Drumcode_part2

Artha

When It Rains

Buy here: michaelklein.fanlink.to/nokaut

Digital release: 15th October 2021
Vinyl release: January 2022

01: Nokaut
02: Nokaut (MK's Random Mod Edit)
03: Scream
04: Slow Sucker

Based in Berlin by way of Frankfurt, BLK DRP boss Michael Klein will drop his next record on Second State, “Nokaut EP”. The 4 tracker follows the release of his powerful “No Mercy EP” on the Berlin label earlier this year, and delivers another welcomed edition of Klein’s tough but atmospheric sound. 

Taking its place as opener is the title track “Nokaut”. Stomping along with intent, the walloping kick and ravey 303 elements coerces you to move. The robust vocal sample spouts repeatedly while the 303 builds and fades, before storming back in with slapping hi-hats. MK’s Random Mod Edit follows. His rendering is a warped and disjointed edit, but still manages to retain the energy and soul of the original. Showing off his production skills, he transforms the once acid-tinged melody and turns it into a jolting, jittery tune that allows the percussion to take centre stage. The galloping kick drum and searing hot cymbals push the tempo as snare drums and hi-hats layer and fall over each other. 

On the flip, “Scream” is a step away from the relentless, high powered rave energy of the A side and a step into the deeper, darker side of techno. Booming kick drums sound out over a powerful baseline and snapping detuned percussions. An echoing woodblock is struck and fades into the distance while the brooding melody takes control. Last up is “Slow Sucker”, which commences as a laboured, chuggy cut, but builds to a steady march throughout. An indistinct voice jolts across the explosive kick drum and snare combination, an element that Klein cleverly uses sparingly during the track. A distorted baseline hangs over an oscillating synth that drapes an impenetrable veil of darkness, creating the atmosphere of this closer.

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Michael Klein - Nokaut

Thanos hat eine schöne tiefe Atmosphäre, perfekt um ein Set aufzubauen

Aither

Thanos

Kaspar - Thanos

Andrea Signore Feat. Atmoz - Black Space

ESCAPE ARTIST

A useless hunt for providence 
I was lost from the start 
Fire in the distance 
Black smoke north star 

Emptied a tank of gas
Wore through my soles
Took an unmarked path
Avoided the tolls

Towards the nothing
I swam across a river
Thought I saw something 
But it wasn’t even a sliver

Didn’t know where I was heading 
Forgot from where I came
The old faces were fading 
Can’t recall a single name





#artpunk #noisegaze #noisy #noiserock #postnoisepunk #crankwave

Escape Artist-demo(lyrics in description)

Now in its second decade, with a steady stream of the most forward thinking and cutting edge techno productions, Drumcode has one of the biggest selections of releases from industry heavy hitters, whilst not forgetting its future by bringing the newest talented producers into the limelight, where Layton Giordani is now a name firmly within that line up.

The New York born, but now EU based producer first had recognition back in 2014, and his debut release came via Drumcode with his track “Rivington” on the A-Sides Vol5 compilation in 2016. 

Consisting of 12 original tracks, the album packs a punch when it comes to no-nonsense techno. Successfully weaving relentless drums and catchy vocal hooks into a selection of thick, brooding, atmospheric tracks.

Layton Giordani - Supernova - Drumcode - DC170

Layton Giordani - Turn It Around - Drumcode - DC170

Layton Giordani - Where It Begins - Drumcode - DC170

Layton Giordani - Escalate - Drumcode - DC170

A work 12 months in the making, Adam Beyer continues his exciting series of collaborative EPs, teaming up with heavy-hitters Pig&Dan for an multi-faceted four-tracker.

Chances are up if you spied Adam Beyer in an airport departure lounge over the past 12 months, he’d have his head buried in his laptop, immersed in creating sound sketches. A long-time fan of collaborations, the Drumcode chief has been on an inspiring streak of form lately, teaming up with the likes of Mark Reeve, Dense & Pika and now Pig&Dan. The results have been compelling, to say the least. 

In trademark perfectionist Beyer style, the title track ‘Capsule’ – a shimmering slice of techno - involved “around 15 different versions” the track rigorously road tested by the Swede and featured in episodes of Drumcode Radio to test dancefloor reactions, before finally getting the sign off.  ‘In Love’ is a big room techno groover, driven by crisp drums and the kind of evocative vocal effect that’ll have hairs standing on ends. ‘Atmosfear’ is true to its name, centered on a menacing synth line and gritty percussion, its deep kicks and subterranean bass combining superbly to create a heady dancefloor brew. ‘We Are E’ is propelled by a catchy synth hook and a classic call-to-arms vocal, which tips its cap to the artists’ shared love of classic UK rave.

Adam Beyer Vs Pig&Dan - We Are E - Drumcode - DC171

Following a series of stellar releases on imprints like Carl Cox's Intec, Pleasurekraft's Kraftek and Alan Fitpatrick's We Are The Brave Italian techno artist Frankyeffe returns to his own label, Riot Recordings with a smashing new single, Crazy Man 2.0'.His first release for 2019 via the imprint, Crazy Man 2.0' sees the Rome native at his finest, delivering a peak-time tune, destined to rule festival main stages and dark dancefloors alike. Soaked in Frankyeffe's signature club sound, the tune is fast-paced banger, boasting euphoric synths, a trotting bass drum and trippy atmospheres.Frankyeffe will release Crazy Man 2.0' via his own imprint, Riot on May 27, 2019.

Crazy Man 2.0

RIOT100 - Frankyeffe - Crazy Man 2.0 [Riot]

Contact (Original Mix)

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STREAM : https://open.spotify.com/album/7tDTxGJBqzHXIm0ZEhyaaU?si=_Owie9FuQ22u4soSP6HfUg
With the third installment of our annual VA compilation, it's now become tradition here at Kraftek to close out our summer release schedule with an ode to all the incredibly talented new faces making names for themselves in the techno world. As usual a mostly Cosmic Techno selection of cuts from artists we have worked with before - along with some new additions to the kraftek family.  We proudly present Monolith Series Volume 3.

Monolith Series Volume 3

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Atroxx - Make You Dance

Mutation

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T78 & Maxie Devine - Mutation

We welcome Drunken Kong for their last and arguably strongest EP of this year. The Japanese duo delivered 4 peak time tracks that showcase their studio skills in both melodic and percussive techno. 'Vibration' is a peak time percussive track that goes full steam ahead! 'Reset' has strong melodic hooks using their analog synths, coupled together with their trademark energetic groove. 'Straight Ahead' and 'Message' complete this single with two melodic and groovy tracks that are unmistakenly Drunken Kong.

Drunken Kong - Vibration (Original Mix) [Tronic]

Independent record label owned by Adam Beyer.

Layton Giordani - Escalate - Drumcode - DC170

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