Rhode & Brown

Rhode & Brown are a Munich electronic music duo made up of Stephan Michael Braun and Friedrich Trede. Working under names including RB and Rhode + Brown, the pair are associated with the city’s club-focused strain of electronic music and operate primarily as DJs and producers.

According to Discogs, Braun and Trede came to music independently before joining forces as Rhode & Brown in 2010. Their work is rooted in dance music, with productions and DJ sets that move across house and techno, and a reputation for high-energy club selections. The duo’s profile is closely tied to the contemporary Munich scene, where they have been active both as recording artists and as performers.

Rhode & Brown’s releases have appeared on a range of independent labels. On the platform context provided, their catalog includes material issued via Permanent Vacation and Planet Trip Records, two imprints associated with modern European club music. Discogs also credits them with releases on other labels, including Toy Tonics, Public Possession, and Let’s Play House, as well as activity connected to their own imprints, Slam City Jams and RTB Records.

As DJs, Rhode & Brown have played internationally, with Discogs citing appearances in cities including London, Paris, Berlin, and Moscow. Their public-facing identity emphasizes dance-floor-oriented programming, and their recorded output is presented as an extension of their DJ practice, drawing on a broad listening base while remaining centered on club formats.