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Illusions of Power is about political corruption, the collapse and seizure of control, sparring nations, war, drugs, gangs and the fraudulent, media systems that spin it all into rolling, fear-mongering 24 hour loops. Illusions of Power is about the horrors of the modern world and a humanity haunted by its bloodied past. But as every long dark tunnel comes to an end, Illusions of Power too has its glimmers of hope.

Written with an arsenal of hardware gear from the Londoner’s studio in Berlin, Dax J’s Electric Deluxe debut is a militant, yet atmospherical dancefloor assault. As he has proven over a slew of EPs for EarToGround Records and labels like LDNWHT, Deeply Rooted, Clergy and his own Monnom Black label, his sound is a compelling and thoroughly contemporary one. Dax J’s productions are typically mercurial, informed by the past and fortified with a wide range of influences from acid and ambient, to jungle and drum & bass. His EPs are rich, kaleidoscopic ventures involving an array of tempos and moods, and Illusions of Power is no different.

In “Reign Of Terror” and “Harry The Hatchet” on the A-side, and “Zulu Nation” and “The Quest” on the flip, Dax J flexes sinewy techno muscle in his rave-inciting idiom where the new and the oldschool collide. Then in the angst-ridden “Cartagena Square” (built around field recordings from Cartagena in South America) and dreamy breakbeats of “Breaking Visions” Illusions of Power present two very different diversions from the dance. In one there is light and a sense of relief; in the other, shadowy omens of the world are massing. The future is full of promise, but be on your guard.

All tracks written and produced by Dax J
Cat. no. EDLX051 – all rights reserved
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Illusions Of Power

Dax J - Reign Of Terror

Obscuur Records 2016
Skank Hunt EP
https://obscuurrecords.bandcamp.com/album/skank-hunt-ep

Dentis - Skank Hunt

Now in its second decade, with a steady stream of the most forward thinking and cutting edge techno productions, Drumcode has one of the biggest selections of releases from industry heavy hitters, whilst not forgetting its future by bringing the newest talented producers into the limelight, where Layton Giordani is now a name firmly within that line up.

The New York born, but now EU based producer first had recognition back in 2014, and his debut release came via Drumcode with his track “Rivington” on the A-Sides Vol5 compilation in 2016. 

Consisting of 12 original tracks, the album packs a punch when it comes to no-nonsense techno. Successfully weaving relentless drums and catchy vocal hooks into a selection of thick, brooding, atmospheric tracks.

Layton Giordani - Turn It Around - Drumcode - DC170

Artist: DAST
Title: Raid Zone EP (Incl. Juan Sanchez Remix)
Label: OFF Recordings
Release number: OFF147
Labelcode: LC-37385
Format: Digital / Vinyl

Releasedate: 10.04.2017 (Digital) / 2017 (Vinyl)

Tracks:
1. DAST - Raid Zone
2. DAST - Systeme Failure
3. DAST - Raid Zone (Juan Sanchez Remix)

Info:
Following on the heels of releases on labels as Etruria, Cocoon and Elevate, italian-based DAST makes his debut on OFF Recordings.

The EP kicks off with "Raid Zone", a classic and timeless piece of spacy bigroom chord techno.

"System Failure" with its unsettling lead takes things more towards the latenight realm.

And Juan Sanchez delivers an even more stomping and peaktime interpretation of "Raid Zone", perfect to "destroy" festival dancefloors.

Raid Zone EP

Raid Zone

DAST - Raid Zone - OFF147

Johannes Heil - B2 - Exile007

Adam Beyer’s Drumcode is growing from strength to strength, year after year, with a non-stop release schedule showcasing both the labels new and most established artists with cutting edge techno beats. After 20 years since its inception, Drumcode continues to push the boundaries, firmly grounding their position as the world’s No.1 techno label.

Drumcode’s youngest rising star, Layton Giordani, exploded on to the scene after his debut album “Where It Begins” back in February, after scoring some of the biggest festivals in Europe this summer, he now returns with an exciting collab titled “Live Again”.

NY born and bred, Danny Tenaglia has always been a true inspiration for Layton since his teenage years, so when the opportunity to collaborate with the fellow NY legend was on the cards, it was a dream come true.

Danny and Layton join forces for the lead track ‘Live Again’. Its deep and dark with a slowly building pad wrapping around a modulating synthetic hook. The dark and effected vocal echo takes the track into a hypnotic vibe.

