Since 1996, Drumcode has grown to become an institution in the global techno scene, encompassing a radio program, an event series, and a home for the musical vision of its artists and founder, Adam Beyer. “15 Years of Drumcode” celebrates this landmark by focusing on the present.

There are no throwbacks, rehashings, or remixes of the label‘s back catalogue. Instead, the 28-track compilation showcases the newest work of Drumcode‘s current roster alongside fresh material from some well known names from the labels history and special contributions from some of techno's undisputed heavyweights. 

15 Years Of Drumcode

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Sam’s EP boot’s off with ‘Chocolate’, a track that builds and builds using detuned synths, stabs and funky drums to make any dance floor erupt. ‘Domino’ is a track that’s bassline drones underneath its own distinctive synth line to keep the drums rolling along steadily. The title track ‘Black Leather’ is everything you would expect in a Drumcode record; a subtle throbbing bass line which, keeps the track moving before the synth stabs enrapture the track and twist it into a dark, throbbing composition. The final track ‘Daegon’ uses dubbed out drums to incorporate a synth melody line that will blow your socks off and rounds off this well shaped EP.

DC119 - Sam Paganini - Black Leather - Drumcode

DC119 - Sam Paganini - Chocolate - Drumcode

This is a special gift for all of my followers! this is my style to say thank you all <3

Luigi Madonna_ Yes You Are_ (Special gift)

Out soon on DJ SNEAK´s "I'm a House Gangster"!

Sidney Charles - Hustler Stomp (Original Mix) |I'M A HOUSE GANGSTER|

Luigi Madonna @ Play The Music_ Metropolis 01-11-2013

Using rolling percussion and a thumping kick, Luigi’s four track EP starts with a bang as the title suggests; ‘Primo’ really is unbeatable! Luigi uses synth stabs that add character and finesse to this outstanding piece of music. ‘I Believe’ uses dubby drums and an infectious vocal to really tear things apart before dropping into a melodic synth section that will make anyone move. Tantra’s melodic groove synths help this early morning track really come into its own before the main melodic section, accompanied by strings, will take any clubber to their own dimension. Hypnotizek rounds off the EP being more upfront about where it’s going. This cheeky, groove based track will warm up a dance floor quickly and get people in the mood for a real party!

DC122 - Luigi Madonna - Primo - Drumcode

Harvey McKay starts his next single using a killer vocal hook and heavy-duty synth stabs to full effect, conjuring up more of Harvey’s unique style with ‘Silk Road’. The second track ‘Slip’ uses ghostly pads that float over the top of a crisp, chuggy kick drum combining two different qualities before welcoming the percussive synth blips into the mix. The third and final track ‘Start Running’ is chuggy and uses a mesmerising bass loop to draw a dancefloor in. The vocal stabs sit nicely on top before the lead vocal gives the track character and definition.

DC124 - Harvey McKay - Silk Road - Drumcode

The art of putting together a well-rounded release is maybe one of the lesser-mentioned causalities of the digital music era. Back when artists released EP’s on vinyl it was a given that there would be a main floor track, something maybe more melodic/minimal/funky etc and possibly a track that was totally different, hidden away as the B2 track. Nowadays, in the modern music market, where immediacy is increasingly becoming the main driving forces behind success, the unspoken etiquette of programming an EP begins to loose its relevance to the consumer. A theory that would appear to be backed up by how music producers habits have evolved within this new business environment, with more and more single-track submissions and a focus on delivering stand-out tracks that demand tastemaker attention during their peak time sets.

Contained within this eleven-track compilation is a collection of tracks submitted to Drumcode as demos but which didn’t have other tracks to be partnered with to make up a classical Drumcode EP. Such was the quality and quantity of these stunning one-off tracks that the idea of making them into a compilation was born primarily for practical reasons. As the project grew the idea became a theme and the theme evolved into a finished project – A-Sides - which tells both the story of Drumcode’s recent past with familiarly high-octane tracks from Adam Beyer, Alan Fitzpatrick, Joseph Capriati, Gary Beck, Gregor Tresher and Dustin Zahn & Rachel Palmer but also gives a glance into what is to come as the likes of Patrick Siech, Luigi Madonna, Roberto Capuano, Dhillon and Manic Brothers get their chance to contribute to the shaping Drumcode’s future.


