XRDS festival 2026

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Regal86

AliA

Amalie

Andy Martin

Azo

One of the craziest girls on the block and thriving force behind tasteful parties in Brussels such as “Queer Future Club”, and resident at Kiosk Radio.   Producer, keyboardist, DJ, and sound engineer. This multi-faced artist makes a heavy and modern fusion of Acid, Techno, Rave, inherited from the Uk hardcore and the Detroit techno era.

Ben Klock

Berlin techno DJ and Ostgut Ton artist famed for marathon sets at Berghain and a hypnotic, driving approach to mixing.

Bobbi Watson

Border One

Fuse resident Border One has long been a key figure in Belgium's techno landscape, steadily building an international presence through his distinctive sound. With years of dedication to his craft, he is recognized for his precision both as a DJ and a producer. His releases on acclaimed labels like Token Records, KEY Vinyl, SK-X, as well as his own Border One Records-created as a home for his own productions-showcase his deep yet driving approach, where hypnotic textures meet raw, impactful grooves. As a DJ, Border One constructs immersive journeys, layering hypnotic elements with sharp transitions and dynamic tension. His sets balance energy and depth, seamlessly blending functional club rhythms with atmospheric subtleties. With an uncompromising vision and a continuously evolving sound, he remains a defining force in today's techno scene.

Chlär

Swiss techno producer and DJ known for his high-energy, groove-driven techno.

Clara D

Dana Kuehr

D.Dan

Berlin-based American DJ and producer known for his fast, psychedelic, and percussive techno.

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.

Goldie

British drum & bass pioneer Clifford Price, founder of Metalheadz label and creator of the iconic 'Timeless' album.

Hysope

Kuba'97

Mall Grab

Australian producer who pioneered lo-fi house before pivoting to high-energy, rave-ready techno and electro.

Mia Koden

Mantra

Conscious of the history of the music she loves yet always looking to push things forward, she’s no newcomer and her involvement with drum and bass runs much deeper than just a hobby. Having worked for record distributers SRD as well as promoting her own regular club night, Rupture, she’s learnt from the ground up and built a solid foundation on which she continues to grow. The success of Rupture stands testament to Mantra’s hard work and commitment, and that of her partner Double O. Borne of a desire to take it back to basics, Rupture has gone from strength to strength with original lineups that combine the best new DJs alongside some of the underground’s leading lights. The night has built up over the past 8 years to form what is now recognized as London’s best underground dnb night. Ravers as far as the US and various parts of Europe have all made the pilgramage to Rupture at Corsica Studios. With previous guests including D-Bridge, Amit, Doc Scott, Icicle and Bailey, Rupture demonstrates the philosophy of it’s founders: to bring quality music straight from the soul. A dedicated and professional outlook has won Mantra the support of some of d & b’s most respected DJs, including Equinox, Loxy and Storm. Having established links with some exciting new producers, Mantra keeps her selection fresh with dubplate material from the likes of dBridge, Overlook, Pessimist, Gremlinz, Theory and Loxy plus others. A certified vinyl junkie, she’s also been known to draw deep from the crates and drop tracks that other DJs no longer dare to play Her productions have won her support from dBridge, Loxy, Storm and Flight amongst others. With collaborations underway with Gremlinz, Drum Cypha and her partner, Double O, Mantra’s productions are set to keep moving forward in 2018. For more info and bookings contact: info@rupturelondon.com/soundcloud.com/mantra

Mischluft

Mischluft is a Leipzig-based DJ/Producer who has burst onto the scene with hit after hit release. He is ready to seduce any crowd with his deep knowledge of groovy, ravey, and raunchy tracks. A true master behind the decks, Mischluft’s sets will romance even the most hardened techno hearts. Taking influence from the underground as well as his dad's secret Shania Twain albums - he bridged the gap between vocal-focused trance and bouncy techno grooves. booking: martin@hotmealagency.com

Ryan Elliott

Ryan Elliott has spent the past two decades of his esteemed career effortlessly bridging the gap between different artistic expectations. Growing up as a DJ in Detroit, but coming into his own in Berlin, his sets expand on each city’s styles. A resident at Berghain and Panorama Bar, he refuses to be aligned with just techno or house, instead highlighting their optimal overlaps. And as a producer, remixer, and founder of his own label, Faith Beat, Elliott releases music that is playable but unpredictable, perfectly calibrated for dancefloor impact and enduring enjoyment. No matter what form his musical expression takes, with Elliott listeners always seem to get the best of both worlds. Launched in 2019, Faith Beat is an organic extension of Elliott’s passions as a DJ, producer and voracious record collector. A home for music that is thoughtful and loose, precise yet approachable, Faith Beat is not a one-way street, but an ongoing conversation between Elliott and the crowds he plays for, the producers he loves and the records he buys. As a DJ, Elliott delivers sets that slice energetically across the house and techno divide, a revelatory approach that's infused with a deep respect for his selections. This ethos also manifests in the monthly charts Elliott has published since 2003, insisting on giving a proper platform to whatever he plays. As with all of his efforts, Elliott doesn’t pit one place or style against each other, continuing to pursue a sleek and transportive fusion.

