Mathias Kaden

Mathias Kaden is a highly respected German DJ and electronic music producer renowned for his dynamic and rhythmically adventurous approach to techno and house. Born in 1981 and raised in Gera, Thuringia, Kaden became fascinated by the sounds of electronic music in the early 1990s, quickly immersing himself in the burgeoning German club scene. Influenced by the vibrant musical culture of his home region and artists like Sven Väth and Richie Hawtin, he began DJing as a teenager, cultivating a signature style characterized by infectious grooves, percussive flair, and an irresistible dancefloor energy.

Since the early 2000s, Kaden has become a staple at influential venues and festivals worldwide, releasing music on acclaimed labels such as Vakant, Freude am Tanzen, Cocoon, and Desolat, both as a solo artist and as one half of the production duo Hemmann & Kaden. His sets, celebrated for their versatility and uplifting spirit, blend elements of Afrobeat, Latin, soul, and jazz with cutting-edge electronic beats, offering an endlessly evolving soundscape that continues to resonate with global audiences. Continually pushing boundaries in the studio and during his compelling live performances, Mathias Kaden remains a prominent and innovative figure in contemporary electronic music.