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Downwards Records

  • 1993Founded
  • BirminghamUnited Kingdom
  • 3Artists
  • 1Story

Downwards Records is a techno label founded in Birmingham in 1993 by the DJs and producers Regis and Female. It is closely tied to the city's industrial, hard-edged techno sound.Surgeon's recordings prompted the label's creation, and Regis, Surgeon and Female are its core artists. The label has also released garage rock, shoegaze, industrial music and electronica. Current activity could not be confirmed from the pages available. Techno Airlines has covered Downwards Records in 1 story.

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About Downwards Records

Label facts
Founded1993
Based inBirmingham, United Kingdom
FoundersRegis, Female
SoundRaw & Hypnotic Techno
StatusActive

Downwards Records is a techno label founded in Birmingham in 1993 by the DJs and producers Regis and Female. It is closely tied to the city's industrial, hard-edged techno sound.

Surgeon's recordings prompted the label's creation, and Regis, Surgeon and Female are its core artists. The label has also released garage rock, shoegaze, industrial music and electronica. Current activity could not be confirmed from the pages available.

Artists on Downwards Records

Roster and regulars
Regis SurgeonSurgeon
  • Female

Stories about Downwards Records

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Festivals with Downwards Records artists

All festivals
VORAL Festival (Sant Adrià de Besòs, Spain) 2026VORAL Festival31 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 • Sant Adrià de Besòs, SpainWith Regis Positive Education Festival (Saint-Étienne, France) 2026Positive Education Festival6 - 7 Nov 2026 • Saint-Étienne, FranceWith Surgeon

Playlists for the Downwards sound

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Berghain Playlist 07 | Ben Klockby Ostgut Ton • 55 tracks Dekmantel Festival 2026by Dekmantel • 100 tracks

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Questions about Downwards Records

What genre is Downwards Records?

Downwards Records is best known for Raw & Hypnotic Techno releases. The label has been releasing music since 1993.

Who founded Downwards Records?

Downwards Records was founded in 1993 by Regis and Female and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Who releases on Downwards Records?

Artists closely tied to Downwards Records include Regis, Surgeon and Female.

Where can I buy Downwards Records releases?

Releases are available on Beatport.

Who are the biggest artists on Downwards Records?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Downwards Records are Regis (0 tracks), Surgeon (0 tracks) and Female (0 tracks).

Where can I hear Downwards Records artists live?

Artists from the Downwards Records roster are booked at upcoming festivals including VORAL Festival and Positive Education Festival. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.

Label information from the label's official channels (en.wikipedia.org, regis-dns.bandcamp.com). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.