Who are the best techno DJs of the 2020s?

Techno in the 2020s spans hard industrial sonics, hypnotic minimal textures and high-energy rave floors. These are the DJs who are carrying the torch and pushing the genre forward right now.

1

Charlotte de Witte

Belgian DJ who became one of the world's most acclaimed techno artists through powerful, dark, uncompromising sets.

2

Amelie Lens

Belgian DJ who rose rapidly to global prominence with passionate, kinetic live techno performances.

3

SPFDJ

Young French DJ known for intense, rave-influenced hard techno sets that stormed global festival circuits.

4

Sara Landry

American DJ and producer known for aggressive, industrial techno and her Collective Records label.

5

Alignment

British DJ who blends hard techno and rave influences into energetic, crowd-moving sets.

6

I Hate Models

French DJ known for combining dark industrial techno with hi-NRG and rave sounds.

7

Rebuke

Irish producer Gavin Dooney known for industrial techno productions and high-energy festival performances.

8

Dax J

British DJ and producer known for powerful, raw techno rooted in underground rave culture.

9

Klangkuenstler

German DJ who rose to prominence with energetic, festival-oriented hard techno sets.

10

Innellea

German producer known for emotional, atmospheric techno bridging club and concert worlds.

11

Enrico Sangiuliano

Italian producer who bridges industrial techno and tech house with driving, intense music.

12

Matador

Irish artist Gavin Lynch known for blending techno, minimal and progressive influences.

13

Markantonio

Italian DJ known for dark, funky techno and his long influence on the Italian underground scene.

14

Wehbba

Brazilian DJ and producer known for sophisticated, rhythmically complex techno.

15

Interplanetary Criminal

British DJ known for rave-influenced bass music and hard techno with considerable crossover appeal.