ALIVE x Adrenaline: Adrian Mills, Johannes Schuster & KUKO

Adrian Mills

Johannes Schuster

Johannes Schuster is a potent force in the world of electronic music. Resident for iconic German event brands Unreal and 303, he has been playing and collecting vinyl since he was 15, building a global reputation through his incendiary DJ sets. A heady blend of dark, industrial tunes, bright and emotional pads, ravey acid and old school grooves form the nucleus of Johannes’ mesmerising sound. He has released solo productions and remixes on a range of prominent labels - including Green Fetish, Soma, NineTimesNine, Voxnox, RND Records, Märked and many more - with a packed global tour schedule. His first residency, in 2017, was with legendary Cologne spot Artheater. At Artheater Johannes became resident for the acid techno party 303. Playing regularly at such a renowned spot gave him the chance to carve out his own pathway within the local scene, performing alongside a long list of techno heavyweights. In 2021 Johannes joined the family at Unreal, one of Germany’s premier hard techno outfits, held at infamous Cologne club Bootshaus. Johannes has since become a highly-regarded hard techno artist, travelling the global circuit and igniting dance floors everywhere he plays. His unique DJ sets blend love and hate, taking the dance floor to an unforgettable climax through unexpected twists and turns, peaks and troughs, old and new, darkness and light, to give them a truly human emotional, and physical, experience.

KUKO

Vagabund

Vagabund is a Cologne based artist, blending various sub-genres of Techno into a developing and driving sound with a freshly and diverse curated track selection.

Astrid Gnosis

Becky Stroke

HOOM

Made By Hoom's music journey has been nothing but diverse. With a classical background and his upbringings in Iran, his exposure to different sounds and genres has shaped a unique approach towards electronic music. His passion for Techno was born in the vibrant city of Hamburg where he grew up. During his studies around Germany and the Netherlands, he later was introduced to the finest of fast paste the European scene has to offer. Currently based in Germany and the Netherlands, MBH has been able to share his unique style with many dancers from Hamburg to Amsterdam. The recognition for his sound was demonstrated during the Hive Festival competition in early 2024, when his set became the most popular title among hundreds of other international artists. Following this, he was granted a residency at BAALSAAL, the most renowned underground venue for electronic music in Hamburg.With a dedication to harmony, he skillfully introduces industrial elements, acid, hard dance and even classical music to his hard techno sets, mostly on 4 decks with a focus on fast, hard hitting sounds. The ability to create these unusual blends is what makes MBH's sets captivating. This approach also carries over into his emerging production: Working with pioneering producers in the industry, he is to bring in his signature sound into the scene with upcoming releases.