Known as globally touring DJ and the man behind OFF Recordings for many years, the recent past saw massive changes for Andre Crom.

His label OFF Recordings is nowadays one of the most loved and played techno labels. The global techno elite like Amelie Lens, Charlotte De Witte, Adam Beyer, Chris Liebing, Richie Hawtin, and many, many more play OFF Recordings' and Andre's productions on heavy rotation.

Crom personally has stepped up as a producer strongly in the past years, with releases on OFF, Sleaze, 100% Pure, Tronic, and other leading imprints.

But for all the love of producing and running a label, Andre Crom's enduring passion for underground dance music becomes most visible during his dj-sets, where he seamlessly combinies melodic and monotone shades of techno, function and emotion, to create an effortless flow and deep connection with the dancefloor.

Frames a.k.a Like Glue

Like Glue 'Collision Decision EP', out now via @startlocalrecords: https://ffm.to/LG_CD_EP
Like Glue 'Burner EP' out now: https://ffm.to/likeglueburnerep

Hipthrust house, handclap disco and letchairdown techno in London and Sydney.

Bookings -- djframes@gmail.com

1/2 of The Completely Boys (@completelyboys)

Advent – A coming, or an arrival, a coming into being or use. 

Quite an appropriate name for Cisco Ferreira, a man who has played a big part in the creation and development of Techno from the very beginning of this genre’s history. Indeed, his Techno CV is the stuff of legend. Cisco was producing Techno and performing live Techno shows years before the rest of the world had even heard of the genre. He released his first track in 1988, was a pioneer of the Live PA (or Live Public Address – performing Techno live in front of an audience using electronic music gear), and, if all that wasn’t enough, he even worked as the sound engineer on some of Derrick May’s, Adonis & Fingers Inc’s recording sessions! 

The list goes on, and so does Cisco. Unlike other Techno pioneers from the early years, Cisco continues to produce with as much passion and frequency as he did back in the day. His releases on Labels Like Tresor, Rotation, Electrix, Kanzleramt, Dj Gigolos, Pure Plastic, Synewave plus many more is just another example of his ongoing pursuit to keep making music and pushing Techno to new boundaries. 

Cisco was born to Portuguese parents on the island of Madeira (Portugal). His family moved to London (1975) when he was five years old, setting the stage for his musical career. While at Paddington College (1986) in West London, he studied sound engineering and secured a job after graduation as an assistant sound engineer at ZOLOU Then later WALL Studios.  

At this period is when he really started to learn about Sound & Production, his 1st main recording sessions as an engineer were rock & “Inde” based bands & the studio owners being in successful rock bands. Matt Dangerfield & John Payne “ASIA” this 1st step was a start in learning about balancing & mixing down the rock way, which had a lot of intense & Raw energy especially on drums & Guitars.. 

Other bands Cisco did sessions for: P.I.L. (John Lydon - sex pistols) – Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) – That petrol emotion. Then Later Pop, Dance, Soul & reggae groups like: Wild Bunch (Nelly hopper & Massive Attack) – Marco Pirroni (Adam & the ants) - Maxi Priest – Sly Dunbar (Sly & Robbie) – Loose Ends – Cheryl Lynn… 

1987 Cisco began going to clubs and learning about this new thing called Acid House, which was spreading like crazy throughout London’s underground scene, culminating in the famous “Summer of Love” in 1988, the genre’s golden period. 

Around this time, a record label called, Jack Trax, “One of the 1st to release Acid House, House & techno in UK” moved in next door and began using the same studio for recording sessions, with Cisco as the engineer working with Fingers Inc, Adonis, Marshall Jefferson & Derrick May. Cisco released his first record in 1988 on Ferrari records (R&S records) Then later “Cisco Ferreira” EP on Fragile. 

His first big break came in 1994, when he and fellow Londonite Colin McBean (a.k.a. Mr. G) were brought on by Internal Records to help co-produce a group called Salt Tank. A record contract with Internal/FFRR soon followed, committing The Advent to 12 EP’s and 3 albums.

