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.

Patrick Siech & Petter B - Blaces - Drumcode - DC128

Artist(s): Woo York
Title: I Am Against
Label: Soma 

A1. I Am Against
A2. In The End
B. I Am Against Ø (Phase) Remix

Following their ongoing relationship with Soma Records, Ukrainian duo Woo York are set to release their new record that proves to be somewhat representative of recent dramatic events in their country. Entitled I Am Against, both the main track and the EP itself are referring to the developments that lead to revolutionary struggle of the Ukrainian people. Fighting inequality, saying what you have to say and doing what you have to do seem to be the core ideas of the record. You might have figured that out yourself by spotting a rebel protester from January's clash with riot police depicted on the record sleeve. The EP also features a special remix from UK Techno producer, Ø [Phase].

Music-wise the EP presents the same idea: the epic energy of the title track highlights the drive that was fuelling peaceful individuals to go out onto the streets and fight for their rights. An excellent remix from Ø [Phase] follows a similar path, although in its own original way that has made the UK-based artist's name associated with the finest techno to date.  Closing the EP 'In The End' is a more abstract side of Woo York's music works that reminds us once again: every single act of violence is bound to come to an end at some point.

Confirmed Press & Promo:
Press - * DJ Mag, Mixmag, Tilllate, Raveline, Groove, Daily Record, Edinburgh Evening News, TopDJ Ua, Nightshade Mag, Nitebeat, Posivision, DJ Times, Time Out NY. Sound Effect Magazine

Radio - * Carl Cox Global, Laurent Garnier Radio, Kiss 100, Ministry of Sound, Galaxy Network, Radio Scotland, Dinamo FM, Acik Radio, BBC Radio Ulster, Future Radio, Reconwarriors, The Beat Delivery, Anton Banks, XM Satellite Radio, RTE. Dance Under The Blue Moon (Anja Schneider), WHCR, KVRX, Power FM, Dinamo FM, Rise, Pulse Radio, Proton Radio, BBC Radio Cardiff, The Radio Dept, Fresh FM (Holland), Mystic Vibes (NYC), Show B, An Taobh Tuathail, RTE RnaG, Untitled Music, Ibiza Sonica, 88.1FM WESU (USA), Sutil Sensations. Global Dance Sessions

Online - * Soundwall.IT, Ibiza Voice, Radio Magnetic, Mixxradio.fr, CHRY, WESU, Untitledmusic, Ibiza Global Radio, Paris_One Reverse, Doce Pulgadas Spain, Ibiza Sonica, Andres Aguirre - KVRX student radio, FACT, Little White Earbuds, mnml ssgs, Gridface.

Support: 
Pan-Pot - Top Release! I Will play all of them ;)
Marcel Dettmann - thx
Ben Sims -  both versions of i am against will work for me, thx!
Len Faki - love this - original and phase remix are great!
James Ruskin - 'In The End' and the Phase remix for me!!!!
Gary Beck - I am against orig and remix, full support from me !
Norman Nodge - All three sound dope! Thanks!
Truncate/Audio Injection - Phat tracks! Great remix! Thanks!
Shifted - Into both artists, no doubt i'll be playing this.. 
Par Grindvik - just my thing! thanks
Psyk - sweet. thx
Answer Code Request - Phase remix for me!
Jonas Kopp - support , thanks.
Kobosil - i against i
Svreca - Phase remix is a beast !!! Full support.
Etapp Kyle - Woo Yoork is good as always. I love "I Am Against"
Markus Suckut - Phase remix!!!
Jeroen Search - wicked remix!
Tommy Four Seven - Supporting! thanks
Inigo Kennedy - Great tracks! Both the Original and Phase Remix of 'I Am Against' but will probably play all three tracks out.
Kriz (Token) - big big big. all 3 of 'm
Radial - Love the release, been playing the title track for a while.
Arnaud Le Texier - In the end and I am against (Phase remix) are great! Will play :)
Aiken - Phase remix is my fav
Abstract Division - Really like the original I Am Against and the Phase Remix!
Pfirter -  Loving I'm against both original and Phase remix, support.
Dustin Zahn -  Nice slab of contemporary techno. I have a hard time deciding which version of "I Am Against" that I prefer more, so I'll find a way to fit both in. :)
Reeko - many thanks! I like Woo York!
Deepbass - Really nice I Am Against original tops it for me
Joton - Really nice ep !!
Max_M - Phase remix is insane.
Heiko Laux - I Am Against is straight for my sets ;)
Jeff Derringer - Solid!! Loving Phase's work lately and the Woo York stuff is great.
Black Asteroid - thanks for this.. i like it, and will play it out..
Lee Holman -  like the original "I am Against" and the Phase remix is nice as well
Cleric -  I Am Against original is great, cheers!
Sam Paganini - Nice pack! "I Am Against' both mixes are great 10/10
Fabrizio Maurizi - awesome release!! I love them all...really hard to choose the best one...but we don't have to choose, we can play them all,-)).

