Nayan Soukie and Fritz Windish are an intercity duo based in Berlin and Hamburg with strong ties to some of the best venues. Their unique sound of deep techno laced with glimmers of psychedelic flavors, driving deepness and catchy moods established a movement both in Berlin clubs, Kater Blau and Salon zur Wilde Renate, and in some of Germany’s most popular festivals like Fusion and Garbicz. With a growing fan base, it didn’t take long for Soukie and Windish to end up on German labels like Liebe*Detail and Audiomatique, in addition to their own imprint URSL.
Their evolving sound continues to attract attention from both underground and mainstream electronic audiences. Over time, their performances have helped shape a distinct identity within the European club scene. As their influence grows, they remain committed to pushing creative boundaries through their productions and live sets.
This piece sits inside the magazine’s 2026 library of indie music artists, threading artist profiles, curated playlists, and the industry voices shaping what gets heard.
How did Soukie and Windish come to be?
On our hitch hiking travels to the most remote corners of our universe we met at a abandoned junk yard, where spaceships leave their rubbish. And as we were both blind passengers the commanders left us behind as well. A junk yard in space is a very boring place indeed but luckily we found enough electronic devices to build synthesizer and controllers. The project Soukie and Windish started in space!
Which influences have been most important for you musically in recent times?
We are huge fans of the Alien Monster Super Band. And we like Vermont, Gold Panda, Zebra Kats, Rex The Dog and our buddies from URSL records!
What is the story behind Berlin and S & W?
Berlin is like Disneyland for Techno and we are Goofy and Donald Duck.
How does the open air environment have an effect on you when performing as a DJ at festivals?
Our sound sounds way better outside, because long pads and freak sound have more space to develop psychedelically. And we love playing and partying while the sun is shining!
Continue Exploring the Electronic Music Library
Soukie & Windish’s unique voice in electronic music sits inside Millennial Magazine’s wider electronic coverage. For the tech-house side, read about Jacob Groening redefining deep and tech house. For electronic music structured as a journey, see Sebastian Porter. For the experimental edge where electronic meets analog composition, read about Sarah Davachi on analog sound in digital music. And for curated picks, browse this week in my headphones.
