Marlon Hoffstadt is a Berlin-based DJ, producer, and label owner whose work deftly traverses the intersections of classic house, trance, rave, and electro. Launching onto the scene in the early 2010s, Hoffstadt initially gained recognition with the infectious single “Shake That” in collaboration with Dansson, which saw widespread club play and landed him on influential labels such as FFRR and Warner. His productions balance nostalgia with a forward-thinking energy, weaving together old-school vocal samples, rolling basslines, and euphoric synths—a signature present across both his solo releases and collaborations as DJ Daddy Trance.

Beyond his output as an artist, Hoffstadt is renowned for his Taste Rec. label as well as his series of “Savour The Moment” events and mixes, promoting an ethos of extended, vinyl-only, phone-free sets focused on immersive dance floor experiences. His releases and DJ sets have earned acclaim from leading voices in underground dance music, with appearances at major European clubs like Panorama Bar (Berghain), Robert Johnson, Fabric London, and a growing presence on the international festival circuit.

A central figure in Berlin’s contemporary nightlife, Hoffstadt is celebrated for his passion for community, analog hardware, and authenticity, as well as his openness about the challenges and joys inherent to the life of a touring artist and creative. Through his dynamic productions, tastemaking mixes, and creation of intimate dance spaces, Marlon Hoffstadt continues to shape and inspire new directions in the global house and rave scene.