DC97 - Adam Beyer - Be Quiet - Drumcode

With the sound of Drumcode’s 15 Year anniversary still ringing in the ears of those who attended one of the labels special tour events or bought the commemorative compilation, Adam Beyer’s seminal Techno label dusts down the bunting and rolls out the party banners once again this month to celebrate the labels landmark 100th release. With such longevity being a mark of the consistency that has come to define Drumcode’s output over the years, it is highly appropriate that this milestone occasion be marked by releasing two new Adam Beyer tracks, The Color Out Of Space and Lovecraft, a collaboration with Ida Engberg, that follows up her Blue Yonder EP from September 2011

Drumcode mark their landmark 100th release with a two-track EP that comes directly from the heart of the label’s operation. Just as with the label’s first release sixteen years ago, Adam Beyer positions himself at the controls, unleashing the shimmering ‘The Color Out Of Space’ with its euphoric melody riding on the back of nagging chords and booming kick. A product of Beyer’s studio collaboration with Ida Engberg, ‘Lovecraft’ takes its place on the b-side, cutting a trippy journey through distinctive chord patterns and undulating melodies that bounce around in the mix, underpinned by a heads-down groove. 

DC100 - Adam Beyer & Ida Engberg - Lovecraft - Drumcode

Dark Science - Rain (SoundCloud Preview)

Live recording straight from Output, Brooklyn 10-05-2014.
First 5 hours of an 8 hour set, this is Pt.1.

Joris Voorn Live At Output Brooklyn 10-05-2014 (Pt.1)

Live recording straight from Output, Brooklyn 10-05-2014.
First 5 hours of an 8 hour set, this is Pt.2.

Joris Voorn Live At Output Brooklyn 10-05-2014 (Pt.2)

SHXCXCHCXSH – "This Hmming Raverie"

On this weeks Drumcode live I have invited Luigi Madonna to deliver one hour of his set from Vertigo Club, Gyor. Expect to hear tracks from Luigi Madonna, Renato Cohen and myself.

01. One track Brain - Don’t do it - OTB
02. Adam Beyer - Valium & Lfo’s - Truesoul
03. The Welderz - Strange Feeling - AnalyticTrail
04. Jewel Kid - The Quest - Suara
05. Luigi Madonna - Spacecode - Promo
06. Pascal Nuzzo - Rising - Unrilis
07. Alan Fitzpatrick & Rustic Soul - Solaris - ESD
08. Lex Gorrie - Stand Up [UZB rmx] - Sleaze
09. Secluded - Obstacle [Truncate Jammin rmx] - Sleaze
10. Luigi Madonna - Back to School - Drumcode
11. Phil Kieran - Hells Bells - PK Records
12. Luigi Madonna - Why Not - Drumcode
13. Pascal Nuzzo & Body Scrub - Rushed - Promo
14. Renato Cohen - Tuff Guitar [Roberto Capuano Rmx] - Triangle rec.
15. Modern - Modern 04 - Mod3rn

DCR226 - Drumcode Radio Live - Luigi Madonna live from Vertigo Club, Gyor

DCCD06 - 01 Grindvik and Billie - Hold, Doubt, Back

DCCD06 - 02 Slam - Temperance 128

DCCD06 - 03 Ben Sims - Make That Shit Funk

DCCD06 - 04 Paul Ritch - Adrenaline

DCCD06 - 05 Adam Beyer - A Walking Contradiction (Joseph Capriati Remix)

DCCD06 - 22 Nima Khak - Red One

Alan Fitzpatrick’s latest EP is the product of a particularly productive six months of studio time for the Drumcode regular. Containing five tracks that cover a circular range from pre-party ambiance to tripped-out melodic odyssey; vocal laced, chord driven hooks; barnstorming peak-time hammers; and 123bm afterparty grooves; there is more than the usual Drumcode fare on offer within the aptly named Life Through Different Eyes EP. A significant release for artist and label; the sonic incarnation of Fitzpatrick’s growing maturity as a producer and an indication as to the next evolution of the Drumcode sound. 

DC91 - Alan Fitzpatrick - Always Something For Nothing

Dehix - Apocalypto (Knobs Remix)

DC97 - Alan Fitzpatrick - The Showgirl - Drumcode

Artist: Alan Fitzpatrick
Title: Skeksis For An Endless Night
Genre: Techno
Date: 07 November 2012


Alan Fitzpatrick - For An Endless Night

4 Sam Paganini Paral-lel

A 128 kbps radio edit preview of Ummet Ozcan's upcoming release 'Airport'. 
Set for release on Spinnin' Records June 10th. 

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Ummet Ozcan & DJ Ghost - Airport (Radio Edit)

John Digweed - Live in Slovenia Vinyl 1

BEDSLOVIN1
A 1. Boys Noize - XTC - The Chemical Brothers Remix

B 1. Pig&Dan & Mark Reeve - Bubbles 
B 2. Luigi Madonna - New World 

B 1. Pig&Dan & Mark Reeve - Bubbles

Luigi Madonna @ Old River Park- 22-06-2013

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