Grey Hat Manifesto

Grey Hat Manifesto is Cleveland's tallest Techno artist.

Rising out of the city’s rapidly blossoming underground scene, Grey Hat Manifesto has become a familiar name with after-hours crowds. With a sound rooted in dark industrial techno, GHM has been a regular presence across Cleveland’s DIY circuit. Building momentum the old-fashioned way by showing up, turning heads, and running crowds, he's been playing everything from packed basement functions to renegade festival stages.

The name “Grey Hat Manifesto” draws inspiration from ethically ambiguous hacker culture—those who exist somewhere between rule-breaker and problem-solver, operating outside the system but not entirely against it. That same philosophy carries into the music: pushing boundaries without losing intention, bending structure without breaking the groove.

Through his work as an official playlist curator for Spotify, GHM commands one of the deepest catalogues of underground music in the scene, often including tracks with under 5k plays commercially in his live sets. When you see Grey Hat Manifest perform, you are sure to find some hidden gems in every set. At the end of the day his mission is simple: play great music and help small artists. Hope you enjoy!