possible future for club culture. For this, we’ve curated a lineup where driving local talent meets internationally established artists. We’re keeping the lineup for the 28th a secret. Instead of a regular lineup drop, we’d rather give you a few hints about the artists set to perform. Stay curious about what drives them and what’s in store for you. Here’s a glimpse into what has moved them, and what keeps them moving. We’re looking forward to meeting you all and, at @neuewelleclub and to unravelling the little mystery! 👀 ++++ Unannounced line-up. ++++ Pre-sale via neuewelle.club.
 ++++ Win tickets via @rausgegangenleipzig . Track IDs:
 Slide 1: Altinbass — Hunt Slide 2: Exium — Expect nothing (Reeko remix) Slide 3: 0.12 — Augusto Taito Artwork: @l1s4_s , @maniac_org

★ MNCVA001 PREVIEWS ★ Start 2025 with the very first MANIAC Compilation! On the A-Side, Carlotta Jacobi sets the tone with “Between Two Stools,” a masterclass in dub-influenced, syncopated rhythms. The interplay of depth and precision creates a hypnotic flow, pulling listeners into a dynamic journey that balances tension and release, ensuring the dancefloor stays in motion. Following up, Egotot delivers “Cyber Talk,” a raw blend of grainy textures, deep pads, and 909-driven percussive grooves. Layered with intricate synthesis and percussive textures, the track explores movement and conveys rhythmic varieties at its finest. The B-Side kicks off with IGLO’s “Follow,” a journey straight from outer space. Modulated soundscapes, alien-like vocals, and punchy, warm drums showcase IGLO’s deep passion for sound design, guaranteed to keep dancers in motion. Finally, Elmar closes the record with “Ndirin,” evoking nostalgia and the allure of lost places. Industrial rawness meets underwater-inspired percussion, paying homage to the machines of the past. Catch the premieres of “Cyber Talk” and “Follow” today via @antidoteamsterdam & @kollektiv_synergie . Preorder the release now on Bandcamp, and don’t miss the full compilation, available in stores and online from February 1. ★ A1 - Carlotta Jacobi @carlottajacobi - Between Two Stools A2 - Egotot @egotot.schimmer - Cybertalk B1 - IGLO @iglo_music - Follow B2 - Elmar @elmarsweb - Ndirin ★ mastering by @nicolasvoglertechno design and animation by @l1s4_s

MNCVA001 is OUT! ★ The past year has been filled with ideas, thought processes, discussions, and, most importantly, listening to great music. Setting up a platform to promote underground artists while painting a picture of a like-minded sonic landscape has been a dream for all of us. Finally holding this black piece of vinyl in our hands feels beyond words. A huge thank you to everyone supporting our work. It was a pleasure to see so many new and familiar faces at the release event @sleeveplusplus this Saturday. We discussed the direction in which this scene is ultimately moving—something that, in light of the past few weeks, feels more urgent than ever. Thanks to the speakers for sharing their thoughts, the DJs for playing the music, but most importantly, to all of you who choose to support the underground music community. Here’s to many more! xx @neele.edit .edit @egotot.schimmer @wemoryyy @elmarsweb @l1s4_s @momo.mnc @hastad_mnc @hierheizthanna

★ MNCVA001 Release - 01.02. ★ We don’t want our first release to simply vanish into the digital haze of cloud services. Instead, we’re focusing on what matters most to us: the tangible result of this process. And we’re following it up with something that feels only natural— a celebration! ✴️ You’re warmly invited to join on February 1st at Sleeve++ @sleeveplusplus to celebrate with us. We’re especially excited to welcome Egotot @egotot.schimmer and experience his sound—who knows, maybe the Vienna-based artist will even play his track from our VA? Also joining us: Neele @neele.edit edit , who was originally set to play at our last listening event—now it’s finally happening! Completing the lineup from our own crew: AZIL @l1s4_s _s and Elmar @elmarsweb . But we don’t just want to explore new spheres musically. Together with wemory, Egotot, and Neele, we’ll reflect on the production process of music and records. We’ll discuss the necessary structures and conditions in Leipzig—and we’re eager to hear your experiences and ideas, so feel free to join in! Of course, we’d love your support—grab a copy of the record on February 1st for 12€. And to boost the buying mood, there’ll be Mimosas. 🍾🍸 ★ Hard Facts ★ MUSIC Elmar AZIL Egotot Neele PANEL Egotot Neele wemory moderated by @momo.mnc mnc Start: 4pm Panel talk: 6pm End: 9pm Sleeve++, Mariannenstraße 74, 04315 Leipzig See u there! ⭐️ graphics: @l1s4_s _s