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Techno is a layered phenomenon. On the surface level is the talk, fleeting and temporary. Beneath it lies an intricate web woven by all manner of creatives and intellectuals. At the center of it all is the sound itself, and it is in this realm of sonic abstraction that you find Max Gardner.  
  
The San Francisco DJ and producer did not initially pursue electronic music with ambitions to promote himself as a brand. Doors opened nonetheless, and they never stopped. He is now one of the artists most closely associated with Bay Area techno, releasing on labels like Sonic Groove, Blank Code, and Northern Parallels.   
  
A pivotal turning point saw Max launch a label called Peer. He set forth to create a techno platform free of superstar ego, prioritizing musical merit over celebrity. Since its launch, Peer has become a respected outlet for forward-thinking underground techno from both established artists and emerging voices. 
  
Max's often psychedelic, sometimes suspenseful, always hypnotic range of the techno spectrum has brought him to audiences across the US and Europe, with performances in New York, Detroit, Los Angeles, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Madrid, Lisbon, Medellín, and more. At home, he has held residencies at essential San Francisco venues including F8, 1015 Folsom, Monarch, and the legendary 222 Hyde. 
  
As founder of the influential Direct to Earth collective and a resident throughout its 15+ year history, Max helped establish the foundation for San Francisco's modern techno community long before the genre reached its current prominence in the Bay Area. What began as a niche scene has since grown into a thriving network of artists, promoters, venues, and audiences. 
  
Max Gardner lives for the ephemeral moments in which time stands still, where words fail, as pure and honest audio shakes every reveler to their core. To see him behind the decks is to understand that he belongs here. He knows this world intimately. His place in it is permanent.

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Ferdinger, a native of the southern region of Germany and currently based in Paris, has carved a name for himself as an uncompromising artist within the realm of techno. Known for his invigorating sound that seamlessly blends 90s-inspired timbres with contemporary textures, Ferdinger delivers an unparalleled sonic experience that pulses with energy and excitement.

In his productions and DJ sets, Ferdinger skillfully crafts a mesmerizing realm of grooves. From the hypnotic and minimalist to the vibrant and abundant, his music embodies a constant evolution and an unwavering commitment to sonic diversity. A distinctive hallmark of his work is the art of evolution and variety within repetition, weaving together unique timbres, meticulous structural forms, and an eclectic range of sound textures.

Ferdinger's talent has garnered him recognition from esteemed labels including ARTS, Planet Rhythm, RAW, BCCO, Transition & Index Marcel Fengler showcasing his ability to captivate listeners and leave a lasting impact. Additionally, he proudly oversees his own imprint, Life In Patterns, where he continues to nurture emerging talents and release cutting-edge music. 

In France he has performed at, among others, Rex Club, Mia Mao, Kilomètre 25 and Mutant Festival in Paris, Kalt in Strasbourg and Ostra in Nancy. International shows have included Fold in London, Renate in Berlin, Grelle Forelle in Vienna, Rote Sonne in Munich, Under Club in Buenos Aires and Tango in Asunción. Furthermore, he has been featured with radio and streaming sets on platforms such as SECTION., Hör and Rinse France and has recently released a masterclass for Home of Sound.

With his distinct blend of nostalgic flavors and innovative sonic landscapes, Ferdinger has firmly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the techno scene.

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Raised far from the gravitational pull of dance music hubs, Dallas-born Decoder developed his
craft outside traditional DJ circuits, shaping a singular voice defined by independence that
remains central to his sound today.

First opening Fruity Loops at the age of ten, Decoder's relationship with electronic music began
free from expectation or institutional pressure. His early productions were guided as much by
video game soundtracks, synth-pop and rhythm as by techno itself, resulting in music that is
light and inquisitive.

That playfulness has endured. Over time, his productions have evolved, with a distinctive
sci-fi-feeling that's grounded in the techno's founding principles. Drum-led, full-bodied and
often carrying a quiet melancholia, his discography draws a clear lineage from Detroit techno's
futurist restraint and experimental traditions, all the while still resisting easy categorisation.
Influences range from the microtonal explorations of Aleksi Perälä to the hypnotic patience
associated with Perlon-era minimalism and Ricardo Villalobos, all filtered through an instinctive
sense of play. Early support from Richie Hawtin and JeffMills affirmed his commitment to this
direction, recognition many artists work years to achieve.

In the DJ booth, Decoder treats performance as a direct extension of the studio. Sets are often
built largely from unreleased material, functioning closer to live testing grounds than traditional
DJ performances—ideas are trialled, stripped back and reshaped in real time with close
attention to the room. After formative experiences at warehouse parties and renegade events
across Texas, he began touring internationally while still in his teens, logging sets at the likes of
De School, FOLD and Watergate. 2025 marked a significant turning point, with an acclaimed
set at Waking Life and his debut at Berghain.

Alongside releasing on established labels, Decoder runs two imprints: Codec, a
community-focused platform for collaborative projects, and TOCA, a more purist, physical-only
label emphasising longevity and restraint. His forthcoming album Prakasa, released on Planet
X, represents several years of studio development and reflects his continued interest in
cohesion across time, genre and form.

Now operating internationally, Decoder represents a measured reinvention of techno, one that
looks forward without severing ties to the past. Retaining the independence forged in Dallas
warehouses and DIY parties, he remains an artist shaped not by trends, but by curiosity,
patience and a disciplined belief in the power of simplicity.

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Alberto Serrano, known artistically as Biorc, is a DJ and producer based in
Madrid and the founder of Fissura Records.
 
Biorc’s music has been played in legendary clubs and supported by renowned
artists in the scene, establishing him as a notable emerging figure within the
underground techno circuit. His music, released in both physical and digital
formats, reflects a meticulous approach to sound design and has been
published on prestigious labels as well as on his own imprint.
 
Focusing on techno sets, Biorc blends the mental with the physical
through long mixes and precise equalisation. His artistic vision, combined with
strong technical expertise and an unwavering dedication to the genre, positions
him as a compelling voice in the evolving narrative of underground electronic
music

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SICION REPRESENTS A UNIQUE VISION OF TECHNO, BLENDING SOPHISTICATED RHYTHMIC PATTERNS, ABSTRACT TEXTURES, AND CAPTIVATING ATMOSPHERES. INSPIRED BY CINEMATIC MUSIC AND
TRIBAL RHYTHMS, HE CONTINUOUSLY PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES OF SONIC EXPLORATION, CRAFTING A TECHNO SOUND THAT IS COMPLEX, FUTURISTIC, AND METICULOUSLY DETAILED.

HIS DISTINCTIVE UNIVERSE SHINES THROUGH IN HIS LATEST EP RELEASED ON MOLEKÜL AS WELL AS HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS PROJECTS ON KYSH RECORDS, SMILE SESSIONS AND
BCCO.

SICION HAS PERFORMED ON THE STAGES OF ICONIC EUROPEAN CLUBS SUCH AS RSO, TRESOR, FOLD, KHIDI, AND RADION. HE IS ALSO A RESIDENT OF THE BERLIN-BASED COLLECTIVE FEIERAMT. ON
THE DANCEFLOOR, HE PROMISES AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE, A MYSTICAL JOURNEY DRIVEN BY POWERFUL RHYTHMS AND HYPNOTIC SOUNDSCAPES.

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