What’s the best way to crank up a sound that sits right on the edge of trap and dubstep? With a brass orchestra! Apashe is bringing his full ensemble to Audioriver to showcase the sheer power of his sound: epic, built on soul-crushing bass, and steeped in classical music influences. From the very first note, it’s clear he approaches his productions with a cinematic grandiosity. Having started his career scoring AAA video games, he’s moved on to major films and the world’s biggest stages.

Ben Klock is the very heart of the Berghain sound and has been a resident of the club for nearly 20 years. Few artists are so intrinsically linked to a specific venue. His legend was forged, in part, by his marathon sets. It was during these performances that a signature sound was born: raw and powerful, yet possessing incredible depth. There would be no Klock without Berghain, and no Berghain without Klock. Looking back today, it’s safe to say that thanks to his efforts, a techno renaissance was triggered, one that continues to this day. He is an absolute icon and a creator of timeless art. This year, much like the Audioriver Festival, he is also celebrating a 20th anniversary: in 2006, he founded his own label, Klockworks.

Born on Road is a DJ collective and label hailing from Bristol, one of the true cradles of British electronic music. At the heart of their sound lies drum & bass, jungle, jump-up, and ragga: genres rooted in the soundsystem culture that birthed their ethos and to which they remain devoted. While their foundations are old-school, the music the crew promotes is cutting-edge, featuring basslines engineered to bring you to your knees. Their next stop? Łódź and the Audioriver Festival.