Rico Puestel
🇩🇪About
Rico Puestel, real name Rico Friebe, is a German producer and live act from Kiel who began releasing music in 2010. Born in 1986, he operates under several aliases including Central Scrutinizer, Dinamoe, and Elco. Over the past 14 years, he has built a catalog of 70 releases across prominent labels in the German electronic music scene.
Puestel's sound spans deep house, tech house, and peak time techno, with recent ventures into melodic house and techno territory. His releases appear on respected imprints including Cocoon Recordings, Harthouse, Exhibition, SOSO, and TAU. His productions range from driving techno cuts designed for peak time club moments to deeper, more intricate house tracks that work across different parts of the night. His output demonstrates a consistent evolution from traditional house structures toward more driving, peak time-oriented material while maintaining melodic sensibilities throughout his discography.
Genres
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Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Rico Puestel – Xaosxontrol on Exhibition
The Exhibition imprint continues its run with “Xaosxontrol” from Rico Puestel — 1 track of pure techno (peak time / driving), available in lossless formats. Clocking in at 6:05 and locked at 130 BPM, this one is built for extended…
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Curated Sounds From The Underground
Friday Drop Week 42 / 2026
Tracklist, Music Genre, and Tempo 1. Lee Burridge, Sunora – Man With a Guitar Extended Mix On All Day I Dream | 2026-10-16 | Organic House | 125 BPM | 5:57 2. Riva Starr, Adam Port, JRM – Whole Room…
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Afro House
Friday Drop Week 41 / 2026
Tracklist, Music Genre, and Tempo 1. WhoMadeWho – We Could Be Lost Original Mix On Maison Arts | 2026-10-09 | Melodic House & Techno | 120 BPM | 3:51 2. Robert Hood – Puppet Show Original Mix On M-Plant |…
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140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime
Friday Drop Week 40 / 2026
Tracklist, Music Genre, and Tempo 1. Maur, Solardo – Free Extended Mix On Rendezvous Sound | 2026-10-02 | Dance / Pop | 129 BPM | 6:15 2. Boddhi Satva – D10 Original Mix On Offering Recordings | 2026-10-02 | Afro…
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House
Rico Puestel – Better Get to Wonder (Cuz This Is Real) on Exhibition
On Exhibition, Rico Puestel crafts 2 tracks of deep-rooted house with “Better Get to Wonder (Cuz This Is Real)”, available in MP3 and lossless. All 2 tracks lock in at 80 BPM, keeping the set momentum consistent. Better Get to…
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Afro House
Friday Drop Week 39 / 2026
Tracklist, Music Genre, and Tempo 1. Bicep – Lemonder Original Mix On Ninja Tune | 2026-09-25 | Electronica | 125 BPM | 4:28 2. Charlotte de Witte – Another Place Original Mix On KNTXT | 2026-09-24 | Techno (Peak Time…
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Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Rico Puestel – Mahón on Exhibition
A new chapter from Exhibition: Rico Puestel delivers “Mahón”, 2 tracks of relentless techno (peak time / driving) engineered for the early hours. Spanning 70–140 BPM across its 2 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set…
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Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
VA – Estate Sotto Cassa 2 on Natura Viva
Marhu, Monika Kruse, Tao Andra, Simina Grigoriu, Franco Smith, Heerhorst, Teenage Mutants, Joyhauser, K.A.L.I.L., Mario Ochoa, Rico Puestel keeps momentum on Natura Viva with “Estate Sotto Cassa 2”, a focused 10-track statement in the techno (peak time / driving) space.…
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House
Rico Puestel – Ambiversion Ep on Natura Viva
Rico Puestel makes a statement on Natura Viva with “Ambiversion Ep”, landing 4 melodic house & techno tracks built for the long game. Spanning 120–125 BPM across its 4 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set…
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Afro House
Friday Drop Week 32 / 2026
Tracklist, Music Genre, and Tempo 1. Boddhi Satva, Bria 83 Orchestra, Abdul Champion – Never Give Up, Never Give In Original Mix On Offering Recordings | 2026-08-07 | African | 110 BPM | 4:40 2. Yulia Niko, Cameron Jack, KATERINA…
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Melodic House & Techno
VA – Acquario on Natura Viva
Dark and deliberate, “Acquario” sees Andhim, Monika Kruse, Rico Puestel, Martin Eyerer, Craig Walker, Extrawelt, Drumcomplex, Frank Sonic, Drunken Kong, Maxime Dangles, Simina Grigoriu, D-Deck, Alex Mine deliver 11 tracks of peak-hour melodic house & techno via Natura Viva. Gathering…
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Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
VA – Afterhour Chronicles Vol. 1 on Voltaire Music
