OBSCUUR Returns to Paris: Caiva Live, The Muffin Man & Joe Lewandowski Take Over Le Nexus
The underground electronic music scene is buzzing with anticipation as OBSCUUR announces its highly anticipated return to Paris. After selling out their last several events in the French capital, the Berlin and Amsterdam-based powerhouse label is back with what promises to be their most explosive Parisian showcase yet.
OBSCUUR at Le Nexus takes place on Friday, September 19th, 2025, from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM at the legendary Le Nexus venue in Pantin. This eight-hour journey through the harder edges of electronic music features three major headliners supported by promising up-and-coming acts, representing everything OBSCUUR stands for: uncompromising quality, underground authenticity, and raw energy.
The Headliners: Underground Excellence Meets Parisian Energy
Caiva Live: Electronic Fairy Pop Meets Hardgroove Techno
Leading the charge is Caiva, performing a rare live set that showcases why she's become one of the most talked-about artists in the underground electronic scene. Known for her unique "Electronic Fairy Pop" sound that seamlessly blends hardgroove techno with trance elements, Caiva has been making waves across Europe's most respected venues.
As a resident at Selected Berlin and with recent standout performances at Boiler Room Frankfurt and HÖR Berlin, Caiva brings a distinctive energy that perfectly embodies OBSCUUR's commitment to boundary-pushing artists. Her live performances are known for their emotional intensity and technical precision, creating transcendent experiences that weave together driving techno rhythms with ethereal melodies.
The Muffin Man: Sewer Grooves and Genre-Bending Innovation
The Muffin Man brings her infectious "sewer grooves" sound to Paris, representing one of the most exciting developments in contemporary techno. This Italian-born, London-raised artist has rapidly become a name to watch, thanks to her fresh, genre-bending style that blends rolling drumcode with sped-up beats and innovative sound design.
Her clean-cut, genre-bending approach has earned recognition from Resident Advisor and major electronic music publications. The Muffin Man's ability to create infectious, innovative sounds while maintaining dancefloor functionality makes her a perfect fit for OBSCUUR's roster of forward-thinking artists. Her sets feel both spontaneous and meticulously crafted, showcasing an artist actively shaping the future of electronic music.
Joe Lewandowski: Multi-Genre Mastery and Emotional Depth
Joe Lewandowski brings his unique journey from rock guitarist to electronic music innovator to the Le Nexus stage. His diverse musical background shines through in productions and DJ sets that seamlessly traverse indie dance, italo, dark disco, and trance, creating experiences that feel both nostalgic and futuristic.
His recent releases, including the haunting "Look at Me Now," demonstrate his ability to inject emotional depth into driving club tracks. Joe's approach reflects OBSCUUR's broader philosophy: respect for electronic music's history combined with fearless innovation. His sets are known for taking audiences on genuine journeys, building emotional connections through carefully crafted musical storytelling.
Rising Support
Completing the lineup are Didier and Sonia Michigan b2b REV, three promising artists representing the next wave of underground electronic music talent. Didier brings his genre-unifying approach and deep musical knowledge, while Sonia Michigan b2b REV contributes their exploration of psy and mental trance. These rising acts provide the perfect foundation for the headliners to showcase their sounds.
Le Nexus: The Perfect Underground Canvas
Le Nexus provides the ideal setting for OBSCUUR's return to Paris. Located in Pantin, this hybrid club-warehouse space has become legendary among electronic music enthusiasts for its uncompromising commitment to sound quality and atmosphere. The venue's 360° mapping system and L-Acoustics sound system create an immersive environment where every detail can be heard with crystal clarity.
Le Nexus has built its reputation by hosting events that prioritize music over spectacle, creating intimate yet powerful experiences that allow artists to truly connect with their audiences. For OBSCUUR's artists, the venue provides the perfect canvas to showcase their sounds in an environment that understands underground electronic music culture.
OBSCUUR's Parisian Success Story
This September event continues OBSCUUR's impressive track record in Paris, where the label has consistently sold out events and built a dedicated following among the city's electronic music cognoscenti. The label's previous Parisian showcases have become legendary among underground music fans, known for their uncompromising lineups and unforgettable atmospheres.
The fact that OBSCUUR has sold out their last several Paris events speaks to both the label's growing influence and the French capital's appreciation for authentic underground electronic music. We're thrilled to be back in a city that truly understands and values artistic integrity and cultural authenticity.
Why This Event Matters
In an electronic music landscape increasingly dominated by commercial considerations, events like OBSCUUR at Le Nexus represent something essential: the power of curated experiences and authentic underground culture. This isn't an event designed for social media content – it's designed for people who understand that the best electronic music experiences happen when you surrender to the sound.
