Terence Fixmer
Terence Fixmer's music has the remarkable ability to not only set feet in
motion on the dance floor but also resonate deeply with the searching soul,
all while maintaining a profound musical depth and integrity.
motion on the dance floor but also resonate deeply with the searching soul,
all while maintaining a profound musical depth and integrity.
In the world of techno, Terence Fixmer is a highly respected figure,
celebrated for his innovative and genre-defying approach to music
production. With a career spanning over two decades, he has released
numerous albums and EPs on some of the most prestigious techno labels.
His remixing talents have extended to tracks from industry giants like
Depeche Mode, Yann Tiersen, Sven Väth, Dave Clarke, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb,
Indochine, and more.
Terence Fixmer is renowned for the quality of his live performances, gracing
renowned clubs and festivals worldwide.
Chapter 1: 1998-2007 .
In 1998, Terence established his own label, Planete Rouge. From 1999 to
2007, he gained worldwide recognition with the release of his debut album,
"Muscle Machine," under DJ Hell's legendary International Deejay Gigolos
imprint. This album masterfully blended elements of electro, industrial, EBM,
and techno, pioneering a dancefloor-oriented style later recognized as
"Techno Body Music." Tracks like "Electrostatic," "Body Pressure," and
"Electric Vision" are still hailed as modern classics today.
In 2002, Fixmer joined forces with Nitzer Ebb's lead singer, Douglas
McCarthy, to form Fixmer/McCarthy. Together, they released two full-length
albums that pushed the boundaries of Techno EBM to the maximum. The
album "Fixmer McCarthy Between the Devil" has earned its place as a
revered classic, and the band has become iconic in the Techno EBM
scene. The duo has performed their energetic live sets at numerous renowned
clubs and festivals all across the globe.Fixmer/McCarthy earned respect in
the global scene for their unique way of creating truly pioneering sound
fusions by elegantly blending the aggression of Techno Body Music and the
sensuality of Electronica.
Chapter 2: 2007-2015
Fixmer continued to expand the horizons of modern techno, releasing albums
and EPs under his own name as well as various alter egos, showcasing his
ability to maintain a unique sonic personality while avoiding repetition. His
works found homes on highly respected techno labels such as Electric De
Luxe (notably the "Comedy of Menace" album in 2010), Prologue, Jealous
God, CLR (including the "Depth Charged" album in 2014), Aufnahme +
Wiedergabe.
Chapter 3: 2015-2020
Terence Fixmer continued to evolve his sound in 2015. His EP "Aktion
Mekanik," originally released in 2003, was reissued on Ostgut Ton, marking
his entry into the Ostgut Ton family--the flagship label of Berlin's Berghain
club. He subsequently released on Ostgut Ton various EPs ( Force EP,
Beneath The Skin EP ) and his album "Through the Cortex."
Fixmer's distinct sound signature remained in high demand, leading to remix
requests from notable artists such as Depeche Mode, Front 242, Ellen Allien,
Front Line Assembly, Arnaud Rebotini, and others.
Chapter 4: 2020-
Terence produced music for Thomas Cohen (formerly of Scum) with tracks
like "Braid" and "Chain of Love" on Mute Records.
Additionally, he signed with the legendary label Mute Records, renowned for
its roster of innovative and influential artists.
In 2022, he released his first album on Mute Records titled "Shifting Signals"
A 2nd album for Mute Records is in the plan for 2024.
Terence Fixmer's unwavering drive to craft experimental, mind-bending, and
relentless sounds continues to transcend the boundaries of the musical
mainstream, solidifying his place as a visionary within the techno and
electronic music landscape.
celebrated for his innovative and genre-defying approach to music
production. With a career spanning over two decades, he has released
numerous albums and EPs on some of the most prestigious techno labels.
His remixing talents have extended to tracks from industry giants like
Depeche Mode, Yann Tiersen, Sven Väth, Dave Clarke, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb,
Indochine, and more.
Terence Fixmer is renowned for the quality of his live performances, gracing
renowned clubs and festivals worldwide.
Chapter 1: 1998-2007 .
In 1998, Terence established his own label, Planete Rouge. From 1999 to
2007, he gained worldwide recognition with the release of his debut album,
"Muscle Machine," under DJ Hell's legendary International Deejay Gigolos
imprint. This album masterfully blended elements of electro, industrial, EBM,
and techno, pioneering a dancefloor-oriented style later recognized as
"Techno Body Music." Tracks like "Electrostatic," "Body Pressure," and
"Electric Vision" are still hailed as modern classics today.
In 2002, Fixmer joined forces with Nitzer Ebb's lead singer, Douglas
McCarthy, to form Fixmer/McCarthy. Together, they released two full-length
albums that pushed the boundaries of Techno EBM to the maximum. The
album "Fixmer McCarthy Between the Devil" has earned its place as a
revered classic, and the band has become iconic in the Techno EBM
scene. The duo has performed their energetic live sets at numerous renowned
clubs and festivals all across the globe.Fixmer/McCarthy earned respect in
the global scene for their unique way of creating truly pioneering sound
fusions by elegantly blending the aggression of Techno Body Music and the
sensuality of Electronica.
Chapter 2: 2007-2015
Fixmer continued to expand the horizons of modern techno, releasing albums
and EPs under his own name as well as various alter egos, showcasing his
ability to maintain a unique sonic personality while avoiding repetition. His
works found homes on highly respected techno labels such as Electric De
Luxe (notably the "Comedy of Menace" album in 2010), Prologue, Jealous
God, CLR (including the "Depth Charged" album in 2014), Aufnahme +
Wiedergabe.
Chapter 3: 2015-2020
Terence Fixmer continued to evolve his sound in 2015. His EP "Aktion
Mekanik," originally released in 2003, was reissued on Ostgut Ton, marking
his entry into the Ostgut Ton family--the flagship label of Berlin's Berghain
club. He subsequently released on Ostgut Ton various EPs ( Force EP,
Beneath The Skin EP ) and his album "Through the Cortex."
Fixmer's distinct sound signature remained in high demand, leading to remix
requests from notable artists such as Depeche Mode, Front 242, Ellen Allien,
Front Line Assembly, Arnaud Rebotini, and others.
Chapter 4: 2020-
Terence produced music for Thomas Cohen (formerly of Scum) with tracks
like "Braid" and "Chain of Love" on Mute Records.
Additionally, he signed with the legendary label Mute Records, renowned for
its roster of innovative and influential artists.
In 2022, he released his first album on Mute Records titled "Shifting Signals"
A 2nd album for Mute Records is in the plan for 2024.
Terence Fixmer's unwavering drive to craft experimental, mind-bending, and
relentless sounds continues to transcend the boundaries of the musical
mainstream, solidifying his place as a visionary within the techno and
electronic music landscape.
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