‘Take It Back’ delivers a pumping drive the moment it fires up. Snapping percussive force and an infectious rhythmic groove will unhinge dance floors nationwide, whilst ‘Secrets of Vibration’ has a rattling, yet blistering low end presence to it.

The New Yorkers unite on this energetic and exciting collab.

Layton Giordani - Take It Back - Drumcode - DC180

EVIL BIKRÄV is a 2-track EP signed @evilgrimace and @vonbikrav, both members of Casual Gabberz. 

DOWNLOAD HERE : https://casualgabberzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/evil-bikr-v

2 TRACKS
Release date : October, 20 2017
Available on Collector-Pack / Digital
Artwork by E. Grim.

Mastered at La Villa www.villamastering.com

EVIL BIKRÄV

NAME YOUR PRICE

EVIL GRIMACE x VON BIKRÄV - Paris

Ramiro Lopez drops the electrifying follow up to his ‘Pretending’ EP from May this year. 

For almost a decade, Spain’s Ramiro Lopez has established himself as one his country’s leading proponents of techno, with strong releases across labels that include Suara, Intec, Octopus Recordings and Bedrock. He first debuted on Drumcode in 2016 with the rousing collaborative track ‘Clap Your Hands’ that ranked among one of the label’s standout tracks for the year. With one Drumcode release already under his belt in 2017 and a new label project Odd Recordings with fellow DC cohort Arjun Vagale recently launched, he’s enjoying another strong year.

His return to the label comes in the form of ‘Being Alone’, a powerful trio of cuts, all of which featured in Adam Beyer’s Awakenings Festival Day 1 performance. The title track is a multi-layered weapon, propelled by a dizzying vocal, swirling synth effects and pin-sharp percussion that build toward a smooth classy finish. ‘Dark Science’ is an effective stomper brought to life by a bell chime hookline and undulating synth melody ensuring its peak-time prowess. ‘Der Raum’ rounds out the EP, highlighted by Lopez’s deft drum work, proceeded by a driving, euphoric climax.

Ramiro Lopez - Being Alone - Drumcode - DC181

Dax J @ Awakenings ADE Specials 2017 (22-10-2017)

He will be back at the Gashouder on January 1: https://awak.enin.gs/2zaoRuB

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Dax J @ Awakenings ADE Specials (22-10-2017)

Melodic techno pounder forthcoming release.

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Drumcode Live this week is a Christmas Special from Adam Beyer. Expect to hear the biggest Drumcode tracks of the year from Amelie Lens, and Enrico Sangiuliano as well as forthcoming tracks from Bart Skils and Wehbba. 

01. Layton Giordani - Where It Begins - Drumcode
02. Ilario Alicante - Leave Me - Drumcode
03. Enrico Sangiuliano - Blooming Era - Drumcode
04. Ramiro Lopez feat. Knowkontrol - Pretending - Drumcode
05. Adam Beyer Vs Pig&Dan - Capsule - Drumcode
06. Amelie Lens - In Silence - Drumcode
07. Bart Skils - Ocean Drive - Drumcode
08. Alan Fitzpatrick - Brian’s Proper Dun One - Drumcode
09. Vinicius Honorio - Walking Shadow - Drumcode
10. Layton Giordani feat. Danny Tenaglia - Live Again - Drumcode
11. Harvey McKay - Black Dolphin - Drumcode
12. Adam Beyer & Enrico Sangiuliano - Preset Heaven - Drumcode
13. Wehbba - Eclipse - Drumcode

DCR386 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer Christmas Special

Vision Of Techno 059 with Beico & MT93

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Playlist

1) Pleasurekraft - Nagelbett (Original Mix) [Odd] 
2) Pleasurekraft - Interiors (SAMA Remix) [Kraftek] 
3) Beico & MT93, Nicolas Taboada - ID
4) Beico & MT93 - ID
5) DJ Jock - Outland (Original Mix) [Intec] 
6) Keith Carnal - Sawmill (Original Mix) [Arts] 
7) Beico & MT93 - The Snake Awake 
8) Beico & MT93, Nicolas Taboada - Echoes Of Nowhere [Phobiq] 
9) Timmo - Muzik (Original Mix) [Drumcode] 
10) Beico & MT93 - The Trail (Original Mix) [Phobiq] 
11) Weska - Fernweh (Original Mix) [Kraftek] 
12) Beico & MT93 - ID 
13) JoyHauser - Bad Generator (Kevin De Vries Remix) [Floorfiller]

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Vision Of Techno 059 with Beico & MT93

Drumcode Live this week is Adam Beyer live from Awakenings, Eindhoven. Expect to hear tracks from Boxia, Wehbba and B.Traits.

