Oliver   Koletzki

With 'Trip to Sanity,' Berlin-based producer, DJ, live performer, and Stil vor Talent label head Oliver Koletzki presents a milestone in his 36-year long musical career and his 18-year tenure at the top of global electronic nightlife – his 10th studio album.

For the fifth and final single in advance of his “Trip to Sanity” album, Oliver Koletzki teams up with a true heavyweight of the scene – the techno-pop-legend that is Fritz Kalkbrenner. The result, “Heart on Hold”, marries Kalkbrenner’s unmistakable vox and emotive lyrics with Koletzki’s punchy production, lacing atmospheric synths through a brooding bass-line and driving beat.

On the latest and fourth single proceeding Oliver Koletzki's 10th album "Trip to Sanity", the Berlin maestro masters myriad moods to impressive effect. The kick-off "Space Papi" set a light tone being a fruity 3am banger that favours bounce over brute force: Koletzki takes no prisoners in regard to dance floor damage by way of the track's moreish bassline and a healthy dose of white noise grandeur. True to its title, the EP's namesake "Pleasure of the Very First Time" then bubbles over with playful twists and turns, zigzagging sprightly across its indie-dance thump. Lastly, "Mind Games" takes a turn for darker territories, elevating an almost claustrophobic atmosphere at its outset with Natascha Polke's mesmerizing vocals before blossoming into a rich apex in its second half, ready to leave you breathless.

On “Candyflip”, the third sneak peek of his forthcoming “Trip to Sanity” album, Oliver Koletzki shifts gear and puts the pedal to the metal. The EP’s title track is pure forward momentum with its neon synth euphoria that rushes over a muscular body, generously pairing menacing bass with percussive storytelling. Next up, the arppaggio-driven “Mantra for Bora” settles somewhere between Psy-Tech and Italo, craftily working tropes of both into a climax of total dissolution. No matter the elements, one thing’s clear – Koletzki is ready to overtake. “Chasing Holes” then literally flips the candy on its head, taking off on auto-pilot, fueled by flamenco guitar licks and funky hand drums a-top a strong house groove. A word of advice, fellow ravers: Buckle up for a joyride through the depth of night – sunrise is on the horizon.

Party people, superfriends, podcasters and back-to-back buddies: This ain't the first time DJ heavyweights Oliver Koletzki and andhim join forces. However, "Branka", the second sneak-peak of Oliver's forthcoming "Trip to Sanity" album, marks the maiden studio collaboration between the three veterans of the field. Needless to say, the result is set to blow up dance floors around the globe: While the title track "Branka" pairs a chugging groove with a climax of melancholic piano chords and flute flurries to hands-up effect, "Orbit" is more deranged with its thumping kicks, old-school rave harmonies and crunchy snare rolls. Perfectly balancing the tension between tasteful restraint and all-out euphoria, these two club tracks equally satisfy and leave us wanting more – luckily Koletzki has us covered with "Trip to Sanity".

With "Stay until the Light" Oliver Koletzki reveals the first high-impact sneak peak of his forthcoming tenth studio album "Trip to Sanity" – a monumental milestone in the seasoned Berlin producer's career at the forefront of contemporary electronic music, to be released on Stil vor Talent this autumn.

On 'Made of Wood', his ninth full-length album, Oliver Koletzki embodies the seasoned craftsman, carving out his deeply personal sonic sculptures with a confident, learned hand, while experimenting with a broad range of thrilling ideas and fresh textures. Initially written in Tulum in late 2019, Koletzki completed the album in Berlin aided by numerous live musicians and vocalists, bringing his sketches to life with a focus on wooden instruments like djembes, marimbas, santoors or duduks, thus sculpting a natural sound that's warm in timbre, rich in groove and literally made of wood. 'Copal', the first of two advance EPs, captures the essence of Oliver's approach, teasing the release with its floor-focussed shaker of a title-track and the handpan-driven epic that is 'Cryptozoology'.

