Myths abound in the north when it comes to techno ground zero, and they refuse to go away. Oliver Huntemann is one of a handful of children of the north who, for what seems like an eternity, add an element of credence to the mythology. He does not, of course, live in a snowy forest or at the edge of the polar oceans. The sun does, on occasion, shine down on Hamburg. Nevertheless, there is a tendency towards hypothermic reduction in the rigorous efficiency of the Huntemann oeuvre. Images of cold storage warehouses, desolate heavy plant sites and bluish flesh are not entirely misplaced. Shards of German Engineering glimmer in his music, laced with persuasive logic, gruesome Darwinism. What remains: what works. Stripped back, raw, and relentlessly direct.
While many German producers headed to Berlin, Huntemann remained anchored in Hamburg, building a global reputation with powerful DJ sets and razor-sharp productions. His roots trace back to electro and rave, evolving into a signature style of “less is more to the max” – reduction that reveals the core.
As a producer and collaborator, Huntemann has reworked icons like The Chemical Brothers, Depeche Mode, and Underworld, while his long-standing partnership with Dubfire has yielded modern classics such as Elements and Diablo. His 2017 album Propaganda cemented his place in the techno canon, followed by a steady flow of EPs and remixes that continue to chart worldwide. With his label Senso Sounds he Huntemann contributes to not only shape the sound, but to support young artists as well.
In 2025, his Remix for Dusty Kid’s ‘Kore’ stormed the charts, holding a Top 3 position for weeks and underlining his ongoing impact on the scene. From Berlin to Warung Brazil, Rex Club Paris to AHM in Beirut, Oliver Huntemann remains a global force — that’s how it is in the north, actions count, not appearances!