SHERELLE

SHERELLE is the champion of high speed dance music who has led a new generation of club kids to tempos of 160bpm and beyond. Named one of Mixmag’s Top 25 Producers Who Defined the Year 2025 and winner of DJ Mag’s Best of British 2025: Breakthrough Producer award, SHERELLE entered a new era of artistry with the release of her debut album WITH A VENGEANCE (WAV). SHERELLE has since continued to build out the WAV universe with WAV RELOADED, a selection of choice cuts reworked with vocals from Kibo, Killa P and Logan. SHERELLE also debuted a new audio-visual show at London’s HERE at Outernet, celebrating the club as a space of love, care and togetherness. SHERELLE continues to wear her love of the underground on her sleeve with SHERELLELAND, with unannounced line-ups and £10 tickets for her army of “bocats on a budget”. The biggest SHERELLELAND yet took over London’s historic Roundhouse venue with a soundclash and rumble in the jungle-inspired theme. Behind the scenes, SHERELLE’s BEAUTIFUL project continues to empower Black and LGBTQI artists, with hundreds of musicians having had access to the BEAUTIFUL studio in London, underpinning SHERELLE’s ongoing commitment to ownership, authorship and grassroots community in the music industry. (Written by Seb Wheeler)

Shoplifter

southstar

Special Request

Sully

Sully aka Jack Stevens is an understated folk hero, a low key elusive bass producer with a fiercely passionate fanbase. Long before – four of five years before – the UK garage revival kicked in and “future” garage had even been dreamt up, Sully began finding a space between 2step’s swing, dubstep’s edge and breakstep’s drums, all underpinned by the rude spirit of jungle. He displayed a deft touch for heart-breaking melodies that could touch people as much as the ruff sub bass could hit them, on EPs like ‘Phonebox’ and ‘Jackman’s Rec.’

Supergloss

Supergloss quickly conquered the modern electronic music scene with her sincere and melodic sound. Inspired by the acid and trance of the 90s and 00s, Lina not only borrows key elements of the rave sound but also reinterprets them, giving them a fresh look and a modern sensibility. Her music combines sensuality and drama expressed in pads and leads with the fighting character of the 303 acid synth, which completely reflects her persona - strong, but gentle. ​ In a short time, Supergloss has not only found her audience but also become a significant figure in the European electronic scene. She skillfully balances between festival and club sounds, without limiting her creative potential to genres. Supergloss's first solo release was a double EP "Space Office", released on January 17 2025, on the legendary trance label from 90s - Noom Records. This debut was not only a great achievement for Lina but also a kind of manifesto of devotion to the sound of acid trance. In April 2025, a sequel followed - "Space Office (Part 2)", which expands the sonic palette of the original, adding retro-futuristic soundscapes, 90s atmosphere, and pulsating energy of techno. However, the first release in her career was a vinyl collaboration with producer Omon Breaker - "Visual Freak" EP, released in May 2024. This was the first step in their joint work, and the continuation was not long in coming. Their next release, the EP "Programmed Destiny", was released under the new duo Escape on Tape, combining their influences from the past. Supergloss continues to develop her career, performing at festivals and club venues all over Europe, and her music resonates with listeners who appreciate sincerity, melody and deep emotion in electronic music. Alongside the development of her own artistic career, Supergloss has begun to focus on the cultural side of the scene. In August 2025, she launched her new label, X-IZE - a project that both reinterprets and celebrates the spirit of 90s rave culture. The label draws inspiration from the musical and visual heritage of old Berlin. X-IZE is not just about releasing records, it's about building a cultural movement that boldly declares: “real rave is still alive.”

