Schicksal is the alias of Belgian electronic music pioneer Rudi Huybrechts, who began experimenting with synthesizers and drum machines in 1982. Inspired by Front 242's "Geography," DAF's "Alles Ist Gut," and Kraftwerk's "Man Machine," he crafted a distinctive blend of minimal electronic music and early EBM. His 1988 track "24 Hours" became a dancefloor sensation, leading to a release on Subway Records. Recent compilations like "Perpetuum Cycle I" showcase his enduring influence on the electronic music landscape. ([mecanica.bandcamp.com](https://mecanica.bandcamp.com/album/perpetuum-cycle-i?utm_source=openai))