Part homage, part prophecy: Fire in the Jungle is the 8th studio album from Berlin-based DJ, producer and label owner Oliver Koletzki, released on 15 November 2019 by Stil vor Talent. With sounds as di verse as the stamps collected in Koletzkis passport over the past 18 months, Fire in the Jungle is a statement in itself: complex, verdant, the product of years of growth. From the arid desert tundra of Australia, to the lush turquoise beaches and sacred sites of Mexico, to the dusty Playa of Burning Man: these rich and varied landscapes, people, experiences have strongly influenced Koletzki in the production of this multifaceted masterpiece.

On his sixth album, The Arc of Tension, the Berlin based DJ, label owner and producer OLIVER KOLETZKI yet again presents his remarkable vision of contemporary electronic music, while he assumes the role of a storyteller. The Arc of Tension speaks to its listener as a singular, self contained work, which communicates by way of its natural flow and arc of suspense. The latter is mirrored not only in the multifarious narrative of the actual album, but can also be understood as evidence for its creator's long musical history. While Koletzki focussed on a diverse range of vocal collaborations on his previous long players, he now moves on to a different form of storytelling, rooted in the quiet confidence of a veteran musician, as well as the hectic lifestyle of a globally in demand DJ.

Frida Darko and Oliver Koletzki burst back onto Stil vor Talent with "Trip With Me". Continuing their collaboration series, the single arrives more refined, punchy and floor-shaking than ever, while offering the first glimpse into Koletzki's next major project set for 2026.

Kicking off 2024 with his first Kotori Music EP of the year, label boss Oliver Koletzki returns pedal to the metal. Titled 'La Hora de Mosquitos', this new colossus of a two-tracker treats us to an epic whirlwind of rolling techno and hypnotic house laced with a solid bit of 80s guitar solos.

As part of Stil vor Talent's 20 Years celebrations, Atric and Frida Darko take on Oliver Koletzki and HVOB's iconic 'Bones', turning its emotional core into a hypnotic force for the dancefloor.

Berlin-based artist, DJ, producer and Stil vor Talent co-founder Oliver Koletzki releases his twelfth studio album, "12" — a deeply considered, emotionally rich long-player that marks the next chapter in a career spanning more than two decades at the forefront of electronic music. The album is out on Stil vor Talent in digital formats and as a 2x12" gatefold vinyl.

The second single taken from Oliver Koletzki's 'Trip To Sanity Remixed' package sees Tim Engelhardt and Sean Doron take on 'Is It Real', the album cut featuring Malou.

Back on Stil vor Talent, Oliver Koletzki presents 'About the Fox and a Tiger'. Two new heaters packed with groovy indie dance and neo-disco flair.

The first single from Oliver Koletzki's 'Trip To Sanity Remixed' package hands 'My Last Attempt' over to fellow Stil vor Talent alum Rampue.

Following the release of Oliver Koletzki's twelfth studio album "12", the album remix series continues with a fresh reinterpretation of "Logic" by trusted Stil vor Talent favourite Atric. Reworking one of the album's most driving cuts, Atric transforms the original into a warm, melodic club version built for open-air festivals, beach dancefloors and late-night summer sessions alike.

For the second volume of his 'Hands on' series, Stil vor Talent boss Oliver Koletzki returns with a solid set of sun-streaked, groovy chuggers.

Oliver Koletzki's classic 'Der Mückenschwarm' returns on Stil vor Talent with a 20 Years SVT remix by the one and only Gerd Janson.

Following the release of his twelfth studio album "12", Oliver Koletzki opens the next chapter of the project with the first official album remix: a club-focused rework of "Petrichor", the record's atmospheric opening track. Kicking off the album remix series, the new version translates the introspective original into a driving dancefloor cut built for late-night sets and festival moments alike.

Oliver Koletzki & Frida Darko are back with their newest single for Stil vor Talent, 'Space Base' featuring Frida Darko's own vocals. Bound to fling ravers into orbit from its first drop onwards, 'Space Base' is a playful party igniter, geared up towards hi-intensity boogie down and no-nonsense, peak time duty.

As part of Stil vor Talent's ongoing 20-year anniversary celebrations, Berlin-based live outfit GHEIST revisit one of the label's most iconic cuts: 'Bones' by Oliver Koletzki & HVOB. First released over a decade ago, 'Bones' is still an outstanding gem and an absolute classic in the label's catalogue.

