German techno act Kollektiv Turmstrasse makes intricately designed, melodic dance music, adventurously incoporating an ever-widening palette of influences. Originally a duo consisting of Nico Plagemann and Christian Hilscher, Turmstrasse emerged during the 2000s, creating twitchy tech-house and minimal techno which was mysterious, inventive, and a bit melancholy. Tracks such as "Tristesse" (2007) and "Luechtoorn" (2009) established the duo's popularity among clubgoers, particularly in their native country. They explored downtempo and IDM on their acclaimed 2010 full-length Reb...