Holger Zilske aka SMASH TV is by now a familiar figure in the electronic music landscape. As one of the first artists on BPitch Control, one of techno’s most distinguished labels, he has been until now best known under his SMASH TV alias, founded together with former partner Michael Schmidt. Holger Zilske subsequently went on to establish himself as a veteran in the BPitch stable. He has contributed nearly 30 releases on this label alone, including two albums as SMASH TV. His collaboration as co-composer and producer with Ellen Allien also attests to his mastery and creativity in the studio, resulting in the three acclaimed albums “Stadtkind”, “Berlinette” and “Thrills.” In addition to numerous releases on BPitch Control, SMASH TV has also worked together with other well-known artists as a remixer, producer and composer, including Miss Kittin, Adam Freeland, Dirtcrew, Malaria, Peter Licht, Mediengruppe Telecommander, Raz Ohara and Sylvie Marks among others.

Holger Zilske is in the spotlight now as DJ and producer, having shed his alias for his most recent project under his birth name. A first release as Holger Zilske, “Rainshower”, was produced together with Dave DK and appeared in 2006 on Playhouse, and was followed by “Spooky Kissing” at the end of 2007. During the same year, his track “Enduro Disco” was released on Mobilee sublabel Leena and has been getting rotation from Steve Bug, Richie Hawtin and Claude Von Stroke. 2008 was a very productive year with two releases in March on two of the most influential labels on the techno scene. Hot on the heels of his last Playhouse release cames a new Holger Zilske single “From Birds and Bees” (play144), and another BPitch release as SMASH TV, “Locomotive Breath” (bpitch 170).

Every bit as dynamic outside the studio, Holger Zilske is a seasoned touring performer who has appeared in many countries including the US, Canada, Brazil, Russia, the UK and beyond. His highly charged live sets thrill audiences around the world with their ecstatic, technoid style are always in high demand, and his DJ skills offer a more personal, deep and minimal side of himself that never fails to inspire the dancefloor.