Patrice Baumel

Patrice Bäumel is a German-born DJ and producer based in Amsterdam who began releasing electronic music in 2010. Born in Freital in 1975, he has established himself as a prolific artist with 36 releases spanning over a decade of production work in the underground electronic scene.

Bäumel produces melodic house and techno, techno, deep house, and tech house across multiple respected labels including Afterlife Records, Watergate Records, Get Physical Music, Correspondant, and his own Something Happening Somewhere imprint. His sound operates primarily in the melodic house and techno spectrum, delivering driving, peak-time energy suitable for main room environments while incorporating deeper, more introspective elements. His releases on Afterlife Records position him within the label's signature emotional techno aesthetic, while his work across other imprints demonstrates versatility spanning from underground house grooves to driving techno productions.