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Introducing Fadi Mohem @fadi.mohem

Fadi Mohem, raised in Berlin’s Spandau district, developed a passion for electronic music through the city’s graffiti and underground culture before beginning his journey as a DJ and producer in 2011. Influenced by Detroit techno, Berlin dub techno, drum’n’bass, and IDM, the Berghain resident has built a reputation for groove-driven sets, hypnotic flow, and razor-sharp multi-deck mixing that creates a powerful sense of momentum on the dance floor. His hardware-only live performances offer a distinct experience of their own, built around spontaneous, on-the-spot composition and improvisation.

Rather than following trends, Fadi Mohem stays committed to his own artistic vision. Alongside his work at Berlin record institution Hard Wax, he continues to expand his musical depth as both a DJ and collector. Releases on labels including Klockworks, Seilscheibenpfeiler, and WERK have further established his reputation as one of Berlin’s standout contemporary techno producers.

Catch Fadi Mohem make his PDX debut this Saturday! Tickets are available in our bio! by @pulsepdx_

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5 months ago

Introducing D.Dan @d.dan___

The propulsive and uncompromising nature of D.Dan’s sound, both DJing and on record, tactfully navigates a distinct intersection of raw grooves, slippery psychedelia and visceral techno bass rhythmics. Informed by his Korean-American roots, musical training as a percussionist, experiences in the Seattle DIY underground, and current residency in the notable Berlin-based party Mala Junta, D.Dan’s sets create an intense state of dynamic tension, deep hypnosis,
and sublime release, evolving to define a singular sound and experience.

D.Dan began his musical journey in his hometown of Seattle playing in shoegaze and psych-rock bands, as well as attaining a musical education as an ensemble and corps percussionist. He bought his first Technics turntables in
2010 originally out of an interest in turntablism, but quickly discovered the world of electronic music and subsequently dove head first into the Seattle underground club and DIY scene. In 2014 D.Dan had his first residency at a monthly UK Club/jungle night called Structure, where he started to forge his own sound melding jungle and UK influences with old-school and modern techno. As D.Dan delved deeper into the Seattle underground, he became involved in running a DIY house venue called Salmon Town, as well as throwing
warehouse raves, club nights, and renegades in Seattle’s expansive natural landscapes with a crew called secondnature, where he held his second residency honing his craft for longer journeys with a more hypnotic deep techno-centric sound.

Catch D.Dan this Friday as he makes his return to PDX! by @pulsepdx_

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Introducing Laure Croft @laurecroft

Originally from the Netherlands, Laure Croft has become a defining force in Berlin’s techno scene, embodying the mantra “keep it sxxy.” Known for her sensual, driving techno, she blends iconic early-2000s tracks with contemporary releases to create electrifying experiences & peak-time dancefloor moments.

Though Laure respects all forms of DJing, she discovered a profound excitement in using Technics turntables and is regarded by many as a vinyl purist. Her commitment to authenticity is a cornerstone of her artistic identity. The tactile tension of mixing records, combined with the narrative embedded in each groove, heightens the energy of her performances. Her sets, shaped by countless hours of digging and selecting, are guided by an instinctive code that defines her unique sound.

Ultimately, Laure Croft’s influence extends beyond the dancefloor. With the launch of her label @sexyrecs she has expanded into curator and creator, building a platform that reflects her artistic vision. As her presence continues to grow, she remains driven by discovery, authenticity, and a commitment to pushing her sound forward while honoring the genre’s foundations.

Catch Laure Croft this Friday as she plays a 2.5 hour hybrid Vinyl/DJ set! Tickets are available in our bio! by @pulsepdx_

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Introducing Kraftwitch @kraftwitch

kraftwitch (John Moletress) is a multi-disciplinary artist, musician, producer, writer and DJ. They come to Portland by way of Philadelphia, where their electronic music event Repeat Behavior is in residence at Warehouse On Watts. They have released music with Dragons Eye, Warehouse Disco, Heavy Records and their label Three Wands Records, as well as performed in clubs and festivals in the US and internationally.

Their score for film experiments can be heard monthly on Samewave Radio, as well as having been performed live for PAM CUT, Philadelphia Film Festival, Denver Film and the Walker. Additionally, they have a monthly residency with Great Circles Radio with their show CHROMA.

As a performance artist, they have presented work extensively throughout the US, UK and Europe, including work with Ron Athey, Sheree Rose and Maida Withers, and received multiple grants from the NEA.

Catch Kraftwitch for our Halloween event on 10/30! Tickets are available in our bio. by @pulsepdx_

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2 days ago

October 30th, we’re 2 weeks away as Pulse returns for our first ever Halloween edition with a massive two room experience.

The main room serves as our sonic anchor: six uninterrupted hours of high caliber techno powered by Colombia’s Adriana Lopez and Spain’s Luis Miranda. Both headliners deliver extended 3 hour proper techno sets, steering the floor through hypnotic tension, raw textures, and peak time momentum.

Room two belongs to local Portland selectors driving high energy sonic selections all night long with raw Halloween intensity with one main goal. To keep the dancefloor moving.

