Rikken (DE)

Rikken is a producer and DJ crafting immersive soundscapes that blend driving rhythms with atmospheric depth. With a keen sense for dynamics and detail, his sets and productions create a space where emotional nuance meets dancefloor energy.

Rikken is a Berlin-based DJ and producer known for his deep, hypnotic sound that bridges atmospheric textures with tight, groove-driven rhythms. His musical identity blends elements of progressive house, deep techno, and minimal into a style that feels both introspective and dancefloor-focused.

With releases on respected labels such as Balkan Connection, LUPS Records, Soundteller, Siona Records, and Kitchen Recordings, Rikken has carved out a space for his detailed, cinematic productions. His tracks are marked by subtle tension, evolving structures, and an emotional undercurrent that speaks to both the head and the heart.

As a DJ, Rikken is drawn to long-form storytelling. His sets are meticulously crafted journeys designed to build slowly, pull listeners inward, and sustain a hypnotic energy throughout. Whether in a Berlin club or on an international stage, his sound maintains a clear focus: deep connection through sound and atmosphere.

Rooted in the Berlin scene yet globally inspired, Rikken continues to explore the boundaries between introspection and movement, always driven by the idea that music is a language of emotion and space.