Komorebi Music Festival 2026

Mathew Jonson

His music offers a rare fusion of populist intensities and nuanced musicality. With a keen understanding for the needs of the dance floor and the universal laws of house and techno, he's thrown out the rule book time and time again, sneaking tricks learned from electro and even drum'n'bass into the clubs, and loading up his B-sides with tracks that do what they damned well please. (No kick drum? No problem.) His standards for sound and presentation are exacting. Both on stage and in the studio, Jonson's fealty to analog equipment and real-time playing; as opposed to mere layback-serves as a standard bearer for a kind of electronic music that goes way beyond the drag 'n' drop world of digital composition. Jonson has always been eager to get his hands dirty, and the music reflects that in gnarled bass sequences and long, intuitive lines. His sounds have serious teeth. Despite his quick ascent through the ranks of the techno elite, Jonson hasn't just stayed personally grounded. He's devoted much of his energy to supporting his own close musical family, in the groups Cobblestone Jazz, Midnight Operator and the Modern Deep Left Quartet, and with his Wagon Repair label. He studied classical piano as a kid, plus jazz drumming, and played drums in a marching band – thus laying both the melodic and the rhythmic cornerstones of his music today. Thanks to his father's work as a musician, he also got his hands on synthesizers at the age of 9. By the time he discovered hip-hop as a young teen, he was recreating its electro-based beats on his own rudimentary setup at home. Jonson gradually began honing in on his own sound, both in his productions and his DJ sets, inspired by a deeper, weirder sound that had begun filtering into the Victoria's techno parties. His first record, in 2001, was the first release on Itiswhatitis (a label Mathew bought from its original owner 11 years later). Another followed in 2002, and in 2003. That year, he also made his first appearance on Perlon, 'Alpine Rocket' – a track he recorded alongside Luciano during his first trip to Europe. And then, suddenly, Jonson was everywhere: Sub Static, Arbutus, Kompakt, M_nus – and every track an anthem. "I had all that music kind of saved up," says Jonson, "and then, just by chance, released it all at the same time. People criticized me for it, said that it wasn't a good idea. But it worked out for me. All the tracks did well. I wasn't saturating the market with bad music." He's right there. In 2005, Jonson co-founded Wagon Repair, and it's been a blur since, a nonstop series of tours and recordings, solo and with his band mates. Crucially, he moved to Berlin. His studio here is jaw-dropping, frankly: a semi-circle full of gear, from old workhorses like the 808 and 909 and SH-101 to unique beasts like their Cwejman and Roland System 100m modular system. Tate's Rhodes piano anchors one corner of the horseshoe, and everything feeds into a massive desk where tracks are mixed and recorded in real-time. His two hands have come up with some remarkable material. Having perfected his brand of earthshaking epic with tracks like 'Marionette' and ‘Decompression’, Jonson has increasingly turned his efforts towards more personal, introspective music. He never left the clubs behind though; his 2010 album, Agents of Time, featured a number of tracks that are as hip-winding wily as anything he's produced yet, full-on tracks like 'Girls Got Rhythm' and 'Thieves in Digital Land'. Equally physical was his 2011 drop on Hawtin's M_nus, 'Learning To Fly', and the well-received 'Automaton' on Crosstown Rebels. His 2013 album, On Her Blurry Pictures, too; here Jonson took advantage of the long player format to stretch out and indulge darker moods and slower tempos, but the core of the record remained rooted in a dancefloor context. In 2015, Mathew fulfilled his long-standing ambition of contributing to Fabric's esteemed mix series. Fabric84 is a recording of his set at the club's 15th birthday, during which he played a number of his classic tracks and unreleased edits. The energy of the occasion and the particular way Mathew performs his material blend perfectly, capturing a singular and very special set on CD. As well as continuing to tour his in-demand solo live show, which is consistently ranked amongst Resident Advisor's top 20, Mathew has recently remixed Paul St. Hilaire + Rhauder, The Martinez Brothers, Seth Troxler, and VCMG (to add to his past work including Moby, Cybotron, The Chemical Brothers, and Nelly Furtado). He released an album with Units and Measurements in 2016, and another as his new alias Freedom Engine entitled “A Box Full Of Magic” in 2019. Eighteen years on from his debut release, 'New Identity', Mathew's sound and reputation as an artist have developed, as you would expect for someone so richly and widely talented.

Eric Cloutier

Aron Freidman, Thump: “When I was in Berlin last December, I must have heard around twenty different DJs play in one weekend. But only one of them really stuck with me, and that was Eric Cloutier. His sound was dark but warm, steady but dynamic, techno but still house; original and captivating.” Eric Cloutier’s standards are representative of the pre-social media craze and arguably the old adage of letting music speak for itself. Cloutier’s twenty-plus year commitment has been built upon his integrity as a DJ and authority as a selector. A self-described "record digging psychopath," one only has to refer to his mix of highly sought after cuts from Driftwood Records to see the lengths Cloutier will go to in order to procure the perfect selection. This is truly Cloutier’s nature - one of zeal and infatuation towards the warm, dubby, hypnotic house and techno that has come to characterize his sound as well as his masterful ability to bridge the gap between dance music’s past and its future. An exception to the norm, Cloutier is not one to capitalize on his Detroit origins. Moving to New York in his 20’s, he became a regular face at The Bunker where he began to further define his innate style of body orientated music. Now situated in Berlin, where he often shows up behind the decks of niche alcoves as well as the world’s best clubs, Cloutier’s reputation as an unequivocal, dexterous force is increasingly becoming one of note. His talents as a producer have also been growing of late, with the establishment of his own imprint Palinoia, Greek for “the obsessive repetition of an act until it is perfected or mastered.” The label has become the new home and optimization for Cloutier’s evolving undertakings. Through Palinoia, Cloutier manages to further synthesize slick, dubby club music to slide into his DJ sets as well as feature lesser known talent he's discovered. He’s a DJ for whom quality - above all else - is the watchword.

