Bicycle Corporation welcome guest DJ Bert Bevans for episode 100 of Roots on Scientific Sound Asia. Scientific Sound Asia is an Asian electronic music radio station, promoter, DJ agency and music-news platform connecting audiences across Asia and internationally.
Bicycle Corporation is the Italian duo formed by DJ and producer Marco Mei alongside Stefano Ugliano, also known as 6884. In the early nineties, Marco began his musical path as both a DJ and producer.
He began organising nights across Italy under the collective name Urban People. The project led to a residency at Pacha and international bookings, setting him on a global musical path.
Raised in Torino, Stefano developed an interest in music from a young age. He studied classical piano, percussion and drums, admiring the works of Chopin while being drawn to the energy of West African djembe rhythms.
The sight of DJs commanding a crowd from the booth increasingly captivated him, while the challenge of finding electronic music on Italian radio in the nineties intensified his curiosity. It led him to embrace DJing and production fully, and this shared passion brought Bicycle Corporation into being.
The duo's recent Hard Techno remix of Virus D.D.D’s Origination appeared in Beatport’s staff picks. It also received strong support for its powerful character.
Guest DJ Bert Bevans.
This week’s guest is Bert Bevans, a British Honduras–born DJ whose career began with the early “block parties” of Hollis, New York, before progressing to some of the most iconic clubs in New York City, including Studio 54, Paradise Garage, Xenon, Electric Circus, Bonds and the Playboy Club.
His family immigrated to New York in July 1969, settling first in Jamaica, Queens, before moving to Hollis during his teenage years. After school, he studied aviation, though he ultimately chose not to complete the programme. As he often explains, “If I had graduated, I would have had to go to Vietnam, so I left. I still love flying.” Becoming a DJ was never something he planned, yet it unfolded naturally.
Bert began by playing local block parties, and while working at Melody’s Record Shop, he found himself surrounded by many of New York’s leading DJs who would drop by to collect new releases. They recognised his musical touch, invited him into their club booths, and from there, his career moved quickly.
In April 1977, Studio 54 opened its doors and soon became the most famous nightclub in the world. It didn’t take long before Bert played his first private party there. When resident DJ Richie Kaczor was sent to open a Studio 54 in St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, and later another in Barcelona, he handed over the Virgin Islands residency to Bert. After two successful years in the Caribbean, Bert returned to New York before receiving an offer from Steven Hatter to take up a residency at The Embassy in London.
This marked the beginning of his imprint on the London club scene. He went on to play at the newly launched Xenon, followed by sets at Camden Palace, owned by Rusty Egan and Steve Strange of Visage. There, he performed alongside influential figures such as Colin Favour and “Evil” Eddie Richards.
Throughout the late eighties and early nineties, Bert split his time between London, New York and numerous international bookings. In 1991, he reconnected with longtime friend Justin Berkmann, who at the time was building a new club with a sound system inspired by Paradise Garage. That venue became Ministry of Sound, and Bert was part of its formative chapter.
Bert continues to travel extensively, performing at venues and festivals across the world. In recent years, he has assisted Santeri in developing Seduction in Phuket, worked with Café del Mar Ibiza, and contributed to the launch of Ice and Spice Bar in Ho Chi Minh City. His monthly show presents an expertly selected blend of Classic House, Deep House, Tech House and Soulful House, reflecting both his heritage and his ongoing influence on global club culture.
DJ Bert Bevans opens Roots Episode 100 with Twism, Jeremy Juno and John Munich featuring Worthy Davis before Octávio Cabuata and Liriany add an African-influenced club treatment through Manoo’s mix of “Levando A Vida.” Ten City and Juliet Roberts then bring the selection firmly into Classic House, drawing on the vocal house tradition that shapes much of this episode.
Ronnie Herel and Gary Poole featuring Tasha LaRae move the programme into Soulful House with DJ Spen and Reelsoul’s remix of “Thinking About Your Love.” That specific version is officially classified as soulful house, and Inaya Day follows with another vocal-led selection before DJ Meme and Debbie Jacobs extend the house focus.
Byron Stingily and Teddy Douglas precede Julie McKnight with Kings Of House NYC on David Morales’ Disco Juice Mix of “Still Here.” The latter is also officially listed as soulful house, linking its disco-oriented arrangement with the gospel and vocal house material surrounding it.
David Morales and Elle Cato lead into Teddy Douglas before Molly & Tacos featuring Bee Honey return to the DJ Spen connection through Micfreak’s remix. Louie Vega then adds another New York house reference, followed by Todd Terry with Lee Wilson and Jay Potter, giving the later section a strong House Music identity.
David Morales and Mr. V introduce Afro House with the Vocal Mix of “Everyday Of My Life,” which Traxsource categorises specifically in that genre. Metro City Soul closes Bert Bevans’ Roots 100 set with Roy Davis Jr.’s club mix of “Magic,” completing an episode centred on soulful house, classic house and vocal house traditions.
Bicycle Corporation Roots 100 show with Bert Bevans
Twism, Jeremy Juno and John Munich - She Can Make Me Dance Feat. Worthy Davis
Octávio Cabuata & Liriany - Levando A Vida (2 Manoo Club Vocal) [Uncover Music]
Ten City - My Piece Of Heaven (International Mix) [East/West]
Juliet Roberts - Caught In The Middle (Sunrise Mix By Roger Sanchez)
Ronnie Herel, Gary Poole - Thinking About Your Love Feat. Tasha Larae (Dj Spen & Reelsoul Remix)
Inaya Daye - Feelin' Feelin'
The Loop, DJ Meme - I Can't Get You Out Of My Mind
Debbie Jacobs - Don't You Want My Love?
Byron Stingily, Teddy Douglas - We Belong Together (Monday Night Vocal Dub)
Julie McKnight, Kings Of House NYC - Still Here (David Morales Disco Juice Mix)
David Morales & Elle Cato - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going (Original)
Teddy Douglas - Don't Leave Me This Way Feat. Richard Burton
Molly & Tacos - Everything I Do Feat. Bee Honey (Micfreak & Dj Spen Remix)
Louie Vega - Another Day In My Life (Louie Vega Re-touch)
Todd Terry, Lee Wilson & Jay Potter - Waiting Feat. Dancing Divaz
David Morales, Mr V - Everyday Of My Life (Vocal Mix)
Metro City Soul - Magic (Roy Davis Jnr Club Mix)
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