KAOS x ASTRON pres. - Oliver Ho (30 years of Oliver Ho hybrid set) ANFS Choronzon ✦ Oliver Ho - Along with other DJ/producers like James Ruskin and Surgeon, Oliver Ho is one of the most talented artists to have emerged during the mid-'90s in England's hard techno scene. In addition to international DJ appearances, Ho released a wealth of 12"s throughout the late '90s and into the next decade on labels like Blueprint, Surface, and his own label, Meta. His style of techno is similar to that of his other U.K. hard techno peers like Ruskin, Surgeon, Regis, and Ben Sims -- fast, minimal, percussive, tribal, and somewhere between Drumcode-style Swedish techno, Tresor-style Berlin techno, and Axis-style Detroit techno. Even though Ho never garnered much acclaim or fame in his native country, he became a superstar in techno-friendly countries like Germany and Japan, where he often DJed. Occasionally, Ho would release full-length albums like Listening to the Voice Inside, but for the most part, he focused on the 12" medium -- dancefloor-orientated tracks rather than listener-friendly songs. Growing up in the West London area, Ho found himself surrounded with music at an early age. Some of his early interests included early industrial and electronic music by artists such as Brian Eno, Coil, and Psychic TV. During his adolescent years, he learned to play the guitar, simultaneously developing an appreciation for jazz. After being exposed to early-'90s Warp recordings by artists such as Aphex Twin, Ho began creating electronic music. With a Roland sampler and a sequencer, he produced his first tracks in 1995 and these tracks subsequently came to the attention of James Ruskin, a fellow hard techno producer/DJ also from the London area. Ruskin happened to be starting his own label, Blueprint, and asked Ho to contribute some of his tracks, the resulting 12," The Gathering, was the second release in the Blueprint catalog, with many more Ho 12"s to follow, including some full-length releases like Sentience. By 1997, Ho had already established himself as one of the global techno scene's more accomplished producers as other big-name labels like Drumcode (Sweden) and Surface (France) also began releasing his records. It was then that Ho decided to start his own label, Meta. One release followed another through the late '90s as Ho churned out a prolific output, capitalizing on his rising popularity. In fact, his voluminous Meta catalog had proven so successful in such a brief period of time that Ho decided to start another label in 1999, Light and Dark. Then, in 2000, Ho released his first full-length CD on Meta, Listening to the Voice Inside, which helped him cross over to the non-DJ crowd. - Oliver Ho is a prominent British electronic music producer and DJ born in London in 1974. Emerging in the mid-1990s, he became a core figure in the UK hard and tribal techno scene, releasing music on influential labels like Blueprint and founding his own imprint, Meta, in 1997. Musical Evolution and Aliases Early Techno: Known for fast, percussive, and tribal techno styles akin to peers like Surgeon and James Ruskin. Raudive: An alias focusing on deeper, hypnotic, and groovy house and techno rhythms. Broken English Club: A project exploring raw, grinding, and bleak industrial techno and post-punk textures. Other Projects: Explored ambient and textured sounds under monikers like Zov Zov and off-the-wall house as Birdland ✦ ANFS ANFS is an electronic music producer and DJ based in Athens, Greece. From an early age, he engaged in various musical projects, eventually gravitating towards electronic music, experimental electronics, and unconventional sounds during his studies in sound design. In 2012, alongside friends Kondaktor and 3.14, he co-founded the record label Modal Analysis, aiming to document and promote Greece's burgeoning electronic scene. Expanding his curatorial endeavors, he launched his personal imprint, Vanila, in 2015, further solidifying his influence in the electronic music landscape. ANFS's discography showcases his evolution as an artist. His early work includes the Ground EP (2014) on Modal Analysis, characterized by its rhythmic intensity and incorporation of early 20th-century Greek folk elements. He continued to explore dark, industrial soundscapes with releases like Mass (2017) and The Age of Ephemeral Man (2018). In 2019, he released Havouza, further refining his signature blend of distorted textures and complex rhythms. In 2021, ANFS unveiled #011 on Vanila Records, demonstrating a matured sound that seamlessly fuses experimental electronics with dancefloor sensibilities. The following year, he released the Seperator EP (2022), a six-track project that delves into experimental industrial noise, featuring tracks like "Klepsimo" and "Piperi," which highlight his ability to blend traditional motifs with contemporary electronic production. Beyond his solo work, ANFS has contributed remixes for various artists and participated in compilations, such as his track "Amete" featured on the V/A release by Analogue. His collaborations and remixes underscore his versatility and commitment to pushing the boundaries of electronic music. Through his innovative productions and dedication to fostering the Greek electronic music community, ANFS continues to be a pivotal figure in the experimental and industrial techno scenes. ✦ Choronzon is the dark, cinematic electronic music alias of Lee Adams, a multi-media artist, curator, and the founder of Khemia Records. Based between London and Athens, he blends heavy bass, raw techno, industrial noise, dub, minimal wave, and experimental electronics.Background & RolesArtist & Label Head: Lee Adams runs Khemia Records, releasing underground electronic music, and founded KAOS London.Multidisciplinary Work: He works across sound design, film, and visual art installations in galleries and clubs.Style: His DJ sets are immersive, dark, and experimental, crossing boundaries between EBM, noise, and techno.