MCR-T

About

MCR-T is the musical alias of Julian McCarthy, an artist who navigates the tension between high-energy club sounds and socially conscious expression. Born and raised in Berlin-Zehlendorf with Jamaican-American roots, Julian grew up between contrasting worlds, absorbing the layered identities of the city’s underground.
While he first gained attention under the name MCNZI, known for razor-sharp bars and political urgency, MCR-T emerged as his dancefloor-facing alter ego: bold, charismatic, and unmistakably Berlin. His sound channels a raw hybrid of Miami bass, booty house, ghettotech, and hard techno—infused with the voice of someone who refuses to be overlooked. “I like to use my voice like a drum machine,” he explains. “It’s rhythm, power, presence.” Since joining the label LIVE FROM EARTH, MCR-T has become a staple in Europe’s club and festival circuit, performing at Berghain, EDC, Nuits Sonores, and Boiler Room. Beyond the decks, his collaborations with Partiboi69, DJ Gigola, and SixSex expand his sonic universe with humor, force, and intimacy. In the studio, MCR-T is prolific and hands-on.
His 2024 album "NOT THE SAME ≠ (2024)" marked a post-pandemic shift: a crystallization…

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What to expect

Expect a full room and a queue worth planning around — this is one of the strongest signals in the city right now. Energy is the product. Pace yourself; the peak comes later than you think.

The essentials

Pricing is moderate, and the event runs Fri 23:00. You'll find it at Hangaren — the surrounding blocks carry the same energy, so the night doesn't have to end at one address.