Yanamaste

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Alarico

Strongly shaped by the raw and forward-leaning sound of 90’s Techno, Milan based artist Alarico Zucchi started his journey into electronic music in 2015 making his way through clubs as a DJ while learning the art of music production. The inauguration of ‘Alarico’ occurred in 2019 after previously exploring several sub-genres of Techno. The alias was formed as a statement to showcase a style that was personal to him. Personal in a way that he became captivated within the patterns and structures of his own sound. Known for fast paced rhythms and kinky grooves he has released music consistently since his debut in 2020 on Joton’s imprint ‘Newrhytmic Records’. Shortly after he launched the vinyl imprint “Katana Records” which showcases the more nose-bleed and mental side of his idea of Techno. Also 2021 so far has been a prolific key year for Alarico. While the world fell seemingly more and more asleep, he continued honing his craft: His debut on Amsterdam based label ‘OOM Records’ was followed by an invitation to a highly acclaimed artists label, which is soon to be disclosed. The same goes for an upcoming remix. Alarico continues to position himself as a unique music lover, continuing to explore the depths and possibilities of sound. He stands for continuously pushing boundaries and stirring this attitude with his background of Hip Hop and Japanese culture.

Altinbas

Brussels-based DJ and producer shaping the modern techno sound with deep, groove-focused and cerebral releases.

Batu

As an artist, Batu continually strikes out on his own. Rightly hailed for his distinctive slant on modernist techno and experimental club music, he’s also prolific beyond the dancefloor. His is a sound marked out by bold shapes and angular expressions, whether strapped to physical rhythms or not. His 2022 debut album Opal took his accomplished sound design into broader spheres of expression, while production work for FKA Twigs saw him approaching pop sensibilities with his non-conformist sonic palette. As well as his production work, Batu’s presence as a DJ on the international club and festival circuit touches on venerated events such as Glastonbury, Dekmantel Festival, Sonar and Unsound. The flexibility in his sound also translates to the intimacy of smaller underground events - an environment which remains inspiring even as he graces some of the biggest stages for electronic music globally. Beyond sonics, his interests expand into visual work too, having produced and directed the video to his own track ‘Solace’ and collaborated on an A/V composition with Harry Butt for his Crack Magazine cover feature - one of multiple cover features he’s been placed on. Taken alongside his music, Batu’s holistic engagement with electronic music culture adds up to a considered spectrum of output and efforts with a shared aim - to push things forward.

Ben UFO

As one of the co-founders of Hessle Audio, Ben UFO has been responsible, alongside Pearson Sound and Pangaea, for some of the most varied and ground breaking releases of recent years. Having become immersed in the still emerging dubstep scenes in London and Leeds in 2005, his musical taste was shaped primarily by the DMZ and Sub Dub nights taking place in those cities. However, as tastes have shifted and scenes have fragmented, Ben UFO's approach to the music and to Hessle Audio itself has developed. As BPMs have dropped and influences have broadened, so too has the vision of Ben UFO's DJing. He remains one of the few DJs in the UK to have made an impact without a production career to fall back on, and as such his reputation is solely the result of his skill as a selector and as a mixer. As a result he remains in a position to fully explore sounds both old and new, across the worlds of house and garage, dubstep and grime, and further into the past. This level of commitment to the dance music of the last two decades has led to a collection of records which reflects the position London has long held as a city responsible for the constant development of forward thinking music. This is not to say that his focus is primarily on the sounds of the old school, as Ben UFO is looked to as one of the leading figures supporting up and coming producers. He was the first DJ to play material by producers such as Blawan and Joy Orbison, both now scene figureheads, and his weekly slot on London's leading ex-pirate radio station, RinseFM, is considered to be one of the only places to hear the most exclusive new music by both new and established producers. In addition to well received podcasts in magazines and websites as varied as Resident Advisor, XLR8R, Red Bull Music Academy and Fact Magazine, 2011 was the year that Ben UFO entered the world of commercially released mix CDs. His contribution to the respected RinseFM series was widely praised for its coherence despite the breadth of styles showcased, and he was placed #35 in a Resident Advisor readers’ poll to find the years best DJ. It’s a result which reflects Ben UFO’s ability to successfully present unfamiliar, experimental dance music to a diverse variety of audiences worldwide.

Colin Benders

As a 17 year old trumpet player Colin Benders already toured Europe, South Africa and Indonesia. At the age of 22 he started Kyteman’s Hiphop Orchestra with which he won various prestigious prizes and awards like the Dutch Pop Prize 2009, an Edison and the Silver Harp. But yet after one year he decided that it was necessary to put an end to this project, despite its enourmous acclamation, in order to explore different musical pathways. With its successor, The Kyteman Orchestra, Benders took a more classical approach with opera singers and a choir which entailed bringing more than 50 people on stage for every concert. Contrasting the meticulous musical organisation of a vast project like that, the next step Benders took with The Kyteman Orchestra was a series of completely improvised concerts : no scores, not a single note, scheme or key was prepared before stepping on stage, except a sort of sign language with which Benders could communicate during the concert with his musicians. And once again after The Jam Sessions Benders decided that it was time to go down a very different path. No more shows with a complete orchestra on stage, but just himself with an orchestra hidden in a couple of boxes filled with (mainly analogue) synthesizer modules. With the setup he built, Benders takes a polyphonic/harmonic approach which is both refreshing and reminiscent of the dawn of the synthesizer era.

