so after listening to this EP, it is certainly “different sounding” than the usual Drumcode big melodic breakdowns and epic builds. this is more of a straight forward, straight up techno EP. a bit surprised by that, to be honest. 

BEATPORT: http://www.beatport.com/release/50-shades-of-kd/1405799

Already supported by: Pan-Pot, Stephan Bodzin, Carlo Lio, Matthias Tanzmann, 2000 And One, Santé, Nathan Barato, Gel Abril, Paco Osuna, Dubfire, Riva Starr, Popof. The Junkies, Karotte, Joris Voorn, Christian Smith, Sian...

From Germany’s feted pair of half-century makers comes urgent tribal application converging on your sweat glands. ‘Twelve Monkeys’ has Frederic Berger and Patrick Buck sending out streams of sonar signals and fast lane flashes to colour plain-speaking dancefloor tenancy that jets past with physicality and fullness. ‘Sixth Sense’ is not one to lighten the load, administering deep techno stealth marked by keys that effervesce eerily from underneath, and hi-hats shaken by a lining of bass running operations with a firm hand. Two sparse, low yet powerful arena takeovers that won’t slacken their grip once the jugular is in their grasp.

Kaiserdisco - Sixth Sense (Original Mix) - KD Music 050

The Drumcode A-Sides compilation is quickly becoming synonymous within the techno world as a go to compilation for the hottest tracks that are deservedly A-side material in their own right. Each specific track has it own unique character that brings an outstanding and electrifying aspect to the compilation that as a whole makes it something extremely special. Mixing both highly experienced and new artists has helped to bring a new dimension to the compilation that makes it such a special array of tracks.

Marco Bailey - Don't You Want Me - Drumcode - DC142

Kamen - Nocturne

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Juan Campos - Lamento Metalico

While the titles might enjoy a light- hearted play on words, the sounds themselves are straight-up peak time, no-messing techno constructions. “Win Some” is the ultimate DJ jewel: laced clever layers of percussion and a pneumatic sub/kick relationship, this just rolls and rolls into infinity with heads-down energy and a dynamic that’s ideal for deep, deep mix blends. Win Some EP, Mood033
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Pan-Pot - Win Some (Mood033)

Hot on the heels of our frantic summer release schedule and by way of (prematurely) welcoming the Fall/Winter season, we've prepared a little "collection" of our own. Featuring established culprits from the label roster as well as exciting new additions and alliances we proudly present another defining moment in our auditory evolution: "Wake Me Up at 16:05" is a snapshot, a landmark and a sure sign of bigger, harder, faster (maybe not that much) things to come from us. Enjoy!

Traumer - Eilema (Original Mix)

Arjun Vagale - Radiate Feat. Juliet Fox (2000 And One Remix)

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Tom Laws-Crazy (Spartaque Remix)

Twelve months on from his outstanding debut album on Drumcode ‘Transmission’, Julian Jeweil returns with a stellar five-track EP.

Since his label debut in 2017 with EPs ‘Rolling’ and ‘Space’, Julian Jeweil has confirmed his place as one of Drumcode’s most vital artists. He’s been a mainstay of label events, playing the main stage of Drumcode Festival in both 2018 and 2019, Drumcode Halloween in ‘19 and multiple showcases at Watergate in Berlin. ‘Transmission’, his maiden LP, dropped in January 2019 and was an early year highlight, reinforcing his production nous.

Inspired by his experiences touring off the back of the album, ‘Schema’ EP offers up a quintuplet of cuts showcasing the rawer and ravier side of the Frenchman’s sound. The title track is an immersive roller, primed for a Sunday session at Berghain. ‘Outline’ ups the intensity with cascading synth effects and galloping beats. ‘Music’ is the delicious brain-scrambler thanks to its intoxicating brew of shuffling beats, vox and swirling acid. ‘Axis’ is a slam dunk of industrial bass and 303s that builds to a grin-inducing climax. ‘Landscape’ plunges the atmosphere into deeper territory, still propelled by a pummeling bass and acidic inflections.

Schema

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Julian Jeweil — Outline — Drumcode — DC218

Julian Jeweil — Landscape — Drumcode — DC218

A rare treat for Drumcode faithful: A-Sides Vol.10 is set to drop in December, the second edition of the beloved series to come in 2020.

Fuelled by the extra time and space to be creative during lockdown, Drumcode’s collective of artists have stepped up. Across 17 contributions, the producers have gone deeper into their sonic repertoire, crafting powerful, yet reflective works that capture the range of the label’s sound.

Jay Lumen leads the way with a rousing riff-driven weapon, ‘Galactic Rainbow’, while Ramon Tapia brings us the muscular gem ‘Drum Control’, mixing up ruffneck techno with a barrage of synapse-tickling synths in the second half. Both rousing highlights of the compilation.
Victor Ruiz, Drumcode’s most prolific contributor in 2020, dishes up ‘Love Story’, led by a huge vocal lead. Zimmz also returns with ‘Tension’, which deftly combines deep squelchy grooves with a silky synth interlude. Thomas Hoffknecht follows up his debut on Vol.9 with ‘Escape’, keeping listeners on their toes with dynamic, choppy shifts throughout. Veerus joins with another stirring addition ‘I Know’, reinforcing why Beyer rates him so highly.

Elsewhere a string of debutants feature: buzzy newcomer Lilly Palmer gives us ‘Amnesie’, a brilliantly pummelling and eerie cut; Alex Lentini & Stomp Boxx serve up ‘Expanders’ mixing up drone effects, trippy vocals and an unsettling melody line; and Patrik Berg’s ‘Activated’ is full-bodied techno that drops down into funky rhythms.

Long-time DC family member Bart Skils brings his A-game with the thrilling no-nonsense ‘Solid State’ that hits like a steam train. Likewise, Alan Fitzpatrick who brings a momentous slab of techno energy with ‘Rochus’, while Thomas Schumacher, now feeling like a regular on the imprint, crafts another dark techno opus, this time in collaboration with CAITLIN.

There’s even a special appearance by the chief Adam Beyer, who makes a welcome return with the progressive-tinged ‘Changes’, driven by organic tones and spacey atmospherics. The track stands as his first original contribution to A-Sides since 2017.

Thomas Schumacher & CAITLIN — Qadash — Drumcode — DC235

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Julian Jeweil — Landscape — Drumcode — DC218

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