Killercellers

Killercellers is a fictional contemporary electronic music project and artist collective formed in Berlin in 2011 by two producers who work under the monikers Kill and Celler. The name signals a blend of intensity with intimate, hidden spaces, reflecting recurring motifs of urban claustrophobia, privacy, and nocturnal landscapes. The project functions as a duo with a rotating roster of collaborators for live visuals and remixes, including visual artist Noe Vant and sound designer Lumen.

Musically, Killercellers combines modular synthesis, field recordings, and sparse percussion to produce cinematic textures that traverse ambient, industrial, and synth-pop influences. Tracks are often arranged as suites or concept pieces that explore memory, surveillance, and nocturnal urban life. The project emphasizes atmosphere, precise production, and a narrative through sound, inviting listeners into immersive sonic environments.

The discography includes the debut album Cellar Echoes (2012), followed by Vaults of Silence (2014) and Quiet Machines (2016). These releases are complemented by EPs and collaborations that broaden the palette with vocal contributions and experimental production techniques. Live performances typically integrate multimedia elements, pairing projected imagery with evolving soundscapes to create an immersive stage experience.

Reception within experimental electronic circles has highlighted Killercellers for its atmospheric depth, meticulous craftsmanship, and willingness to push abstract concepts into accessible listening experiences. While not broadly commercial, the project has influenced subsequent artists exploring the intersection of ambient, industrial, and narrative-driven electronic music, and has appeared in independent film and game soundtracks on occasion.

Discography (selected): Cellar Echoes (2012); Vaults of Silence (2014); Quiet Machines (2016); various EPs and collaborations.