Popof

French DJ and producer Alexandre Paounov, known professionally as Popof, has been releasing electronic music since 2011. Based in France, he has operated under several aliases including Gas, Popov, and his real name Alexandre Paounov. Popof has built an extensive catalog with 44 releases documented across his career, establishing himself as a consistent presence in the European techno scene.

Popof's sound centers on peak time driving techno, with releases spanning tech house, melodic house & techno, and traditional house music. He has released music on respected labels including Hot Creations, Mobilee Records, Form, Filth on Acid, and Trick. His productions typically deliver the high-energy, dancefloor-focused approach that defines peak time techno, with tracks designed for prime club hours. The breadth of his label roster demonstrates versatility across techno's various subgenres, from the underground edge of Filth on Acid to the more established Hot Creations imprint.