Hailing from Georgia, DJ Mondfinsternis is a Berlin based Dj, record collector and has been immersed in the club culture for over a decade. Her sound is a fusion between dark techno, pulsating rhythms and hypnotic vibes. Thanks to her attention to details and vinyl selection behind the decks, DJ Mondfinsternis belongs to the talents to keep an eye on. Interview.

Welcome to the Star wax office, a glass of?

Lavender lemonade.

How was your childhood and the environment where you grew up?

I grew up in a challenging environment, with a lot of instability. It took me years to understand and work through it, and I’m still learning. But it definitely shaped who I am today, especially the way I feel and approach music.

Who are your main influences?

My influences are not really one person or one genre. Growing up in Georgia, I was surrounded by a wide range of music, from classical and opera to jazz and rock. That diversity still shapes how I approach music today.

How did you discover electronic music?

I discovered electronic music when I was about 14 in Batumi Beach Club called Tarabua, but techno really hit me later at an underground party in Leipzig. That experience completely changed how I felt about music.

Your first approach to Djing?

I started learning DJing in 2017 at a mixing school, Ministry of Mixing, back then it had a different name. I worked with both vinyl and CDJs. I can really recommend it as a place to learn. Later I spent a lot of time at Pirate Studios, recording my first sets, that was a really exciting time for me. I had to take breaks during my nursing training, so it wasn’t always consistent. 

Why did you choose the name DJ Mondfinsternis, any anecdotes?

The name came quite unexpectedly. I met someone from Georgia in Berlin who was playing in a post-punk band, and he wrote: “you should be called DJ Mondfinsternis”. It immediately clicked. The moon has always had a very personal meaning to me.

What was decisive to become a DJ?

After moving to Berlin and getting into the techno scene, I spent most of my time going out and dancing. At some point, people asked if I was a DJ. A friend said: “Why don’t you try it?”; and that was the moment it clicked.

Could you define your sound in 3 words?

Hypnotic, raw, dusty.

What does the vinyl represent for you?

Vinyl represents a piece of history in electronic music and should always stay part of the culture.

How many vinyls do you have in your collection?

About 300 vinyl records and it keeps growing.

Your favorite record stores?

Hardwax, Schönhauser Music, OYE Records, Audio-in, Flohmärkte.

Any ritual before a gig?

Good sleep, 10–20 minutes meditation, and 10 minutes yoga to get focused.

The 3 qualities of a good DJ?

Discipline, staying true to yourself, learning to get in flow.

Your top 5 favorite labels?

Planet Rhythm, Mord, Nosignal Records, AMTK+, NRBK.

A banger in 3 words?

Weird, raw, hypnotic.

What are your top 5 places in Berlin?

Home, Kraftwerk, Hör Berlin, Berghain, vinyl stores.

Georgia in 1 quote?

Being in the here and now.

Fashion or sport?

Both.

Your second passion?

Photography and video. Also spending time alone for inspiration.

Without music life would be...

Boring.

If you could have a short conversation with an artist…

Wojtek Blecharz, because his work creates intense physical experiences.

Your Top 5 new releases?

-Nørbak “Linha de Rada”

-Amorphic & Tensal “Highland Frequencies”

-Feral & Luigi Tozzi “Trip No Trip”

-Deluka “Mind Game”

-Planetary Assault Systems “Red”

Your Top 5 oldies?

-DJ Skull “Raw Form Anger”

-Jeff Mills “The Bells”

-Aphex Twin “Come to Daddy”

-Energy 52 “Café del Mar”

-Darude “Sandstorm”

Your projects for 2026?

No set projects yet — focusing on evolving sound and gigs.

And finally, current DJ Mondfinsternis in 3 words?

In flow, stunning, dreamy.

Interviewed by Sabrina Bouzidi / Photo (c)