Emerging from Rotterdam’s vibrant rave scene in the late 1990s, Charlton has cultivated a distinctive sound that merges vintage techno aesthetics with dark, unconventional rhythms and raw, acid-infused basslines. His early releases, including the “Slowdown Basterd” and “Chaotic Behaviour” EPs, showcased a commitment to industrial textures that continued to evolve after his relocation to London. The track “Black Slong,” featured on Norman Nodge’s Berghain 06 compilation, stands as a key example of his hypnotic, mechanical, and intensely focused style.
While Charlton's work has been a significant force in the European techno circuit—with releases on respected labels like M_Rec, Field Records, and Mord Records, and appearances at major festivals like Awakenings and Amsterdam Dance Event—he has also made his mark on the New York scene. In 2018, he performed at The Black Hole, a vital Brooklyn-based rave series known for its uncompromising dedication to hard, fast, and forward-thinking techno. This performance connected his deeply influential European sound to the heart of Brooklyn's thriving underground.
As the founder of Bliepwerk Records, Charlton continues to shape the landscape of contemporary techno through his own productions and curatorial efforts, championing a gritty, immersive, and powerful vision for electronic music.
