Mapstation

Mapstation is the solo project of German electronic musician Stefan Schneider, known for his work in the influential Düsseldorf band Kreidler. Since the late '90s, Schneider has carved out a distinct sound under the Mapstation alias, blending minimal techno, dub textures, and experimental grooves with a playful curiosity for off-kilter rhythms and spatial atmospheres. His tracks often feel like sonic collages, weaving synth patterns, muted basslines, and fragmented field recordings into hypnotic journeys—evident in releases like *The Africa Chamber* and *Drumira EP*.

Based between Düsseldorf and Berlin, Schneider keeps things fresh with collaborations (like the jazz-inflected *Kuchen Meets Mapstation*) and a steady flow of EPs that balance dancefloor pulse with headphone-depth detail. Recent works like *My Frequencies, When We* and *Present Unmetrics* showcase his knack for merging crisp electronic production with organic, almost tactile imperfections—a signature of his DIY ethos. Whether drifting through ambient zones or locking into percussive hypnosis, Mapstation remains a low-key innovator in Europe’s experimental electronic underground.