10 Artists Who Are Turning Munich Into A Techno Powerhouse
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# 10 Artists Who Are Turning Munich Into A Techno Powerhouse
# Munich has harbored a world-class techno scene since the 1990s, when [canonical clubs][1] like [Ultraschall][2]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} drew international renown to the Bavarian city.
New spaces like Harry Klein and Rote Sonne carried the torch after
Ultraschall closed and incubated a new generation of dancers, DJs,
producers and promoters who now shape the current, booming manifestation
of Munich clubbing. Recent years have seen the rise of hometown heroes
the [Zenker Brothers][3]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
and their label, [Ilian Tape][4]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"}, the establishment of new ventures like the [Mixed Munich
Arts][5]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} and [Blitz][6]{:
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} clubs, the record store and
label Public Possession and [a new community radio station][7]{:
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} to unite it all. We caught up
with Glaskin, a duo embedded in the local scene, to give us a
comprehensive overview of the people pushing Munich techno forward.
**Tobias Staab**
[SoundCloud Track (302317332)][8]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"}
Tobias Staab is our man. He's an incredible DJ and promoter with a long
history in Munich. He started as a booker and resident at the legendary
club Die Registratur, then played regularly at the recently closed Kong
and is now a resident at Munich's newest venue, [Blitz][6]{:
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. People know that Staab's
sets will take them on a wild ride---a rough, noisey, diverse and
colorful one that you won't forget. His latest contribution to Munich is
a festival he launched last November, Noise Signal Silence, which
featured Pantha Du Prince, [Shed][9]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"} and a [Raster-Noton][10]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"} showcase. His influence on Munich is undeniable.
**Jonas Friedlich**
[SoundCloud Track (327735836)][11]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"}
Jonas never ceases to amaze us. You can't describe his style with the
terms "house," "techno" or any other genre. He just knows what he's
doing---perfectly. He moves effortlessly between different styles in an
organic way, his track selection remains distinctive and his mad
matching skills go without saying. He's just a very, very good DJ.
Seriously, check him out, please! Besides being a resident at [Mixed
Munich Arts][5]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}, he's part
of the three-piece band Carl Gari and produces music under his own name.
He has a new EP coming up on ASOK's new Four Triangles label.
**The Zenker Brothers**
[Zenker Brothers (Electronic Beats TV)][12]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"}
It's impossible to imagine Munich's techno environment without the
[Zenker Brothers][13]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. No
one else out there has a more recognizable and unique sound: [the Ilian
Tape sound][4]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. They have
just celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a label tour that ended
at [Blitz][14]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. As this
last gig also marked the beginning of their residency, their music shall
continue to influence Munich's scene in the future. The last Zenker
Brothers release was in 2015. Now they're back with a three-track EP
titled [*The Schyren*][15]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
Big up, boys!
**LDWKZN**
[SoundCloud Track][16]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
What can we say about someone who doesn't supply any information about
himself whatsoever? He is a highly talented producer and has produced A
LOT of music. It's best described as "heavy instrumental hip-hop," and
it involves lots of synths, drums and samples in it. He has a
distinctive signature style and does everything by himself: producing,
mixing, mastering and publishing (a.k.a. uploading the tracks on
Bandcamp and eventually SoundCloud). May a higher force lead people to
his music, as there is nothing else to promote it. He released his last
album, *Sorry Holmes, I Just Listen To Punk Rock!*, in 2013, and we
desperately hope he'll be back very soon.
**Pyur**
[https://vimeo.com/189312262][17]
PYUR (a.k.a. Sophie Schnell) just released her debut album, *Epoch
Sinus*, on Hotflush with self-made videos for each track. She's a
storyteller, and her incredible skills as a producer and outstanding
musicality make you lose yourself in her stories. There are rumors that
her next album is already in the making. If so, we can't wait to listen
to it!
**Skee Mask**
[Feature: Skee Mask (Electronic Beats TV)][18]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"}
[Skee Mask][19]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"}'s productions are defined by a versatile sound and intense,
consuming rhythms. But it's not only his productions that are pure joy;
anyone who has watched him DJ knows that he's capable of completely
destroying genre barriers. As his residency at Blitz just started,
Munich locals can witness his sets every month. We are really into his
new release on the infamous Ilian Tape.
**Stenny**
[Stenny - Westward][20]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
We almost never play a set without one of Stenny's tracks. His
productions can take you on a journey through different genres as well
as time and space. Dense rhythms and wide-open tapestries of sound are
his trademarks. There are a lot of records we could add here, but the
one embedded always stands out for us since the day of the release. He
shapes [the sound of Ilian Tape][4]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"}, and his residency at Blitz will also leave his imprint on
the club.
