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Masters of propulsion, repetition and space, this classically-trained acoustic techno trio first came together in 2008. Since then, they've travelled from minimal electroacoustics to orchestral rave and back, always in time and often with a dash of dry humour behind their propulsive compositions.

Berlinale 2023

Germany's leading acoustic techno ensemble Brandt Brauer Frick offer up a masterclass in propulsion, reptition and restraint.

Brandt Brauer Frick

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The world's most colourful Street Parade thrills hundreds of thousands of music fans every August in Zurich. The most sought-after DJs of the moment come together to offer summery sets for the occasion. Here are the sets from the two main stages, the Opera Stage opposite the Zurich Opera House and the Center Stage on the banks of the Swiss city's lake. 

One of Europe's greatest techno events

A huge technoparade organised every year in the streets of Zurich.

Zurich Street Parade 2023

The Ruhr Museum and The Third Room unite the past, present and future at the UNESCO World Heritage former Zollverein mining complex for Stone Techno Festival. Sitting at the crossroads of science, contemporary music and the museum experience, this forward-thinking and multidisciplinary event reflects the push for transformation and renovation in the Ruhr region of western Germany. 

The ultimate industrial setting for mechanical rhythms: The former Zollverein coal mine, now a UNESCO heritage site. 

Stone Techno Festival

Love, peace, friendship, solidarity, diversity, respect, music, sustainability and community- That's what the former organisers of Berlin's Love Parade want for this new street party event. Rave the Planet also has a political dimension: They're calling for an end to bans on electronic music and the protection of clubs as culturally important spaces.



RAVE THE PLANET 
Alex Stein, Alan Oldham a.k.a. DJ T-1000, Dr. Motte, Jam El Mar (Jam&Spoon), Klaudia Gawlas, Mha Iri, Nakadia, Patrik Berg, Simina Grigoriu, Matchy
 
BAM MOBIL BY NO LIMITS
Westbam, Takkyu Ishino, Tomcraft
 
INSTYTUT TECHNO TRUCK 
BEXA, Juniore & ConradQ, Truant, Blazej Malinowski, Dtekk ,MANOID, aetha, Meg, Senthia
 
HIVE ✕ SYMBIOTIKKA
A.N.I., DJ Jordan, IGDA, KRL MX, NOTMYTYPE, PHLOXO, ROJI, Zeltak

The former organisers of Berlin's Love Parade have come together for a new party on the streets: Rave the Planet. 

Rave the Planet 2023

Come down the techno rabbit hole with fervent vinyl fans Freddy K and Dr Rubinstein: While Dr Rubinstein is all about the acid, Key Vinyl labelhead Freddy K focusses on acceleration and funk-infused loops. This marathon comes to the finish with Tijana T, a Belgrade selector with a palette ranging from Chicago House and acid techno to drum n' bass and hardcore.

TXL Berlin Recordings: Chapter 10

A techno marathon, with three top DJs weaving a hectic but dreamlike atmosphere.

Dr Rubinstein // Freddy K // Tijana T

We're back to the hangar for a seventh, more cerebral session of TXL Berlin Recordings. Londoner Josey Rebelle voyages over musical boundaries but always manages to keep an even flow. Resident Advisor called DJ Sven von Thülen "one of Berlin's best kept secrets," and fellow Berliner Shed has a background in some of the city's best techno labels like Monkeytown, Ostgut Ton and Delsin.

TXL Berlin Recordings: Chapter 7

Our seventh session at the abandoned Tegel hangar sees Josey Rebelle, Sven von Thülen and Shed roll out some techno, acid and IDM.

Shed // Josey Rebelle // Sven von Thülen

A crushing entry to the TXL Berlin Recordings. Daria Kolosova has been making a name for herself across the international scene in recent years with her supercharged sets at clubs from Berghain to Fabric. Next up, an electronic legend: IMF label manager Marcel Fengler shows his unconditional passion for the decks. Rebekah brings a punk edge to round things off with a set of pure, hard techno.

