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Lars Huismann

Berlin-based producer and DJ Lars Huismann has been carving out his own sonic niche within the techno landscape since 2011. Early explorations on his own LHR imprint laid the foundation for a sound deeply rooted in dub techno influences, blending old-school aesthetics of early 2000s styles with modern production techniques. This approach crystallized in his celebrated “Sounds From The Past” trilogy on Mutual Rytm.Throughout subsequent releases like “Catharsis,” (Mutual Rytm) Huismann continued to evolve, drawing on harder, darker sonic palettes without losing his characteristic depth and complexity. In his latest offering, the “Mechanized” EP (Monnom Black), Lars fully embraces the often-overlooked realm of Tribal Techno, establishing it as a dynamic link between various strands of the genre and its darker territories. While Hardgroove has seen a notable resurgence and garnered renewed attention, Huismann’s intent here is not to align himself as a Hardgroove producer. Huismann proves he can channel tradition without tethering himself to a single sub-style, guiding listeners towards a future informed by, but never confined to, the past. “Mechanized” EP evoking a classic feel while injecting novel ideas into the mix. Just as “Sounds From The Past” reintroduced and recontextualized early-2000s tropes, “Mechanized” nods to the past while pushing forward. Each track—take “Dominion” with its filtered dubs, or “Orbital” with its hypnotising, resonant synth lines—hides an innovative twist amid the familiar rhythmic. Lars employs these frameworks not as a nostalgic crutch, but as a means to slip in new sonic ideas under the listener’s radar, ultimately evolving the culture rather than merely replicating it.

Lilith.

Lilith. has been a key figure in Georgia's underground music scene since the beginning of the DJ career. Techno forms the core of the sets, approached as a dynamic, fluid form of expression. The mixes emphasize deep, driving rhythms and smooth grooves, creating an atmosphere that's both intense and immersive. The sets are flow to the crowd's vibe, letting the music express a creative vision. Since relocating, Lilith. has continued to influence the local techno scene, consistently exploring new sounds and pushing boundaries. The commitment to the music is evident, connecting with the audience and creating an experience that feels both personal and distinctive.

Inverse Element

Bconscious

Bconscious gravitates towards groove, hypnotic, industrial, dark, and fast-paced techno. Her exploration of techno sounds is guided by an intuitive connection to groove and robust kicks. With vocals that embrace, and beats that propel, her sets inspire rhythmic movement, with limbs waving in the air. Her guiding mantra remains, "Music shall unite". The feedback coming from the ravers is that her music is sexy and it is definitely hard to leave the dance floor. As a founder of the Paradis Artificiel music collective, she hosts events sharing the booth with other notable talents in the city of Berlin. While her artistic journey is a work in progress, she has already had the privilege of sharing the DJ booth with legendary names in the industry.