Sonic Groove Podcast

In this episode, Adam X sits down with Orphx to discuss over 30 years of their musical journey, from their early days of music-making and techno raving in Hamilton and Toronto, Canada, to their pivotal roles in the industrial, noise, and techno scenes over the past four decades. They explore key moments like their international live performances, their long-lasting friendship with Adam X, and their influence in the rise of industrial techno since 2010. The conversation also covers the current state of the scene post-pandemic, their creative process working together over the years, and their recent legendary improvised 8-hour live performance in Amsterdam with renowned artists. Dive in to hear their story and insights into the evolution of underground electronic music.

 

- The conversation begins with the meet-up of Christina Sealey and Rich Oddie, fresh out of high school, and their early days of music-making, which unfold into techno raving in Hamilton and Toronto, Canada.

 

- Connections to fellow Hamiltonian techno artists are discussed, including David Foster of Teste and Himadri, who recorded the legendary techno track “The Wipe” on Richie Hawtin’s Plus 8 / Probe label, along with Oliver Barkovich of Steel City Records.

 

- The focus then shifts to their decision to pursue the industrial and noise scene in the early 90s.

 

- The formation of Orphx in 1993, involvement in the industrial noise cassette tape culture, and their first official signed releases on Malignant and Hands in the mid-90s are explored.

 

- Moving into the 2000s, the conversation covers their musical endeavors and interests, including early international touring and the chance meeting of Adam X at Maschinenfest in Aachen, Germany, in 2008. Marking the start of a long, ongoing friendship and collaboration, with several releases on Adam's Sonic Groove imprint that helped propel them into the world of techno.

 

- The rise of industrial techno as a popular subgenre since 2010 is discussed, highlighting their notable success since then.

 

- Transitioning into the 2020s, the decline of industrial techno’s popularity post-pandemic, the current music scene, and their evolving artisty since the pandemic ended are examined.

 

- The conversation then shifts to their studio workflow, how working together as a partnership, shifting from friendship to romantic partners and back to friendship over three decades, has affected & influenced their creativity.

 

- Finally, they reflect on their legendary 8-hour improvised live performance at STOOR in Amsterdam with Speedy J, Surgeon, and Regis.

 

🎙️ Host: Adam X 

👤 Guest: Orphx

🎬 Recording & Post-Production: Patrick DSP @ Neptune Studios 

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In this episode, Mark Archer takes us on his journey through his illustrious career in the music industry, from his early days in Stafford, UK, where he first dipped his toes into DJing and production, to signing with Blue Chip Records with Dean Meredith and releasing music under various aliases, including as one half of Bizarre Inc. before departing from the group in 1989 to team up with Chris Peat and launch Nexus 21.

The discussion then leads into their new connection with Neil Rushton of Network Records, who arranged for them to travel to Detroit. There, Mark and Chris were invited to work in Kevin Saunderson’s studio, where they recorded music and released tracks on Kevin's KMS imprint. Mark shares how Nexus 21 quickly gained momentum in the early 90s, with new releases on the Network before eventually evolving into Altern 8 - a project that became one of the biggest forces in the early 90s UK hardcore rave explosion.

The conversation then continues into the vibrant hardcore rave era, with touring in the US and UK, working with major labels like Virgin Records, and experiencing the subsequent decline of the hardcore rave scene - his shifted focus to producing house music, forming Slo-Moshun with Danny Weaver, releasing solo music as Trackman in the mid-90s, and his collaborative affair with Shadow Child under their M.A.S.C. alias on Super Rhythm Trax in the late teens of the millennium.

 

- Mark’s early days in Stafford, UK, exploring DJing and production.

- Blue Chip Records signing with Dean Meredith; released music under various aliases, including as part of Bizarre Inc.

- Departure from Bizarre Inc in 1989 to team up with Chris Peat and launch Nexus 21.

- Connection with Neil Rushton of Network Records, leading to a trip to Detroit.

- Invitation to work in Kevin Saunderson’s studio in Detroit, leading to a release on KMS.

- Nexus 21 gained momentum in the early 90s with releases on Network and R&S.

- Evolving into Altern 8, a major force in the UK hardcore rave explosion.

- Toured in the US and UK, working with major labels like Virgin Records.

- Shifted focus to producing house music: formed Slo-Moshun with Danny Weaver.

