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Dustin Zahn makes his album debut in March 2014 with the release of Monoliths on Adam Beyer's Drumcode label. Gestating over a period of a four years during break from releasing original solo material, Monoliths sees the Minneapolis native capturing the full breadth of his production style in the long-player format for the first time. Having become a mainstay of the Drumcode line-ups for their Berghain residency and beyond, the challenge was set for the Berlin-based Zahn to build upon the reputation he has established in the past decade-and-a-half since he first arrived on the scene, during which time he has also given a platform to artists such as DVS1, Minilogue, Psyk and Truncate via his Enemy Records imprint. 
"Adam Beyer has supported me since day one and almost all of my output has found its' way into his sets since the beginning. Aside from being a champion of my music, he has also become a good friend and has been a big help to me when times were tough. Drumcode was a major influence on me when I first started getting into techno. Getting the opportunity to do an album for an inspirational label with a massive following made choosing them an easy decision." 
The bracing retro-futurist synths of 1984 tease what's to follow: epic, ambitious, raw real techno - as imperious as the album title implies and impeccably designed for the tallest speaker stacks. When the record is at its most dancefloor-focused each cut is an amalgamation of classic techno elements that encapsulate the genre at its most uncompromising, though Zahn's skill as a producer shines through in his ability to demonstrate the range contained within this aesthetic. Whilst embodying the genre's purity of purpose, Monoliths is still able to find and explore different sonic palettes. 
"The overall tone is noticeably a bit more industrial and colder since it was written over a brutal winter in Berlin. It also marks my return to a heavy emphasis on hardware for a more raw sound. A lot of producers try to show their range on albums by writing music that isn't necessarily their strong point. In result, you get a lot of albums with mediocre 'listening' tracks and a couple of token 'club bangers' that should have just been destined for an EP anyway. I decided that I was going to focus on my strengths and write a full-on techno album that sums up my career so far."

10. Dustin Zahn - Insatiable Hunger - Drumcode

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Following a string of high-impact releases and global DJ support, HNGT returns to VOLTA Records with a fierce new single, “I Don’t Care,” dropping August 14th.

Blending raw, distorted synth lines with a commanding robotic vocal, “I Don’t Care” is a bold Offbeat Techno cut that speaks to the inner rebel, the part that refuses to conform. It's not just a track; it's a sonic manifesto.

This release marks a significant milestone in HNGT’s artistic journey. It all began in 2020 through Victor Ruiz’s masterclass, a pivotal moment that led to HNGT’s debut on VOLTA with the breakout track “Rebel” a release that opened major doors and set the tone for what was to come. Since then, HNGT’s music has gained strong support from techno heavyweights like Enrico Sangiuliano, Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, and others, and has been featured on top editorial playlists including Techno Bunker and Electronic Rising.

With “I Don’t Care,” HNGT channels a matured sense of creative freedom and defiance, a sound forged from experience, evolution, and a deep-rooted connection to the VOLTA family.

This one’s for the bold. The ones who don’t care.

HNGT - I Don't Care

All Night Long

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SUDO - We Are Free - Drumcode - DC332

Set About delivers a thunderous reinterpretation of Dopamine Nation by METODI and The YellowHeads, reimagined by Tokyo-based powerhouse Drunken Kong. This remix is a masterclass in peak-time techno, combining relentless energy, driving grooves, and hypnotic atmospheres that ignite dancefloors worldwide. Known for his chart-topping releases on Tronic, Octopus, and Terminal M, Drunken Kong infuses the original with his signature precision and rhythm, pushing the track into a new dimension of intensity. The original creators need no introduction: METODI, founder of Set About and one of Bulgarias top techno artists, and The YellowHeads, global techno titans behind countless Beatport chart dominators and heads of Reload Records. Together, they form an explosive combination—now taken even further with this stellar remix.



METODI, The YellowHeads - Dopamine Nation (Drunken Kong Remix) [Set About Music]

I've curated a selection of the best techno releases with a mix that's full of standout tracks and fresh high energy sounds.

ID - MEDINA(US)
Pretty - Lautaro Gabioud
Can't Stop - Teenage Mutants, NoNameLeft
Checkmate - Karla Blum, Andrea Botez
Neural Connection - Lautaro Ibanez
We Interface (Alex Stein & Victor Ruiz Remix) - X-Dream, Ariel Electron
This Is How - Kos:mo, Jabul
Up Front- DREYA V
All Night Long - Victor Ruiz, Mila Journee
I Don't Care - HNGT
Push Me - Nico Banfi, Techmo
Rock Your World Tonight - Jody 6
Blaze - LEVT, Tommahawk
Loca - Adam Beyer, Julian Jewel
Mustard Summer - Milo Ruando, Enveak
Fascination (Drunken Kong Remix) - Muter, Romina Dez
No Division - Charlotte de Witte, XSALT
Follow Your Heart - Jody 6
ID - MEDINA (US)
Machine Gun - DI SUN
Its These People Called Aphex Twin - Ignacio Arfeli
One Two - David LeSal, Viv Castle
Forgiveness - Alan Fitzpatrick, Joyhauser 
Aphrodite - Pomella, Soulpacifica
The Techno Code (Charlotte de Witte's Acid Code) - Enrico Sangiuliano
Kurayami - Marie Vaunt
Takatan - Karla Blum
Seduction - Pleasurekraft, Paula van Klar
In My Soul - Cosmic Boys, MARTIN K4RMA
Tell Me That You Want Me - Shay De Castro
Helix - Weska

MEDINA (US) | Peaktime Techno Mix 6

Set About delivers a thunderous reinterpretation of “Dopamine Nation” by METODI and The YellowHeads, reimagined by Tokyo-based powerhouse Drunken Kong. This remix is a masterclass in peak-time techno, combining relentless energy, driving grooves, and hypnotic atmospheres that ignite dancefloors worldwide.

