Berlin-based musician, producer and composer Apparat (Sascha Ring) is one of the defining voices in electronic music working at the intersection of intimacy and scale. Moving fluidly between techno, cinematic electronics and pop balladry, his work is less concerned with form than with feeling, using small gestures to open wide emotional spaces.

Across solo releases, collaborative projects and compositions, Apparat continually blurs the boundaries between club, concert hall and cinematic space. His music is built to linger rather than impress, with melodies and textures that expand from the micro to the macro, forming quiet but lasting connections with the listener.

In recent years, his practice has been shaped by a period of reflection and creative recalibration, leading to a renewed focus on process over pressure. This approach informs his forthcoming album A Hum Of Maybe, due in 2026, which embraces ambiguity not as hesitation, but as a fertile space for possibility and growth.

Balancing electronic production with classical sensibility, Apparat’s sound world is rich in texture, warmth and emotional nuance. At Sónar Istanbul, his performance offers an immersive listening experience, inviting closeness, reflection and shared presence rather than spectacle.