Selected Cuts: The Advent

The definition of the word ‘advent’ is ‘the arrival of a notable person or thing’ according to Google dictionary. Put ‘The’ in front of it and it can also mean a revered musician, pioneer, sound designer, persistent individual, rebel, outsider, live artist and in the case of Cisco Ferreira, a moniker to release under and play his spin his own interpretation of techno.

What was once a collaborative project with Mr.G, The Advent now plays solo and has done so for the last number years, showcasing a raw, energetic sound of acid-tinged techno that’s earned him the status as a renowned producer and unyielding selector in the electronic realm.

With a touring schedule that’s included stints at Berghain, Tresor, Lehmann and Fabrik, Ferreira has built a loyal global following, as well as releasing on a series of international imprints including Dystopian, Naked Lunch, Tronic and lots more. Ahead of his return to Egg LDN on 24th March, The Advent shares five selected cuts from his library, including an iconic house belter to an electro classic, ready to warm us up for the upcoming show…

Jack Trax - Fingers Inc  - Can You Feel It. (Vocal Version)

This one is a special one for me... Back when I was learning sound engineering around 1987, 1988. I had the privilege to meet & work with Finger’s Inc, and this was one of their classic’s, a…. Big tune back in the early day’s... This vocal version, I was was the lucky engineer who did the recording on this release... 

Drama EP - H&M (Jeff Mills & Robert Hood)

Two of my major influences, This was an early Axis release (Jeff Mills label) and one of my favs from them. The raw groove & rave type key line, Very infectious on the club floor. Peak time of course...

Basic Channel - Octagon

Basic Channel / aka ‘Maurizio’... for me are like the Pink Floyd of early Techno… Way, way ahead of their time and their Berlin-based label, for me... laid the blueprint for future minimal music... This is one of their releases that proves 20+ years later, nothing really has changed that much. 90’s had more diverse artists trying to sound different & Basic channel was one of those...

Synewave: SW 37

This record was a 20 + Year mystery until a week ago when Joey Beltram on his FB Page revealed & Confessed he was the culprit... Most Techno heads knew it sounded like Joey.. We know our shit...

Elecktroids - Midnight Drive ( Electro World LP) 

An electro classic from Warp records Uk.. a collective of Detroit’s finest electro heads, all come together to create this timeless album of pure electro gold.