Known for his chart-topping releases on Tronic, Octopus, and Terminal M, Drunken Kong infuses the original with his signature precision and rhythm, pushing the track into a new dimension of intensity.

The original creators need no introduction: METODI, founder of Set About and one of Bulgaria’s top techno artists, and The YellowHeads, global techno titans behind countless Beatport chart dominators and heads of Reload Records. Together, they form an explosive combination—now taken even further with this stellar remix.

SA317: METODI, The YellowHeads - Dopamine Nation (Drunken Kong Remix)

Timmo - Miami Vice - Drumcode - DC333

Goom Gum x RDNK - It's Time To Get High - Drumcode - DC333

Mark Reeve - Stop, Go - Drumcode - DC333

Sabura - Fukushima (DualDestress, Fantoo Remix)

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Welcome to Toolroom Amsterdam 2015, the ultimate soundtrack to one of most influential music events of the year. Each October, industry professionals and enthusiasts alike converge on the Dutch capital for the mighty Amsterdam Dance Event. A week full of non-stop parties, seminars, and workshops, ADE is the perfect time to break new records and discover the latest trends. 

Toolroom Amsterdam 2015 is stuffed to the brim with 40 of the hottest tracks of the season, including recent hits from Technasia, Green Velvet, Maceo Plex, Hot Since 82, Dennis Ferrer, Dosem, and many more! In addition to some of the biggest chart topping underground weapons out there at the moment, we are excited to premiere 6 brand new exclusives from Ben Remember, Felix Kröcher, DJ Fronter, KlangKuenstler, Dani Sbert, and Saison. Two expertly crafted DJ mixes take you on a journey that starts in the club, and lands you deep into afterparty territory.


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KlangKuenstler - Adjust Me Feat L.Muriel (Preview) - OUT NOW!

Comade Music is proud to present one of the most remarkable Spanish dj producer Paco Maroto. Paco delivers us a perfect EP for keeping active the dance floor. “Spectrum' kicks off with dark, solid drums, while atmospheric synths and dark vocals. Second in line is ‘Zero Gravity’ which features a driving percussive beat with a dark baseline over the atmospheric elements and dark male vocals to complete this great track.
A sure bet for everyone who likes things techno.
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Paco Maroto - Spectrum (Original Mix)

Staring back to 2011, Adam Beyer and Alan Fitzpatrick’s ‘Human Reason’ track was a huge Drumcode release and with Len Faki’s new stamp on it, he is showing the unique talent that Drumcode have within their ranks. Len Faki’s Remix incorporates the original lead sound into different rhythms and puts it against different sound textures to create a sure-fire techno track. ‘Memesis’ is a new original track from Adam Beyer and Alan Fitzpatrick that uses a deep bass line to create a solemnly dark atmosphere. It also uses synth stabs help to enforce this trippy, hypnotising ambiance that moulds the track together. 

01 - DC105 - Adam Beyer & Alan Fitzpatrick - Human Reason - Len Faki Remix - Drumcode

The EP starts with Mikael Jonasson’s, ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ which uses dark, melodic bleeps to create tension before the epic chord stabs kick in that resonate over the throbbing bass line. Adam Beyer steps up with the second track ‘Never Really Left Home’ that uses a rhythmic synth-line to create a dark and moody piece of music. Ida Engberg then delivers her unique style of techno using old rave sounds and a huge hoover style synth to create a driving techno track that will keep any dancefloor moving. The Manic Brother’s supply another big track named ‘Different Directions’ using reverberated stabs to create an atmospheric, but still functional track with lots of rhythmic percussion thrown in. Patrick Siech then steps up with the next track, ‘Kill Room’ that also uses atmospheric percussion and stabs to build into a funky drum groove. Joel Mull presents the sixth track on the compilation; ‘Rimson’ that uses hypnotic drums to captures the listener’s attention to lead into a floaty synth and vocal line before the track introduces a pulsating bass line. ‘Second Coming’ is the next offering with Petter B using recurrent percussion to full effect to create a purposeful, heavy hitting techno track. The final track by Cari Lekebusch called ‘Xylopeggiator’, conveys a dark, pounding 5 AM rhythm that uses vocal samples and a melodic synth to create a hypnotic drum pattern.

01 - DC107 - Mikael Jonasson - Benefit Of The Doubt -Drumcode

02 - DC107 - Adam Beyer - Never Really Left Home - Drumcode

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10. Dustin Zahn - Insatiable Hunger - Drumcode

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