F.U.S.E.

F.U.S.E. is the alias of Canadian electronic producer Richard Michael Hawtin, who operates from Banbury. The project name stands for "Futuristic Underground Subsonic Experiments," "Futuristic Underground Sound Experiments," or "Further Underground Sound Experiments." Hawtin also performs under the aliases Plastikman and UP!, establishing F.U.S.E. as one component of his multi-faceted electronic music output that began in the 1970s.

F.U.S.E. produces techno spanning from peak time driving tracks to raw, deep, and hypnotic compositions, alongside electronica and downtempo material. The project releases on Plus 8 Records and From Our Minds, with five releases documented between 2019 and 2021. The sound ranges from high-energy peak time techno suitable for main room sets to more introspective hypnotic techno and downtempo electronica, offering DJs versatility across different parts of their sets and various club contexts.