Shed, the moniker of Berlin-based producer René Pawlowitz, has been a defining force in the landscape of techno and electronic music since the mid-2000s. Born in Frankfurt (Oder), East Germany, Pawlowitz relocated to Berlin in the early 2000s, where he quickly became involved in the city’s innovative club culture. His music, released on seminal labels like Ostgut Ton, 50Weapons, and his own Power House and Soloaction imprints, blends the hard-edged rhythms of techno with UK rave, breakbeat, and Detroit influences.

Shed’s acclaimed debut album, *Shedding the Past* (2008), was recognized as Resident Advisor’s Album of the Year and set the stage for a distinguished discography characterized by emotional depth and analog warmth. Follow-up albums like *The Traveller* (2010), *The Killer* (2012), and *Oderbruch* (2019) showcase his ability to traverse styles, from atmospheric breakbeat and industrial textures to dancefloor-driven techno. As a DJ, Shed is known for dynamic, genre-blurring sets that have taken him to leading clubs and festivals worldwide, including Berghain, fabric, and Sonar.

Beyond his work as Shed, Pawlowitz has explored diverse sonic territories under numerous aliases, such as Head High, The Higher, and Wax, further cementing his reputation as a creative explorer within electronic music. Continuously evolving while maintaining a deep respect for techno’s roots, Shed remains one of the genre’s most respected and influential artists.