Emerging as Phase Fatale in 2014, Berlin-based DJ, producer and label owner, HaydenPayne is rewriting the discourse of Techno with his cross-pollination of gnarly basslines,sensual narratives and mind-control mechanics. Demonstrating his vision through anauthentic, highly curated sonic-lens of techno, the New York native’s rhythmic excursionsdraw on his roots in the underground scenes of his respective cities as well as hisreputable experience performing to dancefloors globally. Exemplified by long-standingtenures as a resident for esteemed institutions such as Berlin’s Berghain as well as KHIDIin Georgia’s capital Tbilisi, Payne demonstrates a resolute understanding of harnessingclub synergy across his productions and DJ sets.With three full length albums under his belt, including the 2020 sophomore release‘Scanning Backwards’ on Berghain’s imprint Ostgut Ton, Payne’s sonic signature pushesthe boundaries of techno sensibilities and reflects the zeitgeist whilst staying true to hisown vision. Wasting no time since his solo project’s inception to showcase his expert sonicability, Payne has toured throughout Europe performing at renowned clubs and festivalsworldwide, releasing numerous records on labels including Jealous God, Ostgut Ton, andhis own label BITE.Payne launched the BITE imprint in 2018 as a means to platform cutting-edge soundproduction across a diverse roster of international artists. Along with fellow Soft Crashprotagonist Pablo Bozzi pioneering ‘Italo Body Music’, BITE’s seminal synthesis of curatedtechno solidifies the label as a tour de force taste-maker within electronic music withshowcases worldwide including Berghain and their 5 year anniversary compilation‘Shedding Skin’ in 2023.Hailing from post-punk roots, Payne draws on his depth of musical knowledge andmultitude of influences. His merging of nuanced references and high concept narrativesremain geared towards the dancefloor at its core, subtleties of his multifarious sonicpalette act as the foundations for his layered wall of sound