Jel Ford kicks off his return EP with two tracks of clean big room techno. The title track ‘Backyard’ is a moody affair with a low drone throughout that is complimented with layered synth stabs. Using reverb to create atmosphere within the track it subtly breaks down before a vocal hook transcends the track to deliver a killer blow. ‘Meeting of Minds’ is dubbier and uses a tripped out synth to add rhythm whilst working alongside a synth pattern to keep the track chugging along. The slow evolving pads add texture and keep the track nicely filled out whilst this timeless classic keeps on giving.

Jel Ford - Meeting Of Minds - Drumcode - DC133

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Pan-Pot - Grey Matter

The Drumcode A-Sides compilation is quickly becoming synonymous within the techno world as a go to compilation for the hottest tracks that are deservedly A-side material in their own right. Each specific track has it own unique character that brings an outstanding and electrifying aspect to the compilation that as a whole makes it something extremely special. Mixing both highly experienced and new artists has helped to bring a new dimension to the compilation that makes it such a special array of tracks.

Ian O'Donovan - The Border - Drumcode - DC142

Angoscia

Roberto Capuano has delivered Drumcode an immense 4 track EP that will blow out the cobwebs and see Roberto step back onto Drumcode with a bang. Lacing each track with pads and tantalising hook lines, Capuano’s tracks fire on all cylinders with good use of vocals and drum rhythms. His tracks have a certain swagger that only Roberto can conjure.

Roberto Capuano - Wilford - Drumcode - DC150

Elevate get their summer campaign off to a flying start with this three track EP full of international flavour and featuring some of the hottest names in the techno scene.


First up is Julian Jeweil with his track ‘Orbit’ which is a thundering bass driven monster and has been a big track for Pig&Dan since they signed just over a month or so ago. Next comes Dast, fresh from his recent release with Elevate, he brings us ‘Hypnotize’ which does just what it says with it’s soaring melodies and driving percussion. The final part of the release comes from Luca Agnelli with his track ‘Turbo’ which is an unrelenting bass heavy techno workout with snippets of vocal samples layered over the top.

All of these tracks have been given a thorough workout at the opening party at Space through to Sonar and have gone down a storm and are coming soon on Elevate.


Enjoy

1. Julian Jeweil Orbit

This is my track produced along with Reinier Zonneveld released on his label Filth On Acid.

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Coyu & Reiner Zonneveld - My Head Is On Fire (Original Mix)

And he is back! After the successful last EP on Terminal M, Metodi brings us again a funky 4 track ep in his very own Hristov style. Enjoy. (Monika Kruse)

Metodi Hristov - This Is

POPOF's debut on MOOD kicks off with an acidic tech piece that grooves hard on the dancefloor. 

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Premiere: POPOF - Confusion

The seventh volume of Drumcode’s annual A-Sides compilation hits with no less than 10 debuts for the label, with Charlotte de Witte, ANNA, B.Traits and Scuba’s SCB project, among the collection of topline artists to release their maiden productions on the imprint. 

Over two decades into its lifespan, Drumcode keeps evolving and excelling, pushing techno forward while remaining wholly respectful of its roots. This reputation for progression was further fueled this summer with its inaugural festival at the NDSM Docklands in Amsterdam, featuring a long list of heavyweights including Nicole Moudaber, Joseph Capriati, Amelie Lens and Ida Engberg, among others. 

As ever, the A-Sides compilation provides a timely opportunity to showcase the full range of its sonic repertoire, with Adam Beyer scrupulously selecting 22 unreleased tracks that have taken prime position in his sets over recent months. 

Outstanding all-round talent ANNA kicks off the compilation with ‘Portable Paradise’, a pulsating cut that sets the tone for the top-shelf club cuts to follow. Also entering the debut field with their first ever Drumcode dalliances are B.Traits and Charlotte de Witte. The esteemed Canadian selector offers up ‘I Feel The Music’, a euphonic track that’s been sought after since spring, and the Belgian ballista unlocks a thick-edged club bomb in ‘Remember.’

Leaders of Drumcode’s new brigade, exciting Brazilian Wehbba and British techno alchemist Boxia set out to impress. Wehbba’s straight-talking ‘Just’ hits with an immediate sense of urgency before neck-snap claps strike with force, and Boxia’s ‘Final Call’ elicits physical engagement with mellifluous vocals and soaring pads. 

Continuously looking to bolster the profiles of emerging talent, Berlin-based producers Weska and Juliet Fox are brought into the fold with equally engaging razor-sharp tracks that are primed to do lasting damage. 

Other notable highlights include an exhilarating workout from Reset Robot - the most released artist on Beyer’s imprint Truesoul – as he lands on Drumcode for the first time. And tastemaker’s favourite Jel Ford makes a welcome return as he ushers in techno rhythms with bustling breaks in ‘Nightshade.’

Elsewhere, support from label mainstays comes in from Bart Skils, who offers a work of consummate skill in ‘West Of The Moon.’ Alan Fitzpatrick, who’s been heavily featured across the A-Side series, joins forces with Scuba as he operates as his uncompromising alias SCB. The result is a propulsive floor-gripper that testifies to their masterful deftness as co-producers. Formidable duos Dense & Pika and Pig&Dan also contribute with powerful compositions.

Alan Fitzpatrick x SCB - Untitled - Drumcode - DC195

Jay Lumen has returned to his home base Footwork with an otherworldly Acid Techno banger Planet III.

303 elements and gravitational heavy sounds orbiting title track Planet III are causing a massive impact on the stamping grounds of the main stages on the surface below. In higher spheres the Conscious Mind awakens by a scratching bass-line and a ferocious saw synth freeing the mind. All in all a transending release.

Planet III

Jay Lumen - Planet III (Original Mix)

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