Karla Blum

If movies have taught us anything in the last ten years, it's that we all love an origin story. Karla Blum is an artist embodying just that—a fresh talent with eyes bright with possibility, embarking on her sonic journey with steely determination.

Blum has an edge. Born and raised in Berlin, she’s had a front-row seat to the world’s greatest techno show, in a city brimming with clubbing riches. Take her first gig, for instance, at the world-famous Ritter Butzke—a former factory in the Kreuzberg district that began life as an illegal club in 2007 and quickly gained popularity, becoming official two years later. “I was nervous,” she recalls, “but the crowd's response was amazing and helped me forget my nerves.”

That sense of community continues to inspire her. "On the streets, everything seems so hectic, unkind, and distant, but being in a club with friends—or even strangers—creates a community where people who don't even know each other are nice, happy, and can forget their troubles for at least a couple of hours," she reflects.

Deeply committed to developing her sound, Karla has an ever-growing diary of gigs around the country, including appearances at Pavoia Festival, Tanzhaus West, and a highly emotional return to Ritter Butzke. These performances will introduce her to new environments and refine her skills in the most honest and visceral ways.

Karla Blum: Berlin’s brightest star.