Listen To Marcel Dettmann’s Epic Techno Set From This Year’s Edition Of Dekmantel Festival
Marcel Dettmann is one of Berghain’s longest-serving resident DJs.
Marcel Dettmann is one of Berghain’s longest-serving resident DJs.
Silent Servant, Rabit and Minimal Violence have also remixed tracks off ‘Careful’, to be released on June 28.
‘Love’ is finally getting the remix treatment it deserves from Lucy, Scuba, Silent Servant and Burial.
The Berghain resident walks us through some of the videos that inspire his work.
Dettmann, Pye Corner Audio and Collin Gorman Weiland will bring the 22-release techno imprint to a close.
The Selectors mix also features extra cuts from Cybotron, DJ Hell and the Berghain resident himself.
The longtime Berghain resident steps up for a sterling mix of ’80s industrial and EBM burners.
The best Instagram EVER.
The revered techno DJs have once again hit the studio together.
Now that’s techno done right.
Marcel Dettmann’s new remix takes Yello to the techno temple.
Melt has just announced the first round of artists to play its 20th edition.
The Berlin techno superstar also enjoys coffee in Prenzlauer Berg, Depeche Mode and spending time with his kids.
The Berghain resident has just released a stream of his new mix.
The two titans of techno have unveiled “Can You See” a moody new collaboration off Dettmann’s forthcoming DJ-Kicks.
Detroit and Berlin come together on Rolando’s celestial new remix from Marcel Dettmann’s forthcoming DJ-Kicks.
The mix will see the Berghain resident use house, techno and new wave to craft a more reflective mix for home listening.
Marcel Dettmann, Radio Slave, Loco Dice and more tell us about their favorite tracks from techno legend Richie Hawtin.
While the creative conditions prevailing after the fall of the Wall have changed dramatically in recent years, Zeitgeist is a new exhibition running in Rio de Janeiro that presents the spirit of ’90s Berlin club and art culture as “roadmaps for the art of new Berlin.” Opening on October 21 and closing January 11, the exhibition features a … Continued
As you’ve probably been made aware by now, Modeselektor are closing down their 50Weapons label at the end of 2015. Now, details have emerged of the final entries into its catalog: a string of EPs from some of its best-known affiliates, including Shed, Marcel Dettmann, Zenker Brothers, Rødhåd, Bambounou, Margaret Dygas, Monolake, and Benjamin Damage. … Continued
We sat down with Dettmann and two producers from the Berghain icon’s label—Kobosil and Answer Code Request—for a three-way conversation.
The Berghain icon tells us why “Ilian Tape represents the new sound of Munich for me.”
We caught up with the Berghain resident—whose marathon sets are the stuff of techno lore—to talk excess, anarchy and playing drones to excited tourists.
MARCEL DETTMANN In the car with EB.TV
Mix CDs aren’t necessarily the most important format in times of digital mixes and podcasts. Still, a good mix gives a better insight into an artist’s record collection, his or her current taste, mood and personal influences perhaps even more so than an album. Marcel Dettmann suits the mix CD format pretty well, as his … Continued
“You meet way more people now who have meticulously planned for a career in techno.”
Marcel Fengler the Berghain Beat Boy is always able to present a multi-faced personality in his music. At one moment, the course and energy of his DJ sets can suddenly shift, but it’s hard to notice that specific moment. Due to his talent in reading in how the tracks float, the shifting between them is … Continued
You can also hear Marcel Dettmann remixing Lory D, taken from a new 12″ the label will release next week.
We ran photos of Sven Marquardt, Marcel Dettmann, Grimes and more through Microsoft’s facial recognition software to find out what they’re really feeling.
The award-winning interview DVD series returns, featuring Marcel Dettmann, Juan Atkins, Virgo Four, Gerd, and more.
