Marcel Fengler
also plays Berlin — 13 nights
Marcel Fengler: A Visionary of Modern Techno
Marcel Fengler has been quoted as “one of the finest techno DJs” (Resident Advisor), earning international recognition for his “well-crafted body of production work” (FACT) and the unique, “multi-faceted personality” (Electronic Beats) he brings to his craft.
For almost three decades, Fengler has developed a versatile and dynamic DJing style, making him one of the first resident DJs at Berlin’s legendary Berghain / Panorama Bar in 2005. Known for his ability to shift pace, atmosphere, and energy in response to the dance floor, he seamlessly moves between industrial-drenched hardness, broken beats, gloomy dubs, and melodic grooves. His early releases on Ostgut Ton and Mote Evolver paved the way for his debut album, Fokus (2013), a statement of intent filled with emotional depth and unexpected contrasts.These influences manifest themselves in further own projects, which he combined in 2018 under his other artist profile AZUR.
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In 2011, Fengler launched his imprint, Index Marcel Fengler (IMF), a label dedicated to his timeless techno vision while serving as a platform for emerging talent. This philosophy took on new dimensions in 2024 with the launch of ‚KISHIKAN’, an event series combining elements of his ‘IMF label showcases’, ‘Marcel Fengler Invites’ events and the newly established HARDPROOF VA project. With KISHIKAN, Fengler contiznues to push boundaries, creating a fresh space for artistic innovation and musical exploration.
As a DJ and producer, Marcel Fengler stands for imposing surprises and the appeal of variety. For him, techno is both unconditional passion as well as an essential part of his identity. He’s not bound to a linear or one-dimensional sound, instead, he’s constantly seeking for new ways to express his emotional storytelling skills. His willingness to challenge himself and to stay curious, while establishing changes as his secret persistence, is showing his true vision of techno which makes Marcel Fengler to one of the today’s most exciting electronic artists in these days.
Their Resident Advisor profile, in full and unedited.
Records out on Ostgut Ton, Coincidence Records, Mote-Evolver, IMF, Crossing, Index Marcel Fengler, Volphonie and MATERIA. — their own list on Resident Advisor
The nights
2025
- Fri 13 Jun 2025Marcel Fengler / Amanda Mussi / KYRUH / Analog Soul / David Elimelech / Jeffrey SfireBASEMENT · their 2nd night · basement ny
2024 — 1 night
- Fri 3 May 2024Altær: Marcel Fengler / Amotik / Auspex / Vicki Powell / Will Automagic / Kim AnhBASEMENT · first time · basement ny
Their rooms
One tick a night, on the one axis this page has — Aug 2023, where the listings start, to Jan 2027, the last night anybody has announced. The shaded end has not happened yet.
- BASEMENTMay 2024 – Jun 20252 nights
Who they play with
Two nights on the books, and no name on more than one of them.
- Fri 3 May 2024Amotik · Auspex · Vicki Powell · Will Automagic · Kim Anh
- Fri 13 Jun 2025Amanda Mussi · KYRUH · Analog Soul · David Elimelech · Jeffrey Sfire
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