Terence Fixmer Biography

Terence Fixmer‘s music has the remarkable ability to not only set feet in motion on the dance floor but also resonate deeply with the searching soul, all while maintaining a profound musical depth and integrity. 

In the world of techno, Terence Fixmer is a highly respected figure, celebrated for his innovative and genre-defying approach to music production. With a career spanning over two decades, he has released numerous albums and EPs on some of the most prestigious techno labels. His remixing talents have extended to tracks from industry giants like Depeche Mode, Yann Tiersen, Sven Väth, Dave Clarke, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, Indochine, and more. 

Terence Fixmer is renowned for the quality of his live performances, gracing renowned clubs and festivals worldwide.

Chapter 1: 1998-2007. 

In 1998, Terence established his own label, Planete Rouge. From 1999 to 2007, he gained worldwide recognition with the release of his debut album, “Muscle Machine,” under DJ Hell’s legendary International Deejay Gigolos imprint. This album masterfully blended elements of electro, industrial, EBM, and techno, pioneering a dancefloor-oriented style later recognized as “Techno Body Music.” Tracks like “Electrostatic,” “Body Pressure,” and “Electric Vision” are still hailed as modern classics today. 

In 2002, Fixmer joined forces with Nitzer Ebb’s lead singer, Douglas McCarthy, to form Fixmer/McCarthy. Together, they released two full-length albums that pushed the boundaries of Techno EBM to the maximum. The album “Fixmer McCarthy Between the Devil” has earned its place as a revered classic, and the band has become iconic in the Techno EBM scene.The duo has performed their energetic live sets at numerous renowned clubs and festivals all across the globe.Fixmer/McCarthy earned respect in the global scene for their unique way of creating truly pioneering sound fusions by elegantly blending the aggression of Techno Body Music and the sensuality of Electronica.

Chapter 2: 2007-2015.

Fixmer continued to expand the horizons of modern techno, releasing albums and EPs under his own name as well as various alter egos, showcasing his ability to maintain a unique sonic personality while avoiding repetition. His works found homes on highly respected techno labels such as Electric De Luxe (notably the “Comedy of Menace” album in 2010), Prologue, Jealous God, CLR (including the “Depth Charged” album in 2014), Aufnahme + Wiedergabe.

Chapter 3: 2015-2020.

Terence Fixmer continued to evolve his sound in 2015. His EP “Aktion Mekanik,” originally released in 2003, was reissued on Ostgut Ton, marking his entry into the Ostgut Ton family—the flagship label of Berlin’s Berghain club. He subsequently released on Ostgut Ton various EPs ( Force EP, Beneath The Skin EP ) and his album “Through the Cortex.” Fixmer’s distinct sound signature remained in high demand, leading to remix requests from notable artists such as Depeche Mode, Front 242, Ellen Allien, Front Line Assembly, Arnaud Rebotini, and others. 

Chapter 4: 2020- 

Terence produced music for Thomas Cohen (formerly of Scum) with tracks like “Braid” and “Chain of Love” on Mute Records. Additionally, he signed with the legendary label Mute Records, renowned for its roster of innovative and influential artists. In 2022, he released his first album on Mute Records titled “Shifting Signals” A 2nd album for Mute Records is in the plan for 2024. 

Terence Fixmer’s unwavering drive to craft experimental, mind-bending, and relentless sounds continues to transcend the boundaries of the musical mainstream, solidifying his place as a visionary within the techno and electronic music landscape.

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DeFeKT Biography

DeFeKT (aka Matthew Flanagan) has been a tireless advocate of true electro and techno, steadily honing his hardware based sound that has earned him admirers all through the electronic music community. DeFeKT released an 8-track mini album on a long-running Irish label in 2010, which gained huge support, that has continued steadily since. A slew of 12″ EPs and remixes have followed under his DeFeKT/ESS and Octal Step guises on an array of top labels. DeFeKT’s long-time devotion to analog drum machines and modular synths make him a leading authority on both, as exemplified in the exciting, dynamic nature of his live sets and productions.

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Victor Santana Biography

Víctor Santana is one of the Spanish reference artists of today’s underground electronic culture. Dj, producer and a romantic of the analog equipment in the middle of the digital era, part of his success is the meticulous and artisan work with his label Chaval Records.

His versatility on stage turns his live shows into pure energy shows where his mastery of machines and his ability to connect with the dance floor always prevail.

As a DJ, that musical versatility has led him to host artists as diverse as Sven Väth, Laurent Garnier, Richie Hawtin, Underground Resistance, Oscar Mulero, Simian Mobile Disco, Carl Craig, Derrick May, Robert Hood, Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann or Amelie Lens. In his LIVE (original format), with or without his Band of Live Musicians, he offers a 100% analog live, with clear influences from the Techno movement, and House from Detroit and Chicago.

Víctor has passed through the stages of the main clubs on the peninsula, parties in Ibiza such as Cocoon in Formentera or Privilege Ibiza; festivals like Mad Cool or A Summer Story; plus several world wide tours.
At the record level, he has published on labels such as EPM Music, Motech Records and Involve Records; He has made remixes for artists such as Orlando Voorn, Dj Skull or Hiroshi Watanabe; and it has been remixed by, among others, Ken Ishii, Eddie Fowlkes or Mark Flash (UR).

The authenticity of his “music made with soul” has led him to be multi-awarded at the electronic music awards in Spain.

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