More than 20 years after launching her DJ career in the South of France, then becoming a resident at Paris’ Pulp and Rex clubs, Jennifer Cardini still rues how difficult it is to sort through new music. “There is so much content,” she said in an interview over Zoom. She uses every tool available to … Continued
As the decade comes to a close, it’s become clear that the recent surge in electro’s popularity is more than just a fad. Increasingly, young producers are looking to electro in all its shapes and forms as an especially fertile ground, adding new and innovative mutations to the genre’s diverse legacy. CYRK (A.K.A. Berlin-based duo … Continued
Unless you live in Berlin, there’s a chance that you haven’t yet heard of Pablo Mateo, but that’s soon to change. The Berlin-based selector and producer, who is a resident of the city’s canonical Ground Theory techno parties, has just released Weird Reflections Beyond The Sky, his debut album on Len Faki’s Figure imprint. It’s … Continued
To dance music fans today, Berlin might as well be techno central. This was not always the case, and as recently as 10 years ago, the city didn’t have many clubs or parties dedicated to the sound. Sure, there was Berghain, which was then on its way to becoming the internationally lauded institution it is … Continued
The 23rd edition of Amsterdam Dance Event is behind us, and yet again, electronic music’s biggest conference and festival has broken records—a staggering 400,000 people attended this year. Whether you’re a fan of such large gatherings or not, almost everyone who’s anyone in electronic music can be seen at ADE. Most DJs and producers will … Continued
Get to know some of the label’s most important artists ahead of our Clubnight with them in Munich this Saturday.
21 years later, the club and record label is still a driving force in Russia’s nightlife.
Detroit’s celebration of techno culture is on show at Hart Plaza—as well as a series of insane afterparties across the city.
Techno ballet from Berlin’s most infamous club.
Take a drive with the renowned DJ.
A techno spectacle.
We’ll let them supply the tunes
Fiedel’s mix captures the “strands and eras of Berlin club culture since the fall of the Wall, in all of its unpredictable and weirder facets.”
From Galerie Kurzweil in Darmstadt to Funkhaus in Berlin, these are the New Year’s Eve affairs that you need to know about.
An hour of brilliant videos hand-picked by the infamous Berghain bouncer.
The Novel Sound maestro is giving away his second full-length as a download.
The internet is home to an overwhelming amount of quality techno podcasts. We distill it down to 10 of the best.
Take a trip back to 1996 with this recently unearthed card game by Studio !K7.
The Berghain resident celebrates Klockworks’ 20th release with a tunneling, minimal techno cut.
Meet the artist whose work will replace Piotr Nathan’s iconic ‘Rituals Of Disappearance’.
The cult German open-air will take place July 14-16 in Gräfenhainichen.
The sound, light and architecture-focused series launches at London’s Printworks in April.
DJs Anthony Parasole, Rebekah, Etapp Kyle and more pick their favorite track from the Zenker Brothers’ label to celebrate 10 years of Ilian Tape.
Berlin’s finest techno label just put out its 100th track.
‘Substance B’ is Fiedel’s first solo 12-inch for Ostgut Ton.
Pre-sales are now live for Yello’s six-date tour through Germany and Austria.
Levon Vincent has just dropped a full stream of his latest 12-inch.
The results are in. You’ll never guess who’s #1.
Now that’s a stacked lineup.
One of the creators behind the Berghain card game explains his love of techno and why his project is on the right side of the law.
“Music is about freedom of expression.”
The youngest Berghain resident has a new EP, and it really bangs.
Now that you’ve mastered saying “Berghain” this guide will teach you how to say your favorite DJ’s name the right way.
Here’s the thing about Americans—most of us didn’t really grow up with electronic music. We think of Depeche Mode mostly as “that band from the ’80s”, and we have—more or less—zero knowledge that Scooter exists (until we move to Berlin, anyway). That may have changed, as recently Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon dropped some serious shade on the German dance … Continued
After a fire at a Romanian club killed 64 last fall, the government fell and the robust party scene withered. Insiders explain the post-Colectiv situation.
Getting up close and personal with some of dance music’s most in demand DJs and producers our In The Car series goes deep with the likes of Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Recondite and more – press play now!
A techno stalwart explains why he thinks “the future of techno is in good hands” after listening to the debut LP by Berghain’s youngest resident.
As Ostgut Ton approaches its tenth anniversary, former label manager Nick Höppner, current manager Jenus Baumecker-Kahmke and art director Yusuf Etiman sat down in Berlin to reflect on its decade in operation. Their conversation delves into the inner workings of the label, explains how some of its highly acclaimed releases came to light, and discusses how … Continued
Stefan Goldmann shows us how the problem of contingency in both field recording and modular music is turned on its head in Surgeon’s new album.
Explore the Zenker Brothers’ style behind the decks in the fourth installment of our Played Out series.
