LABEL FAMILY
HTXSTHSTX
As a Dresden-based electronic music label, we are a gang of 9 diverse artists, collectively crafting a wide range of different sounds in the electronic music sector - from Downtempo to Techno, Rave, High Energy to Breakbeat and Drum and Bass. Our label consists of artists who produce their own music as well their own live performances. We regularly release electronic music featuring various producers and organize and curate events. HTXSTHSTX symbolizes the union of musical longings, visions and sounds.
SVERRA
creates captivating and detailed journeys into techno and ambient - as a DJ and producer or during live performances. He pays attention to details and textured soundscapes that transport the listener into immersive scenes and atmospheres - trying to build a path through the electronic landscape in different layers, whether euphoric or dark.
MALENA
creates dystopian soundscapes in her sets, live performances and productions that are as oppressive as they are inspiring. With broken phases, uncompromising drums and atmospheric surfaces, she creates a dark intensity.
RAEV
belongs to the generation of the early 90's. She discovered her love for techno at her first festival in 2009. Since 2019 she is an integral part of the East German techno scene with regular bookings in well known clubs. Due to a contest win in fall 2023 she played subsequently in Sicily. With her gig at the Phase2 WNTR FSTVL in Catania/Sicily, she was also able to prove herself outside Germany and played alongside great artists such as Quelza, Rebecca Delle Piane, Parfait, Shlømo and some more.
Her sound is fast and drawn by rolling baselines, layered hi-hats, groovy chords and selected vocals. She likes to move between harder groove and solid, driving techno with raw elements as well as deep atmospheres.
BIGALKE
DON'T BE AFRAID OF YOURSELFamidst the interplay of darkness and light, he stands as the shadows cast their influence upon him. Pressure, melancholy, and rapture intertwine, fueling an ever-evolving stream of transformation. These elements manifest as sudden bursts of illumination, just like lightning, reflecting a reality born of a shared instant in time. The resulting flashes he creates, are fed by the profound connection between Techno, industrial destruction, groove, and broken structures.
MASCHA ROTH
A dynamic force in the music scene, blending melody, speed and captivating energy. Ispired by creative environments, she embarked on a journey, crafting performances that seamlessly blend dark, fast, heavy and melodic sounds. This unique fusion captivates diverse audiences, defining the essence of her powerful and enchanting shows. With notable performances at venues like Sektor Evolution and Objekt klein a, Mascha Roth's distinctive music selection spans Drum'n Bass, Techno and Trance, reflecting the dynamism that sets her apart.
S∆NKT
creates a mixture of dark, deep, dub, industrial and raw techno for the audience. Always to the point, he creates an atmosphere of devotion to music and oblivion of time on the dance floor to take the listener on a journey in his sets.
WITTY
previously performing as LOMO, embraced a new name to better embody a sharp, clever sound that evolves with each set.Witty keeps the crowd guessing, always on their toes. The music shines in atmospheric, driving techno layered with old-school trance and timeless hardgroove. Occasionally punctuated by psy elements and acid kicks, many tracks weave in vocals or vocal samples, guiding listeners through the set. With a balance of intensity and a wink of playful mischief, Witty’s music—serious yet playfully charming—is an invitation to dive into the groove on the dance floor and rediscover your own sense of wit.Recent appearances include locations like Sektor Evolution, Objekt Klein A, MS Treue, and the DAVE Festival, where Witty’s sound has settled into a solid groove. Witty is part of the Dresden-based collective and label HTXSTHSTX and Dresden Audiovisuel Experience Festival (DAVE). Dresden may be the current home base, but Witty doesn’t stay put for long, with spontaneous ventures into other cities—always on the lookout for fresh stages and new dance floors to explore.