Oliver Koletzki releases "Voice or Noise", the final single leading into his twelfth studio album "12". Created together with longtime collaborator Frida Darko, the track marks an unexpected turn within the album campaign, stepping beyond the electronic framework of previous singles into more direct hip hop and R&B territory.

Stil vor Talent marks the completion of its anniversary remix series with '20 Years Stil vor Talent Remixed', arriving as a full digital and vinyl compilation. The release brings together the reinterpretations created throughout the anniversary year, honouring two decades of label history and the artists who shaped it.

Following in the footsteps of their inaugural collab, 'Own Me', Stil vor Talent boss Oliver Koletzki & Talmirage are back at it with 'Touch' — a new single oozing coastal hedonism and solar-powered synth pop vibes.

Oliver Koletzki continues his twelfth studio album rollout with "Schnapsidee", the fourth single from "12". Following the lead singles "Trip With Me" (with Frida Darko), "I Don't Need Your Love" and "Petrichor", this track brings a playful, bouncy energy to the album's sonic arc.

To celebrate 20 years of Stil vor Talent, Kaufmann (DE) reimagines Oliver Koletzki's iconic breakthrough 'Der Mückenschwarm' — a track that was initially self-released, then spotted and signed by Sven Väth and went on to become Cocoon's best-selling record ever.

Back to the home base to deliver his newest single, 'Don't Stop Me Now', Stil vor Talent boss Oliver Koletzki returns with a vengeance. Dishing out a slice of pure dance floor menace coming in the form of ominous bass thunder and sizzling synthwork, Koletzki ushers us in a smouldering pit of blazing envelopes and rippling acidic folds.

Oliver Koletzki continues his prolific run of form on Stil vor Talent with "Petrichor", the third single taken from his twelfth studio album "12". A solo Oliver Koletzki original and the album's opening track, "Petrichor" offers the most immersive and emotionally resonant glimpse yet into the world of Koletzki's long-player.

Stepping up with his newest release on A Tribe Called Kotori, label boss Oliver Koletzki pulls out a serious floor buster in 'Bells of Kakariko' — a track you'll certainly hear a lot this summer.

Here comes the third salvo in our 20th anniversary series, with label stalwarts Hidden Empire taking on Oliver Koletzki's 'Copal'.

Hot on the heels of his latest full-length delivery, here comes Oliver Koletzki's 'Trip To Sanity Remixed' — a package of reworks featuring contributions from fellow Stil vor Talent alums Rampue, Fabian Krooss and Tim Engelhardt + Sean Doron.

Berlin-based DJ, producer and Stil vor Talent co-founder Oliver Koletzki opens his 2026 catalogue in style with "I Don't Need Your Love" — the second single to be taken from his highly anticipated album "12". The single follows the momentum of December's "Trip With Me", Koletzki's punchy, tongue-in-cheek collaboration with rising talent Frida Darko, and continues to explore the endless capabilities of Oliver's ever-evolving sonic world.

On his newest single, 'Own Me', Stil vor Talent boss Oliver Koletzki joins forces with Talmirage to deliver a magnetic missive of a tune — retro-laced synth pop, EBM and techno rolled into two distinct versions.

Here comes the second instalment in our ongoing anniversary series, celebrating twenty years of Stil vor Talent (how time flies…) via a 12-releases-a-year cascade drop.

Two decades in and still rocking like day one, Stil vor Talent celebrates twenty years of unrelenting dance floor activism with a whole year schedule of very special remixes brought together for the occasion. Kicking off 2025 with the first numbers in this series dedicated to revamps of iconic pieces from SVT's back catalogue, Oliver Koletzki himself gives his own interpretation of head-turning classic 'Hypnotized' (feat. Fran).

Superfriends power-duo andhim are back on cue for closing duties in our 20 Years Stil vor Talent remixed series, delivering a bold final reimagination of Oliver Koletzki's breakthrough track 'Der Mückenschwarm'.

Fresh off a noteworthy collaboration with Stil vor Talent alum Fabian Krooss, Frida Darko teams up with Oliver Koletzki on the blazing number, 'Not the One'. Built and engineered for big-room traction, the lead single finds the pair at their most ebullient and mischievous.

Continuing his pursuit of the most anthemic next thrill, Stil vor Talent head exec Oliver Koletzki returns to the label with a vengeance.