Paquita Gordon

Vinyl Only

Philippa Pacho

Frequently promoting an intense journey of groove and force. Pacho's early beginnings took place in the illegal party scene in Stockholm and have since carried her far and wide, playing at renowned clubs such as Bassiani, De School and Berghain.

Edward

Ness

Ness is the alias of Andrea Deplano, a pioneering force in the world of deep and hypnotic techno, with a career spanning over a decade. Raised in Sardinia, with a background in sound engineering and a passion for obsessive rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes, he has honed his craft to masterful levels. His performances and productions are a journey through the depths of techno, with a focus on hypnotic rhythms and immersive textures. Over the years, he has performed at some of the world's most renowned clubs and festivals. He has also collaborated with several respected labels in the industry, showcasing his ability to seamlessly incorporate contemporary sounds in his productions. In addition to his work as a producer and DJ, he has also made significant contributions to the techno community sometimes as an event organizer more often as a label manager. In 2010, he co-founded The Gods Planet, an Italian electronic music label that quickly gained recognition for its innovative and high-quality techno releases. Through his music and label work, Ness has become an ambassador for the hypnotic techno movement. His tracks are beloved by fans worldwide for their ability to transport the listener to otherworldly realms.

Andrea Ferlin

Andrea Ferlin was born in Cagliari in 1973,and his interest towards dance music and the buying of his first turntables all began when he was fifteen years old. After a few years he started to play a different sound from the ones proposed by all the other disc jockeys in Sardinia. It was a significant year for house music. After a first approach with the house sound he got interested in the electronic side of it: what we all know as "acid". Between 1992 and 1994 his sound changes and develops into techno. He worked in many clubs in Sardinia being one of the few disc jockeys to propose th..

Feral

Pianeti Sintetici

ORION (IT)

BSS-AMS

BSS is the musical identity of Luigi Vittorio Vromen, an Amsterdam-born producer, DJ, and A/V live artist known for crafting cinematic, emotionally charged sound worlds that move between the dancefloor, the silver screen, and haute couture. With releases on Dekmantel, Hivern Discs, and his own imprint AMS, BSS has carved out a distinct space within the international electronic scene — one defined by intensity, precision, and storytelling. His music feels both physical and visual. Drawing from the language of film scores, experimental electronics, and the hypnotic flow of techno, BSS builds soundtracks for imagined worlds. His productions evolve like scenes in motion — layers of rhythm, texture, and melody converging into deeply atmospheric narratives. Each performance or release carries a sense of drama and design, balancing emotion and architecture with an unmistakable cinematic flair. As a live performer, BSS transforms venues into immersive environments. His A/V shows merge haunting sonics with striking visual narratives, creating a dialogue between sound and image that blurs the boundary between club performance and art installation. Whether in a basement, an open-air festival, or an art space, BSS’s sets channel a rare combination of precision and spontaneity, guiding the crowd through tension, release, and reflection. Beyond the club, BSS extends his vision into film, visual art, and haute couture. Collaborating with designers and visual directors, he composes music that heightens the sensory impact of fashion shows and installations — sound as texture, movement, and emotion. This multidisciplinary approach has become central to his identity, allowing his music to inhabit diverse contexts without losing its pulse or purpose. Rooted in Amsterdam’s forward-thinking electronic community yet shaped by constant global travel, BSS continues to redefine the boundaries of contemporary electronic performance. His work invites the listener into a cinematic journey — one that moves through shadow and light, architecture and rhythm, elegance and distortion.

Serenne

Christine Benz

Lb Honne

producer & dj from zürich, switzerland

Elisa Batti

Unveiling her talent as a multidisciplinary artist and co-founder of the techno label Immaterial.Archives, Italian-born Elisa Batti is an exceptional artist based in Amsterdam. She is also a resident of the collective Ypnotika. Her activity is diversified between a spectrum of different projects, all of them, though, connected through one red line: electronic music. In her projects, she always likes to push and expand the boundaries of contemporary music to the limits, trying to assemble it into multidisciplinary projects. She started her career collaborating with artists from different disciplines for installations and theater pieces, working on sound design and technology development. Her works have been presented in many venues worldwide, such as Palais de Tokyo, Taiwan National Theater, Ballet National de Marseille, Kinetica Museum London, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, ZKM Karlsruhe, Fusion Festival, and more. Elisa Batti has released her music on various electronic and techno labels such as Semantica,Qilla Records,Balans Records, NYXII, Diffuse Reality, Observant, and others. She has been actively performing as a DJ for several years. With a remarkable range spanning from hypnotic and deep to driving and energetic techno, she can guide you through an enchanting odyssey of mysterious sounds, infusing each composition with her distinctive personal touch.

A. Brehme

Artos Eleven

Heliopora

Hagva

Rosa

Dante Misja

Kasei P

Torü Szafar

Marco Pizzini

Münch

Viels

Globular Waves

Outburst Knobs

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