TXL Berlin Recordings: Chapter 6

Hard techno and supercharged sets this time round at the abandoned Berlin airport. 

Rebekah // Daria Kolosova // Marcel Fengler

Any lineup involving Clara Cuvé, Luz1e and MCR-T mean the beats come thick and fast and the decadence is maxed out. This fourth chapter of TXL Berlin Recordings is no exception. Luz1e from Femme Bass Mafia delivers a heady ghetto-tech set, while MCR-T from Berlin's Live From Earth collective ramps up the speed. Clara Cuvé surfs the crescendo with her pounding, powerful techno.

TXL Berlin Recordings: Chapter 4

The abandoned hangar hums with the electrifying sounds of Clara Cuvé, Luz1e and MCR-T's rave party. 

Clara Cuvé // MCR-T // Luz1e

Headlining the world's biggest music festivals and acclaimed producer and founder of both the трип (trip) and Galaxiid record labels, Siberian artist Nina Kraviz is one of the leading lights of electronic music today.

Time Warp 2023

Siberian artist Nina Kraviz is one of the leading lights of electronic music today, headlining at festivals around the world.

Nina Kraviz

The Grand Palais during renovation work, a perfect setting for Berlin electronic supergroup Moderat to perform.

Passengers

Moderat at the Grand Palais

We're back to the Tegel hangar with Berlin duo CYRK mashing electro, techno and italo disco into a euphoric mulch celepbrating the queer roots of club culture. Panorama Bar resident DJ Gabrielle Kwarteng delivers concentrated and funky grooves, while Berhain resident Cormac fizzes with hi-NRG.

TXL Berlin Recordings: Chapter 11

CYRK, Gabrielle Kwarteng and Cormac celebrate the queer roots of house, disco and hi-NRG.

Cormac // Gabrielle Kwarteng // CYRK

Swedish techno icon Adam Beyer has energised the contemporary electronic music scene with his constantly evolving sound. Performing live Time Warp 2023 in Mannheim, Germany.

Swedish techno icon Adam Beyer has energised the contemporary electronic music scene with his constantly evolving sound. 

Adam Beyer

Piano/electric duo Grandbrothers perform at Cologne Cathedral to celebrate the 700th anniversary of its consecration, in a spectacular show featuring their ‘augmented’ piano and light show.

Piano/electric duo  perform at Cologne Cathedral in a spectacular show featuring their ‘augmented’ piano and light show.

Grandbrothers from Cologne Cathedral

British duo Jockstrap perform from the debut album I Love You Jennifer B.  in the cavernous surroundings of the Palais d’Iéna in Paris.

Jockstrap at the Iéna Palace

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With the highest quality sound systems and visual effects, the best international and underground DJs, Time Warp is the flagship techno event of the year. Prepare yourself for a mind-blowing sonic experience.

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For this Passengers session, the Blaze set themselves up the Cave of the Salamander in the southern Ardèche region of France, one of Europe's most extraordinary caves. A dramatic setting to explore the duo's second album, Jungle.

The Blaze enter one of Europe's most beautiful caves to fill it with sound. 

The Blaze play the Cave of the Salamander

Russian DJ, producer and experimental sound artist Dasha Rush has made a name for herself with raw, merciless sets that get ravers sweating as they drift off into other dimensions. The punishing brutality of her sound is offset by her ability to decorate the intensity with a delicate, soaring touch.

Stone Techno 2023

A harsh yet ecstatic set from Dasha Rush to get the Stone Techno dancefloor moving.

Dasha Rush

One of the most sought-after DJs on the planet, Deborah de Luca is a major figure in the modern techno scene. Delivering electric sets in which she displays a great technical sense of nuance, this Italian has no equal when it comes to mesmerising crowds. Her melodious soundscapes are a blend of hard techno and minimalist grooves.

