NOISE IS JUST DISTORTED SILENCE
Berlin’s Max Dahlhaus is an artist whose work defies simple categorization. With roots in the post-club electronic music scene, Dahlhaus crafts a unique auditory experience that blends cinematic, industrial, and experimental elements into something profoundly original. His work—spanning from his debut album Rims of Time (2017) to the recent Cychotic LP (2023) and his collaborative work Trauma Tendrils (2024) with Kronom—navigates a realm where intricate textures meet emotive resonance, capturing both the raw and the refined. His latest album, ONEIRIC (2025), features modular synthesis, granular processing, and field recordings, combining hypnotic rhythms with cinematic textures to create immersive, dreamlike soundscapes.
“Soundtracks for the post-club generation.”
Dahlhaus’s music reflects a balance of contrasts: opulence and minimalism, repetition and nuance, emotion and abstraction. His recent projects, including Atari Overdrive (2019), Short Morrow (2021), and ONEIRIC (2025), delve into the subtleties of our contemporary world, moving beyond typical dystopian themes to explore more nuanced sonic landscapes.
Following the release of ONEIRIC, Dahlhaus brought the album to life on the ONEIRIC Live Tour, performing across Asia in cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, and Taipei, where each show transformed venues into immersive, multi-sensory experiences.
Beyond his music, Dahlhaus is engaged in video editing and camera work, and he creates scores and soundtracks for the fashion label enfin levé. His approach to mixing and mastering is uniquely personal, reflecting a distinct methodology that enhances his artistic vision.
Collaborations with artists like WRACK, Grinderteeth, Kronom, and others further demonstrate his versatility and adaptability.
His live audiovisual shows, featured at festivals like CTM in Berlin, highlight his ability to blend sound and visuals into captivating experiences.
Max Dahlhaus continues to evolve as an artist, with each release offering new layers of complexity and insight. His work remains an exploration of the intricate and the evocative, inviting listeners into a deeply reflective journey.
