Bicycle Corporation featured guest DJ Brendon P in episode 56 of their Roots show on Scientific Sound Asia. Scientific Sound Asia is an Asian electronic music radio station, DJ agency, promoter and music-news platform connecting audiences across Asia and internationally.
Bicycle Corporation is the Italian DJ and producer partnership of Marco Mei and Stefano Ugliano, who also works under the alias 6884. Their productions range across Deep House, Tech House, French House and Techno.
In the early 1990s, Marco began his career by organising house music and techno events under the Urban People alias. His work built recognition within Italy's music scene before international bookings expanded his profile beyond his home country.
Stefano, who is from Torino, Italy, showed an early aptitude for music and devoted much of his spare time to musical study. He trained in classical piano, percussion and drums, with interests stretching from Chopin to the rhythms of the West African djembe.
Although he appreciated many musical forms, Stefano was especially drawn to DJs and the records they made. As a teenager in the 1990s, he was captivated by DJ-led rhythms that were seldom heard on Italian radio stations.
Performing for a large audience can seem an unattainable ambition, but Stefano stayed focused on that goal. His determination and hard work with Marco led to the formation of Bicycle Corporation.
Marco and Stefano have revisited some of their early tracks and set up a Bandcamp page for distribution. Their Roots radio show presents established DJs and producers from Asia's electronic music community, underlining their commitment to the region's musical landscape.
Guest DJ Brendon P.
Brendon Perera, known in the professional world as DJ Brendon P, is originally from Singapore and has more than forty years of experience as a disc jockey. With a humble, lo-fi approach to his art, Brendon P's journey through the music and club scene is filled with a rich history. He began his career in Singapore's mobile DJ circuit in 1980, moving to club performances the following year.
Brendon P's journey in music experienced a pivotal change in 1984 when he visited New York City. By visiting renowned clubs like the Funhouse, the Paradise Garage, Dancetaria, and the Area, he delved into the city's vibrant club scene and diverse musical atmosphere, laying the groundwork for what we now know as house music.
As a DJ, Brendon P has explored a wide range of musical styles, both in his local environment and globally, showcasing a vibrant and diverse approach to his work. Over time, Brendon P's passion for dance music intensified, broadening his collection to include various genres.
Brendon P's primary musical genres now encompass House, Techno, Disco, Nu Disco, Funk, Soul, Lounge, and Electronica. In the 1980s, he found opportunities for performance and expression with groups like Juliana's and Bacchus, showcasing his talent both locally and internationally.
During the 1990s, Brendon P secured residencies at esteemed venues such as Neo Pharaohs, Venom, and NOX, which were instrumental in launching his career. This era laid the groundwork for a notable nine-year residency at Singapore's famous Zouk Club, spanning from July 2001 to May 2009.
Following this, Brendon P undertook a two-year residency at Kyo, solidifying his impact on the city's lively nightlife scene. In recent times, Brendon P has become a resident at the prestigious Swanky CE LA VI Rooftop Club & Skybar at Marina Bay Sands, where he captivates audiences with his eclectic musical styles.
Brendon is a prominent figure in both local and international club scenes, regularly performing on stages around the world. Renowned for his dynamic performances, he has enthralled audiences in many cities globally, including Geneva, Gothenburg, Melbourne, London, New York, Miami, Taiwan, Hanoi, and Hong Kong, showcasing his wide-ranging talents and leaving a memorable impact wherever he performs.
Brendon's distinguished career goes beyond his DJ gigs; he is a highly productive producer, having launched original tracks and remixes across a wide range of labels. His musical works have been featured on prestigious platforms such as In The Woods (USA), Los Grandes (Spain), Reversoulmusic (USA), Audio Parallax (UK), Hotbox Music (USA), Soul Shift (USA), Defected (UK), Rawjak (SG), Eclesia (SG), Issys Groove (UK), Love International (MY), and One With Music (SG).
