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A not so long time ago, in a sound galaxy not too far away.... 
Benjamin Karl Pfennings, commonly known under his alter ego Carl Benson among music lovers nowadays, was born as an early child of the eighties. Since then, two fateful experiences particularly had a life-defining impact on him: Star Wars and Techno

Whether this force already set the course for his later affinity to the nightlife, or fatherly genes had an affect on his attraction, is written in the stars. Fact is, after a period of youthful musical transgressions Carl steps into his father’s shoes in the prime of his puberty and starts playing drums. Death metal is on, however his own band is crowned with short success. After only two gigs Carl jumps ship and leaves his drum sticks for the power of the electronic bass drum as the techno virus caught him instantly. And so the not too ungifted drummer turned into an accomplished DJ!

First self-organised parties, Stylecharts, a steadily growing booking network... defining his sound goes hand-in-hand with building up a fan base. At Studio Club Essen he seems to have found home, not only from a musical point of view, turning the dj booth into his navigation bridge. As the clubs first official resident, Carl continuously proves himself by playing next to international DJ legends and not rarely turns out as the joker of the night himself. Mighty beats, galactic grooves and an incomparable hit rate when it comes to choosing the next perfect track, the Benson-trademark-sound is difficult to explain, but even harder to resist. And it has become an integral part of clubs and festivals all over Nordrhein-Westfalen. With a pair of decks and a crowd in front of him, he’s literally performing to his best, turning each of his set into an unforgettable saga. His other trademark, the obligatory towel around his neck, is never to be missed.

With ‘Glück Auf’ the fellow resident is currently hosting his very own club night at Studio Club Essen in partnership with Frau Schwarzmann, proving local patriotism by setting the spotlight strictly on promising talents hailing from the Rhine-Ruhr area. 

And even though to his own regrets he’s not the bloody son of Darth Vader, he certainly is a true Jedi of the West German techno alliance.


In a career spanning twenty years on the underground music scene, Louis Osbourne’s relentless ability to attract success as a DJ, producer, label owner and broadcaster has well and truly sealed his name an industry stalwart, but don’t let us simply persuade you with clichés - just listen to the facts.

A prestigious residency at Café Mambo in Ibiza from 98-99 added his name to the illustrious yet small list of jocks to hold down the fort at the legendary San Antonio sunset bar – including the likes of Steve Lawler and Pete Gooding. Add into the mix residencies at Ibiza super-club Amnesia, Birmingham techno mecca House of God and U60311 in Frankfurt, you begin to get an idea of the appeal many hold for Osbourne. As a DJ, his appearances alone read like a ‘who’s who’ of the best venues around the world – Watergate (GER), D-Edge (BR), Pacha (IBZ), Creamfields (UK), Global Gathering (UK) and throw in the Berlin Love Parade (GER) the list goes on and on.

It’s pretty hard not to indulge in lists when it comes to Louis Osbourne, there simply isn’t enough space to write up each achievement. Take the list of familiar and legendary names he’s lined up alongside; Loco Dice, Josh Wink, DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter, Dave Clarke, Damian Lazarus, Erick Morilo and the Basement Jaxx. That’s without mentioning the likes of Tiga, Erol Alkan, 2ManyDJs, Simian Mobile Disco, Ivan Smagghe and Derrick May. Believe or not, that isn’t the full list, which is testament to Osbourne’s ability behind the turntables and the demand he continues to find himself in, even after twenty years hard graft.

As if that wasn’t enough to fill his ever-expanding diary, in 2008 Osbourne started his own imprint called Mija Recordings. Attracting a mixture of well-established artists and fresh new talent, the label has fast become an underground powerhouse. Stacey Pullen, Jamie Anderson, Alan Fitzpatrick and Fish Go Deep have all put out records on Mija with many more also opting to work with Osbourne at Mija. 

Production-wise, he’s no slouch either. Working closely with co-hort Jamie Anderson, as “Osbourne & Anderson” or “O&A”, Louis has released on world-class labels such as Play It Down, Made to Play, Magnetic, Front Room and Jackmode as well as productions under his own name on Neurotraxx Deluxe, Artform and his own Mija Recordings. In 2014 Louis has already remixed Jesse Rose and Kerri Chandler tracks.

In 2013 O&A set up their new label ‘All Night Records’. The label is being run with the distinct feel of an underground 90s Chicago house label, putting out tracky club bombs with no fuss or extra hassle. It will be used as vehicle for O&A to hustle their own tracks as soon as they are ready to go. Each release will be hot off the presser, returning to a more old school vibe of promotion that allows the music to speak immediately and completely for itself.

Capping it all off in 2014 the guys are launching their new monthly radio show titled ‘O&A All Night’, where O&A take you on a journey through their brand of electronic music giving the guys the opportunity to showcase their sound.

What is certain about Louis Osbourne is that the Law Graduate has not only carved out a wealth of global experience behind the decks, in front of the mixing desk, and in the music business, but his biography well and truly speaks for itself. Osbourne isn’t a man who needs to talk up his achievements; he doesn’t need too, there’s a list of facts to prove it… suppose he’s a bit like his infamous Father, Ozzy, in that respect.


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