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 – Returning – Drumcode – DC240

Independent record label owned by Adam Beyer.

I love music that is emotional, physical, dramatic, thumping, deep, some times Dark/Happy/Sad/Angry.  I like different and always looking through new artists music, although I know they are very influenced by there Label, if they have one. 
Other than that, I believe music is the cure and my god is a DJ lol.  Enjoy people xxx
Im Sarah (Seza) from Raderlaide Sth Aust. First taste of music was my parents, they listened to the Beatles, supertramp, ELO, JJ Cale, Doubie Brothers etc. I started with bands like Black Sabbeth❤️Led Zep, Metallica and hard core Techno.  Then Air play music, Radio JJJ,  Dance, Trance & Techno (Nik Fish) and bands like STP, Muse, System Down, Sound Garden (adored Chris Cornell😢)Alice in chains Grunge & popular bands at that time. I was a mad Ministry of sound fan. I think Trance has /will always be my fav type of music, but I love it all except country crap
