Centrific

Minneapolis has delivered several artists to the techno world, but back home in the city, Centrific is regarded as one of the godfathers. DJing throughout the Midwest for nearly two decades, he's also been throwing some of Minneapolis’ best parties with various collaborators, under the name Intellephunk, for 15+ years. And he is just as likely to be seen up front dancing in front of the speakers, as he is behind the decks.

Clarisa Kimskii

Clarisa Kimskii is a Brooklyn-based DJ and producer known for her psychedelic and driving approach to techno. A 20+ year veteran of the underground, she crafts propulsive, atmospheric soundscapes that blend timeless and modern grooves. As founder of label L.A.G. and resident at Brooklyn's queer party Merge and Seoul's VOLNOST, Kimskii has become a vital voice in techno's underground, with regular appearances at NYC institutions like BASEMENT and Nowadays. Her releases on Monday Off, Dusk & Haze, and Mysteries of the Deep showcase her idiosyncratic sound—a deeply personal fusion of hypnotic rhythms and textured experimentation that has cemented her reputation as one of Brooklyn's most distinctive techno artists.

Grace Dahl

Grace Dahl, a Budapest-born, Amsterdam-based artist with a vibrant upbringing influenced by her Hungarian father and Finnish mother's immersion in the 90s European rave scene, has rapidly become a prominent figure in techno, known for her emotive and high-energy sound that creates a deep personal and collective resonance; her career began at 18 in Amsterdam's club scene, leading to a residency at the renowned Vault Sessions and subsequent performances at global institutions like Berghain, Awakenings, and Boiler Room; since her first production in 2018 on Coincidence Records and her debut solo EP on Khazad Records, she has released on esteemed labels such as Exhale and Frenzy Recordings, showcasing her balance of powerful percussion and immersive soundscapes; in 2024, she launched her own label, Serial Disc Touchers (SDT Recordings), demonstrating her commitment to fostering boundary-free music with a talented roster; with a busy release schedule and performances at iconic venues in 2025, Grace Dahl's trajectory as a leading force in techno continues to ascend.

Hypoxia

Moe Espinosa also known as Drumcell, produces infinite movement with his Buchla and Eurorack systems as Hypoxia, a new project created to step away from the dance floor and into a broader space of contemplative drama.

Max Gardner

Max Gardner is a cornerstone of Bay Area techno. As founder of the Direct to Earth collective and label head of Peer, he champions music over ego, curating releases from Drumcell, Insolate, Uun, Annika Wolfe, and others. His own productions—out on Blank Code, Occultists, and Northern Parallels—match his DJ sets: hypnotic, psychedelic, and meticulously layered.

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Truncate

After being introduced to electronic music back in the early 90's in Los Angeles, a teenage David Flores was hooked. He started DJing across Southern California on the DIY warehouses, desert, and rave circuit. His style then was as varied as the local scene - a myriad of sounds ranging from house to acid to techno to hardcore. After a few years solely DJing, he began releasing original music under the moniker Audio Injection, which landed on labels such as Monoid, Stimulus, 4 Track & LA label Droid Recordings. His association with Droid Behavior began in 2003 and continues today as resident at the infamous and internationally acclaimed Interface event series alongside Drumcell and Raiz.

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Andrew S.

As the pioneering spirit of the Dirty Epic collective and its vibrant events, Andrew has been a cornerstone of the LA underground scene, crafting nocturnal experiences free from constraints, where music aficionados unite in their shared passions for melody and techno.