Notably, he has showcased his dynamic sets at the iconic Cielo Club in New York, which has since closed, cementing his status as a globally renowned artist. Nicolas Mattar, the proprietor of New York's esteemed venues 'Cielo' and 'Output', regards Brendon P as a 'taste master' and one of the leading DJs in the region.
This recognition arises from Brendon's steadfast dedication to his musical style, his precise attention to detail, and his natural sophistication in designing sets. Celebrated for his skill in effortlessly navigating diverse musical genres, Brendon offers performances that exceed temporal limits, artfully merging elements of the past, present, and future. Audiences can expect nothing less than an extraordinary experience when witnessing his exceptional talent.
Bicycle Corporation's Roots episode 56 with Brendon P opens with Marcel Vogel and Tim Jules' Take Me Back on Apparel Music, setting a Deep House tone before Tennis' Larry Heard Vocal Remix of Make It Good on Life And Death brings in Melodic House and Techno. Art Of Tones follows with Fred Everything's remix of Secousse on Lazy Days Music, returning the opening stretch to a deeper house approach.
Turbojazz and Sean McCabe featuring Javonntte's Wanna Dance, Sam Ruffillo featuring Kosmo Kint's Ride My Bike and Carl Bean's Moplen Dub 2 of I Was Born This Way extend the vocal-led middle passage. Clean Is Good's Shiny on And Friends Records then introduces Nu-Disco into the selection.
Tigerbalm's JKriv Remix of Ello Koko on Leng Records keeps the disco-informed feel in place, while Lee Curtis' Freak On on Get Physical Music sharpens the rhythm with a Tech House edge. Timmy Regisford and Soul Star's Stho and Freez's GTK Re-Edit of Southern Freez carry the set through its next run of vocal and edit-led material.
Dinosaur L's C-Edits Version of Go Bang on City Beat moves into House Music, followed by Sébastien Tellier's Dimitri From Paris Erodisco Mix of Cochon Ville on Record Makers. Gino Soccio's Remember on Rhino Atlantic then brings the programme back towards Nu-Disco.
Personify Edits' You Can Be A Star leads into The Bee Gees' Wind Of Change from the Bee Gees Catalog, opening the final stretch with Disco. Boney M's Mousse T Remix of Sunny on Sony Music and Don Ray's Mighty Mouse Dub Edit of Got To Have Nothing on Act of Sedition retain that dancefloor-focused direction.
Gary's Gang's Todd Terje Remix of Keep On Dancing on Nurvous Records gives the close an Indie Dance lift. Manncool and Trol 2000's Capy provides the final turn, ending the edition with an open-ended electronic selection.
DJ Brendon P Roots 56
Marcel Vogel & Tim Jules - Take Me Back
Tennis - Make It Good (Larry Heard Vocal Remix)
Art Of Tones - Secousse (Fred Everything Remix)
Turbojazz & Sean McCabe Ft. Javonntte - Wanna Dance (Original_Mix)
Sam Ruffillo Feat. Kosmo Kint - Ride My Bike
Carl Bean - I Was Born This Way (Moplen Dub 2)
Clean Is Good - Shiny [And Friends Records]
Tigerbalm - Ello Koko (JKRIV Remix)
Lee Curtis - Freak On (Original Mix)
Timmy Regisford & Soul Star - Stho (Original Vocal Mix)
Freez - Southern Freez (GTK Re-Edit)
Dinosaur L - Go Bang (C-Edits Version)
Sebastien Tellier - Cochon Ville (Dimitri From Paris Erodisco Mix)
Gino Soccio - Remember
Personify Edits - You Can Be A Star
The Bee Gees - Wind Of Change
Boney M - Sunny (Mousse T Remix)
Don Ray - Got To Have Nothing (Mighty Mouse Dub Edit)
Gary’s Gang - Keep On Dancing (Todd Terje Remix)
Manncool & Trol 2000 - Capy
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