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 of his approach to club music that celebrates both individuality and collective energy. Heavily influenced by 80s minimalism, 2000s internet aesthetics, and Berlin’s unfiltered rave culture, his sets are fast and relentless. For MCR-T, the club is more than a stage, it’s a site of transformation. “Every night is a chance to connect with people through volume and joy. I don’t care if it’s 200 or 20,000—it’s about what happens in that one moment.” Sounds by: MCR-T (Berlin) Support: Hommes (LA) Kaylita Zteca