We here at Techgnosis Records are very excited to be presenting 'Noise & Absolution', the powerful label debut album from the inspired mind of Automata! Exploring vastly important themes of love, loss and redemption (among others), this masterful work from the elusive and talented Australian artist proves to be a remarkable achievement. Powerful basslines and heavy dance floor grooves underpin a compellingly emotional ride through psychedelic, minimal and progressive techno. A memorable album experience awaits, true believers!

Noise & Absolution

AutomatA - All These Names Are Getting Way Too Literal (Original Mix)

Founded in 2015, Techgnosis Records has continuously been one of the most influential forces in the psychedelic techno scene. 

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Label Manager | A&R - @Techgnosis-Records
Submissions: Luke@TechgnosisRecords.com

Label Manager | A&R - @cold-groove
Submissions: ColdGrooveRecords@Gmail.com

Bookings: TechgnosisAustralia@Outlook.com

“a unique blend of Techno rhythms laced with Psychedelic elements; aiming to create the euphoria felt during Psychedelic Trance whilst playing in a Techno landscape”

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BIO:

Purpose built Progressive Techno Journeys woven from a Psychedelic perspective. Often dark and always playful, Kinimal sets are a melting pot of rolling Proggy Baselines and Dynamic Atmospheres, deliberately blurring the lines where Light and Dark sounds meet.

Perth based Techgnosis Records DJ Luke Kasapolli aka Kinimal has been active in the scene with regular appearances at festivals, clubs and undergrounds events in most corners of the country. For years now Kinimal has also grown the Techgnosis Records Label, boosting the Aussie Roster and helping to shine a light on the Myriad of Talent in our own back yard.

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Kinimal History:

The Kinimal journey began in SE/QLD early 2014 and shortly after trading east for west he became a regular fixture in the local Perth scene, 2017 saw many successes; one of them was Joining Canadian Record Label Techgnosis Records as the official Australian Label DJ, then early 2018 he became a Label Manager. Without slowing down Kinimal gained some serious traction throughout 2019/20 grabbing the attention of promoters, label figures and scene aficionados Aus-Wide and Abroad, with successful appearances in nearly ever corner of Australia. Proving himself to be one of the Hardworking DJ's in the Scene. 

Label-wise he has had a creative hand in growing the Australian fanbase of Techgnosis Records through touring, unearthing Aussie new Talent and highlighting some of Australia's heavyweight Techno Producers.

Locally in Perth Kinimal has really upped the bar, being at the forefront for Progressive Techno DJ's in the Perth Underground Psy Scene which is trickling out into the wider scene. With plenty of support and recognition from Noteworthy and Successful Scene Producers, label Figures etc. Kinimal is fast becoming more and more recognised as a serious player in the Australian Progressive and Psychedelic Techno Scene.

Dylan Smith - Melbourne, Australia

Techno // Melodic // Driving

With his passion for music cemented in from a young age, Dylan discovered the sound that has inspired him since in the wee hours of the morning of Rainbow Serpents market stage in 2012. 
It was then that he discovered the dark, melodic and heaving techno beats that has helped curve his taste in music. 

Through his journey in the ever evolving and deepening music scene; Dylan plays under the alias of ‘Lowtep’ and blends a mixture of emotive darker, driving techno with the Melbourne collective of ‘Capture’. He also mixes it up from time to time with a funky and heavier tech house vibe alongside another Melbourne crew known as ‘Rewired Rhythms’. 
During these escapades it has seen him play venues such as Revolver Upstairs, My Aeon, New Guernica, DaHa Bar, Lucky Coq and internationally at Grand Cafe and Stevie’s in Lagos, Portugal. 

From melodic breaks and bushy, chugging bass; combined with a mixture of dark, ethereal and emotional tones. Experience what Lowtep has to offer.

Bookings: dylxnsmxth@gmail.com

Resident DJ at Good Taste Corporation.

Lufax is an Oslo based DJ with a deep passion for music. He raved in France in the nineties, then after a long hiatus he started going to events back in Oslo. A friend introduced him to mixing, and he was hooked. He loves to play dark minimal/psychedelic techno with groovy beats, His sets are catchy and he loves to make people dance. 

https://www.instagram.com/lufax_music?igsh=NWxwNnU0bmUzcTE3&utm_source=qr

Check out his mobile bike soundsystem: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095061788635

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Upcoming gigs:

- Private event 12-14/08/25
- Sopptember, Viking Village, !9-22/09/25
- Romklang Label night, "Den Halve" 11/10/25
- Private event 11/10/25


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Past gigs
- Festival "Safari" Norway 21-24/08/25 
- Festival "Hvitsten Love Love." Norway, 25-27/07/25
- Festival "Safari" Norway 26/07 - 01/07/25 
- Festival, "Forest Star Festival", Sweden, 19-23/06/25, https://www.facebook.com/Foreststarfestival
- Goldie Oslo, 24/05/25
- Easter party, 19/04/25
-  Private party 01/03/25 
- Ostara 13/02/25
- New years eve private party.
- Private party, 15/11/25
- Private party, 23/11/25
- Club, Ostara, 03/10/24
- Festival, "Sopptember, (Viking Village), 19-22/09/24
- Festival Safari "Cosmonaut and Jellyfishes", 29/08 - 01/09/24
- Festival "Techno i Telemark", 09-11/08/24
- Festival "Hvitsten Twilight", 19-21/07/24
- Festival Safari "Strawberry Fields", afterparty, 27-30/06/24
- Hvitsten private party 10-13/05/24
- Hvitsten private party 29/03-01/04/24

Michael Scheppert (GER)
SYDNEY, AUS
TECHNO | DARK MELODIC | DOWNTEMPO | PROGRESSIVE MINIMAL
Bookings: djscheppert@gmail.com
1/3 founder of @puzzles-records 🧩

Now based in Sydney, Australia, Michael Scheppert has been a driving force in the global techno scene since launching his career at 18 as a resident DJ at Germany's iconic Club Douala. He is the co-founder of Puzzles Records, a label that features the biggest psy techno and dark minimal artists from around the world, positioning Sydney as one of Australia’s main hubs for underground techno through unique events with international headliners. His own releases have gained significant global recognition, with recent tracks hitting the Beatport Top 10 charts and earning a coveted Beatport Hype Pick.
With a sound that blends minimal and psy techno with powerful melodic elements, Scheppert crafts unforgettable musical journeys and continues to push the boundaries of the underground scene.
His powerful performances have graced iconic Australian festivals like Rabbits Eat Lettuce and Bohemian Beatfreaks. Not limited to DJ gigs, Michael also brings his studio equipment on stage for immersive live sets, making every performance a truly unique and captivating experience.