Drumcode Releases

Out now on Rekids: lnk.to/RSPX27

Anika Kunst brings her raw techno flair to Radio Slave’s Rekids Special Projects with the ‘Different Approach EP’ this April.

Previously releasing music on Methodical, Marco Faraone’s UNCAGE, and her Chapter Records imprint, the Spanish DJ/producer brings a four track EP of her deep, hypnotic techno to the Berlin-based Rekids Special Projects.

Across the EP, Kunst’s knack for tracky techno is on full display, fusing timeless sounds alongside fresh minimalist takes. Title cut ‘Different Approach’ begins with tight percussion over classic chord stabs, followed by ‘Tales From The Loop’, which sees rattling synthesis swirl around pumping and considered drum patterns.

‘Prism’ opts for a heads-down approach, demanding to be played in dark rooms late at night, while ‘Constant Change’ brings a relentless barrage of hi-hats and tonal hits to close the release with another welcomed dose of energy. 

Set up as the harder hitting sister label to the lauded Rekids imprint, Radio Slave’s Rekids Special Projects has released music from Marco Faraone, SRVD, P.leone and more since its inception in 2017.

Anika Kunst

Different Approach

Anika Kunst - Different Approach

1992

DC123 - Alan Fitzpatrick  - 1992 -   Drumcode

Time to Burn

An energetic Latin House track with authentic Conga beats in the background.

Cycas Fugax

12 Days of Cristoph - Day 9 (Free Track 2)

Cristoph - Take Over

Buy it at Beatport: http://btprt.dj/1WhqSt0
..or listen the full version here: http://btprt.dj/1Nd6h1M

Seeds of summer, carried by the wind, awakening memories, spurring yearnings. Seeds of summer, arriving at your ears, and whispering a secret, how this summer is going to feel. Deeperfect goes Miami and drops its sweatiest summer canons on the southern Florida beaches. Seven brand new tracks from the label's top both veteran and rising talents are added to 13 well selected tracks, all designed to bring you that beach spirit directly into your ears, without the need for flight tickets. From the label's most energetic Tech House creations, to its most mellow sunny after hour goodies. From its irresistible Techno punches to its most groovy tribal minimalism. The summer belongs to Deeperfect, and each and every one of the twenty tracks in this compilation belongs to the summer and to the beaches of Miami. Can't wait to hear them integrated into a dj set? Well guess what: the 21st piece of the puzzle is a mix this compilation, served to you by chef Miguel Bastida. Summer is here, deep, perfect, Miami style.

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Miguel Bastida - Unlockers (Original Mix)

2016 was a standout year for Alan Fitzpatrick, with the Drumcode stalwart racing out of the gates in spectacular fashion with the release of his fabric 87 mix. A substantial amount of high profile shows followed, including appearing at the inaugural Junction 2 festival and closing the car park to a packed-to-the-rafters-crowd at Drumcode Halloween. He returns to Drumcode with ‘Brian’s Proper Dun One’, marking his first appearance on the label since late 2016 when he remixed Moby’s seminal ‘Porcelain’.

The release opens with ‘Brian’s Proper Dun One’, a track which caused a Twitter meltdown on Alan’s profile when he first started playing it at the tail end of 2016. Loaded with sharp and pounding drums, this is an ethereal experience from start to finish and packs a real punch. It’s a no holds barred, certified main room anthem. ‘Wait A Second’ feat. mc r1bbz has been a staple of Adam Beyer’s sets of late and has been getting a lot of air time on Drumcode Radio. This rave inspired track takes a raw, stripped back approach and delivers a real killer blow. Alan sampled the vocals of mc r1bbz from an LTJ Bukem tape pack from the early 90s and the record tips its cap to early jungle raves around the M25. The release closes with ‘Trance, Init?’; A homage to Alan’s days first and foremost as a raver before he became a DJ, with his non-purist attitude when it comes to electronic music shining through. The breakdown is sure to be a hands in the air moment at festivals all over the globe this summer.

Alan Fitzpatrick - Trance, Init? - Drumcode - DC173

Alan Fitzpatrick - Wait A Second feat. mc r1bbz - Drumcode - DC173

Alan Fitzpatrick - Brian’s Proper Dun One - Drumcode - DC173

We’re ending July, with the heat rising and elrow Music is going to tear up some dancefloors with yet another huge EP in the hands of two usual suspects in the scene. ERM109 is delivered by Caal & Baum, two characters that know elrow’s vibe and crowds to perfection. ‘Downtown EP’ is a two-tracker short take by the two Spaniards, that bring us a pair of real house bangers. Opening the EP we have ‘Donwtown Beat (Original Mix)’, a track that starts with a playful percussion, a crazy vocal loop, a groovy progression and some really funky FX, making this track an authentic incarnation of elrow’s dancefloor vibes: joy and electronic madness with that carnivalesque feel to it. Then we have ‘Funkin (Original Mix)’, with a slower start, but that grows in strength, with a tighter percussion, a great hi-hat combo, stronger bass drum and alien sound FX and synth treatment, with the highlight being the steady male vocals along the track, that give this song a character and of its own. Both productions are ready to tear many dancefloors apart during the summer months, and strengthen elrow Music’s position as one of the most in-shape labels in the tech-house scene this year!

