Artefakt, the duo of Nick Lapien and Robin Koek, craft deeply textured, hypnotic techno that thrives on patience and subtlety. Rooted in a shared love for melancholic and immersive sound design, their music unfolds like a slow-moving current—rich in detail, evolving through delicate shifts in tone and texture. Their approach is meticulous yet organic, often drawing inspiration from the smallest sonic fragments—a falling drop of water, a flickering resonance—translating them into rhythmic and melodic structures that feel both intimate and expansive.

With a decade-spanning catalog shaped by labels like Field and Delsin Records, Artefakt have become key figures in soundscape-driven techno. Their productions sit at the crossroads of introspection and movement, striking a careful balance between cerebral depth and physical energy. Beyond their solo work, they embrace collaboration as a means of exploration, working with artists like Claudio PRC, KMRU, and Maayan Nidam to craft music that is spontaneous yet deeply refined. This ethos is reflected in De Stijl, their imprint dedicated to collaborative, improvisation-led releases.

As performers, Artefakt bring the same level of depth and craft to their live sets, where analog textures and modular synthesis blend into hypnotic, emotionally charged performances. Their DJ sets, shaped by years of record collecting, offer an expansive narrative—seamlessly weaving together exclusive material and carefully curated selections, from classic deep techno to contemporary explorations in sound.