Fresh from Voltaire Music‘s catalog, Monika Kruse, Simina Grigoriu, Rico Puestel, Drumcomplex, Frank Sonic, Oliver Deutschmann, Mario Ochoa, Lutzenkirchen, Roland Broemmel, Carl Bee, T.A.M, Erik Yahnkovf, Room Service, Yuuta, Cherryphonic‘s “Afterhour Chronicles Vol. 1” delivers 14 cuts of uncompromising techno…
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STAFF PICKS
Rico Puestel – El Ciento Uno Hacia El Norte on Terminal M
Terminal M welcomes Rico Puestel with “El Ciento Uno Hacia El Norte” — a 2-track techno (peak time / driving) record built for peak-time dancefloors. Spanning 68–136 BPM across its 2 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for…
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Organic House / Downtempo
Rico Puestel – The Last Thought on Earth on Exhibition
Rico Puestel returns to Exhibition with “The Last Thought on Earth” — 13 organic house / downtempo cuts that balance dancefloor function with listening depth. Spanning 94–120 BPM across its 13 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for…
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House
Rico Puestel – Goodbye on Exhibition
“Goodbye” shows Rico Puestel in fine form on Exhibition: 2 tracks of undeniable, floor-ready house. All 2 tracks lock in at 120 BPM, keeping the set momentum consistent. Goodbye by Rico Puestel Artists: Rico Puestel Genre: House Release Date: 2026-06-05…
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House
Rico Puestel, Rico Friebe – Spare Love on Exhibition
“Spare Love” shows Rico Puestel, Rico Friebe in fine form on Exhibition: 2 tracks of undeniable, floor-ready house. All 2 tracks lock in at 120 BPM, keeping the set momentum consistent. Spare Love by Rico Puestel, Rico Friebe Artists: Rico…
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House
Rico Puestel – VIBE – The Grooves on Exhibition
Rico Puestel‘s “VIBE – The Grooves” arrives on Exhibition: 8 tracks of groove-forward house that earns its place in any crate. Spanning 120–150 BPM across its 8 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set moments. VIBE…
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Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
VA – 100 – The Phuture on Phuture Wax Records
The Phuture Wax Records imprint continues its run with “100 – The Phuture” from Tom Wax, Swen Baez, Tim Ziemer, DSTRTD SGNL, MatE, Ben Champell, The Electronic Advance, Rico Puestel, Bo Mikel, Mijk van Dijk, Marc Warbler, Mara Sander, Sikora,…
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House
Rico Puestel – Before I Lost My Hearing (Part 1) on Exhibition
Rico Puestel‘s “Before I Lost My Hearing (Part 1)” arrives on Exhibition: 3 tracks of groove-forward house that earns its place in any crate. All 3 tracks lock in at 125 BPM, keeping the set momentum consistent. Before I Lost…
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Afro House
Friday Drop Week 17 / 2026
Tracklist, Music Genre, and Tempo 1. Boris Brejcha, Deniz Bul – Hey BRO! Original Mix On FCKNG SERIOUS | 2026-05-15 | Techno (Peak Time / Driving) | 125 BPM | 8:46 2. Lane 8, Kasbo, BJOERN – World Is Mine…
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Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Tom Wax, DSTRTD SGNL, Watchman – 100 – The Past on Phuture Wax Records
Phuture Wax Records presents “100 – The Past” from Watchman, Tom Wax, concious, Swen Baez, Ravebusters, DSTRTD SGNL, Tim Ziemer, Rico Puestel, Noxious Element, Tabis & Dawn, Denis Rabbe, Drea Perlon, Christian Grade, DIST_42, saidflorence, The Electronic Advance, Mijk van…
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Melodic House & Techno
Rico Puestel – REVAR Pt. 2 (I Follow You) on Exhibition
Exhibition presents “REVAR Pt. 2 (I Follow You)” from Rico Puestel: 1 track of mind-bending melodic house & techno, ready for immediate download. Clocking in at 6:22 and locked at 130 BPM, this one is built for extended play. REVAR…
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Curated Sounds From The Underground
VA – Friday Drop Week 13 / 2026 on Raw Underground – Curated Playlists
Tracklist, Music Genre, and Tempo 1. Speedy J, Chris Liebing – Shaping Frequencies Original Mix On CLR | 2026-03-27 | Electronica | 109 BPM | 4:22 2. Boris Brejcha – Lily At The Valley Original Mix On FCKNG SERIOUS |…
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Melodic House & Techno
Rico Puestel – REVAR Pt. 1 on Exhibition
Rico Puestel hits Exhibition with “REVAR Pt. 1” — 1 meticulously crafted melodic house & techno cuts available in lossless formats. Clocking in at 6:06 and locked at 126 BPM, this one is built for extended play. REVAR Pt. 1…
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Curated Sounds From The Underground
Friday Drop Week 12 / 2026
Tracklist, Music Genre, and Tempo 1. Lane 8, barking continues, Massane – Tripwires Original Mix On This Never Happened | 2026-03-19 | Downtempo | 140 BPM | 3:56 2. Parra for Cuva – Towards Amber Original Mix On Parra For…