**Schlachthofbrox**
[Schlachthofbronx - Goodbye feat. Gonjasufi (official video)][21]{:
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
Everyone in Munich knows these two fellas. It's not too easy to describe
the sound of Schlachthofbronx; it's somewhere between dub, reggae,
dancehall, footwork and grime with influences from Jamaica, Brazil,
Mexico and the UK. Their own name for the sound is "Munich bass." They
recently started Blurred Vision, [a new project][22]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"} they use to try to make the audience
physically feel their music with the help of an outstanding, bass-heavy
Elemental Wave sound system. They have a lot of exclusive tracks that
are solely dedicated to this unique sound system. For their new release,
*Haul & Pull Up*, they teamed up with maestro Gonjasufi for a
collaboration on a track called "Goodbye".
**Rhode & Brown**
[SoundCloud Track (296173623)][23]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"}
Rhode & Brown were residents at the recently closed Kong in Munich.
The club received remarkable hype throughout the years, and this duo was
definitely one of the triggers. Since they started, the two have
continuously advanced their productions and have released on renowned
labels like [Let's Play House][24]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"}. Over the years, though, they have always stayed true to
their mothership label, [Toy Tonics][25]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"}. In 2016 they launched their very own label, [Slam City
Jams][26]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. We're already
huge fans.
**Public Possession**
[SoundCloud Track (293286826)][27]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"}
Public Possession is a Munich DJ duo, label and record store. The pair
is well known for their outstanding taste in music and mad mixing
skills. The founders started back in 2007 as Marvin & Valentino, and
since the launch of their famous project---which is Public
Possession---they have shaped the local scene. If you're into some good
summer vibes, check out the mix embedded above.
*Telekom Electronic Beats is hosting a series of Clubnights at venues
across Germany, including clubs in Munich like [Blitz][28]{:
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} and [MMA][5]{:
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. For more information about
future events in Munich and beyond, click [here][29]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"}.*
[1]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/25-german-clubs-in-history/
[2]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/anthems-from-ultraschall/
[3]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/tv/zenker-brothers-slices
[4]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/favorite-djs-favorite-ilian-tape-tracks/
[5]: http://clubnight.electronicbeats.net/location/mma/
[6]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/new-techno-club-opening-biggest-museum-munich/
[7]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/radio-80000/
[8]: https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/302317332
[9]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/tv/shed-the-final-experiment-2017/
[10]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/tag/raster-noton/
[11]: https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/327735836
[12]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQOtMM2SQk
[13]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/zenker-brothers/
[14]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/munichs-new-techno-club-is-banning-cell-phones/
[15]: https://soundcloud.com/ilian-tape/it033-zenker-brothers-the-schyren
[16]: https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/8208233
[17]: https://vimeo.com/189312262
[18]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKtJKeBRKuY
[19]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/answer-code-request-reviews-ilian-tapes-latest-techno-lp/
[20]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ23LgDC3UY
[21]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUunSjbVdlk
[22]: http://blurredvision.schlachthofbronx.com/
[23]: https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/296173623
[24]: https://soundcloud.com/rhodeandbrown/rhythm-operator-vs-rhode-brown
[25]: https://soundcloud.com/toytonics/rhode-brown-snabsnus-1
[26]: https://soundcloud.com/slamcityjams
[27]: https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/293286826
[28]: http://clubnight.electronicbeats.net/location/blitz/
[29]: http://clubnight.electronicbeats.net/news/introduction/
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title: '10 Artists Who Are Turning Munich Into A Techno Powerhouse'
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text: '<h1>Munich has harbored a world-class techno scene since the 1990s, when <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/25-german-clubs-in-history/">canonical clubs</a> like <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/anthems-from-ultraschall/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ultraschall</a> drew international renown to the Bavarian city.</h1><p>New spaces like Harry Klein and Rote Sonne carried the torch after Ultraschall closed and incubated a new generation of dancers, DJs, producers and promoters who now shape the current, booming manifestation of Munich clubbing. Recent years have seen the rise of hometown heroes the <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/tv/zenker-brothers-slices" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zenker Brothers</a> and their label, <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/favorite-djs-favorite-ilian-tape-tracks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ilian Tape</a>, the establishment of new ventures like the <a href="http://clubnight.electronicbeats.net/location/mma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mixed Munich Arts</a> and <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/new-techno-club-opening-biggest-museum-munich/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blitz</a> clubs, the record store and label Public Possession and <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/radio-80000/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a new community radio station</a> to unite it all. We caught up with Glaskin, a duo embedded in the local scene, to give us a comprehensive overview of the people pushing Munich techno forward.