Hidden Empire

Hidden Empire is a German electronic music duo consisting of Niklas Schäfers and Branko Novakovic. The pair began releasing music in 2016, with their first release appearing on November 15 of that year. Over their career, they have released 57 tracks across multiple labels, establishing themselves as a live project and DJ duo within the European electronic music scene.

Hidden Empire produces melodic house and techno, techno, indie dance, tech house, and deep house tracks. They release primarily on Stil Vor Talent and Stil Vor Talent Records, with additional releases on Octopus Records, Cercle Records, and Siona Records. Their sound spans peak time driving techno and deeper melodic house territories, making their catalog suitable for both peak hour sets and more nuanced floor moments. The duo maintains consistent output, with releases continuing through 2025, indicating their ongoing activity in the melodic techno and house circuit.