ctrl NIGHTS: SPFDJ [SE-NL], Walentin Pauer, Jijian 18+

This April, Bucharest's electronic scene braces for impact as one of techno's most fearless selectors touches down in the city.

SPFDJ has earned her reputation through relentless, high-octane sets that know no boundaries. Her sonic arsenal – a blistering fusion of acid, EBM, hardcore, and trance – transforms every room into a sweaty playground of pure hedonism. Ben UFO called her style "utterly ruthless," and that's exactly what it is: chaotic rebellion against dance music's self-serious establishment.

As a resident at Berlin's notorious Herrensauna and founder of Intrepid Skin label, she's left her mark on every corner of the underground. From Berghain's Säule to Tbilisi's Bassiani, from Dekmantel to Dimensions, SPFDJ redefines what contemporary techno can be, both through her explosive DJ sets and her monthly Rinse FM explorations.

Stepping in is master of contrasts, Walentin Pauer, who thrives in the shadowplay of light and darkness and has flair for reckless experimentation in the studio. As one of Control Club’s resident DJs, Pauer has a knack for reading the room that allows him to maintain the energy without sacrificing his staple sound. When he takes the stage, expect a blend of raw sounds and a lot of surprises.

To round up the night comes Jijian, a Bucharest-based techno DJ and producer renowned for his profound influence on Romania's electronic music scene. With a career spanning over 20 years, he has been a pivotal figure in the evolution of techno music in the region.

His musical style is characterized by a deep fascination with ambient sounds, long synths, and beautiful harmonies, reflecting a collective reminiscence of the 1970s. His sets are known for their complexity, coherence, and the ability to transport listeners to a different era.