Top 10 Techno DJs of 2025

Presenting the annual tradition of Funktasy Magazine. It is that time of year for us to release our top 10 Techno DJs of 2025! Techno music has become a thriving scene and a staple in the music industry over the years, inspiring many new musicians to join the ranks amongst veterans in the game. As a team, we have put together this list to distinguish these artists and their achievements in the world of techno. 

For this yearly list, the Funktasy editorial team dives into the depths of these artists’ musical impacts, taking into consideration not just their latest releases and shows but their entire careers, discographies and influence as well.

This top 10 list, while taken as subjective, is a reflection of what sets the standards here at Funktasy. It highlights some figures we’ve mentioned in the past, along with some fresh, new faces to represent the brightest creators and innovators in the game. With these artists’ contributions, the music industry’s space for techno music and DJs develops even further. In no particular order, without further ado, here is the list!

Nina Kraviz

Nina Kraviz is a Russian DJ, music producer, and singer, renowned for her influential role in the techno music scene. She has become one of the most prominent figures in electronic music since starting her career in the early 2000s. Kraviz’s performances and productions encompass a diverse range of sounds, including house music, ambient, minimalist techno, and songs, all delivered with her distinctive twist. In 2014, she founded her own record label, трип (Trip), further establishing her influence in the techno community. 

Kraviz has collaborated with various artists, including Ben Klock, Nicolas Jaar, Anthony Rother, Jlin, and Kode9. She has been involved in various projects, including contributing to the music of the video game “Cyberpunk 2077” in 2020, where she also voiced a character. Her versatility, track curation and eclectic production style justified her joining our “Top 10 Techno DJs” list of both 2019 and 2023. Nina Kraviz is scheduled to perform at the Brunch Electronik Festival in Barcelona, Spain, from August 7 to August 10, 2025. The festival will feature techno and hard techno performances from artists such as Klangkuenstler, Fjaak, Daria Kolosova, and Chris Liebing, among others.

Rebekah

Rebekah Teasdale, known professionally as Rebekah, is a British DJ and producer renowned for her contributions to the industrial techno and hardstyle genres. She began her career in her twenties, quickly establishing herself within the techno community in the 2000s. Rebekah’s sound is characterized by a blend of deep, dark, and experimental techno, often infused with hard, direct elements. She runs both Decoy Records and Elements, labels that showcase her dedication to the underground techno scene. Her discography includes albums like “Murder In Birmingham” (2019) and “Desire EP” (2024), reflecting her evolving musical style. 

However, beyond music, Rebekah has been an active advocate against sexual harassment in the dance music industry, launching the #ForTheMusic campaign in 2020. Rebekah continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her dynamic performances. A notable appearance was at Boiler Room in Paris, where she delivered an electrifying set that exemplifies her commanding presence and deep connection to the techno community.

Ellen Allien 

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Ellen Allien, born Ellen Fraatz, is a pioneering German electronic musician, producer, and DJ known for her developments in the techno scene. Her music blends experimental techno with IDM and tech-house elements, characterized by dance-floor appeal and experimental nuances. Allien began her DJ career in the early 1990s, holding residencies at renowned Berlin clubs such as Bunker, Tresor, and E-Werk. Then, in 1999, she founded BPitch Control, a label that has launched the careers of artists like Modeselektor, Paul Kalkbrenner, and Apparat. She has collaborated with artists like Apparat, resulting in the 2006 album “Orchestra of Bubbles“, which combined techno with ambient and IDM influence. 

One of her more recent works came in 2020 when Allien released “Auraa,” an album that blends techno with ambient and trance elements, reflecting her ongoing evolution as an artist. In 2023, she celebrated the 20th anniversary of her seminal album “Stadtkind”, as well as released a new EP, compilation, exhibition and accompanying soundtrack, with her present and previous work gaining her a spot on our “Top Ten Techno DJs” list of the year. She’s stayed active and also has a new single out called “How It Looks Like”, showing that she’s here to stay in the techno music scene. 

Dillon Francis

Dillon Francis is an American DJ, music producer, and songwriter known for his contributions to moombahton, EDM, and electronic music, and he gained fame with hits like “Get Low” and “Masta Blasta“. In recent years, he’s ventured into more experimental sounds, including techno. Though not primarily known for producing traditional techno, he has dabbled with the genre, especially with his side project, DJ Hanzel. DJ Hanzel is Francis’ alter ego under which he explores deeper, minimal techno and house vibes. This project allows him to experiment with the more underground and darker side of electronic music, as opposed to his more mainstream EDM and moombahton sound.

