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Press 10 May 2026

Plus 8: How Richie Hawtin's label made techno history

Plus 8, founded by Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva in 1990, shaped minimal techno – even hitting the charts.

Press 10 May 2026

Sónar Barcelona: 2027 Date Set, 2026 Edition Available to Stream

Sónar Barcelona marks 30 years: the 2027 dates are locked in, and you can now rewatch the 2026 edition online. Here's what you need to know.

Press 10 May 2026

Movement Festival Detroit: From DEMF to Techno Institution

Since 2000, Movement Festival has celebrated techno's birthplace at Hart Plaza — through name changes, disputes, and the 2026 edition.

Press 09 May 2026

Time Warp Mannheim 2026: Date Set, Maimarkthalle to Host

Time Warp returns to Mannheim's Maimarkthalle on March 21, 2026 – a techno legacy since 1994.

Press 08 May 2026

Berghain: Why Marcel Dettmann and Ben Klock Define Its Sound

Berghain in Berlin stands for uncompromising techno. Resident DJs Marcel Dettmann and Ben Klock shaped its reputation.

Press 08 May 2026

Sónar 2026 in Barcelona: A Look Back and Ahead to 2027

Sónar 2026 in Barcelona: a look back at its concept and Sónar+D, plus how to sign up for future updates.

Press 07 May 2026

Nina Kraviz: How the Russian DJ shaped acid techno

From Irkutsk to a dental practice to her own label трип: an overview of Nina Kraviz's career.

Press 07 May 2026

Amelie Lens: From Runway to Techno Icon with Lenske Label

Amelie Lens was discovered as a model and became a defining voice in techno – with her own label Lenske and major festival stages.

Press 06 May 2026

Richie Hawtin: How Plus 8 and M-nus shaped Minimal Techno

For over three decades, Richie Hawtin has been a defining figure in minimal techno and electronic music culture.

Press 02 May 2026

Cassiopeia on RAW grounds: Berlin's subcultural constant

Since 2005, Cassiopeia on the RAW grounds in Friedrichshain has been a subcultural hub for house, hip-hop, and live concerts.

Press 01 May 2026

Berghain: Live acts like Speedy J in the current program

Berghain's current program features live acts like Speedy J and UFO95, as well as concerts like Krallice, alongside its classic floors.

Press 30 Apr 2026

Paula Temple: How Noise Manifesto is Changing Techno

Paula Temple founded the Noise Manifesto label, shaping a politically charged, industrial techno sound with "Edge Of Everything."