131bpm

131bpm is an electronic music duo originating from Berlin, Germany, known for their genre-blurring approach that fuses techno, experimental house, and ambient sound design. Formed in 2019, the partnership consists of producers and live performers Mira Schmid and Lukas Holzer, who met at a modular synthesizer workshop and instantly connected over their shared fascination with rhythm and texture. Drawing inspiration from the city’s vibrant club scene and their diverse backgrounds in jazz and classical percussion, 131bpm crafts immersive, beat-driven compositions marked by hypnotic grooves and intricate layers.

Their debut EP “Intersect,” released in 2021, quickly garnered attention for its dynamic use of analog equipment and field recordings, earning praise from underground tastemakers and airplay on independent radio. Renowned for their captivating live sets, in which they reimagine their material in real time using drum machines, samplers, and modular rigs, 131bpm has performed at iconic Berlin venues such as Tresor and ://about blank, and at international festivals including Unsound and MUTEK. The duo continues to evolve their sound through collaborations with visual artists and other musicians, solidifying 131bpm’s reputation as forward-thinking innovators within the contemporary electronic music landscape.