Tracks under this alias have showcased his ability to create techy, driving rhythms with a focus on deep basslines and atmospheric elements in line with classic techno. Though techno may not be his main style, Dillon’s versatility in electronic music allows him to explore different sub-genres and bring his own playful and experimental touch to the techno world. Dillon has several upcoming shows, including performances at XS Nightclub in Las Vegas, as well as The Grand in Boston.

Fisher

Fisher’s personality and presence are quite like his beats: bouncy, full of energy and never taking itself too seriously. It’d be easy to mistake him for a casual raver, in his bucket and sunglasses. But this man can command a dancefloor like a circus leader, showing you to a funhouse of foot-shuffling floor-fillers. He first broke out with the brassy tech-house hit “Losing It” in 2018, which earned him a Grammy nod as well as hitting number one on international club charts.

His follow-up, “You Little Beauty” sampled 70’s disco star Loleatta Holloway, chopping her soulful vocals over a heavy bassline, grabbing him a nomination for an ARIA Music Award. Since then, he’s dropped a steady stream of singles including funky pulse-bass banger “Take It Off” featuring Aatig, as well as remixes of songs from Bob Sinclair, Bob Marley, Jennifer Lopez and Gotye.

He’s been expanding his reach, striding further up DJ Mag’s “Top 100 DJs” for the past few years. His live sets reflect the vibrant energy in his music, where the Aussie ex-surfer enthusiastically hypes up the crowd with enjoyable edits of everything from Sir Mix-A-Lot to Donna Summer. These setlists and his infectious, fist-pumping, body-rocking enthusiasm never make for a dull moment. He’s performed fantastic sets at EDC, Tomorrowland, Coachella and other big festivals and venues, posting various shows on his YouTube page. After holding a residency at HÏ Ibiza in 2024, and will now be moving the party over to the new hyperclub, UNVRS, alongside Eric Pyrdz, Carl Cox and Elrow. With various festivals and shows planned for 2025, it seems like the fun times with Fisher will keep rolling throughout this year.

Charlotte De Witte

A powerful presence in our “Top Ten Techno DJs” list of 2021, Belgian DJ and producer Charlotte de Witte has firmly established herself as a leading figure in the global techno scene, renowned for her dark, driving sound that blends acid and minimal techno elements. Born on July 21, 1992, in Ghent, Belgium, de Witte began her DJ career in 2010 under the alias “Raving George” to avoid gender biases in the industry. Initially exploring electro-house genres, she transitioned to techno in 2015, adopting her real name and releasing the ‘Weltschmerz’ EP, marking a pivotal shift in her musical direction. ​

Her evolution continued with the 2021 release of a remix of the 1990 track “The Age of Love” in collaboration with her husband, Italian DJ Enrico Sangiuliano. This remix topped Beatport’s techno chart for 2021 and achieved gold certification in 2022, underscoring her impact on the genre. ​

In 2019, de Witte launched her own label, KNTXT, providing a platform for techno artists and further solidifying her influence in the electronic music community. Her relentless work ethic and innovative sound have earned her a reputation as one of the most sought-after names in electronic music today. ​

Fans can look forward to her upcoming performances at major festivals, including Ultra Music Festival in Miami on March 30, 2025, and EDC Las Vegas from May 16 to 18, 2025. These appearances highlight her continued prominence and influence within the techno community.​

Carl Cox

Carl Cox is a pioneering British DJ and producer from Oldham, England, whose career has profoundly shaped the electronic dance music landscape, becoming a frequent figure on our “Top Ten Techno DJs” list, appearing in every year since it began in 2019. Starting his DJ journey at the age of 10, Cox was inspired by the music he heard at home, bringing a small turntable to school to play records from his father’s collection. By 14, he was actively involved in the club scene, funding his nights out with milk rounds and cutting neighbors’ hedges. His early passion quickly translated into professional gigs, and by the late 1980s, Cox was at the forefront of the emerging acid house movement. 

