Techno Doctor Nicolas Bougaïeff is a Berlin-based Canadian electronic artist and producer known for pushing the boundaries of sound, rhythm, and tempo. With a PhD in minimal techno, he bridges rigorous theory with bold experimentation, merging academic precision with sonic innovation.

For over a decade, Bougaïeff has explored the intersections of music, mathematics, and technology, pioneering techniques like Pivot Mixing and Prime Rhythms to challenge traditional rhythm structures. His work integrates bespoke tuning systems, modular hardware, and experimental synthesis, reflected in collaborations with dadamachines and Five12.

A dynamic performer, he has captivated audiences at Berghain, fabric London, and MUTEK Montréal, blending intense club energy with avant-garde experimentation. Beyond the dancefloor, his projects span visual arts, classical music, and technology—including co-founding Liine with Richie Hawtin to develop the Lemur app, famously used aboard the International Space Station.

 For Bougaïeff, music is both a technical craft and a vehicle for profound expression. His artistic journey spans diverse sonic landscapes, from early releases on labels like Trapez to his debut album The Upward Spiral (2020), which captured the industrial techno sound of the clubs he frequented. The album was followed by Higher Up The Spiral (2020), a remix compilation featuring Chris Liebing, Dusty Kid, and Introversion, highlighting his ever-evolving sound.

In his follow-up album Begin Within (2022), released on Mute, Bougaïeff ventured into new sonic territories, incorporating his voice as an instrument — a bold step in his ongoing exploration and redefinition of musical boundaries. In 2024, he released a series of EPs on NovaMute, further showcasing his signature approach to polytemporality by blending complex rhythms and tempos into a distinctive auditory experience.

“I see my music as an act of liberation—breaking genre boundaries and constraints of thought. Problems are soluble. Everything will be okay.”