About
Parathym is the electronic music project of German artist Rasmus Knauer — a producer and live performer deeply rooted in underground techno culture.
After early experiences with punk, hardcore, and guitar-driven bands in the 1990s, Parathym became increasingly drawn to the raw energy of the emerging techno scenes in Hamburg and Berlin. Influenced by the uncompromising spirit of early underground techno, he developed a sound that combines hypnotic grooves, driving percussion, and dark futuristic atmospheres.
Today, Parathym works with a hybrid setup combining Ableton Live, analog synthesizers, drum machines, and extensive outboard gear. His music emerges organically through live experimentation, spontaneous studio performance, and direct interaction with hardware.
Raw. Hypnotic. Physical.
Parathym moves between raw techno, hypnotic techno, hardgroove, and Detroit-inspired aesthetics. His sound combines heavy kick drums, rolling basslines, atmospheric textures, and precise percussion with an uncompromising focus on tension, movement, and dancefloor impact.
Genres
Characteristics
Raw sound design, driving percussion, high-energy transitions, hypnotic grooves, and dark atmospheres.
Influences
Detroit techno, warehouse culture, 90s underground energy, and modern hardgroove aesthetics.
Performance
Parathym delivers high-energy performances focused on groove, tension, and hypnotic dynamics. His sets move between controlled intensity and dense atmospheric build-ups, specifically designed for clubs, festivals, warehouses, and underground events.
Formats
Hybrid Live Performance
Club DJ Set
Extended Underground Sessions
DJ Setup
3–4 CDJs / XDJs
Pioneer DJM Mixer
Live Setup
Ableton Live, hardware synthesizers, drum machines, MIDI sequencing, analog processing, and outboard FX.
Releases
Cold Spice
7-track LP featuring Erosion, Bug, Catalyst, Missing, Riff, Deadlock, and Core. A dark and driving techno release combining hypnotic grooves, industrial textures, and raw warehouse energy.
Everything Different
Driven by dark, raw energy, the track combines heavy club grooves with hypnotic undertones and immersive atmospheres.
Kinetic
An energetic blend of 90s house-inspired club vibes, groovy rhythms, and funky undertones fused with modern techno aesthetics.
Press & Video
Press Photos
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Video Content
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Contact
For bookings, press, collaborations, and label inquiries.