COSTUMES ARE REQUIRED 🚨🚨🚨Your stamina is required.
First tier tickets are almost sold out, act fast!

🔊 Funktion-One sound by @intralabz

FAQ
SE Location TBA
Photo and Video is not allowed
Fog & Strobe Production
21+
Tickets and all additional info is available in our bio by @pulsepdx_

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4 days ago

On Friday October 30th, Pulse returns for our first ever Halloween event. A two room experience led by Colombian techno pioneer Adriana Lopez alongside Montenegro’s own Ana RS. Two artists representing pure techno mastery.

Barcelona based, Adriana Lopez brings over two decades of technical precision as head of her Grey Report and a core artist on Oscar Mulero’s PoleGroup. Joining her is Ana RS, one of underground techno’s most compelling rising artists with standout releases on Semantica and Symbolism.

In our second room, we’re switching up the energy with upbeat selections designed strictly to get the entire room moving. This room is curated entirely by Portland locals. Featuring DJ Shortstop b2b Harmless Light, Patrona, Kraftwitch & Auxpope.

It’s our first halloween event, costumes are highly encouraged and we want everyone dressed up. Your stamina is required.

Funktion one sound by @infralabz 🔊
FAQ
Location TBA
Photo and Video is not allowed
Fog & Strobe Production
21+
$20 Presales
Tickets and all additional info is available in our bio

Flyer: @wecovermotion 🎨 by @pulsepdx_

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2 months ago

Tomorrow night, we welcome Phase Fatale to Portland!

A defining force in techno, Phase Fatale has built a singular sound that fuses industrial textures, EBM, and hypnotic rhythms into uncompromising, high-intensity sets.
A berghain resident, his meticulous selections and commanding presence have made him one of the genre’s most distinctive artists.

This is our final event until the fall. Event info drops tomorrow via email for online ticket holders, keep an eye on your inbox. Final release tickets are moving quickly, secure yours through the link in our bio. by @pulsepdx_

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4 months ago

This Saturday, Phase Fatale lands in Portland for his PDX debut.

As we close out the season until the fall, expect two stages, a journey through techno and house, and a night shaped by one of techno’s most distinctive artists.

A preview of what’s ahead. Tickets are available in our bio. by @pulsepdx_

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4 months ago

Introducing Phase Fatale @phasefatale

Since emerging as Phase Fatale in 2014, Berlin-based DJ, producer, and label owner Hayden Payne has redefined techno through a distinctive fusion of pounding basslines, post-punk influences, and immersive storytelling. Originally from New York, his sound reflects years spent in underground scenes and on dance floors around the world, earning him long-standing residencies at Berghain in Berlin and KHIDI in Tbilisi.

With three acclaimed albums, including Scanning Backwards on Ostgut Ton, and releases on Jealous God, Ostgut Ton, and his own imprint BITE, Payne has established himself as one of techno’s most compelling voices. Founded in 2018, BITE has become a globally respected platform for forward-thinking electronic music, championing a diverse roster of artists and hosting showcases worldwide.

Rooted in post-punk but driven by the dance floor, Phase Fatale’s music blends industrial textures, sensual narratives, and cinematic depth into a subtleties of his multifarious sonicpalette act as the foundations for his layered wall of sound.

Catch Phase Fatale this Saturday playing a 3 hour set! Tickets are available in our bio. by @pulsepdx_

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4 months ago

Next Saturday, Hej Fund @hej_fund takes over with a live set performed entirely on two Octatracks.

A masterclass in live hardware performance, where every transition and texture is created on the fly.

Your stamina is required. Tickets are available in our bio. by @pulsepdx_

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4 months ago

Introducing Hej Fund @hej_fund

Hej Fund is the live techno project of James Campbell, who has recently relocated from Los Angeles to Portland. His approach to techno composition and performance is centered around live takes recorded from machines, preserving the feel of this raw energy throughout his original tracks and sets.

He’s a member of multiple projects of varying disciplines of electronic production (Sister City w/ Dean Grenier and EPROM, Open Courts w/ Ana Sia, Scavengers w/ Realmer). The HF live set is centered around the Octatrack, an instrument he’s been faithfully studying for many years. Expect percussion-driven movement inspired by the foundational sounds of Detroit, the sample chops of hardgroove and the quick hands of a seasoned turntablist.

Catch Hej Fund play a live set with 2 octa tracks next Saturday! Tickets are available in our bio. by @pulsepdx_

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4 months ago

Introducing pip @pointnopoint

A pip[this pip] is a direct result of diverse auditory semiologies throughout cultures, left turns and right turns, correspondences born of frustration, of desire, of helplessness, and of hope. Binaries do not exist in the realities of pip’s experiential and sonorous leavening. It is a slop and a slap together, intellectualizing in harmony. Their multitudinous passions continue to manifest ever so coyly in optimum volume, a space where the multidisciplinary is one-dimensional.

Catch pip next Saturday at Pulse! Tickets are available in our bio. by @pulsepdx_

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