Tassilo Ippenberger and Thomas Benedix, the two members of the revered German techno outfit, Pan-Pot, first connected in a rather traditional manner. They were the only two students at Berlin’s creative institute, SAE, who sought to make dark, experimental techno music.

After connecting they almost immediately put their shared drive into action with consistent original releases on respected labels like Mobilee and Einmaleins. The growth was slow and steady, but in 2007 the duo really took off with the release of their debut album, 

The album contains both peak-time rippers and more subtle pieces of music along with their classic heater, “Charly.” Two singles that followed, "Confronted" and "Captain My Captain," solidified their reputation as one of the world’s most in-demand techno acts.

This reputation came from more than just their productions, though. Ippenberger and Benedix live the quintessential life of techno artists today, fitting production in between a constant string of live gigs, and the scene could not be more grateful.

They’ve played at giant festivals around the world like Awakenings, Timewarp, and Creamfields, but they’ve also lent their considerable experience to intimate clubs as well as smaller markets and events like Symbiosis Gathering in Northern California and REFORM in Los Angeles.

In 2014 the duo started their own record label called Second State which has been a home for much of their own music, but also a stomping ground for some of techno’s most exciting veterans and rising stars.

Amelie Lens, Luigi Madonna, Perc, Robert Capuano, and dozens more have added their creations to Second State’s more-than-100 releases, and Ippenberger and Benedix have even revived some of their classics through Second State under the impetus of new remixes.

For example, in 2019 the duo put their own new spin on “Confronted” along with Anfisa Letyago, Farrago, and Frazi.er. Given how celebrated these new remixes are, it’s clear Pan-Pot’s sound and style will live on for decades to come.

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Pan-Pot

Sweden

Adam Beyer

Cirez D

ANNA

Ann Clue

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Azzecca

Ben Böhmer

Boris Brejcha

United Kingdom

Carl Cox

Carl Craig

Belgium

Charlotte de Witte

Netherlands

Chelina Manuhutu

Chip E.

Chris Lake

Claptone

Cloonee

Spain

De La Swing

Derrick Carter

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DJ Tennis

Eats Everything

Enrico Sangiuliano

Fatboy Slim

Gene Farris

Get Real

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Gorgon City

Hiroko Yamamura

Honey Dijon

Joseph Capriati

Justin Martin

Brazil

Kasablanca

kryptogram

Lane 8

Maher Daniel

Mike Dunn

Moritz

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Nora En Pure

Öona Dahl

Paco Osuna

Chile

Ricardo Villalobos

Richie Hawtin

Ron Carroll

Palestine

Sama’ Abdulhadi

Seth Troxler

Skream

Tini Gessler

Vintage Culture

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Wax Motif

ARC Music Festival is a relatively new addition to Chicago's rich festival scene, celebrating house and techno music. Hosted at the historical Union Park in Chicago, this festival aims to gather top-tier artists from these genres, giving attendees an immersive experience in the world of electronic music. Reflecting the city's deep-rooted house music culture, ARC Music Festival stands as a testament to Chicago's legacy and continuous contribution to the electronic music world.

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ARC Music Festival

Agents Of Time

Aril Brikha

Arjuna Schiks

Booka Shade

Dave Clarke

Dixon

Extrawelt

Ferro

Inner City

Jamie Jones

Jeff Mills

Jennifer Cardini

Joris Voorn

Juan Sanchez

Klaudia Gawlas

Kollektiv Turmstrasse

La Fleur

Lee Burridge

Lewski

Loco Dice

Luna Ludmila

Magdalena

Ireland

Matador

Mathew Jonson

Mathias Kaden

Milo Spykers

Patrice Bäumel

Croatia

Petar Dundov

Pleasurekraft

Rødhåd

Sasha

France

Sébastien Léger

Solomun

Switzerland

Adriatique

Anfisa Letyago

Benny Rodrigues

Boris Werner

Chris Liebing

Egbert

Ellen Allien

Eric Prydz

Gregor Tresher

Israel

Guy J

Guy Mantzur

Argentina

Hernan Cattaneo

Johannes Brecht

Joyhauser

Karotte

Kevin de Vries

Melon

Michel De Hey

Miss Melera

Nick Warren

Nuno Dos Santos

Olivier Weiter

Ramon Tapia

Remy Unger

Secret Cinema

De Sluwe Vos

Speedy J

Stephan Bodzin

Tale of Us

Terry Francis

Vince Watson

VNTM

Sloterpak

Loveland

Ilario Alicante

Layton Giordani

Lilly Palmer

Gashouder

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Amelie Lens

Deniro

DC-10 Ibiza

Exhale

Adiel

AIROD

Alan Fitzpatrick

Alignment

Benin

AMÉMÉ

Bart Skils

Ben Klock

New Zealand

Chaos In The CBD

Chloé Caillet

Chris Stussy

Dax J

Deborah de Luca

DJ Seinfeld

DVS1

Enzo Siragusa

FJAAK

Hadone

Hot Since 82

I Hate Models

Indira Paganotto

Joëlla Jackson

Klangkuenstler

Denmark

Kölsch

Len Faki

Maceo Plex

Mind Against

Russia

Nina Kraviz

Patrick Mason

Patrick Topping

Perc

Regal

Reinier Zonneveld

Robert Hood

Sam Paganini

Silvie Loto

TSHA

Beekse Bergen

Awakenings 2023

999999999

Ae:ther

Ahl Iver

Extrema Outdoor 2024

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