Marcel Dettmann is a German DJ and producer known for his influential role in contemporary techno music, resident at Berlin's Berghain club, and founder of the MDR record label. Born in 1977, he was influenced by new wave, post-punk, and industrial music before becoming a techno pioneer in the 1990s, making a name for himself at Berlin's techno clubs. His work is characterized by a blend of emotional and raw sounds, and he has also been involved in projects beyond DJing, including film soundtracks like The Matrix Resurrections. Dettmann continues today to be a major force in electronic music, touring internationally while remaining a key resident at Berghain. He is known for staying true to his roots while innovating within the techno genre and is respected for his enduring, foundational approach to the music.