Electronic Press Kit

Parathym

Raw, hypnotic underground techno from Germany — driven by groove, tension, hardware performance, and uncompromising dancefloor energy.

Artist Profile

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.

Musical Style

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

Raw Techno Hypnotic Techno Hardgroove Detroit Techno

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.

Studio / Live / DJ

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.

Selected Releases

Releases

LP / Label 3340 / 2025

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.

Track / Label 3340 / 2026

Everything Different

Driven by dark, raw energy, the track combines heavy club grooves with hypnotic undertones and immersive atmospheres.

Track / Label 3340 / 2026

Kinetic

An energetic blend of 90s house-inspired club vibes, groovy rhythms, and funky undertones fused with modern techno aesthetics.

Media

Press & Video

Press Photos

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

Video Content

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

Booking

Contact

For bookings, press, collaborations, and label inquiries.

Parathym

Label: 3340 Independent

Email: rasmus.knauer@parathym.de