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Melkweg, Amsterdam, NL 25 April 2014

Ben Sims - Raw Hide (Machine Label - M03)
Lewis Fautzi - Range (Soma Quality Recordings - SOMA401D)
Jeff Mills - Re-Humana Ltd (CDr)
Coni - Napalm (ClekClekBoom Recordings - CCB12015)
Harry Romero - Casino (Ovum Recordings - OVM241)
Gingy & Bordello - All Day (Robert Hood Remix) (Turbo Recordings - TURBO 149)
Hndrk - Styl (CDr)
Rikki Sawyer & Stanny Franssen - Orchid (Different Is Different Records - DIDREC085)
Club MCM - Club MCM (Alex Bau Remix) (Do Not Sleep - DNS002)
Gary Beck - Video Siren (Bek Audio - BEK015)
Hans Bouffmyhre - Drubbing (H. Productions - HPX84)
_Unsubscribe_ - Untitled (CDr)
David Meiser & Black Asteroid - Who Controls (Kyle Geiger Remix) (Nachtstrom Schallplatten - NST091)
Dj Nehpets - Acid Reflux (Public Housing - PH002)
Dj Funk Feat. Dj Deeon - Work This Muthafukka (Dj Funk Mix) (Dance Mania - DMR1013)
The Faint - Help In The Head (L-Vis 1990 Pres. Dance System Remix) (CDr)
Samuel L Session - Dustbowl (Klap Klap Records - KKLAP20)
Hoshina Anniversary - Immoral (AYCB - AYCB026)
Seri - Lost Control (Angel Alanis Remix) (Slap Jaxx - SLAPX030) 
Tachini - Aaibaarheid (Naked Lunch - NLD270)
Ecstasy Club - Jesus Loves The Acid (Acid Chant Mix) (Swordfish - Drop 1) 
Jeroen Search - The Future Is Ours (Figure SPC - FIGURESPCP)
Envoy - Dark Manoeuvres (Soma Quality Recordings - SOMA042)
Housemeister & Dave Tarrida - Twerk That Shit (AYCB - AYCB019)
Donna Summer - I Feel Love (Sterac Instrumental Dub) (Raw Meat Records Inc. - RM 004)
Samuel L Session - Inner City Dust Pt.3 (Figure - FIG27)
Moderat - Bad Kingdom (Marcel Dettmann Remix) (50 Weapons - 50WEAPONSRMX09)
Louisahhh!!! & Maelstrom - Night Clubbing (Perc London Dub) (Bromance - BRO-015)
Technasia - Ghett-O-Freak (Technasia Records - TA09)
Paul Mac - Grind Returns (Ritzi Lee Remix) (Theory Recordings - THEORY 048)
Jungle Brorthers - I'll House You (Club Mix) (Idlers - WAR022B)
Ritzi Lee - Reverse Process (Paul Mac Remix) (Theory Recordings - THEORY 048)
Jonas Kopp - Take Me Higher (CLR Recordings - CLR 077)
David Meiser & Black Asteroid - Who Controls (Unsubscribe Remix) (Nachtstrom Schallplatten - NST091)
Mr. Jones - Under The Radar (AnD Remix) (DSNT Records - DSNT 004)
Separate Minds - We Need Somebody (Express Records - EXP-014)
LF & JH - Dirty (Figure - FIG49)
Housemeister - White Out (AYCB - AYCB022)
Dave Tarrida - Sugar Rush (Al Ferox Remix) (Autofake - ATF002)
Spencer Parker - Spacial (Work Them Records - WORKTHEM013)

King's Night 2014 (Exclusive)

Taken from the penultimate release on Theory from Ben Sims for RSD 2014. 100 copy only double pack 7". Released 19/4/14

BEN SIMS-RANDOM.THEORY 049 (CLIP)

BEN SIMS feat PAUL MAC-LOLLYPOP.THEORY 049 (CLIP)

After the success of the first A-sides compilation in 2012, Adam Beyer has decided its time to release another. With Adam’s stature steadily growing as one of the leading talents in the Techno scene and the rise of Drumcode, the standard of demo’s that have been sent to Adam have been top notch. Adam has now decided to release two compilations with 10 tracks each, consisting of tracks that Adam has tried and tested. There are also new artists that have been invited to release on Drumcode for this compilation and others who are a staple in Drumcode’s core family. Combining both old and new talents Drumcode have come up with something unique and distinctive to make this two-part compilation something extra special.

