Avant.OCS creates raw, hypnotic techno that balances intensity and depth. His mixes flow as carefully built journeys where heavy low-end grooves meet fine textures, and tribal rhythms meet spacious atmospheres. As founder and resident of OECUS, he’s helped shape the collective into a respected name in forward-thinking techno, curating over 400 podcasts and releases that emphasise community, discovery, and strong sonic identity. His own productions, including the concept-driven Prototype series, explore contrast and tension, turning subtle evolution into powerful movement.

This mix showcases a deep, atmospheric sound that still carries punch and drive. Built with patience and precision, it focuses on texture and flow rather than peaks, with a few unreleased tracks that hint at where his sound is heading next.

@avant-ocs

Track List
Biorc and Yulien - Vestiges (Intro)
Hypnotic Black Magic - Ishigaki Dragon Flower (Solarythm Remix)
Save Your Atoll - Pinegroove Council
Konstantin Scharf - Cirrus
Avant.OCS - Unreleased
Vilchezz - Whiskers Woes
Avant.OCS - Unreleased
Pakard - Anhedonia Perpetua
Engram - Brume
Obscure Shape - Der Pfad
Avant.OCS - Unreleased
Flug - I Don’t Know
GCOD - Nevertheless
Kamen - The Nest
DJ Sodeyama - Interplanetary
Post Paranoia - Epilexia
Arkane - Roken
Sept - Tension
GCOD - The Limit
Flits - Closing Duties
BHM - Perceived Reality
Red Rooms - Disturbance
Romina Dey - Modem 2400
DBFB - Subduction
CASE - Human Agent
Trismus - The Gap

BCCO Mix Series 714: Avant.OCS

SQUARWAV is a new techno project from an obscure San Diego, California, USA based producer.  One past alias, TeknoMan, was a hardcore/gabber project in the early '90s.  Another project, DJ Stratus (not to be confused with UK based producer of the same name), focused heavily on techno-infused drum and bass in the mid-late '90s and into the early 2000's.

Stratus appeared on many releases during that time on labels such as Sonix, Subtitles, Argon, Incident, Human, and his own label SuperCell.

SQUARWAV continues the edgy sound and production style of his past pseudonyms with a heavy focus on sonic exploration and driving hypnotic beats.

BCCO × BODYSHIFT for Trans Awareness Week 2025

For Trans Awareness Week 2025, we’re spotlighting trans and non-binary artists with a special SoundCloud mix series curated by BODYSHIFT. Each set is an invitation to listen with an open heart, to care, and to act with intention.

Awareness means listening, amplifying, and protecting what’s vulnerable and too often unheard. When dignity is debated, we choose action: book, pay, credit, platform, and protect trans and non-binary artists. Visibility matters. Joy matters. Safety matters. Let’s make all three non-negotiable for the future leading to Trans Day of Remembrance on 20th of November.

Hige thanks to all five artists this week and to @bodyshift for the colab and curation.