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With his punk attitude and his unmistakable hypnotic-driving sounds, Stigmatique has been an integral part of not only the Leipzig, but also the German techno scene for more than five years now. In 2017, he founded the label Seelen with his friend and partner JANEIN, which has become an indispensable part of international techno culture.
As part of events in places like About Blank, Distillery, IFZ, Die Rakete, as well as international clubs like the Meet Compact Club in Italy or the Grellen Forelle in Vienna, he continued to make his way and began to assert himself against the old-established techno artists.
As a resident of the Distillery in Leipzig, he has been providing damp, sweaty club nights for three years now, and as the initiator of this year's Distillery Tour, he is also playing throughout Germany.

SEELEN. Records

Resident at Distillery Leipzig

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Stigmatique

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For someone who does not necessarily compose for the dance floor, it is a pleasant side effect how appreciated Markus Suckut’s work actually is in the clubs. His productions are instinctively groove-focused, there is a continual hypnotic hook in Suckut’s reduced techno. The elements are sparse yet highly effective, the tracks direct but the funk still there. Whether he leans towards more dub or breakbeat oriented productions, his swinging signature groove is always present.
German born and based Markus has been producing and DJing since the late 90’s, being a DJ he likens to a storyteller, he prefers longer more embellishing sets. He has built his career on excitement and playfulness, something that has paid off into a rich back catalogue. Since 2009 a discography of over 30 records bears his name -including two full-length albums -2013’s DNA (Figure) and 2017’s Resist (EXILE).
Suckut also runs two imprints; SCKT founded in 2012 and Tales Of The Machines in 2016. The latter one created to release more spontaneous live jam recordings, letting the machines have more of a “final say”.
Since 2019 Markus curates his own podcast series “Portal”. For this radio show inspired platform he regularly invites well-respected guest DJs or guides you through the depths of his record collection.

Primordial State

Markus Suckut

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Starting their career of in Atlanta Georgia after finding inspiration in Berlin, ILOVDADDYZ brought back their interpretation to the Atlanta scene. After getting exposed to the scene, in 2022 played their first gig at Twisted Lines. After a few months, ILOVDADDYZ because a know DJ in the scene playing along side locals and big names. Since, ILOVDADDYZ has moved to Leipzig and made a name for themselve sher playing a mix ot funky hard-groove hard hitting techno, and indutrial. Every set has it own story and journey that takes you into a different world leaving behind a sweaty dancefloor. They have played for different clubs and parties in Leipzig  LÄRM collective, IFZ, Elipamanoke, Crush collective, Kein collective Leef collective. Additionally, they have played also in difference cities such as Erfurt DE, Berlin DE, Munich DE, Kassel DE, Chattanogga USA. ILOVDADDYS continues to make impacts on dancefloors and gaining more attention in the scene catching the hearts of the dancers.

LÄRM

ILOVDADDYZ

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Given his releases on some of techno music's most prominent labels, many will already be familiar with Monoloc.
Growing up in Frankfurt, the German native spent his earlier years emerged in the city's punk scene. Only around the age of 16/17 did he become interested in electronic music, inspiring him to start mixing records at birthday parties and bars around the city. Production didn't come until several years later: set on making the music he was playing out, he hired out his first studio space and spent the ensuing six years searching for his own sound before sharing a string of releases through 2008 and 2009. “It was the first time I had showed my work to anyone,” he says. And this proved only to be the start: having become friends with Chris Liebing's CLR crew, he went on to release several EPs and his debut LP on the label, quickly rising to acclaim through his brooding, sophisticated blend of house and techno. This was, he says, an invaluable period in his career during which refined his both his style and sound as a producer and a DJ.
Slow to start, perhaps, but further releases came quickly: having relocated to Berlin in 2014, he captured the attention of Dixon and Âme who included his "Flaneur" on the Innervisions Secret Weapons Part 7 EP; since then, he's continued to add to an impressive discography, sharing music through Hotflush before dropping a poignant, leftfield LP on Rødhåd's Dystopian in 2016—a captivating release that marked an evolution in his sleek and punchy sound. It was termed a “jewell” in the Berlin label’s “crown” by Mixmag. In addition to this, In 2020 he co-founded the label and event series ANORMAL, which started and has regular events in Prague.
As a DJ and Live act too, he continues to impress with his driving and lo-slung selections. Having only started touring in 2010, he now performs at worldwide leading festivals and clubs.

Awakenings Festival

Berghain

Tomorrowland

Kompass Klub

Robert Johnson

Printworks

Movement

Blitz

Fabric

Amnesia

Vent

DC10

Meltt Festival

FUSE

Avan Gardner

The Block

Bar Americas

Dystopian

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Verschwender, Frankfurt a.M. born, is a distinguished techno artist known for his captivating sound and relentless energy on the dance floor. As an integral member of the esteemed Leipzig-based collective "SEELEN Records," Verschwender has carved a distinct path for himself in the underground electronic music scene.

