Slikback (Fredrick M. Njau) shapes electronic music with a rhythmic language that feels singular and continually evolving. Built from fractured bass, high-velocity percussion and dense atmospheres, his tracks move through complex, shifting grids where patterns splinter and reform in real time. The structures rarely settle. They mutate, accelerate, collapse and return with altered force, revealing a precision that borders on architectural.

The breadth of his collaborations and labels points to a practice that moves beyond category. Recent work on Tempa placed him within a lineage of foundational dubstep, while his album Attrition on Planet Mu extended his sound into cinematic, high-impact terrain. His collaboration with Skrillex on “Kixa” brought his rhythmic intensity into a wider sphere without diluting its edge. Across scenes and formats, his voice remains unmistakable — detailed, uncompromising, difficult to replicate.

When he previously played at Inkonst (2021), the result was a concentrated eruption — rhythm layered upon rhythm until the floor felt suspended in motion. It remains one of the most intricately constructed and physically overwhelming dance experiences to pass through the space. In performance, Slikback builds pressure with exacting control, guiding the room through velocity and rupture. The impact is immediate, yet the complexity continues to unfold long after the final frequency fades.