After the success of the first A-sides compilation in 2012, Adam Beyer has decided its time to release another. With Adam's stature steadily growing as one of the leading talents in the Techno scene and the rise of Drumcode, the standard of demo's that have been sent to Adam have been top notch. Adam has now decided to release two compilations with 10 tracks on each, both consisting of tracks that Adam has tried and tested. There are also new artists that have been invited to release on Drumcode for this compilation and others who are a staple in Drumcode's core family. Combining both old and new talents Drumcode have come up with something unique and distinctive to make this two-part compilation something extra special.

Joel Mull - Gallop - Drumcode - DC129

'Modular Control.' This pulsating EP not only serves as proof of their evolving sound but also features a substantial remix from Uto Karem himself. Designed with the dancefloor in mind,

Modular Control

Tarantula (Uto Karem Remix)

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Hurukan & D'Jamency & Oliver X - Kuiper Belt (Red Richards)

Adam Beyer’s Drumcode juggernaut attracts more fans and critical plaudits with each passing year. Holding firm on its future facing ethos, techno’s number one label presents a new volume in its acclaimed A-Sides series with 20 prime tracks to signify its 20th anniversary. 

Such is the volume of quality music Adam Beyer receives throughout the course of the year, releasing all of it would be impossible. Enter the blue chip A-Sides series: a chance for the quality-obsessive label head to issue a collection of outstanding tracks that couldn’t fit in their regular EP release schedule. 

With an eye on future talent, as much as the label’s established roster of heavy-hitters, the compilation showcases the full breadth of Drumcode’s multifaceted techno sound, equal parts inspiring and functional. 

Led by the stealth techno funk of ‘Nine of You’, Beyer’s deft collaboration with Mark Reeve, the compilation takes in exciting highlights from big guns such as Alan Fitzpatrick, Dustin Zahn, Bart Skils, Pleasurekraft, Luca Agnelli, Jay Lumen, Kaiserdisco and Gary Beck. 

The rich vein of form displayed by emerging techno talent is similarly given prime position. Rising DJ/producer Boxia makes his Drumcode debut, fresh from a well-received warm up set for the crew at the hugely successful Junction 2 festival in London, while the likes of Enrico Sangiuliano, Juan Sanchez, Ian O’Donovan and Timmo also drop fire, establishing their credentials as some of the most promising talent breaking through the ranks in 2016. 

Reinforcing the global scope of the label, artists such as The Junkies from Toronto and Layton Giordani from New York, prove techno is winning a place in the heart of the new generation of artists coming out of North America. 

Kaiserdisco - Bonkers - Drumcode - DC159

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Dense & Pika - Morse Mode (2000 and One Remix)

SAMA makes his debut on Devotion Records with his sensational 3-tracker ''Slow Degradation EP''

Buy it at: 

Beatport: http://bit.ly/DVTR035-BEATPORT
iTunes: http://bit.ly/DVTR035-ITUNES
Traxsource: http://bit.ly/DVTR035-TRAXSOURCE

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https://www.facebook.com/devotionrecords

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https://www.facebook.com/samaofficial

SAMA - Radical Changes (Original Mix) [Devotion Records]

Philip Bader - Dark Tone (Wehbba Remix)[EARMILK Premiere]

The "Watergate XV" compilation, featuring the track "Lost In Paradise" by @ellen-allien, will be out on November 06th through @watergaterecords. More info: bit.ly/EllenXV

Watergate XV

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Ellen Allien - Lost In Paradise

Marco Bailey returns to MATERIA with his lethal ''Acid Dragon EP'' who is without doubt is going to set lot of dancefloors in wild techno fire. Including also remixes by the very talented Kas:st and Jasper Wolf & Maarten Mittendorff

Buy it at:
https://www.beatport.com/release/acid-dragon-ep/2234132

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https://www.facebook.com/officialmarcobailey

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Marco Bailey - Acid Dragon (Original Mix) [MATERIA]

It doesn’t get much bigger than this: Adam Beyer links up with Green Velvet and Drumcode’s outstanding rising star Layton Giordani for a debut collaboration.

Some musical partnerships feel fated. Both fans of one another’s work, for years Adam Beyer and Green Velvet had discussed writing music together. In turn, Beyer’s protégé Layton Giordani had admired the Chicagoan’s work for as long as he could remember. When the 25-year-old found himself playing alongside the green mohawked legend at Belfast’s Shine, the spark and subsequent friendship was immediate. With the links now set in place, it was only a matter of time before the trio’s creative chemistry would manifest musically. 

‘Space Date’ was conceived organically and birthed quickly. Propelled by Green Velvet’s trademark vocal hypnotism, the triumvirate combine to craft a pumping intergalactic slice of techno laced in melody that’s highlighted sets by Beyer at Awakenings, Ushuaia and also EDC Vegas when Green Velvet dropped it to a raucous response. The track is complimented by ‘Rome Future’, the product of a year-long series of productions between Beyer and Giordani. Deftly combining crisp drum work, catchy vocal effects and a powerful bassline melody that gives the track an almighty kick, it will be familiar to many who’ve followed their sets over recent months.

Adam Beyer & Layton Giordani - Rome Future - Drumcode - DC193

In the late 80s I started listening to UK radio stations when I was a little kid and I instantly fell in love with the acid sound and rave movement that was portrayed on those UK dance shows. When I got old enough to attend clubs and warehouse raves, to experience the movement first hand, it was a no- brainer for me that the music and the lifestyle was my call.
Lately.... in my dj sets and when producing music... I have been time travelling back to those days. Back to how I remember the music I fell so deeply in love with and that is exactly what you hear on this “Done/Undone” release.
For the “Done” track I teamed up with Cari Golden to have a female spoken word and a great message to build the music around.
I always prefer to do original vocal recordings rather than using samples. Cari understood 100% what I was after and I love the lyrics and execution by her.
The spoken word is centered, very clear and deep to contrast the constantly building intensity of the acid patterns and thumping beats.

This is my take on the sound I fell in love with years ago and obviously still love today. I hope you like what you hear.
- NOIR