Adam Beyer - Open Up - Drumcode - DC128

After the success of the first A-sides compilation in 2012, Adam Beyer has decided its time to release another. With Adam's stature steadily growing as one of the leading talents in the Techno scene and the rise of Drumcode, the standard of demo's that have been sent to Adam have been top notch. Adam has now decided to release two compilations with 10 tracks on each, both consisting of tracks that Adam has tried and tested. There are also new artists that have been invited to release on Drumcode for this compilation and others who are a staple in Drumcode's core family. Combining both old and new talents Drumcode have come up with something unique and distinctive to make this two-part compilation something extra special.

Adam Beyer - People Understand - Drumcode - DC129

Adam Beyer’s new EP titled ‘Teach Me’ is an accomplished piece of work that highlights Beyer's year thus far. 'Teach Me' starts with some eerie chords before the distinctive vocal kick in and the track drops into a rumbling techno track. ‘Darlek’ uses rhythmic beeps and huge synth stab to create a funky rhythm before the atmospheric pads create a beautiful setting for this incredible techno track. ‘Stop Talking’ is a deeper offering from Beyer using weird and unusual noises to create and interesting piece of work that is helped along by the throbbing bass underlying in the track. ‘Spaceman’ uses a rhythmic vocal, percussion and sub bass to turn this track into a funky techno piece.

Adam Beyer - Teach Me - Drumcode - DC132

Faki and Heil team up again for the third installment in their collaboration series. Well known for their high production values and unique ability to capture the kind of intense energy needed on the dancefloor, Vol. III sees the two masters on top form again.

A devilish combination of weighty break-beats, clattering old-school snares and static electricity, ‘Perception’ takes a spoken word sound-byte and twists it into a monstrous beast, filtering and snaking over 7 minutes. Perhaps their most intense club moment crafted together so far, Faki and Heil bring all their years of experience and love for their art to the table. A useful acapella version is included here too, for DJs who know!

A welcome return to some of the pair’s classic studio hardware, ‘Happy 808’ shows off masterful drum programming, coupled with a super-spacey mixdown, that elevates the 808 to new extremes. Using beautifully crafted distortion and reverb spaces, and coupled with a constantly moving arrangement, its hard to put this one down.

Happy 808 SNIPPET

Perception Acapella SNIPPET

As Figure begins to move into the next chapter of its label history, label founder Len Faki has teamed up with young French talent Roman Poncet for the 54th release. Poncet's debut on the label dropped last year with the excellent 'Cerate' cutting a clear path for his precisely executed modern techno sound. 

Teaming up in the studio, Faki and Poncet have crafted 'Asua' - a mesmerising display of production skill and a testament to the duo's true understanding of hypnosis. Pushing from the start with its urgent bassline the track builds and morphs its intertwining elements, introducing subtle textures and suggestions of melody - a classic Figure late night ritual. 

Alongside, we have original tracks from both Len Faki and Roman themselves. Faki's thunderous and aptly titled 'Stripped' works his powerhouse percussion along with a textured dub-stab in this straight up club trip. 

Finally with 'Truck' Roman Poncet completes the EP, his rough synth stabs and metallic percussion driving this moody tension builder ever forward.

Stripped SNIPPET

As Figure begins to move into the next chapter of its label history, label founder Len Faki has teamed up with young French talent Roman Poncet for the 54th release. Poncet's debut on the label dropped last year with the excellent 'Cerate' cutting a clear path for his precisely executed modern techno sound. 

Teaming up in the studio, Faki and Poncet have crafted 'Asua' - a mesmerising display of production skill and a testament to the duo's true understanding of hypnosis. Pushing from the start with its urgent bassline the track builds and morphs its intertwining elements, introducing subtle textures and suggestions of melody - a classic Figure late night ritual. 

Alongside, we have original tracks from both Len Faki and Roman themselves. Faki's thunderous and aptly titled 'Stripped' works his powerhouse percussion along with a textured dub-stab in this straight up club trip. 

Finally with 'Truck' Roman Poncet completes the EP, his rough synth stabs and metallic percussion driving this moody tension builder ever forward.


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Andrea Villamil