Small Pleasures and Animal Fears Live at Schokoladen Berlin
An underground shoegaze night.
psychberg affairs + little league shows prsnt: SMALL PLEASURES / post-punk duo, can smallpleasuresmusic.bandcamp.com / instagram.com/smallpleasuresmusic & ANIMAL FEARS / indie-punk noise-pop, bln https://taplink.cc/animalfears / animalfears.bandcamp.com live at Schokoladen! doors 19 uhr, concert starts 20 uhr. + aftershow bar-dj-set w/ psychbergs Darks Second mixcloud.com/Darks_Second SMALL PLEASURES is a post-punk duo inspired by early 80s dark-wave pioneers, the band is a fusion between Vinys fuzzed out bass backed by Nevadas textured drums and triggered synth mixed with lofty vocal melodies. ANIMAL FEARS are carving out a sonic space where unease turns into energy, dissonance becomes release, and vulnerability roars. Drawing on the urgency of punk, the textural grit of noise rock, and the brooding atmosphere of post-punk, their songs balance restless rhythms with fierce riffs and melodic strain, offset by powerful vocals that explore themes of alienation, resilience, and the anxieties of modern life. Too abrasive for the indie mainstream yet too introspective for straight punk, the Berlin-based band deliver a sound that feels immediate, immersive, unpredictable, and unflinching. RIYL: IDLES, Protomartyr, Savages, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Fontaines D.C.
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Who is performing at Schokoladen on April 9 2026?+
The lineup features Small Pleasures and ANIMAL FEARS.
What time does the event start?+
Doors open at 19:00 and the concert starts at 20:00.
Is there an aftershow for this event?+
Yes, there will be an aftershow bar-dj-set with Darks Second.
Where is the event located?+
The event is held at Schokoladen, located at Ackerstraße 169, Berlin.
What is the musical style of Small Pleasures?+
Small Pleasures is a post-punk duo inspired by 80s dark-wave, featuring fuzzed-out bass and textured synth-backed drums.
