Berlin DJ/producer A.D.H.S. releases his new EP In The Dark, out now via Amelie Lens‘ EXHALE imprint.
Marking his long-anticipated debut on EXHALE, In The Dark sees Michael Groß aka A.D.H.S. deliver a 3-track statement of intent; hard-edged, emotionally charged and built for the heart of the rave.
Known for his turbo-charged productions and unrelenting DJ sets, A.D.H.S.’ journey has been anything but conventional. Born in Ravensburg and now based in Berlin, he was originally immersed in hip-hop before a friend introduced him to Falscher Hase‘s mixtape Lebenslänglich, rerouting his path toward techno.
That pivotal moment sparked a creative transformation that led him from throwing underground parties to his first production, ‘Decipher‘ on Electric Ballroom, a track that broke into Beatport’s top 20 and marked the beginning of his studio career.
Since then, he has built a reputation for high-energy sound design, shaped by deep emotion and meticulous attention to detail. Drawing from a plethora of influences from across the dance spectrum and beyond, A.D.H.S. creates music designed for immersion and emotional impact.
On In The Dark, he pushes his high-voltage sonics into bold new territory. From the razor-edged opener ‘In The Dark‘, to the ferocious follow-up ‘Maxed Out‘, through to the brooding remix from fellow Berliner Aida Arko, this is techno at its most relentless and refined – cementing A.D.H.S. as one of the genre’s most vital and versatile voices.
Opening with driving title track ‘In The Dark‘, A.D.H.S. sets the tone with punchy drums, hypnotic synth tension, and a pummelling low-end, all wrapped around a haunting, dystopian vocal that pulls listeners deep into his signature sound world.
With echoes of early Vitalic, ‘Maxed Out‘ raises the intensity with a heavy, rolling groove, warped vocal chants and acid-laced synths, unleashing a riot of rave-fueled energy that channels the raw power of Berlin’s underground.
Closing the EP, Aida Arko delivers a hypnotic rework of the title track, transforming it into a brooding, late-night roller layered with steely textures and shadowy atmospherics, bringing her own fierce twist to proceedings.
“‘Maxed Out’ represents my love for rave techno – a heavy, driving bassline fused with samples from all kinds of sources, all coming together to create maximum impact,” says A.D.H.S.
“With ‘In the Dark’, I leaned into trance-inspired melodies while staying true to a darker, moodier energy. Having Aida Arko on board for the remix was a huge honor – she absolutely nailed it.”
Beyond music, A.D.H.S. continues to build a singular creative universe, with his live shows being accompanied by visuals from Arthur Kechter and Marek Papke, and launching his own merch and fashion line – extending his visual identity into physical form. This vision has brought him to major festival stages, with recent highlights including Extrema Outdoor, MAYDAY, Fusion and Nature One.
With In The Dark, A.D.H.S. now adds EXHALE to his growing list of powerhouse collaborators. The label continues to spotlight cutting-edge artists shaping the sound of modern techno and A.D.H.S. fits seamlessly into that vision. Built for the rave, engineered for the future, In The Dark is a defining release in a career that continues to rise.
Listen to the tracks below.
