CNTCT: hello@stephanhinz.de

After exploding onto the scene with ‘Doch’, arguably one of the best techno slammers of 2014, on Pan-Pot’s Second State imprint, Berlin-based Stephan Hinz’s career has been on a stratospheric rise. A talented live artist, Hinz is a master at the controls and an orchestral raconteur of the highest caliber. His live sets deliver explosive original material, leaving sweaty ravers in packed clubs wondering what the hell just happened. 

2016 was even more successful, with debut EPs on seminal labels such as Nicole Moudaber’s MOOD and Carl Cox’s Intec (the latter following a collaborative release with Philipp Ruhmhardt back in 2015), along with more new music on Second State, notably the techno stomper ‘Venom’. These achievements join an impressive back catalogue from labels such as Adam Beyer’s Drumcode. 

Hinz’s skill both in the studio and on the dancefloor have catapulted him from DJ’s favourite to the discerning clubber’s choice; as a result, he’s garnered impressive bookings worldwide with esteemed promoters including Awakenings, London Warehouse Events (LWE), LEAF London and HYTE, and bookings at prominent clubs such as Gashouder (Ams), Amnesia (Ibiza), Kristal Glam (RO), Watergate (DE) and Baum (Colombia).

Whilst the last couple of years have been integral to the young producer’s success and reputation, his contribution to electronic music has always been diverse; after all, this is an artist whose love for classical and orchestral led him to apply for an internship with Hans Zimmer (he might still consider a call back!). His tenure hosting the eminent ‘DASDING Plattenleger’ radio show is now in its eighteenth year, and he composes music for film and television, including the upcoming film ‘2Close2u’ which will be premiered at Canada Independent Film Festival in February 2017.

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Resident Advisor: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/stephanhinz
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/stephanhinz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanhinz/

Deutsch:

Als deKai im Jahr 1992 seine erste Technoparty feierte, war es um ihn geschehen. Bis 2002 legten seine Freunde auf und prägten seinen Sound. Als er dann 2004 den Club Ohm in Madrid besuchte und keiner seiner Freunde mehr selbst in einem Club auflegte, kaufte er nach seiner Rückkehr 2 Technics und 1 Mischpult.
Die ersten Platten waren gekauft, und der Anfang war mehr als holprig :) 

Als dann Günni mit seinen Platten vorbeikam, ging es los. Jedes Wochenende spielten die beiden zu Hause, dann begannen kleinere Gigs in Bars und Clubs. Regelmäßig bei Braaaatz und den 3Klang Partys im Ohrakel.

Schon damals war seine Leidenschaft der düstere, treibende Techno, auch aufgrund seiner Affinität zum Heavy Metal. Ein Fan beschreibt seine Musik als das Gefühl, von einem Raubtier gejagt zu werden und um sein Leben zu rennen.

Nachdem in Bayern die Clubs bereits um 4 bzw. 5 Uhr schlossen und das nicht mehr seinem Feierrhythmus entsprach, folgte ein aufregendes Jahr 2009 in Berlin mit dem Fazit, am 01.12.2009 in Berlin anzukommen!

Einer seiner Meilensteine auf seinem Weg war ein 10-stündiges Set in der Magdalena an der Schillingbrücke, nach dem der Keller des Clubs nach ihm benannt wurde (Kai`s Keller), und ein weiterer auf der Hoppetosse zur Betriebsfeier.

Mit der Gründung von Ragnarøk im Jahr 2013 begann ein neuer Weg, der bis 2022 wild, erlebnisreich und ausgelassen war. 2023 begann eine neue Ära mit der Gründung des Labels „valhall records“ und der Partyreihe „Ruf der Walküren“.
Ragnarøk ist TOT und wird zu Valhall Records: http://tinyurl.com/4xdhuku2

Seit Dezember 2023 ist er stolzer Resident DJ in der Bude in Kutaisi, Georgien.

Englisch:

When deKai celebrated his first techno party in 1992, it was a turning point for him. Until 2002, his friends were DJing and shaping his sound. In 2004, when he visited the Ohm Club in Madrid and none of his friends were DJing in clubs anymore, he purchased 2 Technics and 1 mixer upon his return. The initial records were bought, and the beginning was more than bumpy :) 

When Günni came by with his records, things took off. Every weekend, the two played at home, and then they started with smaller gigs in bars and clubs. Regularly at Braaaatz and the 3Klang parties at Ohrakel.

Even back then, his passion was the dark, driving techno, also due to his affinity for heavy metal. A fan describes his music as the feeling of being chased by a predator and running for one's life.
After clubs in Bavaria started closing at 4 or 5 am, which no longer suited his party rhythm, an exciting year in Berlin followed in 2009, with the conclusion of arriving in Berlin on December 1, 2009!

One of his milestones on his journey was a 10-hour set at Magdalena at Schillingbrücke, after which the club's basement was named after him (Kai's Keller), and another at Hoppetosse for a company party.

With the founding of Ragnarøk in 2013, a new path began, wild, eventful, and unrestrained until 2022. In 2023, a new era began with the founding of the label "Valhall Records" and the party series "Call of the Valkyries."
Ragnarøk is DEAD and becomes Valhall Records: http://tinyurl.com/4xdhuku2

Since December 2023, he has been a proud resident DJ at Bude in Kutaisi, Georgia.

pre-save Thunder EP (24/07): 
https://backl.ink/142600647

Booking: 
ulrich@midnightsnacksmusic.com

Management:
ulrich@midnightsnacksmusic.com

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