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A symbol for quality techno music going back 15 years, Jay Lumen makes his solo EP debut on Drumcode.

A dance music journeyman with over 70 releases and a quality imprint Footwork Audio to his name, Jay Lumen’s solo debut EP on Adam Beyer’s label is richly deserved. The artist has been in standout form recently, most notably contributing ‘Galactic Rainbow’ to A-Sides Vol.10, one of the highlights of the compilation. We got our first taste of Lumen on Drumcode way back in 2012 when he teamed with Gary Beck for the rhythmic gem ‘Lotus’. Nine years on, his next EP offering doesn’t disappoint.

‘Returning’ is marked by crushing drumlines and shuffling beats, before gradually building into an emotional chord driven cut that looks hopefully towards the future. ‘Mind’ contrasts this perfectly, a loopy monster that rolls for days, evoking a distinct old skool spirit.
Speaking about the title track, Lumen explains: “I wrote ‘Returning’ when I was in a period of really missing techno and the party community. The physical contact with people at events, as well as on the streets and at venues before the shows. Hugs and interactions. I can already imagine playing this at the first open air after lockdown as the sun sets. This track is about the reunion and happiness we’re all going to share.”

Returning

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Jay Lumen – Mind – Drumcode – DC240

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A producer with 20 years of experience perfecting his craft, we’re excited to welcome Ramon Tapia to Drumcode for his debut EP.

The artist previously contributed a pair of cuts to the A-Sides series in recent years with ‘Sonic Therapy’ and Drum Control’, while also playing the Drumcode stage at Tomorrowland in 2019. Elsewhere he’s dropped heat on Truesoul, led by the crisp groover ‘Manipulate’. His ascension to Drumcode for his first full-fledged solo EP release is richly deserved.  

As with so many during the past year, Tapia’s taken his studio work in colourful and interesting directions. ‘The Future of Mankind’ is a multi-faceted beast. The title track is a straight-up weapon, driven by an ascendent riff that’s energetic and hopeful in equal doses. ‘Song of Sirens’ sees ambient pads and rolling percussion combine for a quality cut every DJ needs. ‘Screwdriver’ does what it promises on the tin; guttural and textured, it’s a necessary transitional tool for every techno set. ‘Hold On’ is the kind of emotion charged dance music that’ll make us go collectively weak at the knees when raving returns. We’re already excited to hear it rinsed at Drumcode Festival in Malta this September, when Tapia joins the party.

Ramon Tapia - Screwdriver - DC245

Ramon Tapia - Future Of Mankind - DC245

Mark Reeve - Irregular Choice - DC248

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Produced off the back of a profoundly inspiring trip to his homeland last year, Luigi Madonna crafts the pin-sharp ‘Italian Shocks’ EP. The Amsterdam-based artist is a key Drumcode contributor, who runs the label off the back of last year’s well-received collaborative EP ‘Mad World’ with Roberto Capuano. 

The title track is brain-spangling, industrial and brilliant, characterised by a suspenseful narrative, which is typical of Madonna’s creativity in the studio. ‘This is the Future’ is crisp and rolling, an intelligent tool for every set. ‘Enveloping Times’ is punchy and hypnotic, an immense transcendental belter ready to be unleashed this summer. ‘Interfrequencies’ is an exhilarating rush to the head, as a killer bass synth and piston-like drums for a rave-ready finish.

Italian Shocks

Luigi Madonna - Interfrequencies - DC247

Luigi Madonna - Enveloping Times - DC247

Luigi Madonna - This is the Future - DC247

Luigi Madonna - Italian Shocks - DC247

The inaugural instalment of our spooky techno for Halloween series.  

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Master - Louis McDonald 
Artwork - Logan Weckert  

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Dirichlet

The much anticipated new album 'Technissimo' by Buddy Boye will be available at digital music stores etc from 13th November 2025

Please check out more fantastic music by Buddy Boye at Soundcloud & via the links below:

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/buddy-boye/1748148954

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JNE5zxdjI9QaKfTismyk0?si=KzfQeutITN6H7MxfdwdWNg

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3vMLZcF8w6VrlPFwyz1sGg

Thanks, Cris - Spyda Music Productions

Technissimo

Deliberate

Buddy Boye - Deliberate

Ningyo

The club-ready title track Haulin’ Ass’s straight up kick drum propels its fierce arpeggio and cinematic echoes. Behind this, tightly enveloped white noise moves in and out of time, adding disorientating rhythmic complexity.

Haulin' Ass

Heiko Laux - Haulin' Ass | ka171 Snip

The Dutch DJ and producer, Josh Vox, went way beyond our already high expectations by producing
an EP so diverse and compelling that it says it all about his talent. The EP is a very atmospheric trip
from progressive to melodic and finally minimal techno sounds.
The thriving French techno producer Marla Singer, releasing on labels such as the solid Nachtstrom
Schallplatten, contributes with a dark dynamic remix of Inertial Particles.

We present the snippet of the first track of the release

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Inertial Particles

Inertial Particles EP

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Josh Vox - Inertial Particles (Original Mix)[EKT098] [Snippet]

Imbecile

Imbecile (Chicago Loop Remix)

'After the worldwide success of their first label Scander, Cosmic Boys launched their new label LEGEND one year ago...'

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If you want a snapshot of where techno stands in any given year, and a preview of where it’s headed, look no further than Drumcode’s A-Sides compilation. Since 2012 it has marked the label debuts of countless vital Drumcode artists and affiliates, from Layton Giordani, Wehbba and Boxia, to Amelie Lens and ANNA, no less. Every year, new names are unearthed, tried and true techno contributors serve up their best, and icons of the industry land their debut on Adam Beyer’s storied label.

The 2020 edition hits with 13 tracks, eight coming from label debutants. There’s Eats Everything searing rave bomb ‘Organico’ and Dubfire’s ice-cool electro offering ‘Deadbug’, both artists landing their maiden contributions to DC after long affiliations with Beyer. With three EPs in less than two years on Truesoul, Oscar L steps up to DC, showing the breadth of his sound palette with a soaring, synth-laden gem ‘Dark Fate’. Belgians Joyhauser featured at last year’s Drumcode Festival paving the way for ‘Fierceness’, a beautiful melody-drenched cut befitting their DC cap. Anfisa Letyago is another first timer and shows why she’s one of the scene’s most highly touted new artists with the brooding beast ‘Are You In’. A growing label favourite, Juliet Fox follows up ‘Was Beautiful’, her superb track on last year’s A-Sides, with ‘Our Fantasy’, reinforcing her skill for crafting anthemic techno compositions. Thomas Schumacher & Victor Ruiz link and the result is ‘Intuit’, a sleek futuristic roller that hits you square between the eyes. Other highlights come from longtime Drumcode cohorts Reset Robot and Harvey McKay, who both dish up premium works, reinforcing their classy productions nous.

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Harvey McKay — Find Yourself — Drumcode — DC223

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Mark Reeve - Irregular Choice - DC248

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