Calyx

Calyx, the alias of Larry Cons, is a cornerstone of the UK drum and bass scene, specifically within the techstep and neurofunk subgenres. Emerging in the late 1990s on the Audio Couture and Moving Shadow labels, Cons brought a unique pedigree to electronic music as a trained multi-instrumentalist and jazz guitarist.

This background allowed for a sophisticated approach to harmony and rhythm that distinguished his work from the more utilitarian 'darkside' productions of the era. His debut album, 'No Turning Back' (2005), is widely regarded as a genre classic, blending cinematic atmosphere with aggressive, distorted bass synthesis. The project evolved from a duo into a solo venture before becoming one half of the powerhouse Calyx & TeeBee partnership on Ram Records. Cons' work is characterized by high production values, a focus on the 'tech' side of the spectrum, and a recurring use of intricate, syncopated percussion. Critically, he is respected for maintaining a consistent sonic identity across decades, moving from the vinyl-era grit of Renegade Hardware to the modern, high-fidelity precision of Critical Music.