The eight-hour format provides time for proper build-ups, extended breakdowns, and the kind of musical storytelling that's impossible in shorter sets. Each headliner shares this commitment to the long-form electronic music experience, creating sets that unfold over hours and prioritize emotional connection over instant gratification.
Essential Event Information
Event Details:
•Date: Friday, September 19th, 2025
•Time: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
•Venue: Le Nexus, 100 Avenue du Général Leclerc, 93500 Pantin, France
•Tickets: €11.99, available now at shotgun.live
Given OBSCUUR's track record of selling out their Paris events, early ticket purchase is strongly recommended. The intimate nature of Le Nexus means capacity is limited, and the label's growing reputation ensures high demand for every event they announce.
Get Tickets: Available now at shotgun.live - €11.99
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OBSCUUR Unleashes Two Nights of Underground Fury at ADE 2025
Amsterdam's underground electronic music scene is about to get a serious jolt of energy. OBSCUUR, the Berlin and Amsterdam-based powerhouse label, has announced a two-night takeover at Toekomstmuziek during Amsterdam Dance Event 2025.
While the electronic music world descends on Amsterdam from October 22-26, OBSCUUR is carving out its own space with two distinctly different but equally intense nights that showcase exactly why the label has become essential listening for underground electronic music fans worldwide.
Friday Night: When Euphoria Meets Underground Grit
October 24, 23:00-07:00
OBSCUUR's Friday night brings together Kling und Klang, Jim Jonathan, Prauze, Amon, and Jessie Dols for an eight-hour journey through hard house, trance, and early rave sounds.
This isn't your typical nostalgic throwback night. While these artists draw inspiration from the golden eras of UK hard house and European trance, they're pushing these sounds forward with contemporary production techniques and underground edge. Expect emotional peaks and euphoric breakdowns that remind you why you fell in love with electronic music.
Saturday Night: Hard Techno Without Compromise
October 25, 23:00-07:00
Saturday is pure intensity. OBSCUUR's hard techno takeover features Janks, St3ve, Juul Exler, Amara, and Vanvanvan – a lineup representing the label's commitment to uncompromising electronic music.
This is techno for people who understand the genre's power lies in creating transcendent experiences through relentless rhythm and hypnotic repetition. These aren't artists chasing festival main stages; they're underground purists who understand the best electronic music happens in intimate spaces.
Why Toekomstmuziek Matters
Toekomstmuziek isn't trying to be the biggest venue in Amsterdam – it's focused on being the best. The sound system is pristine, the atmosphere intimate, and the crowd consists of people there for the music, not Instagram opportunities.
In a festival landscape increasingly dominated by mega-venues and commercial considerations, Toekomstmuziek represents something rare: a space designed specifically for electronic music and its community. The venue's commitment to quality over quantity aligns perfectly with OBSCUUR's artistic philosophy.
The OBSCUUR Philosophy in Action
These ADE events represent more than two nights of great music – they're a manifestation of OBSCUUR's broader approach to electronic music culture. While many labels chase viral moments and playlist placements, OBSCUUR has built its reputation by consistently championing artists who prioritize artistic integrity over commercial appeal.
The label's roster reads like a who's who of underground electronic music's most uncompromising voices. These aren't artists making music for radio; they're creating sounds for people who understand that the best electronic music happens in spaces between genres, where hard house meets trance, where techno gets harder, and where the underground thrives.
Amsterdam's Underground Renaissance
OBSCUUR's ADE events come at an interesting moment for Amsterdam's electronic music scene. Recent years have seen renewed focus on underground sounds and authentic club culture.
Venues like Toekomstmuziek, along with De School, Shelter, and Radion, represent a new generation of Amsterdam clubs that prioritize music quality and community over commercial success. OBSCUUR's decision to make Amsterdam one of its key bases reflects this underground renaissance.
Beyond the Hype
In an electronic music landscape increasingly dominated by algorithm-driven discovery, events like OBSCUUR's ADE nights represent something essential: the power of curated experiences and authentic community.
These aren't events designed to generate social media content. They're designed for people who understand that the best electronic music experiences happen when you surrender to the sound. The eight-hour format reflects this philosophy – there's time for proper build-ups, extended breakdowns, and musical storytelling impossible in shorter sets.
OBSCUUR at ADE 2025
October 24-25, 2025
Toekomstmuziek, Amsterdam
23:00-07:00 both nights
Tickets available now. Don't wait – these intimate underground experiences sell out quickly.
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