Colin Benders is the undisputed king of techno improvisation. He never hits the stage without his modular synthesizer. You’ve likely seen the viral clip where Benders repairs a sequencer mid-set without missing a beat—he’s always got a screwdriver at the ready! He’s a true pro who knows his gear like no one else, conjuring electrifying music built on deep, hypnotic grooves from any interface. Despite the technical complexity, every performance is raw and instinctive, hitting every dancer right where it counts with powerful, bone-shaking bass.

A northern invasion at Audioriver! The Crackhouse residents are heading to Łódź for a b2b set built on the modern sounds of classic techno. Depth, dense polyrhythmic phrases, and a relentless pulse: these are the hallmarks Cranz and Danté have been famous for years. The former is the founder of the Kysh label, which has become a home for producers from all over Europe. The latter collaborates with Sept on the Opus event series. You couldn’t ask for a better recommendation.

The 20th anniversary of Audioriver wouldn’t be complete without him! Damian Lazarus is one of the most pivotal figures in the house scene, not only through the music he creates and performs worldwide—including his regular Ibiza residences—but also as the mastermind behind the Day Zero festival. Day Zero blends mysticism with technology, presenting modern music in ancient, historic locations like the Tulum jungle or Masada. He also runs the Crosstown Rebels label, which has brought us music from titans such as Maceo Plex, Art Department, and Laurent Garnier. A true institution of the industry and a perennial favorite among our festival-goers. As always, he’s with us!