Recommended Techno Artists: From Big Names to Rising Stars [2025]

Summer of Love (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix)Alan Fitzpatrick（Raito）

Raito – “Summer of Love” (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix) [Official Audio]

Awakenings Festival 2019 Sunday – Live set Alan Fitzpatrick @ Area W

Alan Fitzpatrick is a star regular on prestigious techno labels like Drumcode, lighting up peak-time slots at massive techno festivals.

His works are characterized by catchy appeal that extends beyond pure techno, thanks to sound-making that isn’t confined to the genre and now even resonates with EDM.

Ghetto KravizNina Kraviz

Nina Kraviz – Ghetto Kraviz (Official Music Video)

Nina Kraviz At Kappa FuturFestival 2019 (Full Set)

A female DJ so globally active that she’s called the Empress of Russia in the techno scene.

Discovered by Radio Slave, Nina Kraviz has been at the cutting edge of the scene since 2016.

She possesses a beauty often described as making the whole world fall in love, and is a charismatic figure whose refined taste is highly acclaimed—not only in DJing and music production, but across the board.

rainbowDenki Groove

Niji (Paul van Dyk’s Pot Of Gold Remix)

Denki Groove – Niji [Live at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2006]

They’re already widely known, having appeared on TV and at major festivals like Fuji Rock, so they hardly need my recommendation.

But for anyone who “hasn’t discovered them yet,” they’re a must-listen: a leading Japanese techno unit with overwhelming popularity.

They resumed activity at the end of 2019, drawing renewed attention from fans.

Like Ken Ishii, they can be considered pioneers who paved the way for Japan’s techno scene!

IchimaruDJ Nobu

DJ Nobu – Ichimaru [BITTA006]

DJ Nobu Boiler Room BUDx Seoul DJ Set

Since 2015, he’s likely the most internationally active Japanese DJ.

He rose to fame with standout performances at the Dekmantel Festival and the original Boiler Room.

His techno—unexpected given his samurai-like, valiant presence—and his sage-like mixing, paired with a spacey selection, are incredibly striking.

As an aside, after one party, I saw him go around the floor greeting each person who had danced until morning; the way he did so left me with a strong impression of his humility and wonderful character.

Midnight HourBoys Noize（Skrillex, Boys Noize, Ty Dolla $ign）

Skrillex, Boys Noize, Ty Dolla $ign – Midnight Hour [Official Audio]

Boys Noize Boiler Room x Eristoff “Into The Dark” DJ Set

French electro saw a surge in the mid-2010s, and at its center was Boys Noize.

What made him stand out in particular was his techno roots.

Hailing from Germany, he never forgot a techno-oriented approach even during the height of electro’s popularity, while still releasing catchy works that broadened the gateway to the underground scene.

Test-FileMarcel Dettmann

Test-File

MARCEL DETTMANN | Live set at DGTL Amsterdam 2019 – Gain by RA stage

A mixed sensibility built from diverse backgrounds and a decadent sound color have shaped his techno.

Marcel Dettmann’s works radiate a highly distinctive soundscape—one of a kind—and he’s invariably invited to Japan’s most famous and hugely popular outdoor festivals.

LENSHIROYUKI ARAKAWA

LENS (Origilal)

Hiroyuki Arakawa Live @ ASIA

A producer who serves as the label owner of SPECTRA, a cutting-edge techno label at the forefront of Japan’s techno scene, and who has achieved remarkable milestones such as collaborating with Frank Müller and releasing on Toolroom, the world’s leading tech house label.

His strength lies in his live sets, characterized by a diverse soundscape that ranges from melodic to banging.