Ilian Tape

Ilian Tape is a Munich-based record label founded in 2007 by brothers Dario and Marco Zenker. Closely associated with the Zenker Brothers, the imprint is identified with a contemporary, club-focused approach to electronic music, shaped by the founders’ own work as DJs and producers and by a roster that moves between techno, bass-weighted hybrids, and related experimental strains.

The label’s identity is strongly tied to the Zenker family’s musical output. Releases connected to Dario Zenker and the Zenker Brothers sit alongside records by artists whose styles complement that core, including Stenny and Forest Drive West. This mix has positioned Ilian Tape as a home for producers working with detailed sound design and rhythmic emphasis, often bridging dancefloor utility with a more exploratory palette.

Ilian Tape’s catalogue also reflects an openness to varied interpretations of modern electronic music. Artists such as MPU101, Etch, Fireground, and SusTrapperazzi appear in the label’s orbit, reinforcing an aesthetic that can accommodate both direct, percussive material and more atmospheric or left-field directions while remaining grounded in club culture.

From its base in Munich, Ilian Tape has developed a recognizable profile through the consistency of its curatorial choices and its close link to the Zenker Brothers’ wider activities. The label’s website serves as its primary public reference point for releases and updates.