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Widely recognized as one of the brightest acts to emerge onto the international techno circuit over the past few years, Dok & Martin (a.k.a Victor Salvador and Adrian Martinez) have carved out an impressive early reputation through the quality of their productions and the hard-hitting impact of their DJ sets.
Following a collection of critically acclaimed releases dropped over the course of 2021, the in- demand Spanish duo now looks to continue their prolific run of form well into the New Year as they announce their debut release on Simina Grigoriu’s Kuukou Records with Catalepsia. Due for release on March 4, Catalepsia is a forceful, unrelenting slice of industrial warehouse techno from the two Spanish production partners, who land on Kuukou armed with an impressive catalogue of releases on the likes of FORM Music, Codex, Set About, Octopus Recordings, Mindshake, Unrilis, Say What? and Bloody Moon Records, to name just a few. Frenzied builds, growling bass and crisp hi-hats are the order of the day for the thunderous title track, which features an epic amalgamation of mind-warping synthesisers and merciless rhythms.
On the flip, and fresh off the back of her huge Rooftop Ballerina / Pirouette EP project, Kuukou label boss Simina Girgoriu offers her own unique edit of the masterful opener, with big kicks, thumping basslines and intricate drum patters providing the backdrop to another epic, multi- layered remix from the Berlin-based techno maven.

Catalepsia

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Dok & Martin - Catalepsia (Simina Grigoriu Remix)

Confession

Victor Ruiz - Confession - Drumcode - DC262

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Pig&Dan - Foundation (Tiger Stripes Remix)[Fervour]

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Veerus - Lights On Me - Drumcode - DC271

Inflammmation

Inflammation

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<p>It&#8217;s time for Sasha Carassi&#8217;s &#8220;Echoes&#8221; from a few months ago to receive remix treatment, and Skober&#8217;s interpretation is up first and focuses on the melodic elements of the Original but cleverly adds moody synths which add to the overall epicness of the affair, especially in the grandiose breakdown. Layton Giordani is up next with his trademarked shadowy sound and impeccable arrangement, offering yet another angle of attack. Last but not least are Loco &amp; Jam dubbing things out with bursts of references to the original in key moments, while maintaining a rocksteady vibe sprinkled with discordant stabs.</p>

Sasha Carassi - Echoes (Skober Remix) [Phobiq]

Wormhole

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Out February 21st

After wearing the Drumcode jersey for the first time in 2019 and his impressive Beatport's number one hit-track 'Atom' ━Ilija Djokovic is back on Terminal M with a new two-tracker called 'Eris'. This year marks a very special 20th anniversary of Terminal M existence and Djokovic is excited to be a part of it.

This amazing release has already gained support from big names such as Adam Beyer, Danny Tenaglia, Pan-Pot and IlarioAlicante among others.

Premiere: Ilija Djokovic - Eris

Landing 10 years after his first concept album, Wehbba’s drops his debut full-length on Drumcode, featuring collaborations with David Caretta, Thomas Gandey and Brazilian vocalist L-cio.

Following a series of globally adored EPs and inclusions within the imprint’s esteemed A-Sides compilation series, the chart-dominating São Paulo native now reflects upon his life as ‘the artist’, offering an immersive montage of stories that echo a tenacious dedication to his craft. Enlisting the talents of multi-instrumentalist Thomas Gandey, Electroclash pioneer David Carretta and fellow Brazilian L-cio, with his unparalleled flute mastery, Wehbba’s synergetic cuts span the breadth of electronic music’s sonic landscape, as he challenges the notion of genres with seasoned voices.

Birthed from the purest inspiration, the album’s 13 cuts represent a myriad of musical references close to Wehbba’s heart, running parallel with the organic sensibilities of his field recordings. An ode to eternal growth, the LP highlights a cycle of perception and projection, as Wehbba studies the morphing of genres through his own musical filter. Discussing the upcoming album, Wehbba commented:

"The musical references on these works trace back to the 90s, when I started listening to electronic music and had no judgement of what was cool - when I was totally free. So they represent, without any filter, what touched me, ranging from braindance to goa trance, from ambient to hard house, and from drum n’ bass through every single mutation of techno and house music."

As a key ambassador for Brazil’s dance music community on a global scale, Wehbba’s long-standing career has seen him affiliate with many of the industry greats on both remix and collaborative projects; testament to his flourishing reputation. Following on from the geometric-led titles of his first two albums, Straight Lines and Sharp Corners alludes to the difficult decisions and blunt shifts he has faced in his career, and their capacity to shape his identity over time. Studying the great Antoni Gaudi, Wehbba’s third LP title takes reference from his perceptive quote: "There are no straight lines or sharp corners in nature, therefore buildings must have no straight lines or sharp corners. Anything created by human beings is already in the great book of nature."

Straight Lines and Sharp Corners

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Wehbba — Second Nature — Drumcode — DC220

A rare treat for Drumcode faithful: A-Sides Vol.10 is set to drop in December, the second edition of the beloved series to come in 2020.

Fuelled by the extra time and space to be creative during lockdown, Drumcode’s collective of artists have stepped up. Across 17 contributions, the producers have gone deeper into their sonic repertoire, crafting powerful, yet reflective works that capture the range of the label’s sound.

Jay Lumen leads the way with a rousing riff-driven weapon, ‘Galactic Rainbow’, while Ramon Tapia brings us the muscular gem ‘Drum Control’, mixing up ruffneck techno with a barrage of synapse-tickling synths in the second half. Both rousing highlights of the compilation.
Victor Ruiz, Drumcode’s most prolific contributor in 2020, dishes up ‘Love Story’, led by a huge vocal lead. Zimmz also returns with ‘Tension’, which deftly combines deep squelchy grooves with a silky synth interlude. Thomas Hoffknecht follows up his debut on Vol.9 with ‘Escape’, keeping listeners on their toes with dynamic, choppy shifts throughout. Veerus joins with another stirring addition ‘I Know’, reinforcing why Beyer rates him so highly.

Elsewhere a string of debutants feature: buzzy newcomer Lilly Palmer gives us ‘Amnesie’, a brilliantly pummelling and eerie cut; Alex Lentini & Stomp Boxx serve up ‘Expanders’ mixing up drone effects, trippy vocals and an unsettling melody line; and Patrik Berg’s ‘Activated’ is full-bodied techno that drops down into funky rhythms.

Long-time DC family member Bart Skils brings his A-game with the thrilling no-nonsense ‘Solid State’ that hits like a steam train. Likewise, Alan Fitzpatrick who brings a momentous slab of techno energy with ‘Rochus’, while Thomas Schumacher, now feeling like a regular on the imprint, crafts another dark techno opus, this time in collaboration with CAITLIN.

There’s even a special appearance by the chief Adam Beyer, who makes a welcome return with the progressive-tinged ‘Changes’, driven by organic tones and spacey atmospherics. The track stands as his first original contribution to A-Sides since 2017.

Veerus — I Know — Drumcode — DC235

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