Raserei

Raserei wraps up 2023 with the last club night of the year featuring Matrixxman, an in the techno realm well-respected DJ and producer. Renowned for his futuristic approach on dystopian and metallic techno, the US-born showcases his versatile production skills which led to collaborations with Depeche Mode and rappers like YG and Ty$. Serving as the label boss of “The Grid”, several releases on imprints such as Dekmantel, Delft or Figure were solidifying his status as one of the key figures in the game. All of the Raserei residents play support sets to end the year in style.

Matrixxman is the alter-ego of Charles McCloud Duff. Although he’s known primarily for his work in the techno realm as of late, his musical range extends well beyond the confines of dance music.

Initially he honed his skills producing extensively for some of the west coast’s most notorious figures in gangster rap; YG and Ty$. After growing bored of the routine, his pursuit of what he refers to as “some cold ass futuristic shit,” led him down an unforeseen path of experimentation touching on 2 step garage, post-dubstep, grime, and other facets of UK Bass music.

Several years later he ultimately settled into his groove with something straddling the divide between Chicago House and Detroit Techno. Although truth be told, it was nothing new to him. Word of his diverse production chops spread within the industry culminating in his recent work with Depeche Mode on their album “Spirit”. It’s not often that an artist can cover such range without faltering but then again Matrixxman has always eschewed conformity. The only thing you can definitively conclude about him is that you never know what the fuck he’s going to do next.