Etapp Kyle (b. 1984, Ukraine) was trained as a classical musician before his first teenage club experience permanently altered his musical trajectory. Lacking both a reliable internet connection and a consistent source of new music, Kyle and friends pooled their resources in marathon harddrive parties. The risk and dedication eventually paid off. A move to Moscow paved the way for his first residency at ARMA 17, where he honed his craft as a DJ and focused on the dark, spacious, and ultra-detailed techno for which he is now known. A chance encounter with Ben Klock during a trip to Berlin led to releases on the Klockworks label and established Etapp Kyle as a technical producer with a refined ear for detail. This reputation was further cemented after he joined Ostgut Booking, released an EP on Unterton and contributed to Ostgut Ton’s ten-year anniversary compilation Ostgut Ton | Zehn. Kyle lives and works in Berlin.