Cycom was first inspired by drum'n'bass when he witnessed Grooverider play the legendary Metalheadz Sunday Session@Blue Note in London.
After spending countless hours developing his production skills and deciphering the rhythmic mayhem of breakbeat music, he released his first tracks to a large audience on mp3.com.
From then on, things quickly evolved. He got in touch with Simon V from Santorin Records, the label which released his first 12" only 3 months later (a remix of Simon V's "Broken Promise"). The press reaction was immediate and overwhelmingly positive.
Cycom has released on various international labels and is renown for his distinctive sound and trademarkbeats.
The Syncopaths (feat. Equinox, Nebula, Sub, Macc, ...) [Syncopathic]
// Cycom - Sorted Out
[2008-09-07]
SYNCO019 [Syncopathic Recordings]
// The Nomad, Kingsnake
[2008-08-01]
10YRS SANTORIN [Santorin]
// Misgiving
[2008-06-01]
Lightless 004 [Lightless]
// Petrol b/w Martsman & Bad Matter - Cold Love
[2007-04-05]
Transmute 006 [Transmute]
// Kickflip, Stars
[2006-10-01]
Alphacut 005 [Alphacut]
// Down the Drain
[2004-11-01]
Undiscovered Sounds of Hamburg Vol. 5 [Dunkelbunt]
// Movin' On, Distractions
[2004-03-01]
Alphacut 003 [Alphacut]
// Rude Bwoy (LXC Rmx)
[2004-01-02]
Querschlag 3 [Querbass]
// Vostok 1
[2003-11-01]
Undiscovered Sounds of Hamburg Vol. 4 [Dunkelbunt]
// Sorted Out, Head On
[2003-01-01]
Alphacut 001 [Alphacut]
// Rude Bwoy
[2002-12-01]
Ambassadors [Santorin]
// Nightflight
[2002-08-01]
Undiscovered Sounds of Hamburg Vol. 3 [Dunkelbunt]
// Lindwurm - Hornisse (Cycom Rmx)
[2001-06-01]
Oscillate [Santorin]
// Oscillate, Astrophysics
[2000-11-01]
The Remix EP [Santorin]
// Simon V - Broken Promise (Cycom Rmx)
01.
Current location
Germany, Hamburg, Apartment, Bedroom, Desk
02.
First record you ever bought
Genesis - Abacab
03.
Last record you bought
Donuts by Jay Dilla (rip)
04.
Favourite musicians
Public Enemy, Danny Breaks, Elliott Smith, Source Direct, Swervedriver, Cristian Vogel
05.
Favourite tracks
in no particular order: Company Flow - Patriotism Barry Ryan - Eloise KRS One - Sound of da Police Nina Hagen - Naturträne Krust - Bad Intentions Elliott Smith - Between the Bars Lemon D - Static Jon Brion - Here We Go Robag Wruhme - Fittichklopfer Roots Manuva - One Hope (Witness the Fitness)
06.
Favourite movies and/or books
Movies: Adaptation Rushmore Lost Highway I Heart Huckabees
Books: Jonathan Coe - The Rotters Club Murakami Haruki - The Wind-up Bird Chronicle Max Goldt - Ä
07.
Favourite labels
Metalheadz, Def Jux, Reinforced, Breakin, Counter Intelligence, Warp, Musik Krause
08.
The perfect pizza
Mozzarella, Ham, Spicy Salami, Pineapple
09.
The shoes you wore today
Oldschool Adidas sneakers
10.
First thoughts when waking up
NOOOO!
11.
Musical styles the World doesn't need
Most stuff tagged "intelligent", because in most cases it's boring
12.
What inspires you to make music?
Brilliant music made by other people
13.
Favourite music production tool
Buzz Modular Tracker
14.
Your secret audio weapon
Brain, Trans-X, MTrk
15.
Other software you used today
Litestep, Firefox, FileZilla
16.
Musical instruments you play
Guitar, Piano, Drums
17.
Music you listened to today
El-P, Kashmir, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Squarepusher
18.
Worst musical event
Krust spinning in Hamburg and sucking big time
19.
Best musical event
Krust spinning in Cologne 5 years earlier and blowing me away
