Recommended Techno Artists: From Big Names to Rising Stars [2025]
When it comes to dance music in recent years—especially in the 2010s—EDM reigned supreme.
But as that boom has settled, the techno and house scenes have been buzzing again in the 2020s, with a mix of elements like a return to ’80s house, a pop sensibility, and the rise of female DJs.
In this article, we introduce recommended techno artists that we’d love anyone newly interested in techno to check out.
From Detroit techno veterans to top up-and-coming DJs and artists whose work extends beyond techno, we spotlight both old and new, making this a read that any dance music fan can enjoy.
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Recommended techno artists: From famous names to rising newcomers [2025] (21–30)
I Wanna Go Back (Feat. Blake Baxter)Ben Sims
A UK-born techno DJ who runs a festival and label called Hardgroove.
His background spans various dance music styles such as hip-hop and house, and the simple techno grooves grounded in those sounds carry a certain sense of “conviction” that’s hard to put into words.
ViperDRUNKEN KONG
A techno duo consisting of D.
Singh, who is also highly skilled as an engineer, and the talented and beautiful DJ KYOKO.
By teaming up with their different backgrounds, they’ve created tightly crafted, groove-rich tracks that stay firmly on the cutting edge and set trends.
A rising act from Japan poised to attract increasing global attention.
Recommended techno artists: from big names to rising newcomers [2025] (31–40)
DNAWata Igarashi
Wataru Igarashi is renowned for producing exceptionally modern deep techno within the broader techno realm.
Through appearances at the global dance music festival Rural and collaborations with DJ Nobu, his sensibilities have been honed even further.
His live sets are also highly regarded, characterized by sound colors that pair well with underground spaces and a simple, compelling groove.
Your MindAdam Beyer & Bart Skils
Adam Beyer, a veteran who helped spark the trend of massive techno festivals like Awakenings.
As both a DJ and a producer, he still feels firmly at the top, continuing to help pioneer the techno scene.
By the way, this is a proper techno track that was one of the biggest floor hits of 2018.
RAWKiNK
KiNK isn’t a straight-up techno artist, but his approach is highly techno-oriented, so we wanted to feature him.
He’s renowned for his machine-based live sets, and his very simple setup—drum machines, synthesizers, and an acid-style bass synth—is absolutely worth seeing.
His performances are full of humor and driven by clever ideas—that’s his signature.
A.outA. Mochi
A DJ and producer who, earlier than anyone else, collaborated with globally authoritative techno musicians such as Chris Liebing, Boys Noize, and Dave Clarke, influencing the world from Japan’s underground.
Their sound is characterized by massive kicks and an enveloping low-end soundscape.
In conclusion
Techno artists naturally wear many hats—such as DJs and producers—but it’s no exaggeration to say that their true essence lies not only in their original tracks but also in their exceptional DJ performances.
There are videos on YouTube and elsewhere that stream their DJ sets as-is, so if you’re interested, be sure to check them out!