Over the decades, Cox’s sound has continuously evolved, blending techno, house, and tech-house with his signature flair. Known for his ability to read and command crowds, he became a staple in the global rave and club circuit. His 1991 breakout hit, “I Want You (Forever),” exemplifies his innovative approach, combining driving beats with melodic elements, making it a techno classic.

In 2025, fans can catch Cox at several major events. He will headline at Ultra Music Festival’s 25th anniversary in Miami from March 28 to 30, where he is set to present a new live show at the Resistance Megastructure. He will also hold a residency at Ibiza’s UNVRS club, performing every Sunday from June 22 to September 21, and deliver a special “Vinyl Only” set at Brighton Beach on July 26. 

With a career spanning over four decades, Carl Cox remains a towering figure in electronic music. His unwavering passion, adaptability, and dedication to pushing musical boundaries continue to make him a driving force in the techno scene.

Adam Beyer

Techno titan Adam Beyer has proved himself over three decades as a DJ, performing at nearly every club and festival around the world multiple times. Getting his start in the 90s, he was a vital part of the new wave of European techno. His Drumcode label is still one of the giants in the techno scene, and its syndicated weekly radio show has an audience of 11 million – one of the most listened to EDM broadcasts in the world.

Over the years, he’s learned to adapt to both the times and the environment – playing a wide range of music from trance to techno, catering his sets to their settings and audiences. He’s stayed active as a DJ, in the last few years gracing the stage of festivals like Creamfields, Awakenings and Amnesia. One recent highlight might be his Drumcode takeover of London superclub Drumshedz. Also set to drop his first album in over 20 years, a sci-fi inspired affair led by the dark, brooding, bassy tune ‘Explorer’, we’re sure Beyer will continue his reign as one of techno’s kingpins.

Austin Millz

It’s refreshing to hear someone inject some funky human spirit into an electronic genre. Austin Millz has carved his own lane in techno, blending his Harlem hometown’s hip-hop, soul and R&B into his dance-floor-ready records. At the forefront of New York’s electronic scene, he’s known for commanding crowds with his energetic stage presence as well as his choice selection of cuts, which can include edits from Chaka Khan to modern trap music.

He’s played at major events such as Beyonce’s Homecoming Coachella performances and Quincy Jones AKG 70th Anniversary. His Boiler Room set is full of fun bangers from multiple musical styles, underlined with a housey backbeat. At the start of the year, he gave us “Hot & Mysterious”, a jazzy-house heater featuring Kah-Lo dropping some bars – a track that nicely rounds up a few of his musical influences. He’s got some live events planned too, including Coachella 2025 and Beyond Wonderland Chicago. With his irresistible sound that borrows from yesterday and marries it with the futuristic, Millz is certainly one DJ to look out for in the coming year.

DJ Miss Milan

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DJ Miss Milan, affectionately known as the “Fairy Vibemother,” is a Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer celebrated for her dynamic performances and genre-blending mixes. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, she began her career nearly nine years ago, initially collaborating with artists like Justine Skye and Saweetie, which helped establish her reputation for uplifting female artists. Her musical style seamlessly fuses elements of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music, creating an electrifying atmosphere that resonates with diverse audiences.​

Miss Milan is also the official DJ and emcee for Grammy-winning artist Doechii, contributing to the artist’s stage presence and success. In addition to her performance career, Miss Milan is the founder of EMPWR BEATS, a platform supporting women DJs, and the creator of Computer Love Party, an event that celebrates R&B music and culture, further showcasing her commitment to enriching the musical landscape.

Miss Milan has already started the year strong with her radio appearance at Gilles Peterson’s “All Queens” event on March 8, 2025. Additionally, she offers a glimpse into her life and career through her YouTube series, “Day In The Life w/ DJ Miss Milan,” with the latest episode highlighting her journey to the Grammys in 2025.

And That Wraps up our Top 10 List for 2025’s Standout Techno DJs!

There are so many talented techno artists who are grinding hard and taking the style to the next level, and we hope to continue this Funktasy tradition every year, highlighting remarkable record-spinners and their bold achievements. These DJs have paved the way for techno music to become an unstoppable force in the music industry, developing the craft more and more every year. So until next time, check out these game-changing, genre-growing stars and get a two-step going to their incredible tunes! And if you’re craving more beats, don’t miss our list of the Top 10 EDM DJs of 2025 – a celebration of the electronic icons shaping the sound of the year