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There’s no room to argue, Joseph Capriati has enjoyed his finest year to date and his escalation as one the principle profiles in techno knows no boundaries. 

The Napoli-born firebrand has just completed a stunning season in Ibiza as a resident of Marco Carola’s Music On at Amnesia. Anyone who caught him play the main room this season will agree – his special ability to combine an infectious stage presence, with razor sharp DJ skills draws techno fans to dancefloor like bees to a honey pot. No wonder island legend Carola’s handpicked him to perform on 8 separate occasions, more than any other artist this season. 

Combine this momentum with an outstanding 2013 that already saw him headline his first coast-to-coast tour of the US, play a historic 12 hour set at the Metropolis in Napoli, plus headline every major techno festival on the planet, the time couldn’t be better for Capriati to unleash ‘Self Portrait’, his sophomore LP. 

Already ingrained in the consciousness of techno lovers this year thanks to ‘Fratello’ and ‘Awake’ the pair of searing dancefloor slayers that were released in June as the album’s first singles, ‘Self Portrait’ goes deeper than the club stormers the Italian is famed for. Over 11 future-facing tracks, Capriati displays his deft production skill to supersede his reputation for bodyslamming dancefloors. 

Tracks such as ‘Electrolytic’, the album’s atmospheric opener evokes mood with a barrage of steely synths, gritty drums and industrial beats, while ‘Self Portrait’, the typically reflective album title track is an understated ambient gem led by warm trickles of melody that pairs nicely with ‘Naked’ which exhibits the producer’s deft skills for moulding sparse stripped back minimal that kicks along with cheeky vox and shuffling percussion. 

He further reinforces his ability to create addictive club rollers with the quirky, squiggly groover ‘Easy Come Easy Go’, while the masterful ‘Basic Elements’, chugs along with rattling industrial percussion before giving way to a sublime wall of melody that’s just the kind of genius fare that gets his diehard fans raising Italian flags inscribed with ‘JOSEPH CAPRIATI KING OF TECHNO’ regularly at this gig. And with an album this good, who are we to argue?

Joseph Capriati - Awake - Drumcode

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Volta Records is proud to announce the release of a landmark remix that bridges generations of electronic music: We Interface (Alex Stein & Victor Ruiz Remix) – out May 8, 2025. This powerful reimagining of X-Dream’s iconic 2004 track is more than just a remix; it’s a celebration of 20 years of music, friendship, and shared creative vision.

Originally released two decades ago, We Interface stood as a defining moment in the fusion of psytrance and futuristic techno. Now, Brazilian techno heavyweights Alex Stein and Victor Ruiz breathe new life into the classic with a modern, high-octane reinterpretation that honors the past while charging into the future.

The remix also marks a personal milestone: the 20-year anniversary of the friendship between Victor and Alex.. The duo first met at a psytrance party in 2005, where both artists shared the stage. We Interface was part of the soundtrack to that night—laying the foundation for a bond that would grow over two decades of mutual respect and artistic evolution.
In Victor’s words: “This remix is deeply personal. It’s a tribute to the moment our paths crossed and to the track that was playing when it all began.”

Stein and Ruiz bring their signature analog energy, rolling basslines, and cinematic sound design to the remix—elevating We Interface into a timeless anthem fit for today's dancefloors and tomorrow’s sonic explorations.

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Set About drops a heavy-hitting release from Argentine producer Lautaro Gabioud with See You Coming, a peak-time techno weapon built for maximum impact. Known for his high-energy productions and relentless grooves, Lautaro delivers a track that’s designed to ignite the dancefloor with thundering kicks, raw synth lines, and a powerful arrangement that keeps the tension alive from start to finish.

With a growing reputation and a history of sharing stages with names like Enrico Sangiuliano, Richie Hawtin, and Victor Ruiz, Lautaro continues to make waves across the global techno scene. See You Coming reinforces his forward momentum with a sound that’s as bold as it is uncompromising—tailored for those late-night moments when intensity takes control.

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Welcome to Toolroom Amsterdam 2015, the ultimate soundtrack to one of most influential music events of the year. Each October, industry professionals and enthusiasts alike converge on the Dutch capital for the mighty Amsterdam Dance Event. A week full of non-stop parties, seminars, and workshops, ADE is the perfect time to break new records and discover the latest trends. 

Toolroom Amsterdam 2015 is stuffed to the brim with 40 of the hottest tracks of the season, including recent hits from Technasia, Green Velvet, Maceo Plex, Hot Since 82, Dennis Ferrer, Dosem, and many more! In addition to some of the biggest chart topping underground weapons out there at the moment, we are excited to premiere 6 brand new exclusives from Ben Remember, Felix Kröcher, DJ Fronter, KlangKuenstler, Dani Sbert, and Saison. Two expertly crafted DJ mixes take you on a journey that starts in the club, and lands you deep into afterparty territory.


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Comade Music is proud to present one of the most remarkable Spanish dj producer Paco Maroto. Paco delivers us a perfect EP for keeping active the dance floor. “Spectrum' kicks off with dark, solid drums, while atmospheric synths and dark vocals. Second in line is ‘Zero Gravity’ which features a driving percussive beat with a dark baseline over the atmospheric elements and dark male vocals to complete this great track.
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Paco Maroto - Spectrum (Original Mix)

Staring back to 2011, Adam Beyer and Alan Fitzpatrick’s ‘Human Reason’ track was a huge Drumcode release and with Len Faki’s new stamp on it, he is showing the unique talent that Drumcode have within their ranks. Len Faki’s Remix incorporates the original lead sound into different rhythms and puts it against different sound textures to create a sure-fire techno track. ‘Memesis’ is a new original track from Adam Beyer and Alan Fitzpatrick that uses a deep bass line to create a solemnly dark atmosphere. It also uses synth stabs help to enforce this trippy, hypnotising ambiance that moulds the track together. 

01 - DC105 - Adam Beyer & Alan Fitzpatrick - Human Reason - Len Faki Remix - Drumcode

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.

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

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