TYSSEN STREET STUDIOS
Tyssen Street Studios, particularly noted for its role in the acid techno scene, became a focal point in the late 1990´s and early 2000´s. It was one of the main hubs (few were not squats) in London that significantly contributed to the development and proliferation of the acid techno genre during this era.
This venue hosted numerous events featuring underground acid techno music, driven by a roster of pioneering DJs and producers central to the genre's evolution.
This period in acid techno was marked by a raw, unpolished sound that embraced high-tempo beats and squelching 303 basslines that defined the genre. The community around Tyssen Street Studios, including both artists and attendees, cultivated an ethos of resistance against the mainstream commercialization of electronic music, favoring independent labels and DIY event promotion.
Tyssen Street Studios has a history of community and creativity (before Acid Techno), that continues today with projects that impact Dalston -where Tyssen Street is located-; a community long been known for its vibrant and evolving artistic scene.
Kundalini Live modular synthesizer set at Tyssen Street S. We discovered synthesizer music at gigs ike this…. there was no meaningful info anywhere online those days. Front row dancing are some of our mates back then. Video quality is not so good, but it from 25 + years ago!
Part of Tyssen Street has unfortunately been converted into Lofts and traditional office spaces, however, part of the building continues to serve the creative community and is part of a network of cultural spaces providing affordable creative workspace plus support programs for artists.
The significance of Tyssen Street Studios during the late 90s cannot be understated, as it provided a critical space for artistic experimentation and community building within the electronic music scene. It was not just a venue for parties; it was a creative incubator for the acid techno and non-commercial music and entertainment experimentation influencing the genre's direction well beyond the borders of London.
