Christopher Rau

Christopher Rau is a German electronic music producer who began releasing music in 2009. He operates under several aliases including Rhythmus Günther, T.R. "Early" Earl, and Earl Stine, and has released 22 tracks across various labels since his debut in November 2009. His most recent release appeared in October 2024, marking over 15 years of consistent output in the electronic music scene.

Rau produces deep house, tech house, and peak time techno, with occasional forays into broader house territory. His releases appear primarily on Smallville Records, along with Money $ex Records, DRONE, and Phonogramme. His sound spans from deeper, more contemplative house tracks to driving peak time techno designed for club environments. The Smallville connection positions him within Germany's house and techno underground, where his multi-alias approach allows him to explore different tempos and energy levels across his catalog.