In 2000, Oliver Doerell found a partner and like-minded person in Roger Döring, who shared Doerell's love for the Brussels music scene of the eighties. Violinist Alex Stolze joined the band in 2009. In their 20-year band history, Dictaphone has played shows in over twenty countries, with festival appearances at Mutek, Transmediale, Unsound, Benicassim and many others. In recent years, Dictaphone has delved even deeper into their concept of "morbid instruments". Their music remains timeless, minimalistic and beautiful.