Map.ache is a Leipzig-based producer and DJ renowned for his richly textured, emotionally resonant interpretations of deep house and leftfield electronic music. As a founding member of the acclaimed Kann imprint, he played a pivotal role in shaping the label’s signature warm and organic sound, releasing a string of influential records that earned praise from both critics and discerning DJs across Europe’s underground scenes.

Map.ache’s productions are characterized by their subtle interplay of melancholy melodies, lush pads, and understated grooves, blending influences from classic house, dub techno, and ambient with an unmistakable sense of intimacy and nostalgia. Beyond his solo work, he is recognized for his collaborations with key figures from Leipzig’s dynamic club community and his appearances in projects such as Manamana and Bender & Schillinger.

A respected selector as well, Map.ache’s DJ sets are celebrated for their emotional depth and narrative flow, moving fluidly between genres while always maintaining an honest, personal connection to the dancefloor. With releases on revered labels like Giegling, KANN, and Uncanny Valley, Map.

ache continues to define and expand the possibilities of modern house music, drawing listeners into his world of subtle beauty and unassuming brilliance.