</p><p><strong>Tobias Staab</strong></p><p><a href="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/302317332" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SoundCloud Track (302317332)</a></p><p>Tobias Staab is our man. He’s an incredible DJ and promoter with a long history in Munich. He started as a booker and resident at the legendary club Die Registratur, then played regularly at the recently closed Kong and is now a resident at Munich’s newest venue, <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/new-techno-club-opening-biggest-museum-munich/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blitz</a>. People know that Staab’s sets will take them on a wild ride—a rough, noisey, diverse and colorful one that you won’t forget. His latest contribution to Munich is a festival he launched last November, Noise Signal Silence, which featured Pantha Du Prince, <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/tv/shed-the-final-experiment-2017/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shed</a> and a <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/tag/raster-noton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Raster-Noton</a> showcase. His influence on Munich is undeniable.</p><p><strong>Jonas Friedlich</strong></p><p><a href="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/327735836" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SoundCloud Track (327735836)</a></p><p>Jonas never ceases to amaze us. You can’t describe his style with the terms “house,” “techno” or any other genre. He just knows what he’s doing—perfectly. He moves effortlessly between different styles in an organic way, his track selection remains distinctive and his mad matching skills go without saying. He’s just a very, very good DJ. Seriously, check him out, please! Besides being a resident at <a href="http://clubnight.electronicbeats.net/location/mma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mixed Munich Arts</a>, he’s part of the three-piece band Carl Gari and produces music under his own name. He has a new EP coming up on ASOK’s new Four Triangles label.</p><p><strong>The Zenker Brothers</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQOtMM2SQk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zenker Brothers (Electronic Beats TV)</a></p><p>It’s impossible to imagine Munich’s techno environment without the <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/zenker-brothers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zenker Brothers</a>. No one else out there has a more recognizable and unique sound: <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/favorite-djs-favorite-ilian-tape-tracks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Ilian Tape sound</a>. They have just celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a label tour that ended at <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/munichs-new-techno-club-is-banning-cell-phones/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blitz</a>. As this last gig also marked the beginning of their residency, their music shall continue to influence Munich’s scene in the future. The last Zenker Brothers release was in 2015. Now they’re back with a three-track EP titled <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ilian-tape/it033-zenker-brothers-the-schyren" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The Schyren</em></a>. Big up, boys!</p><p><strong>LDWKZN</strong></p><p><a href="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/8208233" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SoundCloud Track</a></p><p>What can we say about someone who doesn’t supply any information about himself whatsoever? He is a highly talented producer and has produced A LOT of music. It’s best described as “heavy instrumental hip-hop,” and it involves lots of synths, drums and samples in it. He has a distinctive signature style and does everything by himself: producing, mixing, mastering and publishing (a.k.a. uploading the tracks on Bandcamp and eventually SoundCloud). May a higher force lead people to his music, as there is nothing else to promote it. He released his last album, <em>Sorry Holmes, I Just Listen To Punk Rock!</em>, in 2013, and we desperately hope he’ll be back very soon.</p><p><strong>Pyur</strong></p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/189312262">https://vimeo.com/189312262</a></p><p>PYUR (a.k.a. Sophie Schnell) just released her debut album, <em>Epoch Sinus</em>, on Hotflush with self-made videos for each track. She’s a storyteller, and her incredible skills as a producer and outstanding musicality make you lose yourself in her stories. There are rumors that her next album is already in the making. If so, we can’t wait to listen to it!</p><p><strong>Skee Mask</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKtJKeBRKuY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Feature: Skee Mask (Electronic Beats TV)</a></p><p><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/answer-code-request-reviews-ilian-tapes-latest-techno-lp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Skee Mask</a>‘s productions are defined by a versatile sound and intense, consuming rhythms. But it’s not only his productions that are pure joy; anyone who has watched him DJ knows that he’s capable of completely destroying genre barriers. As his residency at Blitz just started, Munich locals can witness his sets every month. We are really into his new release on the infamous Ilian Tape.</p><p><strong>Stenny</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ23LgDC3UY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stenny - Westward</a></p><p>We almost never play a set without one of Stenny’s tracks. His productions can take you on a journey through different genres as well as time and space. Dense rhythms and wide-open tapestries of sound are his trademarks. There are a lot of records we could add here, but the one embedded always stands out for us since the day of the release. He shapes <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/favorite-djs-favorite-ilian-tape-tracks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the sound of Ilian Tape</a>, and his residency at Blitz will also leave his imprint on the club.