Heiko Laux

Heiko Laux is a German DJ and producer from Bad Nauheim who operates from Berlin. He founded the Kanzleramt label and has released music under the aliases Goldwave, Apathism, and Toko. Laux began releasing music in 2010 and has maintained consistent output through 2025 with 36 releases documented across electronic music platforms.

Laux produces peak time driving techno and raw deep hypnotic techno, with occasional ventures into tech house and deep house. His releases appear on Kanzleramt, Klockworks, Uturn, and Drumcode. His sound centers on driving techno rhythms designed for peak hour DJ sets, characterized by the hypnotic and raw aesthetic associated with Berlin's techno scene. Laux's productions span from the deeper, more introspective side of techno to the harder driving variants that define contemporary dancefloor techno.