Berlin’s breakthrough purveyor of underground club music makes his debut on the HARD imprint with a single that straddles the line between trance and techno.
Berlin’s southstar makes his debut on HARD Recs with “Echoes,” a soaring mainfloor trance single that captures the liberating power of sound as refuge. Out September 19th, the track finds the rising producer at the intersection of techno’s raw drive and trance’s euphoric pull, crystallizing his reputation as one of underground dance music’s most exciting new voices.
Built around euphonious vocals that feel whispered from a dream, “Echoes” offers a delicate escape from the chaos of everyday life. Soft and soothing at its core, the vocal drifts above a foundation of elastic basslines and bright, staccato piano phrases. Glistening melodic slides swell and dissolve like bursts of light through water, while restless synth fragments scatter across the mix, evoking the sensation of floating untethered. The result is a hardgroove-leaning trance cut that balances introspection with forward propulsion: club-ready yet deeply personal.
Revealing the sense of release embodied by his new single, southstar says, “For me, music has always been about freedom: the freedom to express myself without limits and to connect with people in a way words can’t. This release is a reflection of that feeling, and I hope listeners can experience the same sense of liberation when they hear it.”
The single arrives as southstar continues his ascent beyond Berlin’s underground into the global spotlight. His breakout hit “Miss You” climbed to No. 11 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Chart and cracked the Billboard Global 200, cementing him as a crossover talent to watch.
Performances at Boiler Room: Belfast, an acclaimed collaboration with Empire of the Sun, and tours spanning Australia to North America have further amplified his reach. Upcoming appearances at Escape Halloween in Southern California and the Hotmeal showcase at ADE are poised to extend his influence across two of dance music’s most pivotal stages.
At a moment when much of contemporary club music bends toward formula, southstar is carving out his own lane—one defined by tension, atmosphere, and unfiltered emotional weight. With “Echoes,” he delivers a release that not only embodies his uncompromising artistic ethos but also reaffirms trance and techno’s enduring capacity for freedom, release, and collective transcendence.
Amid the pulsating nightlife of Berlin, a new talent is emerging, electrifying the electronic musicscene: Southstar, born Leon Kirschnek. With his fresh and distinctive sounds, he is not just a producer but a symbol of a new, exciting movement – raw, real, and global. His sound unfolds as an energetic interplay of techno, trance, and contemporary club music. Southstar consciously avoids the pressure of Gen Z commercial trends and instead follows an authentic artistic vision that is tangible in every note. What began in Berlin’s underground corners has evolved into an international phenomenon.
His productions are characterized by powerful structures that emphasize tension and atmosphere. There is no overproduced gloss here, but honest club music that impresses with attitude andcharacter. His track “Miss You” gained international attention – ranking #11 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Charts and #71 on the Billboard Global 200 – marking a major breakthrough. On his recent tours through Australia and now America, Southstar has proven that his music connects people around the world. Highlights of this development included his celebrated performance at Boiler Room: Belfast, which brought him to a wider, global audience, and a much-noticed collaboration with the renowned project Empire of the Sun, which honored him as an equal creative partner.
His DJ sets are not about mere presentation – they are organic journeys through sonic dimensions that captivate the audience. Each set becomes an experience where energy is tangible and space for collective experience arises. Instead of telling fixed stories, Southstar opens musical spaces that invite dancing and dreaming – driving, clear, and intense. Southstar embodies the future of electronic music: unconventional, transparent, and uncompromisingly real. His unique approach is celebrated by the subculture of club music, which firmly believes that authenticity is the key to sustainable artistic creation. Each of his creations reflects his dedication to creating something unique – and touching people’s hearts in the process.
southstar’s new single “Echoes” is available on all platforms via HARD Recs.
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