Andy Kay - Vipzone (Original Mix)

Mark Reeve - Exposure (Original Mix) [Drumcode]

Ramiro Lopez drops the electrifying follow up to his ‘Pretending’ EP from May this year. 

For almost a decade, Spain’s Ramiro Lopez has established himself as one his country’s leading proponents of techno, with strong releases across labels that include Suara, Intec, Octopus Recordings and Bedrock. He first debuted on Drumcode in 2016 with the rousing collaborative track ‘Clap Your Hands’ that ranked among one of the label’s standout tracks for the year. With one Drumcode release already under his belt in 2017 and a new label project Odd Recordings with fellow DC cohort Arjun Vagale recently launched, he’s enjoying another strong year.

His return to the label comes in the form of ‘Being Alone’, a powerful trio of cuts, all of which featured in Adam Beyer’s Awakenings Festival Day 1 performance. The title track is a multi-layered weapon, propelled by a dizzying vocal, swirling synth effects and pin-sharp percussion that build toward a smooth classy finish. ‘Dark Science’ is an effective stomper brought to life by a bell chime hookline and undulating synth melody ensuring its peak-time prowess. ‘Der Raum’ rounds out the EP, highlighted by Lopez’s deft drum work, proceeded by a driving, euphoric climax.

Ramiro Lopez - Being Alone - Drumcode - DC181

Drumcode favourite Bart Skils kickstarts the new year with his sixth EP for the label Bark Skils opens new year's season with his 6th hard hitting EP released on Drumcode

Since his debut on Drumcode in 2012, Bart Skils has been one of the label’s most regular contributors, with the Dutchman’s brand of functional, hook-driven techno a go-to weapon for Adam Beyer; from his stellar ‘Shadowprint’ EP in 2014, to last year’s classy remix of Moby’s ‘Go’. One of The Netherland’s hardest working ambassadors for techno, he is the organiser of the beloved Voltt Love Summer Festival that’s has been a favourite of Beyer’s for many years. 

His latest work for Drumcode, ‘Bells of the Revolution’ continues his impeccable reputation for quality with everything he does, with four cuts all with their own distinct storyline. The title track is characterised by dark driving grooves and bubbling acid line that slowly evolves into a lush melodic riff. ‘Ocean Drive’ nose-dives into deeper techno territory, while maintaining a sense of exquisite tension throughout. ‘Vocalized’ follows, a stomping acid techno cut that slides into the deep courtesy of skilfully programmed vox and elegant licks of melody. The EP concludes with ‘Retrodade’, a track that’s been one of the biggest in Beyer’s sets in 2017 and features the famous vocal from Rozalla’s ‘Everybody’s Free’. The sample was used with kind permission from the iconic ‘90s singer.

Bart Skils - Ocean Drive - Drumcode - DC184

Mark Reeve - Redemption (Original Mix) DRUMCODE

Mark Reeve - Fragile (Original Mix) DRUMCODE

After bursting onto the scene in late 2017, Hyperloop makes his Drumcode debut with Green Velvet in toe. 

Followers of Truesoul will be clued up on the quality one can expect from Hyperloop. Last October he marked the label’s 100th with ‘In The Loop’, a superb three-tracker that signalled his arrival on the scene and highlighted a stunning year for the label. As 2018 picks up pace, Hyperloop returns with a tougher follow up for Drumcode. 

His ‘Mentalizm’ EP is a classy example of his versatility, a trio of original works, accompanied by two DJ tools. Beginning on a menacing tip, ‘In Your Mind (Reflections)’ is a low-end brew of industrial stabs, eerie melodies and subterranean vocals. ‘S-Sound’ is his collaboration with Chicago legend Green Velvet and is a percussive masterstroke of loops and drum riffs which drive the eight-minute track with all the puffing ferocity of a steam train. ‘Spring on the Battlefield’ is the perfect contrasting accompaniment, as a warm rush of strings covers a bed of intricate analogue effects and stomping kicks.

Hyperloop - In Your Mind (Reflections) - Drumcode - DC188

From the darkest depths of deep space UMEK returns to the uncontrolled planet called FOA with a three track bomber named Hell Archetypes. Enjoy your dark and filthy trip on ACID NOW.

Delivered by <a href='http://www.label-worx.com'>Label Worx</a> on behalf of <a href='http://www.filthonacid.com'>Filth on Acid</a>

FOA038 : UMEK - Hell Archetypes (Original Mix)

Premiere: Luigi Madonna - Enfant Terrible (Pan-Pot Remix)

Artist: Luigi Madonna / Pan-Pot 
Title: Enfant Terrible (Pan-Pot Remix)
EP:  Enfant Terrible
Label: Second State  
Release Date: 2019-02-15

Beatport link: https://www.beatport.com/release/enfant-terrible-ep/2483204

"For the next release, we turn to our main man from Naples. Luigi Madonna comes in hot with two fresh and furious tracks of dancefloor demolition, and to top it off the big bosses Pan-Pot reworks each one resulting in four killer tracks guaranteed to cause a frenzy.  

‘Enfant Terrible’ commences the onslaught as fierce percussion and climactic synths crescendo into a wild array of brilliant sonics before Pan-Pot twist the original elements into their signature four-to-the-floor mayhem of crisp hi-hats, massive low end, and elating synth lines.  

For the second cut ‘Fontaine Chaude’, Madonna embraces the acid as wild resonance balances perfectly between call and response antics of vocals and percussion creating an absolute monster of a tune. For this remix Pan-Pot dive deep into the ether and deliver a revision unlike we have heard from them before, taking the intensity of the original and constructing a gorgeous venture into sparkling melodies and shimmering harmonics without ever losing the authenticity of the initial work."

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Enjoy!!

Luigi Madonna - Enfant Terrible Ep

Premiere: Luigi Madonna - Enfant Terrible (Pan-Pot Remix)

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.

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

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