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.

Bart Skils - West of the Moon - Drumcode - DC195

Depuis maintenant cinq ans, Boggy tire son épingle du jeux sur la scène électronique de la côte basque et des landes. 🌞 🏝️

Fondateur du collectif Freezbee avec ses deux bras droit @bker et @piairef. 
Un collectif récent et en plein expansion. 

Puisant son inspiration dans une mosaïque musicale qui l'accompagne depuis l'enfance; son univers sonore est un vrai couteau suisse. 
Passant par la funk disco house, jusqu’à la techno ou bien l’hardgroove. Il explore les genres avec une curiosité sans cesse renouvelée. 🔪 🚀 Son style est à la fois dansant, éclectique et profond, témoigne de ses influences variées. 🪩

Que ce soit sur vinyle ou en digital, sa passion est de partager et de diversifier la musique électronique sans limites. 🥏🤍


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Я это состояние знаете как называю? Не с кем смотреть на звезды. Да–да, не спорьте! Вам есть с кем пойти в кино, в театр, в ресторан. Вам наверняка есть за кого выйти замуж. Но вам не с кем смотреть на звезды. Кто–то хорошо сказал, что мы все копаемся в грязи, но некоторые из нас смотрят на звезды. Вам не хватало этого «некоторого». И всегда будет не хватать. (c)

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