DAX J

UK-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer known for uncompromising, hard, and fast-paced warehouse techno.

Donato Dozzy

Italian techno DJ and producer renowned for his deep, hypnotic, and atmospheric soundscapes.

Fais Le Beau

One of the happy dads behind the Gay Haze parties in Brussels.

FJAAK

Berlin-based techno duo known for their hardware-heavy live sets and cannabis advocacy.

Freddy K

Italian DJ and producer known for dark, raw, and relentless techno.

Ina Kaysen

Katatonic Silentio

Mariachiara Troianiello, the Italian sound artist behind the moniker Katatonic Silentio, works at the crossroads of electronic music, performing arts and sound studies. Both as a live performer and an independent researcher, she seeks to bridge different spheres and approaches to sonic production. Active as a DJ for almost 20 years, her sets adopt multiple forms: from pure abstraction through a mix of musique concrète, world, spoken word, ambient or dub to club-oriented beats, crossing techno, leftfield or drum'n'bass. Mariachiara views sound as a critical tool and has a genuine interest in exploring sonic possibilities and practices from both artistic and sociological perspectives. As a composer, she explores the interplay between sound, space, movement, and the body through her work in theatre and dance. As a researcher, her current work delves into the more ancient and mythological dimensions of sound, exploring the origins of sound itself and tracing its evolution from primitive cultures to the modern world. She has performed at numerous festivals around the world including Berlin Atonal, Draaimolen, Transart, New Now & Mutek, Jazz Is Dead, Paral·lel, Nextones, Meakusma, La Nature, Mostra, Fuori Festival & Festival Dei Due Mondi, among others. Her works have appeared at institutions such as Triennale di Milano, Studio di Fonologia RAI di Milano, Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore, Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt, among others. Her music has been released on Delsin, Ilian Tape, Midnight Shift, Fleur Sauvage, Die Orakel among others.

Marie-Julie

Marie-Julie is a vinyl only dj and a true vinyl aficionada. She started collecting vinyls at a young age, ranging from house, electro, ambient to techno. After having spent a year in Berlin, her style got heavily inspired by regular visits to Berghain and Hardwax. Known for her regular sets at Brussels’ iconic Fuse Club and a busy gig schedule across Belgium, she’s also graced the decks at Amsterdam’s De School and Berlin’s Tresor and Paris’Spectrum Waves, making waves internationally. She plays groovy and energetic techno, navigating from deep-diving techno to vibrant sounds. She uses only two vinyl decks and a mixer, blending oldskool sounds and modern grooves. Marie-Julie is known for her outstanding track selection and carefully crafted sets with deep takes, groovy parts, exhilarating heights and contemplating ends.

MARRØN

MARRØN is always trying to exceed the limits of himself and the crowd, with his fast but extremely rhythmic sound driven by his roots. Highly inspired by the powerful and strong-willed Marrons who freed themselves from slavery to live freely in the primeval forest of Surinam. Starting his musical evolution with Afro Deep, characterized by its African beats and used these elements to connect with techno music. The freedom and diversity of techno persuaded him to really dig into the underground scene and create a name of his own. This sound contains African groove and a powerful but atmospheric techno sound with which he aims to hypnotize the crowd to stay on the dancefloor for hours.

Ogazón

Rosati

Rosati is an Italian DJ and techno producer based in Amsterdam, known for a sound deeply rooted in early techno traditions and reshaped through a contemporary lens. Influenced by Detroit, UK rave culture, and classic European techno, his productions balance raw groove with precision and dance-floor focus. His music has been released on respected underground labels including Dolly, SoHaSo, Voltage, Sungate, and more recently on Clone’s in house techno label Repetitive Rhythm Research (collaboration track with Earwax). He has also released a collaborative EP with Steffi, on Dolly earning support across the international techno circuit. Rosati performs both live sets and DJ sets, with a strong preference for vinyl, bringing a tactile, hands-on approach to the dance floor. Alongside his studio work, he runs Global Pulse, a vinyl-focused label dedicated to timeless, forward-thinking techno. Now firmly established in Amsterdam’s scene, Rosati continues to develop music that bridges techno’s past, present, and future.

