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EPM.199 comes from The Advent. Cisco Ferreira, known as The Advent and based in London is primarily recognised for his unique take on what we refer to as Techno. His numerous releases across the genre and electro have become seminal in the field of modern electronic music. From the mid 90s, The Advent galvanized a club sound that echoed across the world and can still be found today on Cisco’s long running Kombination Research label. On his new mix for EPM, Cisco brings his electro expertise to the floor as he juggles tracks from DJ Godfather, Kerrie, Dark Vektor, DMX Krew, Ben Pest, DJ MELL G , Caustic Window, Detroit’s Filthiest and even a track with his son Zein to create an energetic electric stew.

From the moment the young Portuguese Cisco encountered Acid House in the London clubs he frequented, his mission has been to carve out his niche in the electronic music landscape. As he recently expressed, “I’ve been doing this for quite a few years and I’m not going anywhere,” which encapsulates his determination. Unlike some of his peers, you won’t catch Ferreira engaging in sensationalistic antics or fretting over the integrity of mainstream artists. He embodies everything you appreciate about techno, minus the unnecessary theatrics.

After finishing college, Cisco’s passion for sound opened the door to a role as an assistant sound engineer in numerous recording studios. There, he honed his ability to convert emotions into sound while recording a range of high-profile artists across Rock, Pop, Dance and Reggae genres. When one of the first house labels ‘Jack Trax’ set up next door, Cisco began recording for notable names like Adonis, Fingers Inc, Marshall Jefferson and Derrick May. These experiences inspired his initial EPs released on R&S Records, Network and Fragile.

In 1994, Ferreira secured a record deal on Internal/FFRR for 12 EPs and 3 albums alongside Colin McBean. This marked the start of an era during which the duo established a global benchmark for high-quality underground Electro and Techno. They burst onto the scene with a novel sound, both as The Advent and under the alias ‘G Flame (Cisco) and Mr G’, which Colin continues to use today. Currently, The Advent operates as a solo project, captivating audiences worldwide with its signature raw and energetic sound.

EPM.199 is also available on Soundcloud, Mixcloud & Apple Music.

EPM Podcast 199 – Track list

Singular Anomalies - You Will Always Be With Me

Terawax - Sand Dunes

Acidulant - Forbidden Technology

CEM3340 - C-Funk

Dark Vektor - Recorriendo El Trayecto

DJ Godfather - Sporadic

Blackploid - World Construction

Kerrie - Enter the Vortex

DMX Krew - Cereblal Activity Monitoring

Ben Pest - Shodan