ORPHX
Orphx have been creating their unique fusion of rhythm and noise since the 1990s, combining elements of techno with the experimental techniques and critical spirit of industrial music.
One of the most highly respected acts in both techno and industrial circles, Orphx (Rich Oddie and Christina Sealey) have been refining their signature fusion of hypnotic rhythms and experimental noise for many years. They began in the early 90s with a raw sound inspired by old school industrial but soon began incorporating elements of dub, techno and electro into their work. Orphx built up an international following as one of the pioneering acts within the European "rhythmic noise" scene. More recently their work has come to the attention of techno fans through a series of acclaimed releases on the Sonic Groove label, collaborative work with the likes of Ancient Methods and Justin Broadrick, and remixes for many artists including Conrad Schnitzler, Front Line Assembly, Oscar Mulero, Perc, and Svreca. Oddie and Sealey have performed around the world at celebrated venues such as Berghain and Tresor, and festivals such as Berlin Atonal, Movement, Mutek, and Unsound. They are renowned for their improvised performances, combining software with modular synthesizer and other hardware. Building on a sprawling back catalogue that stretches across industrial, ambient, and techno, their recent output has demonstrated that Orphx are both pioneers and innovators in the fusion of rhythm and noise. Email: booking@sonicgroove.com |
ADAM X
Adam X's illustrious music career first came about in 1990 in Brooklyn, NYC where he was born and raised. His earliest productions were released during this period and he soon gained momentum as one of the most adept DJ's on the global underground techno scene.
A unique perspective and acute knowledge of the music can be recognized in his DJ and live sets, which have always retained a unique sense of an un-compromised approach to the dance floor. Keeping to the sanctity of breaking new boundaries in sound and evolving with an edge of genre defiance and auditory cross-pollination. Adam's approach facilitated acid techno's dominance in the early to mid nineties and he nearly single handedly put the Industrial and EBM Techno cross-over genres on the contemporary map. His Traversable Wormhole, ADMX-71, The Secret Initiative, Mass-X-Odus and X-Crashed side-projects along with his collaboration with co-conspirator U.K. based artist Perc with their project AX&P, have all strongly impacted the most discerning audiences. Adam X has also released his own work on his seminal imprint as well as releases on some of the most essential labels to exist both past and present such as, Wax Trax!, Direct Drive, Magnetic North, Peacefrog, Drop Bass Network, CLR, Hands Productions as well as preeminent contemporary labels Aufnahme + Wiedergabe, L.I.E.S and Hospital Productions. Adam currently resides in the electronic music capital of the world Berlin, Germany. With unparalleled dedication his activities never cease as he continues his individual tradition of operating on every vital level from label activity to organizing events in the legendary Tresor club and performing in the some of the worlds most credible venues which he has been doing since the early 90's. Adam X Is a true force whose contribution has reached far into bringing the future forward for electronic music. Email:booking@sonicgroove.com |
MÆDON
Maedon’s sound is dark, heavy and exciting, a unique hybrid of industrial techno and EBM with a touch of rave. She is driven by a fierce, relentless passion for the music.
A wizard in the studio, Maedon is known for her all-gear live sets, which are must-see events where dance floors become mesmerized by the collage of irresistible electronics and pounding grooves. Her background was in the industrial scene, and these influences are absorbed into her sound. The mysterious Berlin-based Maedon is one of the newer additions to the Sonic Groove family. She has already delivered two hard-hitting EPs for the imprint, 2020’s SGD release “Escape to Berlin”, and 2019’s 12 inch EP “Against His Will” This year Sonic Groove will unveil Maedon’s latest work on the LP “Now I AM Become Death”, which will be her first full length foray. Getting her start in the rough and tough streets of Baltimore, Maedon’s first recording was released as ‘pulsewidthmod’, delivering a more techno flavored EP for the acclaimed label Detroit Underground. She followed the urban pathway into Brooklyn, continuing to develop her sound and technique until she decided to relocate to Berlin in March of 2020. Since her arrival in Europe, she has settled in smoothly, with a flurry of releases that include a track for the Belgium label Deviate, and also some remix work, appearing on Berlin labels Aufnahme + Wiedergabe, Dream Baby Dream and the Brooklyn boutique label Synthicide. Expect a lot more from this artist moving forward. Email: booking@sonicgroove.com |
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FRANKIE BONES
Frankie Bones is the most visible DJ and taste-maker of New York's independent techno scene during the 1980s and '90s, both through his nation-trotting club appearances and frenetic mix-album schedule (which approaches three per year). After five years of DJ appearances, Bones began producing as well in 1987, with Tommy Musto as Musto & Bones. Their stellar remixes and tracks for Nu Groove Records made it the home of some of New York's hottest contemporary productions. In 1990, the pair released an album for RCA named The Future Is Ours, and the single "All I Want to Do Is Get Away" became a huge hit on dancefloors. Though he separated from Musto soon after their LP, Bones' success gave him entry into the world of international DJing during the early '90s, and his remix work for 808 State and others led to a reputation as one of the preeminent house godfathers. He released almost a dozen CD's during the mid-to-late-'90s, including multiple volumes in the mix-album series Factory and Computer Controlled as well as his own production work on the 1998 house chronicle Technolo-G. These were followed a year later with a slew of EPs and singles from the New York native. Taking a more commercial path from his independent label Sonic Groove, Bones released the mix CD You Know My Name on Moonshine in November of 2000; a handful of other mix albums, along with a couple production-oriented projects, followed during the next several years. He has also recorded mixes for System, Instinct, and 611.
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READE TRUTH
One of New York's early pioneers of techno and DJ culture, Reade Truth has been an integral part of the city’s techno history. Emerging in the scene in 1990, he has held residencies at clubs like Limelight, Building, and Pyramid and plays regularly at underground events across the globe. He also worked heavily in the music industry, promoting legendary labels like Mute Records, Antler-Subway and writing many articles, with the unspoken goal of growing the underground electronic music scene and sound. Known for meticulous DJ blends, Truth is considered a DJ’s DJ, regularly serving up irresistible mixes that range from house to techno to industrial to new beat to unexplainable.
His productions showcase an inimitable and eclectic mesh of influences, ranging all the way from Skinny Puppy to Derrick May. His first of over four dozen releases came out in 1994 on the Brooklyn label Direct Drive. Since then, his tracks have made many a mark on labels like Planet E, Strictly Rhythm, Cartulis Music, Sonic Groove, Instinct, Pomelo, Wurst, N-Syde, Black Market, and many more releases on his own imprints Path Records, White Label and Effective Weapons. Truth returns to Sonic Groove for an epic 2022 release entitled the “The 2nd Qtr EP”. Its the follow up to 1998’s “1st Qtr EP”, which is considered an absolute classic and is highly sought by vinyl junkies to this day. The 2nd Qtr features a fresh new selection of mental, acid techno excursions for the mind and for the body. Move and Think! Email: booking@sonicgroove.com |
SONIC GROOVE SHOWCASE
In addition to the artists we represent, we also offer a label showcase where you can choose from any of the signed artists on Sonic Groove Records. We do not represent these artists individually, only for specified label nights. Artist Include:
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