1990 – Sheffield Bleep

As you work through the sections you’ll soon see why Belgium and its new beat and techno scenes were so important to the UK rave sound, but bleep techno might not necessarily be on everybody’s radar in the same way. The truth is that in it’s own way, it was just as vital a component in the growth of the rave scene.

There was a lot of sub bass in the genre, and while there were little to no breakbeats incorporated, the legacy of the essence of bleep carried right through ’90 and ’91, as seen in hardcore tracks such as The Exorcist and Soundclash, as well as a lot of the stuff on D-Zone (see 1990 and 1991 sections).

It’s an integral part of our UK music history and while it has its roots in the north of the country and Yorkshire in particular, it’s a UK phenomenon that we must all recognise and be proud of.

1.Forgemasters – Track With No Name

From the previous year, but sitting in nicely within this section, this is probably one of the best known bleep tracks of the period and ties together all of the loose ends in the genre. The Detroit techno style percussion, distinctly UK falvoured bass/sub bass and those haunting riffs and stabs all come together to make for some serious warehouse damage. A corker.

2.M.I.C. – OOBE 1

One of our favourite tracks of the entire decade right here, and such a banger. That marching percussion and futuristic synth just draws you in. A wicked dancing track.

3.LFO - LFO (Low Frequency Oscillation)

Just the name conjures up visions of electronic wonderment. This is undoubtedly one of the most renowned and well respected British techno records ever pressed, and rightly so. There's nothing quite as perfect out there. With a bassline that turns your guts to mush and those stuttering hi-hats, this really is as good as it got in 1990. An all time classic.

4.Sweet Excorcist - Testone