PATRICE BAUMEL [ AFTERLIFE - KOMPAKT ] @ MIA TULUM

Patrice Bäumel is a Lisbon-based DJ and producer who has carved a unique path through the world of techno. His releases on influential labels such as Kompakt, Afterlife, Anjunadeep, Crosstown Rebels or Get Physical have contributed to joyful moments on dance floors around the world.

A lot of who Patrice is today is a reflection of his upbringing. Born into Communist East Germany, his musical imprinting was heavily influenced by his father - a music journalist - who exposed him to a vast array of music from a very young age. Many thousands of hours spent listening built the foundation of his musical universe. Strong influences were bands like Depeche Mode, The Cure and Yello.

Aged 14, Patrice witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall and the turbulent years of regime change from communism to capitalism. Suddenly, his world became a lot bigger. At the age of 16, he spent a year on a student exchange program in Utah, which he credits with reaching a new level of independence and turning the boy into a man. Upon his return to Germany, the techno wave had hit in a big way. Patrice was hooked instantly. At 17, he started DJing. His style was heavily influenced by the local record store, the legendary Hardwax. Chicago house and Detroit techno became the bedrock of his sets.