Record label • Minimal & Deep Tech
Basic Channel
- 1993Founded
- BerlinGermany
- 5Artists
Basic Channel is a Berlin label founded in 1993 by Moritz von Oswald and Mark Ernestus. Its original run of white label style records ended in 1995, and the pair carried on through Chain Reaction, Main Street, Burial Mix and Rhythm & Sound.The records, made as Basic Channel, Cyrus, Scion and Maurizio, combined techno with dub echo and heavy sub bass. This became the template for dub techno. The catalogue has been reissued in several waves and was listed in new editions in 2025. The label is known in the scene for strict anonymity, minimal artwork and a small, steady influence on club music worldwide.
About Basic Channel
Label facts| Founded | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Based in | Berlin, Germany |
| Founders | Moritz von Oswald, Mark Ernestus |
| Sound | Minimal & Deep Tech |
| Status | Active |
Basic Channel is a Berlin label founded in 1993 by Moritz von Oswald and Mark Ernestus. Its original run of white label style records ended in 1995, and the pair carried on through Chain Reaction, Main Street, Burial Mix and Rhythm & Sound.
The records, made as Basic Channel, Cyrus, Scion and Maurizio, combined techno with dub echo and heavy sub bass. This became the template for dub techno. The catalogue has been reissued in several waves and was listed in new editions in 2025. The label is known in the scene for strict anonymity, minimal artwork and a small, steady influence on club music worldwide.
Artists on Basic Channel
Roster and regulars
- Cyrus
- Rhythm & Sound
- Scion
- Maurizio
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Questions about Basic Channel
What genre is Basic Channel?
Basic Channel is best known for Minimal & Deep Tech releases. The label has been releasing music since 1993.
Who founded Basic Channel?
Basic Channel was founded in 1993 by Moritz von Oswald and Mark Ernestus and is based in Berlin, Germany.
Who releases on Basic Channel?
Artists closely tied to Basic Channel include Basic Channel, Cyrus, Rhythm & Sound, Scion and Maurizio.
Where can I buy Basic Channel releases?
Releases are available on Beatport and through the label's own site.
Who are the biggest artists on Basic Channel?
Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Basic Channel are Basic Channel (0 tracks), Cyrus (0 tracks), Rhythm & Sound (0 tracks), Scion (0 tracks) and Maurizio (0 tracks).
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