Roza Terenzi

Australian producer known for electro, trance, and breakbeat with a raw, analogue edge.

Setaoc Mass

Berlin-based DJ and producer known for uncompromising, dark, and hypnotic warehouse techno.

Phara

Phara spins an intricate, contemporary take on techno while never losing touch with the genre's essence. Influenced by the pioneering sounds of Detroit, Berlin and the UK, as well as post-punk, wave, EBM and electro, he makes compelling, highly personal tracks that ooze energy. Having emerged on the international scene with the "Next Of Kin" album on Black Sun Records, further experimentation with a slew of classic hardware synthesizers and outboard effects led to an analog-oriented practice and a selection of EPs that found a home at other blue chip imprints such as Soma,SK Eleven, Stockholm LTD and Planet Rhythm. Eventually his urge to move rapidly spurred the set-up of "Phaaar", the gimmick-free record label that serves as an additional output for his own music. It is clear Phara's production method is informed by the club and vice versa: the groove and power present on his records move and intertwine in the same fluid motion that he taps into as a DJ. He plays vinyl-only sets that navigate an intersection of fast rhythms, industrial atmospheres and dubbed-out pulses, backed by a collection of stone-cold classics. His venturesome spirit, understanding of dancefloor dynamics and pin-accurate mixing skills landed him a well-traveled booking schedule and a resident spot at Fuse, his hometown Brussels' legendary techno venue. In 2022, he ventured into new territory and debuted his live show, taking the Korg EMX-1 - a machine he knows inside and out - from the studio to the main stage. Showing a whole lot can be done with little, these performances adequately represent Phara's approach. The fusion of propulsive drum sequences, detuned chords and rumbling bass he fires from what is arguably his favorite piece of gear indeed both recounts and re-imagines the power of classic techno.

Sedef Adasï

Sedef Adasï has spent years refining a style that is both unpredictable and precise—shaped by instinct rather than formula. Her sets go beyond simple selections, evolving into a language between artist and audience. With elegance and ease, she moves fluidly between house, acid, and rhythmic textures, blending raw energy with refinement to create a sound that feels both dynamic and defined. Her sets unfold in real time, guided by the rhythm, movement, and shifting energy of the dancefloor. Born and raised in Augsburg, Adasï resisted the allure of major urban centers, using her local foundation to create something new for her city. This decision led to HAMAM Nights, the party series she launched in 2017 that has since gained international resonance. From the intimate City Club Augsburg to Berghain’s Panorama Bar, Hammam Nights returns to the essence of club culture, creating spaces of warmth, unity, and collective energy. A resident at both Munich’s Blitz Club and Berghain / Panorama Bar, Adasï sculpts nights that are unrepeatable and deeply felt. She moves through sound with instinctive precision, creating an ongoing dialogue with the dancefloor. More than a decade into her journey, she continues to push the boundaries of club music, treating each set as a dynamic exchange—where sound, space, and collective energy come together to create something unique and lasting.

Sookie

su:zy

Souleiman

STERAC

Since his earliest days in the scene, Amsterdam’s electronic music pioneer Steve Rachmad has created a legion of monikers to cover the variety and broadness of his compositions. Black Scorpion, Tons of Tones, Rachmad Project, Scorp, Parallel 9, Ignacio, Dreg, Sterac Electronics; they all represent a different facet of Rachmad’s music. One of the main creatures living on Planet Rachmad has always been STERAC, a side of Steve’s musical personality that’s not easily described. Let’s say that where other aliases are used for excursions to more dub-, disco-, or house- oriented records, STERAC’s focus has always been on the no-nonsense, darker, and deeper side of techno. The STERAC discography consists of signature cuts, spread out over genre-defining labels such as M-Plant, Tresor, Klockworks, Afterlife, Mote Evolver, Indigo Aera and Delsin. Over the years it’s been reinterpreted, remixed, and reworked by peers such as Ricardo Villalobos, Vince Watson and Marc Romboy. The work rarely fits current trends or pushes through to the absolute top of subjective charts. Rather it simmers, always ready to spark the rise of new generations, parties, and artists’ careers within the musical biotope we all love. His effort and independent attitude have made STERAC a regular on many a stage. From his hometown’s Awakenings, to Berghain in Berlin, Movement festival in Detroit, Fabric London, Loft Barcelona, D-Edge in Sao Paulo, and more 🦂

UNOS

Violently Happy

Wala

Wata Igarashi

Japanese techno producer known for long, hypnotic, and deeply psychedelic techno.

DJ Nobu

Japanese techno DJ and producer, founder of the Bitta label and the Future Terror parties.