</p><p><strong>Schlachthofbrox</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUunSjbVdlk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schlachthofbronx - Goodbye feat. Gonjasufi (official video)</a></p><p>Everyone in Munich knows these two fellas. It’s not too easy to describe the sound of Schlachthofbronx; it’s somewhere between dub, reggae, dancehall, footwork and grime with influences from Jamaica, Brazil, Mexico and the UK. Their own name for the sound is “Munich bass.” They recently started Blurred Vision, <a href="http://blurredvision.schlachthofbronx.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a new project</a> they use to try to make the audience physically feel their music with the help of an outstanding, bass-heavy Elemental Wave sound system. They have a lot of exclusive tracks that are solely dedicated to this unique sound system. For their new release, <em>Haul & Pull Up</em>, they teamed up with maestro Gonjasufi for a collaboration on a track called “Goodbye”.</p><p><strong>Rhode & Brown</strong></p><p><a href="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/296173623" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SoundCloud Track (296173623)</a></p><p>Rhode & Brown were residents at the recently closed Kong in Munich. The club received remarkable hype throughout the years, and this duo was definitely one of the triggers. Since they started, the two have continuously advanced their productions and have released on renowned labels like <a href="https://soundcloud.com/rhodeandbrown/rhythm-operator-vs-rhode-brown" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Let’s Play House</a>. Over the years, though, they have always stayed true to their mothership label, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/toytonics/rhode-brown-snabsnus-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Toy Tonics</a>. In 2016 they launched their very own label, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/slamcityjams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Slam City Jams</a>. We’re already huge fans.</p><p><strong>Public Possession</strong></p><p><a href="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/293286826" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SoundCloud Track (293286826)</a></p><p>Public Possession is a Munich DJ duo, label and record store. The pair is well known for their outstanding taste in music and mad mixing skills. The founders started back in 2007 as Marvin & Valentino, and since the launch of their famous project—which is Public Possession—they have shaped the local scene. If you’re into some good summer vibes, check out the mix embedded above.</p><p><em>Telekom Electronic Beats is hosting a series of Clubnights at venues across Germany, including clubs in Munich like <a href="http://clubnight.electronicbeats.net/location/blitz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blitz</a> and <a href="http://clubnight.electronicbeats.net/location/mma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MMA</a>. For more information about future events in Munich and beyond, click <a href="http://clubnight.electronicbeats.net/news/introduction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</em></p>'
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# 10 Artists Who Are Turning Munich Into A Techno Powerhouse . # Munich has harbored a world-class techno scene since the 1990s, when [canonical clubs][1] like [Ultraschall][2]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} drew international renown to the Bavarian city. New spaces like Harry Kle...
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We caught up with Glaskin, a duo embedded in the local scene, to give us a comprehensive overview of the people pushing Munich techno forward. **Tobias Staab** [SoundCloud Track (302317332)][8]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} . Tobias Staab is our man. He's an incredible DJ and pro...
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His influence on Munich is undeniable. **Jonas Friedlich** [SoundCloud Track (327735836)][11]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} . Jonas never ceases to amaze us. You can't describe his style with the terms "house," "techno" or any other genre. He just knows what he's doing---perfectl...
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He has a new EP coming up on ASOK's new Four Triangles label. **The Zenker Brothers** [Zenker Brothers (Electronic Beats TV)][12]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} . It's impossible to imagine Munich's techno environment without the [Zenker Brothers][13]{: target="_blank" rel="noopen...
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Big up, boys. **LDWKZN** [SoundCloud Track][16]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} . What can we say about someone who doesn't supply any information about himself whatsoever? He is a highly talented producer and has produced A LOT of music. It's best described as "heavy instrumental ...
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If so, we can't wait to listen to it. **Skee Mask** [Feature: Skee Mask (Electronic Beats TV)][18]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} . [Skee Mask][19]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}'s productions are defined by a versatile sound and intense, consuming rhythms. But ...
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**Schlachthofbrox** [Schlachthofbronx - Goodbye feat. Gonjasufi (official video)][21]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} . Everyone in Munich knows these two fellas. It's not too easy to describe the sound of Schlachthofbronx; it's somewhere between dub, reggae, dancehall, footwork an...
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For their new release, *Haul & Pull Up*, they teamed up with maestro Gonjasufi for a collaboration on a track called "Goodbye". **Rhode & Brown** [SoundCloud Track (296173623)][23]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} . Rhode & Brown were residents at the recently closed Kon...
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The founders started back in 2007 as Marvin & Valentino, and since the launch of their famous project---which is Public Possession---they have shaped the local scene. If you're into some good summer vibes, check out the mix embedded above. *Telekom Electronic Beats is hosting a series of...
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