Phonique

As Phonique, Berlin-based DJ Michael Vater produces sleek, melodic minimal tech-house and deep house, with releases on labels such as Dessous, Poker Flat, and Crosstown Rebels. His tracks occasionally have slight hints of post-industrial aggression, but are generally bright, upbeat, and energetic. No stranger to collaborations, his albums and singles often feature guest appearances by singers and producers such as Gui Boratto, Pupkulies & Rebecca, and Erlend Øye. Vater moved to Berlin in 1998 and quickly became a fixture of the city's club scene, organizing several parties a...