Dr. Rubinstein is the guise of Russian-born Israeli artist Marina Rubinstein. Since moving to Berlin in 2012 her unique rave-focused style and performance have been marked by infectious energy, impeccable selections spanning multiple genres and decades, and acid basslines. A
vinyl-enthusiast at heart, Dr. Rubinstein has long stood out in the underground music scene and forged an international following without the press and backing of a label, traditionally a pre-requisite for success in the industry. Dr. Rubinstein tours extensively throughout Europe, the United States, South America, Asia and Australia. She performs at distinguished venues such as Bassiani, BASEMENT NY, Fuse and De School, as well as being a regular act at Berghain’s Klubnacht events. She also headlines some of the major electronic music festivals including Dekmantel, Melt!, Sónar and Lowlands Festival. Dr. Rubinstein recently founded Quarantine FM, a live-streaming project where she invites other artists to play records in her home throughout the pandemic.

Blind Observatory is a Berlin-based DJ, music producer, designer, and visual artist whose work revolves around themes of science-fiction, futurism, and astronomy. His alias reflects a philosophy of treating dance floors as “observatories for the blind,” guiding his exploration of the infinite freedom and solitude found in the universe.
His music offers a sonic equivalent to gazing through a telescope, drawing from early techno and electro influences to create immersive, futuristic nocturnal scenes. His output is carefully considered, hypnotic, and absorbing, with warm grooves and spacious, intergalactic elements that transport listeners into space. For him and his audience, music serves as a form of meditation, with tracks crafted in extended studio sessions and distilled into impactful elements that balance patience and potency.
In 2016, he founded Gravitational Records, a label that serves as both an outlet for his own music and a hub for like-minded artists. His DJ sets are best described as cinematic journeys into the unknown, navigating the delicate line between melancholy and euphoria, earning him a reputation as a “DJ’s DJ.”
Blind Observatory’s unique approach and deep understanding of a night’s flow have solidified his standing in the techno community, captivating audiences worldwide with his immersive performances and productions.