Biggest 5 Hard Techno DJs Shaking Up 2024

Hard techno is getting really popular. DJs are making faster beats with industrial sounds. Let's look at the artists who are big in 2024 and what's new in this intense type of electronic music.

Key Takeaways

Aspect	Details
Top DJs	Sarah Landry, Azyr, Klangkuenstler, Nico Moreno, I Hate Models
BPM Range	Typically 150-170 BPM
Key Sound Elements	Industrial sounds, distorted kicks, heavy reverb
Growing Popularity	20% increase in event attendance
Fashion Influence	Rise of techno-inspired streetwear

1. Sarah Landry: The Witchy Warehouse Techno Queen

Sarah Landry is making cool "witchy warehouse techno." She started HEKATE Records and is doing something different in hard techno. Her music often starts hard and industrial, then builds to what she calls "high vibrational divine feminine energy."

Her songs like "Queen of the Banshees" and "Legacy" mix intense beats with hypnotic rhythms. When Sarah performs, it feels like a ritual. She blends trance and industrial sounds to create unique music that lots of people love.

2. Azyr: Rising Star from the UK Underground

Azyr is only 21 but he's already making a big splash in hard techno. He's from Northwest UK and makes dark, industrial sounds. His music is on labels like Critical Revolution Records and Insane Industry Recordings.

Azyr likes DJs like Charlie Sparks and I Hate Models. His tracks mix non-stop beats with atmospheric sounds that make you feel like you're in another world when you're dancing.

3. Klangkuenstler: Bridging Old School and Modern Techno

Klangkuenstler used to make deep house but now he makes hard-hitting techno. He started Zucker ton Records and Outworld, so he's not just making music but also helping shape the scene.

His albums "Universus" and "Dimension Null" show how he can mix old-school techno beats with new electronic sounds. When Klangkuenstler plays, it's like a trip through time, connecting old techno with new techno. His song "Hellfire" is super popular in clubs all over Europe, showing he knows how to make memorable, hard-hitting music. The way Klangkuenstler mixes old and new is like our Feral Sigilism collection, where we put old symbols on modern designs.

4. Nico Moreno: France's Fast and Furious Techno Export

Nico Moreno, whose real name is Nicolas Bloche, makes super fast hard techno. He started Insolent Rave Records. His tracks are known for being really fast with strong kicks.

His big hit "Purple Widow" has over 8 million plays on Spotify, and "Insolent Rave" has more than 3 million. You can always tell when it's a Nico Moreno track - it's fast, intense, and perfect for dancing like crazy.

5. I Hate Models: Blending Brutal and Beautiful

I Hate Models is special in hard techno because he can mix really intense rhythms with moments that sound beautiful and dreamy. His music is on respected labels like Arts, VOITAX, and Perc Trax. His tracks take you on a journey through light and dark.

His 2019 album "L'Âge Des Métamorphoses" showed this range, going from super hard industrial beats to quiet, ambient parts. When I Hate Models plays, it's like an emotional rollercoaster that keeps dancers guessing what's coming next. His newest EP, "Echoes of Tragedy," shows again that he can make techno that's both hard-hitting and full of feeling. The way I Hate Models mixes different styles is like our Techno vs DNB collection, which celebrates different types of electronic music coming together.

The Hard Techno Fashion Revolution

As hard techno gets more popular, it's changing fashion too. Our "Hard Times Hard Techno" T-shirt shows what the scene is all about:

• Price: $57.00 USD
• Description: Short sleeve jersey t-shirt in jet black with an oversized fit
• Key features: Ribbed crewneck collar, graphic on rear, Feral brand logo on chest
• Composition: 100% Cotton

This t-shirt is part of a new trend in techno-inspired streetwear. It's comfortable but looks edgy, just like the music. Check out all our techno-inspired clothing to find the perfect outfit for raves.

Top Hard Techno Events in 2024

You can see these DJs and more at some of the biggest hard techno events in 2024:

• Verknipt (Netherlands): Known for its 3D visuals and fireworks
• Rave Rebels (Belgium): Has amazing production and huge lighting systems
• Rotterdam Rave (Netherlands): They have indoor fireworks and cool venues
• Awakenings (Netherlands): One of the oldest and most respected techno festivals
• Possession (France): A famous techno party in Paris known for its underground vibe

 

The Future of Hard Techno

Hard techno is going to keep getting bigger in 2025 and beyond. New artists are trying out new sounds, and famous DJs are still changing things up. New technology for making and playing music is opening up more ways to be creative.

Things to watch out for:

• More DJs using AI to help make music
• Events trying to be better for the environment
• Hard techno mixing more with other types of electronic music
• Cooler visuals at live events

Whether you've been a fan for years or you're just discovering hard techno, it's a really exciting time to get into it. From the non-stop beats to the friendly community, it's a scene that keeps people coming back for more.

To learn more about why hard techno is getting so big, read our blog post: Is Hard Techno Becoming More Popular? And to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in techno fashion, check out our article on The Rise of Techno Fashion.