Erik

SÆPHR, also known as Erik, is a Berlin-based artist with a distinctive sound that blends techno and schranz genres. His music carries an energetic and hard-hitting quality, often described as "kicks as hard as life." In 2025, SÆPHR released the remix of Baran Kok's "Herr Officer" and the original track "Chased Through Static," both characterized by their industrial techno and bochka influences. His music is also featured in various mixes, such as the CSD Partymix 2026, a vibrant blend of trance, bounce, hypertpop, hardtechno, schranz, and hardcore, and the Industrial Groove E01, a fusion of hardgroove, schranz, and bochka. SÆPHR is part of the Brutalism collective, reflecting his commitment to the rave culture while standing against hate.

Erik played in Tribe at Summer Contrast festival 2024.