“If its closure results in releases like the R.I.P. 50Weapons box set, then perhaps more labels should end.” Henning Baer recommends the last 50Weapons record.
Last year, techno specialist Heiko Laux released Fernweh, his fifth studio album to date. Now, its title track is being treated to a pair of remix EPs featuring such heavyweights as Marcel Dettmann, Steve Rachmad, Luis Flores, Yan Cook, Ray Kajioka and Heiko himself. Before Fernweh Remixes One and Two drop via Kanzleramt on November 13 … Continued
Mugako Festival kicks off this weekend in Spain with the likes of Regis, Dasha Rush and Objekt. Here the curators guide you through the highlights.
Earlier this month, Berlin techno institution Ostgut Ton announced that it would commemorate its upcoming 10th anniversary with a massive compilation, Zehn. Stretched across three CDs or as a 10-vinyl box set, the collection features fresh cuts from the likes of Len Faki,Marcel Dettmann, Nick Höppner,Answer Code Request, Ryan Elliott, Ben Klock, Steffi,Atom™ & Tobias … Continued
Looking for reliable DJ mix series beyond the well-known podcasts from music websites? Here are recommendations for house, techno and experimental sets.
Over its decade in operation, Ostgut Ton has come to represent a gold standard in house and techno, and next month, the label celebrates its anniversary with a three-CD or 10-vinyl box set, Ostgut Ton|Zehn. Said to look forward rather than backward in time, the release features contributions from Ostgut Ton’s formidable roster of talents, … Continued
The lineup for our first two-day Electronic Beats Festival is in! Catch George FitzGerald, Elliphant, FJAAK, the Zenkers and more.
A Detroiter behind Ectomorph and the legendary Movement Festival after party No Way Back navigates the performances on offer at Hart Plaza this weekend.
Check out our MyIdol versions of Nina Kraviz, Skrillex, Dettmann, Villalobos, and more.
The winners are in for Electronic Beats TV Slices’ anniversary giveaway.
Dettmann collaborator Emika recommends Pearson Sound’s debut album.
One of Berlin’s favorite DJs speaks about his method and the future of his hometown, Detroit.
Atom™, Kangding Ray and kindred dark spirits Ancient Methods are the second group of artists to take on These Hidden Hands’ ace debut. Be the first to hear the results in our exclusive premiere.
For some, René Pawlowitz‘ sound is Berlin. Under his production moniker Shed, the DJ and producer has crafted some of our favorite dark techno tracks; punishing, shuffling beats that transport our ears to dark concrete boxes filled with strobes, bass and sweat. Even as the city continues to grow and change, these are the sounds … Continued
Welcome our 32nd video round-up called V I D E O D R O M E. Jonas Rathsman, Julia Holter, The Russian Apartments, Prince Rama and many more #1 Beaty Heart – We’re All Friends Here (directed by Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr.) Beaty Heart‘s chilled out song now has a new beautiful airy video, which … Continued
Hotflush overlord Scuba will be the next producer who lumbers up to the controls for an edition of !K7’s long running DJ Kicks series. Since moving to Berlin form Bristol a few years ago Scuba, real name Paul Rose, has release two stunning albums and put a huge amount of effort into introducing all kinds … Continued
The legendary producer commemorates the milestone in typically impressive style.
We sat down with the artist ahead of the release of his most recent solo LP, ‘New Horizon’, on Electric Deluxe.
The mix is the latest in a series by Georgian techno club KHIDI.
Helena Hauff, Phase Fatale and Interstellar Funk handpick the most banging cuts reviving the ’80s genre.
You’ll need to strap yourself in for this mix.
Hear Objekt, Optimo and Intergalactic Gary melt minds at the Croatian festival earlier this year.
Wear the records you love.
This video compilation includes tons of the designer’s techno-friendly threads.
Dominic Fernow’s techno alias offers three new deep and dark cuts.
A Berghain resident explains why he’s kept an eye on the Zenker Brothers’ signee known as Skee Mask.
What did life in Berlin really look like shortly following the fall of the Wall? This short film from Hannes Stoehr, which was shared by German producer Tanith, provides a small window. Stoehr, who went on to direct Berlin Calling, shot the footage back when the city was undergoing heavy development and change. The soundtrack … Continued
On the eve of Record Store Day, Melis from Berlin’s OYE Records sorts through the finest exclusives and a clutch of other must-haves. Tip!