Compression 20-Year Anniversary ft. DRUMCELL (LA) + Robtronik (LV)

Compression celebrates 20 YEARS of underground techno culture with a very special anniversary show featuring Los Angeles techno architect DRUMCELL.

This November marks exactly 20 years since Compression first launched at the legendary King King nightclub in Hollywood (November 2005). For our anniversary month—and only our second show in Las Vegas—we're honored to present an artist who was there from the beginning and has since become a global techno authority.

DRUMCELL (Los Angeles) - Headliner

• Founding member of the legendary Droid Behavior collective
• Creator of Interface and current curator of Observe (LA's premier techno events)
• Label boss of Blank Code Records
• Releases on CLR, Modularz, Droid Recordings
• Regular at Berghain, Movement Festival, and global techno institutions
• 20+ years shaping American techno culture

ROBTRONIK (STYLUS) - Resident

• Robtronik: Compression founder, Convention festival creator
• DJ Thee-O: 30+ year veteran of Southern California rave culture
• Together, they represent over 50 years of underground dedication

WORLD-CLASS SOUND BY BASSBOSS Experience techno the way it's meant to be heard. We're bringing in two complete BASSBOSS stacks specifically for this event:

• VS21-MK3 subwoofers for earth-shaking bass
• DV12-MK3 tops for crystal-clear mids and highs
• Over 11,000 watts of pristine audio
• Audio quality demanded by premier techno venues worldwide

INTIMATE VENUE Pachi Pachi is downtown Las Vegas's hidden gem—an intimate space that recalls the underground warehouse parties where techno thrives. Limited capacity ensures everyone gets the full experience.

2005: Compression launches at King King Hollywood, becoming a cornerstone of LA's techno scene

2009: Robtronik and Drumcell collaborate on Convention festival

2005-2012: Compression runs monthly, featuring artists like Drumcell who would go on to international acclaim

2024: Compression relaunches in Las Vegas with a monthly residency

2025: For our 20-year anniversary, Drumcell returns—now as a globally recognized artist

This isn't about nostalgia—it's about evolution and building the next 20 years of techno culture.

This is techno as a journey, not a race. Expect:

• Proper opening sets that build atmosphere
• Extended mixing and story-telling through sound
• Music ranging from deep, hypnotic grooves to driving peak-time techno
• A crowd that understands and respects the culture
• No mainstream EDM—this is authentic underground techno

Musical Journey Timeline:

• 9:00 PM: Doors open, Stylus begins the foundation
• 11:00 PM: Energy builds
• Midnight onwards: Drumcell takes control
• Until late: The journey continues

Pachi Pachi 211 S Las Vegas Blvd Ste 120 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Downtown Las Vegas (not the Strip)

Parking:

• Multiple downtown parking garages within walking distance
• El Cortez parking garage (2 blocks)
• Las Vegas Boulevard street parking after 6pm
• Rideshare recommended

Nearby:

• Downtown Grand Hotel
• Fremont Street Experience (3 blocks)
• Arts District

📅 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM (and beyond) 🎂 Age: 21+ (ID required) 👕 Dress Code: Come as you are—expression encouraged 📱 Phone Policy: Be present—excessive phone use discouraged on the dancefloor

Can't make it to the monthly events? Tune into Compression Radio, now streaming 24/7 with carefully curated techno: live365.com/station/compression-a89682

From Los Angeles:

• 4-hour drive via I-15
• Multiple daily flights (Southwest, Spirit, Alaska)
• Coordinate rideshares in our Facebook event

Hotels nearby:

• Downtown Grand (5-minute walk)
• El Cortez (3-minute walk)
• Golden Nugget (10-minute walk)
• The D Las Vegas (8-minute walk)

Early Bird: $10 (limited quantity) General Admission: $15 Door: $20 (if available)

This is an intimate venue with limited capacity. Previous Compression events have sold out. Advance tickets strongly recommended.

• ADA accessible venue
• Security on-site
• Safe space for all identities and expressions
• Zero tolerance for harassment

Instagram: @robtronik Facebook: Search "Compression Las Vegas"

Radio: live365.com/station/compression-a89682 Email: [email protected]

Compression is a monthly techno event dedicated to uncompromising underground electronic music. Every second Friday of the month, we bring world-class DJs and live acts to Las Vegas, maintaining the spirit that began 20 years ago in Hollywood. This is more than a party—it's a commitment to authentic techno culture.

Sound reinforcement by BASSBOSS Venue partner: Pachi Pachi 20 years of support from the global techno community

This is a rare opportunity to experience an artist who helped shape American techno culture, returning to celebrate 20 years of a movement. Join us for this historic night.

#20YearsOfCompression #Techno #VegasEvents #DrumcellLive #UndergroundMusic

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pachi Pachi, 211 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, United States

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