Stenny

Stenny creates a world that is simultaneously heavy and weightless. His music is built on a foundation of intricate, 'stepping' drum patterns that feel like they are constantly evolving under your feet. It is the sound of the Munich-based Ilian Tape aesthetic: dusty, slightly weathered, but engineered with a surgical precision that makes it hit hard on a massive sound system.

What sets him apart is the contrast between his aggressive, breakbeat-influenced percussion and the lush, often melancholic atmospheres that surround them. There is a deep sense of space in his mixes, as if the drums are echoing off the walls of a vast, empty warehouse. It is club music, but it is deeply thoughtful, rewarding close listening as much as it does physical movement.

Start with his debut LP 'Upsurge' to hear the full breadth of his vision. It moves from high-velocity techno to ambient-leaning soundscapes without ever losing its gritty, cohesive identity. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who likes their electronic music with a bit of dirt under its fingernails.