- Released solo music as Trackman in the mid-90s.

- Collaborated with Shadow Child under the M.A.S.C. alias on Super Rhythm Trax in the late teens of the millennium.

 

🎙️ Host: Adam X 

👤 Guest: Mark Archer

🎬 Recording & Post-Production: Patrick DSP @ Neptune Studios 

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In his conversation with Adam, Keith shares his experiences growing up in Detroit during the 80s, reminiscing about listening to and DJing electro and freestyle music. They explore Keith's early days of acquiring gear and producing music, including his first release on Juan Atkins' Metroplex imprint under the alias Frequency. Keith also discusses his involvement as a core member of the electro group Aux 88. The conversation extends to the Detroit-based television show "The Dance Show," which was filmed in a nightclub and featured line dancing set to underground electronic music, as well as the Detroit dance style known as the Jit. Keith recounts his early journeys and reactions to playing electro music in Europe in the mid-90s, the founding of his record label Puzzlebox, and the influence of his electro sound on new producers, along with the rise of copycats that followed.

**In this episode of the Sonic Groove Podcast, Adam sits down in Detroit with Keith Tucker, a pioneering figure in electro and underground electronic music.

This conversation covers:

Keith's inspirations in the 80's listening to and djing electro and freestyle music

His first steps into music production, including his first release on Juan Atkins' Metroplex imprint under the alias Frequency

His role as a core member of the legendary Detroit electro group Aux 88

Detroit's "The Dance Show," a nightclub TV program featuring underground electronic music and line dancing in the late 80's and 90's and the Detroit dance, The Jit.

His journeys to perform electro in Europe during the mid-90s

The founding of his record label Puzzlebox

The impact of his electro sound on emerging producers and the rise of imitators

His home studio

Whether you're a dedicated electro fan or simply interested in Detroit's vibrant musical legacy, this episode offers an in-depth look into Keith's influential career and the evolution of underground electronic music.

 

🎙️ Host: Adam X

👤 Guest: Keith Tucker

🎬 Recording: Adam X

🎛️ Post-Production: Patrick DSP @ Neptune Studios

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In this episode, Adam X sits down with Dutch techno artist Stefan Robbers, also known as Terrace and one-half of the Acid Junkies. Stefan's early music as Terrace helped kickstart the ultra-legendary Djax-up-Beats Records, one of the all-time top techno labels.

In conversation with Adam, Stefan discusses his entry into the techno scene in Holland in the late 80s, his discovery and interest in the early days of Chicago house and Detroit techno, his many works on Djax-up-Beats as Terrace and Acid Junkies, and the startup of his own label, Eevolute, in the early 90s. Stefan also talks about his recordings for other legendary labels such as General Production Recordings (GPR) in England, his works on Carl Craig's Planet E imprint in Detroit, and his visit there as a foreigner in the very early 90s, when the city was in a near state of abandonment.

They also delve deep into the conversation about music production, exploring its past, present, and future.

This is another great conversation between two old friends, which adds another piece to the puzzle of the evolution of techno music in Europe.

🎙️ Host: Adam X  
👤 Guest: Stefan Robbers (Djax-up-Beats)  
🎬 Recording: Adam X  
🎛️ Post-Production: Patrick DSP @ Neptune Studios  
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On the latest episode of Sonic Groove - Electronic Music Podcast, Adam sits down with one of Berlin’s techno legends, DJ Pete, also known as Substance and one half of the influential dub techno duo Scion, alongside partner René Löwe (Vainquer).

Born and raised in Berlin, Pete has been a core part of the city’s techno scene since its early beginnings. Adam X chats with his longtime friend about all things techno, including Pete’s incredible four-decade journey working at Berlin’s legendary record shop Hardwax. Their conversation dives deep into the record-selling and collecting industry, exploring the shifts and changes that have taken place over the years.

Pete also discusses his work on Basic Channel’s Chain Reaction label, his extensive career as a DJ, and the ever-evolving Berlin techno party scene.

This is a laid-back but very engaging chat between two of techno’s longstanding veterans.

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🎙️ Host: Adam X

👤 Guest: DJ Pete (Substance / Scion)

🎬 Recording: Adam X

📸 Photography: Sven Marquardt

🎛️ Post-Production: Patrick DSP @ Neptune Studios

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