Woo York - I am Against EP (incl. Ø Phase Remix) [Soma]

Charles Fenckler | Program EP
[SOMA406D]

1.	Program
2.	Function
3.	Subject Perform

Charles Andre, aka Charles Fenkler is a young and talented French producer with a passion for techno and is set for his much anticipated second release with Soma. Bolstering on support roused in the underground techno scene from his well-received debut Anklam, Fenckler brings his signature fast-faced percussion in his deep and powerful techno tracks. He may be young but he continues to prove his knowledge and passion, merging influences from Europe and Detroit. Definitely one to watch as one of the Soma new breed 

Fenckler doesn’t mess about as title track Program starts off with all guns blazing. A powerful kick steadily thumps away as a mechanised lead welds this track together, straight up hi hats, rides and further stripped back percussion add to this dance floor monster.

The hypnotising Function drops next as Fenckler shows once again that less is definitely more. Looped out, ringing toms glide across another ferocious kick as the ever so slight delay across the rhythm make this a fast paced Detroit reminiscent track.

Subject Perform finishes the EP off in just the right way; by taking things up another notch! Fenckler creates great tension throughout this closing track, slowly releasing the arsenal of sounds at his disposal, again opting for a minimalistic approach to his production. 

Charles Fenckler is slowly but surely garnering great attention and rightly so as he blends tried and tested minimal production methods with a modern pace

*All tracks mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering


Charles Fenckler - Program (Soma 406d)

Jerome Sydenham - Trombipolution

Gurl (Raw)

Buy on bandcamp

Stereoimagery - Gurl (Raw)

Turbine

Cari Lekebusch - Entanglement

Slam (@paragraph) | Soma Track Series Vol 2
[SOMA454D]

Slam Feat Mr V. - Take You There 

Volume 2 of the Soma Track Series once again has Slam drawing on their Chicago influences, with 'Take You There' featuring the vocal stylings of Mr V.

While Volume 1 is still leaving scorch marks on dance floors across the planet, the second instalment increases the heat as Slam go on an epic 9min jack-a-thon. Perfectly layered beats built on that influential 909 foundation are split by the hypnotic vocal cuts delivering an energetic, groove laden work out.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Soma Track Series Vol 2

Take You There

Slam Feat Mr V. - Take You There (Soma Track Series Vol 2)

Drumcode returns with its 6th installment of the internationally celebrated A-Sides series. Renowned for fostering a shared space between industry tastemakers and rising talent alike, the careful curation that goes into each volume is a fine example of why Beyer’s brand continues to go from strength to strength.

Techno titan Adam Beyer has grown Drumcode into a force to be reckoned with; the label has become synonymous with forward-thinking, functional techno and even after 20 years, Drumcode continues to find new boundaries to push, and ways to solidify its legacy as the world’s number one techno label.

2017 is no exception, with Beyer’s imprint hosting it’s first stage at Tomorrowland, not to mention the expansion of the critically acclaimed Junction 2 where the Drumcode stage is the centrepiece and Adam plays the key role of festival director. The Drumcode phenomenon continues to grow each week, chiefly fuelled by Drumcode Radio, Adam’s radio show that’s broadcast in 57 countries via 86 stations and to a global audience of 16 million techno fans per week.

The A-Sides series acts as a perfect vignette of Drumcode’s cutting-edge sound; functional yet inspired techno, all tracks tried and tested by Beyer himself. Vol. 6 continues this tradition with a collection of 16 multi-faceted cuts from a mixture of both emerging artists and experienced label friends.