Friday, April 2
Synonymous with the Berghain sound, Ben Klock's approach to techno is defined by relentless precision and emotional depth. His sets build over hours, creating an arc from deep hypnotic grooves to driving industrial peaks.
Resident at Berghain since 2005, his Klockworks label continues to shape the Berlin underground. Recent releases on the imprint have pushed into ambient territory, reflecting a broader shift in the scene toward longer, more meditative sets that reward patience.
Tonight's b2b with Marcel Dettmann at Tresor marks a rare reunion of two artists who defined a generation of Berlin techno. Expect driving four-to-the-floor rhythms, industrial textures, and a set that builds across four hours.
| # | Track | Artist | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Subzero | Ben Klock | Klockworks |
| 02 | Dawning | Marcel Dettmann | MDR |
| 03 | Phantom Studies | Blawan | Ternesc |
| 04 | Translation | Ben Klock | Klockworks |
| 05 | Conduct | Surgeon | Dynamic Tension |
| 06 | Fallen | Marcel Dettmann | Ostgut Ton |
| 07 | Compression Session | Ben Klock | Klockworks |
| 08 | Peel | Dettmann & Klock | Ostgut Ton |
From Rotterdam warehouses to Berlin main rooms, hard-edged tempos are returning to clubs that spent a decade championing restraint. We spoke to promoters, DJs, and ravers about why the BPM is climbing again and what it means for a scene that once defined itself by minimalism. The answer, as always, is more complicated than the headline suggests.
