This is Superconductor - our contribution to Cocoon´s 100th anniversary release. Congratulations Cocoon, here´s to the next 100!

Gregor Tresher & Petar Dundov - Superconductor (Cocoon)

A track from last year which was here but then it was deleted - bringing it back.

Shambien - November

BAD IDEA

Fabio Neural & Alessan Main - Sinus - Intec

Bart Skils’ fifth Drumcode offering comes in the shape of ‘Black Vans’. A high energy, full force, four track EP of powerful techno; he showcases his skills to produce four tight and solid tracks. Layering the EP with samples, synths and hard hitting drums, the four tracks create an emotive journey that proves Bart Skils is still on top of his game.

Bart Skils - Rising Sun - Drumcode - DC153

It’s time for our annual “Secret Weapons” compilation. Loads of exclusive goodies on here with artists ranging from Noir to Loco&Jam, but also not forgetting a bunch of up and coming artists such as Frankyeffe, Hermanez, Peter Bailey and more! Please take a close listen to these tracks and play them out loud!

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Weska - Are You Real (Original Mix) [Preview]

NOTTING HILL - Deborah De Luca - (Nick Curly Remix)
sola_mente Records
solamente 034
september 2017

NOTTING HILL - Deborah De Luca - (Nick Curly Remix)

We welcome back Hollands Rob Hes with a 3 track, and 2 remix single. He delivered 3 groovy and jacking tracks for his single. In addition we had his recent anthem ‘The Solution’ remixed by rising stars Mario Ochoa from Canada, and Spartaque from Ukraine. Please enjoy these tracks, and play out loud.

Rob Hes - We Rise (Original Mix) [Tronic]

Suara Remixes

Porcelain (Julian Jeweil Remix)

Grindhouse (Dubfire Terror Planet Remix)

On Beatport now
https://www.beatport.com/release/conventional-dreams-ep/2593264

Markantonio is an artist who has been instrumental in helping develop the techno scene in his home country of Italy, and this year celebrates his twentieth anniversary of releasing music.

In his career, Markantonio has released on many great labels ranging from Drumcode to his own AnalyticTrail. Along with his many solo releases, he's also been a regular collaborator with Lerio Corrado, and together they have released tracks on Tronic, Second State and now Intec.

Lerio Corrado also based in Italy is a young producer who originally made contact with Markantonio after signing some of his music to AnalyticTrail, and he also boasts an impressive back catalogue of solo tracks on imprints including Loose Records, Little Helpers and Unrilis.

Conventional Dreams opens the release with rippling synths and heavy percussion that are soon joined by razor-sharp hi-hats that slice through the offbeat. The intensity builds as this techno tidal wave unfolds with muffled vocals and haunting atmospherics that engulf the listener.

Next up is A Life and its arpeggiated lead synth with euphoric energy that blends with thrashing ride cymbals and a rolling bassline. Uplifting whilst also having a menacing undertone, this enthralling cut is has a precision engineered design perfect for peak time plays.

Last but not least is Assault that starts with an extended intro that slowly unfolds into a looped melody hook encased in a percussive framework. The hypnotising groove builds to a crescendo in the main breakdown before unleashing a surge of energy when the drums come crashing back in.

ID180 3. Markantonio & Lerio Corrado - Assault

No accurate depiction of electronic music culture would be complete without special mention of Deborah De Luca. Widely acknowledged as one of the most prominent flag-bearers for Techno globally and a regular fixture inside the world’s most distinguished DJ booths, Deborah has the unique ability to transfix crowds with her electrically charged, technically nuanced sets, fusing hard techno with minimal grooves and melodic soundscapes to absorbing effect. A pioneer in the use of social networks as a promotional tool, whilst somehow managing to retain a strong sense of discretion in her private life, Deborah is unrivalled in her determination and passion, earning every part of her current status as one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the international Techno scene over the past decade.
Born under the shade of the infamous Vele di Scampia – one of the toughest districts in Naples – the now-globally recognised DJ, producer and label head came from humble beginnings, forging her path to international success against unlikely odds. However this was to become her making. “You shouldn’t let anybody tell you what you can or can’t become”, she expounded in a rare interview, referencing her early livelihood as a nightclub dancer. “It’s true, in recent years I have gained popularity, but I am very grateful for the long journey it’s taken”. More than anything else, Deborah’s roots and her unwavering ethic are an integral part of the flourishing artist we see before us today.
Deborah spent the formative years of her musical career in Northern Italy, following a brief stint at fashion school in Modena. Cutting her teeth on the European club circuit, where she quickly realised music was her true calling, Deborah’s hard work and relentless determination eventually began to pay off and in 2013 she launched her very own imprint Sola_mente Records. Created as a platform by which to release her own music, free from creative pressure and external constraints, the label went from strength to strength and in November 2018, Deborah marked a decade-long career in the industry with the critically acclaimed release of her debut album ‘Ten’. A huge milestone for the Italian producer, ‘Ten’ represented an important rite of passage and a body of work that she would cherish indefinitely.