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Dekmantel 2026 Report: The Best of the Fest
['Kiana Mickles']
Pitchfork
Their gear—a massive collection of synthesizers, drum machines, and twinkling LEDs—nearly filled up the entire room.
As a couple of publicists and I neared them, one of the performers turned around to greet one of my colleagues, saying, “Hey!
Sorry I didn’t answer your text,” as if he wasn’t currently busy playing a five-hour set.
A six-pack of Heineken and a giant bag of Doritos sat at their feet, a stash they indulged in throughout their set.
The music didn’t suffer from this nonchalance, as they locked into a satisfying minimal groove before slowly transitioning into acid house.