Record label • Minimal & Deep Tech

Perlon

  • 1997Founded
  • BerlinGermany
  • 7Artists

Perlon is a minimal techno and microhouse label founded in 1997 in Frankfurt by Zip (Thomas Franzmann), Markus Nikolai and Chris Rehberger. It is now based in Berlin. Releases are issued on vinyl and CD only, with no digital downloads.Ricardo Villalobos has the most releases on the catalogue, followed by Pantytec, Dimbiman and Markus Nikolai, with Akufen, Baby Ford, Stefan Goldmann and Matthew Herbert among other names. The label is known in the scene as a central voice for minimal house in the 2000s and for its strict physical only policy. It is still releasing, with records listed for 2025.

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About Perlon

Label facts
Founded1997
Based inBerlin, Germany
FoundersZip, Markus Nikolai, Chris Rehberger
SoundMinimal & Deep Tech
StatusActive

Perlon is a minimal techno and microhouse label founded in 1997 in Frankfurt by Zip (Thomas Franzmann), Markus Nikolai and Chris Rehberger. It is now based in Berlin. Releases are issued on vinyl and CD only, with no digital downloads.

Ricardo Villalobos has the most releases on the catalogue, followed by Pantytec, Dimbiman and Markus Nikolai, with Akufen, Baby Ford, Stefan Goldmann and Matthew Herbert among other names. The label is known in the scene as a central voice for minimal house in the 2000s and for its strict physical only policy. It is still releasing, with records listed for 2025.

Artists on Perlon

Roster and regulars
Ricardo VillalobosRicardo Villalobos Akufen Matthew HerbertMatthew Herbert
  • Pantytec
  • Dimbiman
  • Markus Nikolai
  • Zip

Latest from the Perlon roster

Stories on its artists
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Festivals with Perlon artists

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Where Are My Keys Miami Basel (Miami, FL, United States) 2026Where Are My Keys Miami Basel3 - 6 Dec 2026 • Miami, United StatesWith Ricardo Villalobos

Clubs

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Clubs where Perlon artists hold residencies.

fabric, LondonfabricLondon, United Kingdom • DJ Mag #13Residents: Ricardo Villalobos

Playlists for the Perlon sound

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This Is Ricardo Villalobosby Spotify • 50 tracks Solomun Essentialsby Solomun • 100 tracks This Is Seth Troxlerby Spotify • 50 tracks KFF23 | Official Playlistby FuturFestival • 94 tracks Awakenings Festival 20 Yearsby AWAKENINGS • 100 tracks

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Questions about Perlon

What genre is Perlon?

Perlon is best known for Minimal & Deep Tech releases. The label has been releasing music since 1997.

Who founded Perlon?

Perlon was founded in 1997 by Zip, Markus Nikolai and Chris Rehberger and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Who releases on Perlon?

Artists closely tied to Perlon include Ricardo Villalobos, Pantytec, Dimbiman, Markus Nikolai, Zip and Akufen.

Where can I buy Perlon releases?

Releases are available through the label's own site.

Who are the biggest artists on Perlon?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Perlon are Ricardo Villalobos (0 tracks), Pantytec (0 tracks), Dimbiman (0 tracks), Markus Nikolai (0 tracks) and Zip (0 tracks).

Where can I hear Perlon artists live?

Artists from the Perlon roster are booked at upcoming festivals including Where Are My Keys Miami Basel. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.

Label information from the label's official channels (api.discogs.com, api.discogs.com, perlon.net). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.