Regis

Karl O'Connor operates as Regis from Birmingham, producing techno under this alias since establishing himself in the UK electronic music scene. He founded multiple labels including Downwards, D/N Records, and ZET, while also running the distribution company Integrale Muzique Limited. O'Connor has released music under several aliases including Ian J. Richardson, Karl And The Curbcrawlers, and Basic Pain Procedure, with his first documented release as Regis appearing in 2012.

Regis delivers raw, hypnotic techno that spans peak time driving rhythms and deep atmospheric territories, with 43 releases across labels including his own Downwards imprint, Blackest Ever Black, Point Of Departure, Tresor Records, and Blueprint Records. His sound encompasses industrial techno elements rooted in the Birmingham sound movement, ranging from hard-hitting peak time tracks to more introspective electronica explorations. The project maintains a consistent output of uncompromising techno that favors repetitive, hypnotic structures over melodic complexity, positioning Regis as a key figure in the UK's underground techno circuit.