Get moving with the unique set from Deborah De Luca at Zurich's Street Parade.

Deborah de Luca

Brina Knauss's reputation is no accident. The Slovenian DJ has an art to her mixing heralded by her many fans, among them electronic royalty like Damian Lazarus and Luciano. Her music has a sense of tonality, chords and melody clearly influenced by her classical training at an early age.

For the opening of the annual Zurich Street Parade, Brina Knauss delivers a vibrant set on the Center Stage.

Brina Knauss

Anfisa Letyago has gradually established herself as one of the most influential DJs and producers in the industry. She works with leading labels such as Kompakt, Rekids and Drumcode, and her name appears on the bill of numerous international festivals and events like Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland and Parklife.

A grandiose set from Anfisa Letyago to heat up the crowd at the Zurich Street Parade. 

Anfisa Letyago

Marcel Dettmann has been a major figure on the techno scene since the 1990s. As an artist in residence at the Berghain, he is considered one of the most influential exponents of contemporary techno. His style strikes a balance between modern techno and pre-techno, and his instantly recognisable aesthetic, as raw as it is minimal, as emotional as it is unpredictable.

Marcel Dettmann delivers an epic set on the Opera Mainstage, sending the audience into trance.

Marcel Dettman

Joseph Capriati, real name Giuseppe Capriati, is an Italian DJ and producer. His discography is impressive, but don't be mistaken: Capriati is first and foremost a DJ. His sets bear the hallmarks of house pioneers Masters at Work, Todd Terry and David Morales, to name but a few.

Joseph Capriati at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Zurich Streetparade: A concentration of power.

Joseph Capriati

A blend of atmospheric textures, relentless beats and elaborate rhythms, Nicole Moudaber's techno offers a sonic experience as intense as it is captivating. The Lebanese-born 'Queen of Techno' reigns over the MOOD empire, a prestigious label, but also the name of her own brand of parties and the title of a popular radio show.

A mix of atmospheric textures, relentless beats and elaborate rhythms: The 'queen of techno' performs in Zurich.

Nicole Moudaber

DJ and producer ONYVAA is renowned for her unique style of music, characterised by a powerful combination of haunting rhythms and experimental soundscapes. Her tracks are often imbued with a deep, pulsating energy producing a hypnotic effect.

Californian DJ ONYVAA gets the crowd going with a melodic and emotional set at Zurich's Street Parade.

ONYVAA

Star of the moment Colyn is currently witnessing a meteoric rise with his popular blend of techno and melodic house. His collaboration with the Afterlife label began in 2019 when his track 'Amor' was included on the fourth compilation in the Realm Of Consciousness series.

Dutch man of the moment Colyn opens the Street parade with an exceptional set.

Colyn

As well as being a top DJ, Dominik Eulberg is also a scientist and an environmentalist. He likes to include sounds of nature into his techno music.

Nature One 2022

Dominik Eulberg

They might have chosen their name after the ultimate mythical egomaniac, but Narciss approaches techno without a shred of conceit. Their generous, bonkers sets draw from influences as far flung as 1950s samurai films, white-label techno records, old-skool hip hop and 90s anime.

A predictably unpredictable set from Narciss at Stone Techno Festival filled with an eclectic range of bangers.

Narciss

Internationally-renowned DJ Paul von Dyk grew up in East Berlin. He made a name for himself on the scene with his track "For an Angel" in 1998. Since then his success has grown exponentially, with a strong collection of studio albums and remixes for the likes of U2 and Depeche Mode.

Nature One 2023

Paul von Dyk grew up in East Berlin: He's now a world famous DJ. 

Paul Van Dyk

Polish DJ and producer Klaudia Gawlas started making her own beats at the age of 13. In 2008, she got her break after winning a Raveline mixtape competition and played at Ruhr-in-Love. International success swiftly followed from there. In 2013, she brought the techno scene to its knees with her track 'Papillon' and is now one of the best-known DJs in the world. For Klaudia Gawlas, techno is quite simply a way of life.

