Elektrik Eel Festival

Richie Hawtin

Canada / Plus 8, M_nus, From Our Minds

A true innovator in electronic music, Richie Hawtin has been pushing the boundaries of techno for over 30 years. Originally from Canada but deeply connected to the Detroit techno scene, he’s known for his precision, minimalism, and immersive soundscapes.

Under his Plastikman alias, he helped define the acid techno movement, and through his labels Plus 8 and M_nus, he’s shaped the underground for generations. His sets are more than just music—they’re meticulously crafted journeys, built on hypnotic rhythms and deep, evolving grooves.

Genres: Minimal Techno, Acid Techno
Labels: Plus 8, M_nus, From Our Minds
Expect: Deep, rolling basslines, futuristic sound design, and flawless transitions

Oscar Mulero

Spain / PoleGroup, Warm Up

A towering figure in the Spanish techno scene, Oscar Mulero is synonymous with dark, driving rhythms and sonic precision. For over two decades, he’s pushed the boundaries of industrial techno, both as a DJ and through his influential label PoleGroup.

Known for hypnotic layering, warehouse-ready energy, and relentless focus, Mulero’s sets are a masterclass in tension and release. Whether deep in the mix or in full sonic assault mode, he always commands the floor.

Genres: Industrial Techno, Hypnotic Techno
Labels: PoleGroup, Warm Up
Expect: Raw textures, mechanical grooves, and surgical transitions

Robag Wruhme

Germany / Pampa Records, Kompakt

Robag Wruhme is a genre-bending alchemist of deep, emotional house and techno. Hailing from Germany, he balances playful experimentation with profound musicality—layering melody, emotion, and glitch with a craftsman’s touch.

Whether closing a sunrise set or opening a deep-listening session, Robag’s sound is warm, textured, and delightfully unexpected. His sets are known for their narrative arc and cinematic flow.

Genres: Deep House, Microhouse
Labels: Pampa Records, Kompakt
Expect: Dreamy synths, whispered samples, and emotional resonance

Robert Hood

USA / M-Plant, Tresor

One of the founding fathers of minimal techno and a core architect of Detroit’s second wave, Robert Hood’s legacy is etched into dance music history. As both a solo artist and part of Underground Resistance, his influence is vast.

Hood’s signature style strips techno to its raw elements—pulses, stabs, and machine soul. His Floorplan project adds gospel fire and house swing to the equation, proving his versatility and staying power.

Genres: Minimal Techno, Detroit Techno
Labels: M-Plant, Tresor
Expect: Tight loops, gospel-infused house, and unshakeable groove

Surgeon

UK / Tresor, Dynamic Tension

Widely considered one of the UK’s most important techno producers, Surgeon fuses industrial weight with surgical sound design. His sets blend analogue grit and digital precision, often venturing into broken rhythms and UK bass influence.

A regular at Berghain and festival institutions worldwide, Surgeon is as known for his unpredictability as he is for his punishing, cerebral sound.

Genres: Industrial Techno, Broken Techno
Labels: Tresor, Dynamic Tension
Expect: Dystopian energy, heavy atmospheres, and pure warehouse catharsis

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