CAAL, Baum - Downtown Beat (Original Mix)

Next up on Truesoul we welcome Danny Serrano & Rehmark, who debut on the label with ‘Interlurder State’. Between them the Spanish duo have already released music on Suara, Viva Music, Terminal M and Elevate; It’s quite clear that both of their careers are in the ascendant and we are delighted to showcase their music.

The release kicks off with ‘Second State’, which ramps into top gear from the start, with its groove-heavy beats and intuitive percussive components working in perfect unison. ‘Interlurder’ is more of a low-slung roller with thumping drums and is certainly geared towards the underground heads.  Both tracks highlight the pairs skillful production ability – Expect to hear these tracks a lot more this summer!

Danny Serrano & Rehmark - Second State - Truesoul - TRUE1297

Grand Central / Jungle Jungle

Grand Central

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Newcomer Rooke drops a two-track EP of fiercely rolling tech house on DJ S.K.T’s Stashed Music imprint. 

Coming out of Manchester, Rooke is a new house producer with a bucketload of talent and a penchant for hard-hitting drums and fast rolling basslines, so fits right in on Stashed Music, with the label continuing to introduce gifted fresh faces to the scene. 

Both cuts feature deep, brooding basslines and intricate percussion, with solid grooves and emotive vocal samples, with the all-encompassing breakdowns ensuring complete dancefloor devastation wherever they’re dropped. 

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The seventh volume of Drumcode’s annual A-Sides compilation hits with no less than 10 debuts for the label, with Charlotte de Witte, ANNA, B.Traits and Scuba’s SCB project, among the collection of topline artists to release their maiden productions on the imprint. 

Over two decades into its lifespan, Drumcode keeps evolving and excelling, pushing techno forward while remaining wholly respectful of its roots. This reputation for progression was further fueled this summer with its inaugural festival at the NDSM Docklands in Amsterdam, featuring a long list of heavyweights including Nicole Moudaber, Joseph Capriati, Amelie Lens and Ida Engberg, among others. 

As ever, the A-Sides compilation provides a timely opportunity to showcase the full range of its sonic repertoire, with Adam Beyer scrupulously selecting 22 unreleased tracks that have taken prime position in his sets over recent months. 

Outstanding all-round talent ANNA kicks off the compilation with ‘Portable Paradise’, a pulsating cut that sets the tone for the top-shelf club cuts to follow. Also entering the debut field with their first ever Drumcode dalliances are B.Traits and Charlotte de Witte. The esteemed Canadian selector offers up ‘I Feel The Music’, a euphonic track that’s been sought after since spring, and the Belgian ballista unlocks a thick-edged club bomb in ‘Remember.’

Leaders of Drumcode’s new brigade, exciting Brazilian Wehbba and British techno alchemist Boxia set out to impress. Wehbba’s straight-talking ‘Just’ hits with an immediate sense of urgency before neck-snap claps strike with force, and Boxia’s ‘Final Call’ elicits physical engagement with mellifluous vocals and soaring pads. 

Continuously looking to bolster the profiles of emerging talent, Berlin-based producers Weska and Juliet Fox are brought into the fold with equally engaging razor-sharp tracks that are primed to do lasting damage. 

Other notable highlights include an exhilarating workout from Reset Robot - the most released artist on Beyer’s imprint Truesoul – as he lands on Drumcode for the first time. And tastemaker’s favourite Jel Ford makes a welcome return as he ushers in techno rhythms with bustling breaks in ‘Nightshade.’

Elsewhere, support from label mainstays comes in from Bart Skils, who offers a work of consummate skill in ‘West Of The Moon.’ Alan Fitzpatrick, who’s been heavily featured across the A-Side series, joins forces with Scuba as he operates as his uncompromising alias SCB. The result is a propulsive floor-gripper that testifies to their masterful deftness as co-producers. Formidable duos Dense & Pika and Pig&Dan also contribute with powerful compositions.

Alan Fitzpatrick x SCB - Untitled - Drumcode - DC195

A testament to the growth of Adam Beyer’s scene-leading label, Drumcode annual A-Sides Vol.8 is the brand’s biggest yet.