Polish DJ and producer Klaudia Gawlas started composing her own beats at the age of 13.

Klaudia Gawlas

An established figure in contemporary techno, DJ and producer Rødhåd's sets reflect the brutalism of his Berlin hometown and an expansive imagination. Dark beats meet science fiction soundscapes in his finely calibrated sets that perpetually push onward and upward past the outer limits of the dancefloor. 

Berlin techno viking, DJ and producer Mike Bierbach delivers an exceptional set at Stone Techno.

Rødhåd

Before discovering electronic music, Rene Wise played drums just like his father, a professional Iranian drummer. These roots have had a huge influence on his compositions, where intricate polyrhythms lurk inside techno soundscapes - an endless and irresistible invitation to get moving. 

Impeccable beats and deep grooves at Stone Techno festival courtesy of British DJ Rene Wise.

Rene Wise

Berghain resident Marcel Dettmann is a heavyweight name in modern techno, a scene he has ruled since the 90s. His sound oscillates between contemporary compositions and pre-techno forms, a raw and singular aesthetic that is as powerful as it is unpredictable. 

An iconic and trance-inducing set from this Berghain resident DJ for Stone Techno festival.

Marcel Dettmann

Chokers, speed goggles and low-slung trousers are back in as trance and classic rave roar back into fashion. And who is that riding the crest of this retro wave? It's La Darude at Les Nuits Secrètes, ready to reclaim their crown.

Les Nuits Secrètes 2023

Return to the 90s with the classic Parisian Eurodance collective at Les Nuits Secrètes.

La Darude

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French electro duo the Blaze are in demand for their melancholic-euphoric sound, trademark dream-like music videos and seriously engaging live performances.

Live from the Nuits de Fourvière

The Blaze

L’Impératrice bring a touch of French chic to their unique brand of electro with their new album Tako Tsubo delivering a host of danceable tunes to the cathedral-like space of the Grand Palais in Paris.
Setlist :
 Masques
 Anomalie Bleue
 Sonate Pacifique
 Peur des Filles
 Voodoo?
 Erreur 404
 Fou
 Submarine
 Hématome
 Vacances
 Agitations Tropicales
Matahari

L’Impératrice bring a touch of French chic to their unique brand of electro with their new album Tako Tsubo delivering a host of danceable tunes to the cathedral-like space of the Grand Palais in Paris.

L'Impératrice at the Paris Grand Palais

Passengers invites Yann Tiersen under the steel canopy of Tempelhof Airport. An expansive setting for the windswept sound of album Kerber, an ode to the Breton island of Ushant.  

Yann Tiersen brings windswept electronica to the dramatic architecture of Berlin's Tempelhof.

Yann Tiersen at Tempelhof Airport

After a long collaboration with Modeselektor as Moderat, Apparat returns to making music alone. The result is ‘LP5’, set to be an ambient classic, performed live in the majestic surroundings of the Palais de la Découverte in Paris.

After a long collaboration with Modeselektor Apparat returns to making music alone. The result is ‘LP5’ set to be an ambient classic performed live in the majestic surroundings of the Palais de la Découverte in Paris.

Passengers: Apparat

Anetha has been leading French techno from the front for a few years now, part of a new generation of DJs in thrall to the old school. Her generous approach encompasses EBM, trance and electro, always focussed on delivering generous sets brimming with groove and rhythm.

Catchy beats and good times from this dancefloor-friendly French DJ at Stone Techno Festival. 

Anetha

Arriving in April 2021, Extended is the fifth album from Modeselektor. The German duo are accompanying this release with a ‘visual album’ in film: 'Work’ stars American dancer Corey Scott-Gilbert who transposes the energy of Modeselektor’s music into a radical performance.

A Film by Corey Scott-Gilbert, Krsn Brasko and Tobias Staab

American dancer Corey Scott-Gilbert transposes the energy of Modeselektor’s music into a radical performance.

