Running Back

Gerd Janson is hosting another showcase of his label featuring a special guest: Berlin-based Alex Ridha aka Boys Noize is a global trendsetter at the intersection of analog industrial, techno and kinky disco references. His technical expertise and penchant for raw, often distorted hardware signals give his sets an unmistakable, metallic edge. Ridha’s ability to create intensity with an almost pop-like sense of dynamics makes him one of the most accomplished craftsmen in today’s club and festival scene. Swiss DJ Deetron is considered one of the most technically precise DJs on the scene, with roots in Detroit techno. His productions, especially on labels like Music Man, set themselves apart with a warm, harmony-focused aesthetic, which he brings together with an impressive three-deck mixing technique. Perel expands the sonic spectrum to include a German nuance somewhere between EBM and new wave. Born in Saxony and based in Berlin, she has established a soundscape on DFA and Running Back that blends her own vocals with cool synth arpeggios and a touch of cosmic melancholy.