The 25-track strong compilation features standout cuts Beyer has received over the last 12 months, but been unable to find room for in Drumcode’s regular release schedule, such is the volume and high standard of music that’s submitted.

The highlight-rich compilation includes Jamie Jones & Darius Syrossian’s buzzy Drumcode debut ‘Eyes of the Night’, Nicole Moudaber’s first DC release in 5 years with the mesmerizing ‘This Is Us’, Will Clarke’s bass-drenched re-work of Adam Beyer & Bart Skils ‘Your Mind’ and Joey Beltram’s first Drumcode release in 11 years with the retro-tinged ‘Can You Feel It’. 

The beloved Alan Fitzpatrick returns to the fold with the searing ‘Heiße Rakete’, alongside label mainstays Layton Giordani, who drops the stirring chord-driven ‘Chrome’ and Wehbba with ‘Mantra’, combining techno classicism with future-focused groove.

There’s a troupe of debutants donning the Drumcode jersey for the first time, including BEC, Shelley Johannson, Anthony Castaldo, Avision, Zimmz, Woo York, SAMA (in a terrific collaboration with Secret Cinema) and Ilija Djokovic, who delivers a shimmering highlight with ‘Aura’, a particular favourite of Beyer’s over the last year. Raxon also debuts on the label after a couple of quality additions to the Truesoul back catalogue.

Exciting young guns Weska and Juliet Fox bring heat to the compilation, while Veerus and Timmo follow up strong DC releases with a repeat dose. Elsewhere faithful contributors Ramon Tapia, Jay Lumen, Luca Agnelli, Marco Bailey and Mark Reeve craft powerful dancefloor weapons.

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Alan Fitzpatrick — Heiße Rakete — A-Sides Vol. 8 — Drumcode — DC211

Mendo is one of our favorite producers of the last decade. From the already classic tracks on Cadenza to the debut EP on elrow music, he has been delivering huge electronic music stuff for all kind of Djs. This year has remixed Danny Tenaglia on Hot Creations and now we have two new bombs from the Spanish-Swiss artist: 'Sirena' and 'I Wanna Gain'.

'Sirena' is a hit and period. The piano, the vocal sample, the arrangement. Probably one of his best tracks ever, no jokes here. Perfect for warming the dancefloor, for the peaktime or for a sunrise. 'I Wanna Gain' is a fuelled tech-house big tune, a really cool track for complete one of our favourites releases of the year. If you miss this you'll have a problem.

Sirena (Original Mix)

Beatport link

Mendo - Sirena

Management - Electric Ibiza 
Neil Evans 
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Lisa Barraclough
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WATB/Apex Label Manager
Graham Sahara
graham.sahara@electricibiza.com

Socials - Tom Aves
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Bookings - UK, Europe, Asia & ROW
NGE Bookings
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Bookings - North & South America
Emma Hoser
Liaison Artists
emma@liaisonartists.com

Tour Dates & Music: alanfitzpatrick.komi.io

A man who needs little introduction, Southampton born techno legend Alan Fitzpatrick has spent the last decade carving out his musical niche and holding rank in the upper echelons of the underground electronic world. Few artists can claim to have headlined Berghain and also had a hit on daytime BBC Radio 1, but then there aren’t many artists like Alan Fitzpatrick. 

One of the most popular techno DJs in the world, he has rubbed shoulders with the likes of Carl Cox and Adam Beyer for the best part of a decade, performing at the world’s biggest clubs and festivals. Known primarily for his raw hard-edged sound, Alan has developed into one of dance music’s most versatile producers, equally at home putting out techno bangers on Drumcode as he is making disco-infused house anthems, or experimental electronica under his 3STRANGE alias, not to mention his impressive range of collaborations (including CamelPhat, Skream, Sasha, Rebūke and Jamie Jones). 

The We Are The Brave and Apex Faction label don adopts a no nonsense approach to A&R and in 5 short years Alan has welcomed some of Techno’s finest producers to his fold. The Englishman champions the musical output of both established artists and breakthrough alike, accumulating over 50 million Spotify Streams on We Are The Brave records since its inception in 2016. Fast-forward to 2021 and the southern powerhouse shows no sign of slowing down, his passion for music permeating all aspects of his career. The WATB frontman is renowned for curating an evening of exceptional magnitude, having already showcased his roster’s talent at The Warehouse Project, Shine Belfast, SWG3 Glasgow and the infamous Fabric nightclub in London.

DC123 - Alan Fitzpatrick - 1992 - Drumcode

Alan Fitzpatrick

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