Funk Assault is an Italian-Swiss techno duo made up of Alarico and Chlär. The project is based in Berlin, Germany and works in hardgroove techno and techno.

Sound and approach

The duo is known for raw, classic techno with pulsating beats, unrestrained rhythms and a mix of synths and drum loops. Their music combines Chlär’s tribal rhythms and tightly built grooves with Alarico’s harder, more forceful sound, creating a style that is both raw and refined.

Performance style

Funk Assault performs 4-deck DJ sets using 6 to 8 CDJs and 2 mixers, and they use their own unreleased music in these sets. Their performances are described as immersive and high-energy, with a focus on keeping the dance floor moving.

Members and releases

The group consists of Alarico Zucchi, who records as Alarico, and Charles Accarisi, who records as Chlär. They release on Primal Instinct and are associated with a gritty, organic sound built around tribal and driving grooves.