From an early age, Verschwender exhibited an inherent passion for music, which eventually led him to immerse himself in the world of techno. His insatiable curiosity and desire to push boundaries drove him to experiment with innovative sounds and delve into the depths of electronic music production.

Verschwender's career took off when he became affiliated with "SEELEN Records," a collective revered for their uncompromising commitment to forward-thinking music. With their support, Verschwender's unique vision found a receptive audience, propelling him into the limelight of the techno landscape.

A testament to his skill and artistry, Verschwender has graced the decks of renowned clubs across Europe, leaving an indelible mark on dance floors everywhere. Notable venues that have witnessed his electrifying performances include "Institut für Zukunft" in Leipzig, "about blank" in Berlin, "Blitz Club" in Munich, "Destillery" in Leipzig, and "Radion Amsterdam" in the Netherlands, among many others.

Verschwender's sound can best be described as fast-forward, tool-driven intelligent techno. Drawing inspiration from the pulsating energy of the crowd, he seamlessly weaves together intricate rhythms and hypnotic melodies, creating an immersive sonic journey that transcends the boundaries of conventional techno. His meticulously crafted sets are renowned for their relentless pace, driving the audience into a state of euphoria that lingers long after the music stops.

Beyond his formidable skills as a DJ and producer, Verschwender is deeply committed to fostering a sense of community within the techno realm. He actively engages with fellow artists and enthusiasts, collaborating on projects that celebrate the essence of underground music culture.

With each performance, Verschwender invites his audience into a sonic realm where time stands still, and the boundaries of reality blur. His artistic prowess and unwavering dedication to his craft have established him as a force to be reckoned with in the ever-evolving world of techno.

As Verschwender continues to push the boundaries of his sound, he remains a symbol of artistic integrity and a driving force behind the progressive techno movement. Whether behind the decks or in the studio, Verschwender is a true visionary, shaping the future of electronic music, one pulsating beat at a time.

Eremit Records

Verschwender

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Inspired by the symbiosis of many well-known artists and their sounds within the techno scene Ninette is reinventing herself again and again. The synthesis of dark and always high energetic industrial techno with a bunch of hypnotic acid allows her to build a unique sound raising the crowd to another world.
Besides expressing her passion for pounding kicks behind the booth she is constantly eager to try out new things in order to ensure making the crowd sweat without mercy.
Meanwhile, she can proudly name the oldest techno club in the old eastgerman territory - Distillery as her musical homebase. Additionally curating the techno event series LÄRM allows her to actively shape and enrich the scene as well as leverage her own ideas. She specifically aims to provide a platform for FLINTA* artists, fostering a space where diverse talents can present themselves and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of the techno scene.

Distillery

Sektor Evolution

Sysiphos

Supermarket

Nordstern

Haus 33

Bahnwärter Thiel

Institut Fuer Zukunft

Mauerpfeiffer

Kalif Storch

Grießmühle

Distillery Leipzig

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Meet the MEAT MARKET founder and mastermind behind the infamous Vienna FISH MARKET and F*CKEN PLUS party series: Gerald VDH. The Austrian techno heavyweight started his musical journey in the worlds of hardcore, punk and metal. His DJ sets are characterised by heavy percussion, ungodly rumbles and deadly kick drums. His mission is keeping the dance floor busy. And in that respect he strives to be second to none.
Over the years Gerald has played at some of the most important clubs on the global techno circuit: Institut für Zukunft, MMA (R.I.P.), Grelle Forelle, and, of course, Berghain, to name a few. By launching his own imprint MEAT RECORDINGS in 2017, the musical universe and vision he has created expanded. Since then, 16 releases with uncompromising, heavy yet thoughtful techno have seen the light of day so far.
As his parties are deeply rooted in the LGBTQI+ community, Gerald VDH is one of the few tireless activists, who connects the techno and queer scene even more than they always have been. A true techno daddy by nature.

MEAT Recordings

Grelle Forelle

Gerald VDH

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Anna Hjalmarsson is a DJ and composer based in Frankfurt am Main. Growing up in Stockholm,
she spent her formative years in Berlin, soaking up the techno sound of the 2000s, while being
involved in the alternative music scene. After a re-location to the Frankfurt area in the 2010s she
took up DJing and living only a stones’s throw away from the infamous Robert Johnson club, she
got involved with the Frankfurt scene and quickly became a resident. Her sound is rooted in
techno and house and although groovy and minimal techno lie at the core of her sound she does
not shy away from incoorporating elements of neighbouring genres, keeping her sets diverse and
playful. Hjalmarsson is also active as a sound artist, incorporating experimental sound concepts
and field recordings into her art. She has recently appeared on releases by R.E.M. and EOS, and
her work with music production, DJing and sound art is ongoing and ever-evolving.