1. Djedjotronic feat. Miss Kittin - Pleasure & Pain (Jensen Interceptor Remix) - Boysnoize Records
2. OC & Verde - History - Octopus Recordings
3. Layton Giordani - Shining Light
4. Hush & Sleep - Ascendance - Ellora
5. Kevin De Vries & Weska - Shape - Odd Recordings
6. Boxia - Unreal - Drumcode
7. Hans Bouffmyhre & Robert S - External Reflections - Sleaze Records
8. Cleric - Plunge
9. Alias - The Event
10. Thomas Hoffknecht - Discovered - Unknown Territory
11. ANNA - Razor
12. B.Traits - I Feel The Music
13. Alias - Orange Sunshine
14. Wehbba - Catarse

DCR392 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer live from Awakenings, Eindhoven

Making his debut on Drumcode in 2017 with his track ‘Fake’ featured on the A-Sides Vol 6 compilation, one of Brazil’s much loved exports Wehbba brings us his first full EP this February with ‘Eclipse’.

A no nonsense 4 track offering, and all thoroughly road tested by Adam, they have gained much support from longtime Drumcode fans. Eclipse, delivers a low end rumble along with a modulating synth line. Reigning high throughout the track, is the undeniably catchy and unique synth. Leaving this track one to be recognised on dancefloors all over the world.

‘Protocol’ doesn't turn down the pace, straight into a chugging hypnotic drive, this track leaks with attitude, along it’s eerie undertones.

Probably the most acid influenced track of the EP, ‘Glasswerk’ has a futuristic modular synth riff which thunders along a hypnotic bass line which flows nicely into ‘Framework’ to close out the EP. Its punchy and powerful kick sits alongside the cleverly crafted synth pattern, taking this track into a dark zone with a groovy element still resonant.

Wehbba - Protocol - Drumcode - DC185

Wehbba - Eclipse - Drumcode - DC185

Check out the full set of Headstorng (Clouds & Randomer) recorded at Wonderland Festival ADE Special Day 2 (21-10-2018)

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Headstrong (Clouds & Randomer)@ Wonderland Festival ADE special Day 2

1)	Wehbba - Protocol (Drumcode)
	2)	Vinicius Honorio - Dying Of The Light (Liberta)
	3)	Frank Kvitta - Omega (Respekt)
	4)	SAMA - Indifference (Noir)
	5)	Spektre - Another Life (Kraftek)
	6)	Klangkuenstler - Mortalis (Filth On Acid)
	7)	Steam Shape - So What (Metaphase)
	8)	Gary Burrows - Burning (Dave Sinner Remix) (Respekt)
	9)	SAMA - We Always Knew (Pursuit)
	10)	Reform - Former (Second State)
	11)	Konrad - Chord Stranger (OFF)
	12)	Durtysoxxx - Rain Feat. Ira Ange (Atroxx Remix) (Funk'N Deep)
	13)	Sebastian Groth - Snow Leopard (Gary Burrows Remix) 
	14)	Slam - Paradox (Soma)
	15)	Bastinov - Wormhole (Etruria Beat)

Mutual Respekt 214 with Spektre

Mark Reeve makes his welcome return to the Drumcode fold with a powerful three-tracker ‘Far Away’.

In recent years Mark Reeve has become a pivotal member of the Drumcode crew. His 2015 EP ‘Run Back’ was a standout, before he backed it up strongly with ‘Nine of You’, his collaboration with Adam Beyer that featured on A-Sides Vol.5, ensuring his place in the hearts of DC fans. As further evidence of his importance to the collective, Beyer has selected him to suit up for the inaugural Drumcode Festival happening this August in association with Awakenings. 

Harking back to formative times in the ‘90s when he’d frequent Sven Väth’s legendary Omen in Frankfurt, the title track to Reeve’s ‘Far Away’ is a timeless beauty, driven by a celestial melody line and emotive bass notes that lobs it into the kind of laser-kissed territory that would make even the most jaded of raves throw their arms skyward. ‘Fragile’ follows, a classy bass-driven cut that makes its mark with deep subterranean stabs and punchy kicks. Rounding out the EP is ‘Redemption’ a tougher, heads-down techno workout imbued with plenty of energy thanks to a crafty bass melody that runs throughout.

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Daniel Voortman