From London’s inner suburbs comes this next guest, a through and through veteran of UK techno whose touch has left a lasting mark on the world around him. Steve Bicknell’s early days were spent in the intoxicating worlds of dub, reggae, acid, DIY warehouse parties and pirate radio, an auspicious mix of references that would inspire him to make music of his own. After a string of residencies at the UK’s then most influential parties, he launched his own series with creative collaborator Sheree Rashit: LOST. These legendary gatherings brought together names like Plaid, Jeff Mills, Juan Atkins, Robert Leiner, Basic Channel, and a wider array of future techno hegemons. This was swiftly succeeded with the duo’s launch of imprint Cosmic Records, whose triumph went on to spawn another three successors: LOST (early provider of Bicknell’s dancefloor sounds), Clubtracks (for Chicago-leaning fare) and ID(entity) (a channel for the work of well established music-makers who wanted to release under a secret alias). A nine-year pause in productions came to a halt in the mid 2010s with Steve’s most recent label, 6dimensions, an exploration in sound and the whole spectrum of human emotion. Finally, 2017 saw Steve team up with Luke Slater and David Sumner under the LSD sobriquet, a force for the creation of ‘lysergic machine music’, heavily danceable stuff (just ask ADE, Dekmantel, Awakenings). With a story as full and enduring as Steve’s there’s much to pull from, and only experience in the flesh could attest to the depth and scope of his musical evolution, but it’s clear that the voice he has honed has only become louder and more refined. It’s a techno that’s fully embodied, a blistering percussive barrage that invokes something profoundly human and fundamental. Bassiani Podcast 217 is just a taste of what Steve has to offer, a window onto a world of sound he’s meticulously crafted for over three decades: masterfully layered and piercing sounds that shimmer and relentlessly rise in lockstep with a formidable 4/4 beat.

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Bassiani invites Steve Bicknell / Podcast #217

Full EP: https://comorecords.bandcamp.com/music

Back on COMO Records with "Snarecall EP", a darker, more intense collection of tracks that build on the raw energy of his previous work. This EP brings a heavier, deeper sound, with layered percussion and driving rhythms.

Each track taps into a primal energy, while exploring deeper, more atmospheric textures. The production is stripped back, focusing on a powerful groove that resonates with a darker edge. It's an EP that commands attention, pulling you in with hypnotic, relentless flow and a constant forward motion.

"Snarecall" balances between the raw and the refined, offering a collection that speaks to the power of simplicity while maintaining an intense energy that keeps the dancefloor moving.

Track list:
Conntex - Snarecall
Conntex - Bloodbound
Conntex - The Rush
Conntex - Whisper
Conntex - Drum Circle

All tracks on: @como-records
Artist: @conntex
Bandcamp: comorecords.bandcamp.com

Snarecall EP

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Conntex - Snarecall [COMO004] [Free DL]

Support here: https://oura-records.bandcamp.com/album/bespoke-ep

PREMIERE Mython - Bespoke [OURA024]

Support here: https://molekul.bandcamp.com/album/the-journey-ep-mlkl041

PREMIERE: Sicion - Breaking Point [MLK041]

artist: @setaoc_mass
recorded on the 15th of december 2024 (climax x Mutant.)
length: 01h34min22s (excerpt)

[After climax x Mutant.] Setaoc Mass @ essaim, Paris / 15dec2024

KR3.016

Steve Bicknell returns to @kr3_records , once again unleashing his mastery of power electronics!

Following his two reinterpretations of last year’s "JK Flesh Remixes" and four years after his solo EP "A Day In The Life" in 2021, Bicknell takes us deep into the realms of his sonic mysticism, marking a significant milestone in the fifth anniversary of the label.

Several Streams of Thought LP - is an unrelenting and immersive odyssey, presented through nine tracks, seven of which will be available on a double 12-inch vinyl, with two exclusive cuts in a limited 7-inch format.

#017 - Final Stage

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