Lilly Palmer, born Sonja Rauschenbach on April 5, 1999, is a German techno DJ and producer who built her early career in Zurich's club scene and now lives in Amsterdam. Her sound centers on high-tempo peak-time techno - typically around 150 BPM - with forays into trance and hard dance. In 2024 she signed a dual deal with Armada Music and Kontor Records while running her own Spannung Records imprint; in 2025 she debuted in the DJ Mag Top 100 at No. 57.
Lilly Palmer released her debut album Bigger Than Techno on March 6, 2026 (Armada Music / Kontor Records), a 16-track record featuring collaborations with Armin van Buuren, Vini Vici and Space 92.
DJ Mag published an interview with Lilly Palmer on the cover, where she described planned performances at EDC Las Vegas, Ultra Miami and other festivals in 2026.
Lilly Palmer debuted in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2025 ranking at 57th place as one of the new faces of the year.
In September 2025, she released the single 'Techy MF' on Armada Music / Kontor Records.
In July 2025, she performed a live set directly from the London DJ Mag HQ studio as part of a packed summer tour including Amnesia Ibiza, Sonus Festival and Time Warp.
