Blame the Booker

Multigenre artist Blame the Booker, known for their playful moniker "Don't Blame the DJ," delves into a diverse range of musical styles with a focus on the nostalgic sounds of 90s rave and Hardcore/Gabber. Born in Southern Germany to Russian and Ukrainian parents, this Berlin-based artist has a rich background as a professional dancer and dance instructor, which informs their unique approach to music. Their sets are a high-speed culinary journey through various decades of music history, seasoned with global influences and a spicy pinch of every genre. Expect joyful, sensual, and emotional performances that will leave you craving the dancefloor.

Blame the Booker played in Stroboklo at Bucht der Träumer festival 2026, in Xzess Xpress at Skalar festival 2026 and in Dampfer at Sisyphos Reopening: Come Out To Play on 8 March 2026.