Today, The Advent goes on just as Cisco Ferreira. While he has had a long history with tons of accomplishments to hang his hat on, he continues to make history. The Advent is fulfilling Cisco’s vision as much as ever. He is busy touring as both a DJ and a live performer, producing for numerous labels, and running his own Techno imprint, Kombination Research. 

As Cisco moves forward, striving to fulfill the ambitious goals he has set one can look back at his storied past and see how he has come full circle… The Saga continues.

Having started his DJ career in Amsterdam playing illegal parties and underground raves, Lauhaus went on to become a resident of some of Amsterdam’s finest clubs including: Studio 80, Melkweg, Club 11 and Mazzo.
In 2009 together with Kabale und Liebe, Lauhaus started Soweso Records and just like his DJ sets the label’s sound became synonymous with "a fine line between house and techno and a love for the deep and underground". In great testament to Lauhaus’ A+R skills, Soweso went onto feature a number of established names as well as becoming a renowned stepping stone for both home-grown and International talent
As a producer, Lauhaus has been active on many fronts in the past decade, having released on labels such as: Sushitech, Cocoon, Viva, Rejected, Circus Company and most recently Danse Club and OFF Recordings.
In conjunction with his solo career, Lauhaus has also been releasing as Polder (together with David Labeij) and after some heavy touring in the 00’s and an album on Intacto in 2008, Polder is back with a brand new liveset and releases on Amam, Bla Bla, Upon You and Danse Club.
Over the years Lauhaus has played all over the globe, at venues like Studio 80 (Amsterdam), Welcome to the Future (Amsterdam), Watergate (Berlin), Sisyphos (Berlin), Electric Pickle (Miami), Sankeys (Ibiza & Manchester), Arma 17 (Moscow), Space (Ibiza), D-Edge (Sao Paolo), Rex (Paris) and Eleven (Tokyo).

Bio:

My love for music started early, but it was when I discovered electronic music that I truly found my voice. In 2009, I had my first big festival gig at “Giga Dance,” and that’s when I realized music is my language for self-expression. Seeing Trentemøller perform live with his band deeply inspired me and sparked my creative drive to develop my own unique style.

My sound is a blend of deep emotions and experimental textures, I combine warm, dreamy melodies with mysterious, sometimes obscure deep sounds. This balance between light and dark, minimalism and organic richness, defines my music.

Nowadays, I mostly spin melodic, atmospheric TECHNO. Think artists like Zimmz, Stephan Bodzin, Noir, and ARTBAT, music that moves you but also invites reflection. At the same time, I love exploring downtempo and organic beats that offer a more intimate, introspective vibe.

My style sits between two worlds: the emotional intensity and depth of melodic techno, and the warmth and space of downtempo and organic grooves. I’m always searching for ways to blend these sides and keep evolving as an artist.

I’ve had the chance to play at great venues and festivals across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, and Thailand. You might know me from Pleinvrees, Nachtcollege, Soenda, Katerblau Berlin, Nobody is not loved (Diynamic Festival), and Geheime Liefde.

Enjoy the music. All my new tracks will be updated and posted on my cover wallpaper 

We are Strijkplank Soundsystem

We aren not the godsend, firstborn sons of professional musician-parents. We also didn't took piano lessons at the age of seven, we weren't born in a little town in nowheresville and we sure aren't around for almost a decade by now. 

What we do have is very pretty faces, an extraordinary good taste in house, garage and techno music, extreme skills and a famous ironing board.

Strijkplank Soundsystem =

Alban Barbosa (http://www.mixcloud.com/albanbarbosa/)
Jeroen Bos (http://www.mixcloud.com/jeroenbos90/   +   https://soundcloud.com/jeroenbs )
Jeroen Zwart (https://soundcloud.com/zwartjeroen )
 

BOOKING

Americas:
ryan@liaisonartists.com
Aus/NZ: 
vic@astralpeople.com
Europe /ROW: 
john@higher-ground.de


MANAGEMENT / REMIXES / PRESS 
Luke Williams: 
luke@thisismusicltd.com
Simon Gold: 
simon@thisismusicltd.com

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