Modeselektor Presents Work

January 20, 1997. Daft Punk released Homework and began their conquest of the planet. But Inrockuptibles music critic Christophe Conte was scathing. 24 years, 6 grammys and 11 million albums sold later, he's had to eat his words. Daft Punk's victory begs the question: what if everything the journalist hated about them was precisely what made the band so successful?

Daft Punk

What if everything that critics hated about Daft Punk was precisely what made the band so successful?

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Under the pseudonym KiNK, Bulgarian DJ Strahil Velchev does his own thing, playing across genres. Performing at Time Warp 2023 in Mannheim.

Under the pseudonym KiNK, Bulgarian DJ Strahil Velchev does his own thing, playing across genres.

KiNK

Behind Adriatique are two DJs and producers, Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer. Since they met in Zurich in 2008, they have been inseparable, linked by friendship and a shared artistic path. The duo now forms one of the most successful acts on the house and techno scene.

The Swiss duo is one of the most successful acts on the current house and techno scene. Live at Time Warp 2023.

Adriatique

Luigi Madonna has been an outstanding talent in techno for over two decades, appreciated as much for his music as for his magnetic personality. Performing at Time Warp 2023 in Mannheim.

Luigi Madonna has been an outstanding talent in techno for over two decades, appreciated as much for his music as for his magnetic personality. 

Luigi Madonna

Dasha Rush, Rødhåd and MARRØN open the new format TXL Berlin Recordings with  three-hour of hypnotic, driving, techno.

TXL Berlin Recordings: Chapter 1

Rødhåd // Dasha Rush // Marrøn

Two giants of the techno scene, Estella Boersma and Patrick Mason perform at the former Lufthansa hangar at Berlin Tegel, the German capital’s now disused airport, for TXL Berlin Recordings.

TXL Berlin Recordings : Chapter 2

Two giants of the techno scene, Estella Boersma and Patrick Mason perform at the former Lufthansa hangar at Berlin Tegel.

Patrick Mason // Estella Boersma // Cera Khin

Danilo Plessow aka MCDE, Monty Luke and NAOMI bring the pace down a notch for this third episode of TXL Berlin Recordings, focussing entirely on the house heritage of Chicago, Detroit and New York. Danilo Plessow whips up a retro, disco and futuristic melodic sound. Berlin newcomer NAOMI takes on 90s New York, while Berlin-based Monty Luke gets down into deep and tech house. 

TXL Berlin Recordings: Chapter 3

TXL Recordings reaches back into the past and across the pond for Chapter 3 with a focus on America's house heritage.

Danilo Plessow aka MCDE // NAOMI // Monty Luke

Berghain residents are in the house: Ben Klock, Fadi Mohem and Nathalie Seres take over the TXL the hangar.

TXL Berlin Recordings: Chapter 5

Ben Klock // Fadi Mohem // Nathalie Seres

Three artists exploring the possibilities within techno. With one foot in Berlin and the other in a familiar 90s house sound, Lovefoxy has carefully calibrated her grooves for the dancefloor. Hailing from that classic techno town Detroit, The AM brings elements of soul and electro in to the mix while Elli Acula fuses rave and breakbeat for a powerful finish.

TXL Berlin Recordings: Chapter 8

Back to the TXL hangar for some varied techno flavours: Lovefoxy, The AM and Elli Acula.

Elli Acula // Lovefoxy // The AM

All house, all the time. That's the vibe behind this latest edition of TXL. Some may know Mike Starr as the resident dj at Panorama bar- here delivering an energetic and slinky set before vinyl princess Cinthie takes the controls. Finally, we're treated to a set of stylish American house from the Detroit native and Underground and Black podcast / blog creator Ash Lauryn.

TXL Berlin Recordings: Chapter 9

It's house all the way home for this latest episode of TXL. Featuring Ash Lauryn, Cinthie et Mike Starr.

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