Distale

Distale is the techno project of German producer Michael Knop, who operates from Berlin and began releasing music in 2013. Knop also produces under the alias TMPLT, maintaining a focused output across both projects within the German electronic music scene.

His productions center on peak time and driving techno, with occasional explorations into tech house and traditional house music. Distale releases appear on respected labels including Senso Sounds, Not Equal Records, Clap Your Hands, Waveform Recordings, and Upon.You Records. His tracks typically deliver the high-energy, dancefloor-focused approach characteristic of Berlin's techno scene, with consistent output spanning nearly a decade of releases through 2022. The music maintains the driving intensity expected from contemporary German techno production, making it suitable for peak-hour DJ sets.