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Cosmic Transition

Luigi Madonna returns to Drumcode a year after his superb single ‘Primo’ using familiar hooks, huge stabs and monstrous drums that storm across the dance floor which, are common with Mr Madonna. The hard hitting raw vibe of this EP gives Luigi an edge, with fluttering high’s and saturated lows, Luigi’s tracks are a mainstay in all DJ sets. The EP encompasses different emotions throughout that can be felt within the track ‘Singer One’, offering a more mellow side to Luigi’s already expansive catalogue.

Luigi Madonna - Unconditional Beauty - Drumcode - DC135

Adam Beyer is back on Drumcode with an impressive array of tracks that will get the senses tingling and shows us what Drumcode is all about. These 4 tracks are deep and almost melancholic in their approach to techno, using effects to really help enforce an ambience only Beyer can achieve within his productions. The under lying throbbing of the drums drives this EP into the forefront of the heads down Drumcode sound and have been heard in many of Beyer’s phenomenal sets throughout the year.

Adam Beyer - That Would Be The Sun - Drumcode - DC141

Space Talk

Matias Carafa - Trash (Original Mix) - Asymmetric

Let the clutch slip

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"Young artist Charlotte de Witte continues to bolster a credible catalogue of tough, no-nonsense Techno with the introduction of her second solo EP for Tiga’s extolled Turbo Recordings. 

With a recent nod from Alan Fitzpatrick who included her Weltschmerz (Melodic Theme) in his recent Fabric mix she is an artist with a penchant for dark and moody atmospherics. Now - after her inclusion in the recent 12-track VA on Suara - the previously gold-selling Ghentian producer follows up her collaboration with Oscar & The Wolf and her first solo EP on London’s Bad Life with Sehnsucht: a bold four-track record packed with burly kick drums, steely synth tones and hypnotic vocal sampling primed for discerning big-room crowds. Also included in the package is a ruthless remix from Suara boss Coyu.

The title track is an apocalyptic march propelled by a purposeful kick and an unapologetic clap that keeps the pressure up throughout before ‘My Feeling’ lays a circling, hypnotic vocal over scuttling claps and luminous, flashing hi hats. 

Coyu then steps in with his take on ‘My Feeling’, pushing it into overdrive and marrying brash, white-noise snare drums with shuddering hats and vocal snippets. 

‘Enough’ then sets sharp drums knocking against cold and capacious textures before a disquieting and arresting vocal suffuses the track to stunning effect. ‘Den Ganzen Abend’ then brings the record to a sinister close as a pellucid German vocal sample is set creeping over an ineffably weighty low-end sitting it comfortably on the floor of Berghain and capping off another coup for a consistently reliable label and an artist firmly on her ascent."

"Sehnsucht describes a deep emotional state and is translated as 'longing', 'pining', 'yearning', or 'craving' or in a wider sense a type of 'intensely missing'. It represents thoughts and feelings about all facets of life that are unfinished or imperfect, paired with a yearning for ideal alternative experiences."

Played/Supported by: Len Faki, Shadow Child, Jackmaster, Eats Everything, Tiga, Andre Crom, Junior Sanchez, Digitalism, Dense & Pika, Maceo Plex, Anja Schneider, Truncate, Huxley + more

Release date: June 10th, 2016

Tracklist:

A1 Sehnsucht
A2 My Feeling
B1 Enough
B2 Den Ganzen Abend
DX1 Sehnsucht (Melodic Theme)
DX2 My Feeling (Coyu Remix)

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Sehnsucht (Original Mix)

Russia's Optimuss and USA's Teknoize joined forces to create the 5 track masterpiece 'Turbulence LP'!! 5 Brilliant tracks that will certainly do some techno damage!!

Optimuss & Teknoize - Sharp Peak (Original Mix) [Orange Recordings]

2017’s first Drumcode release comes in the form of chart topping regular Julian Jeweil, who’ll be putting out his first solo effort on the label. Jeweil’s ‘Rolling EP’ showcases his skill as a producer and kicks off with the emphatic title track ‘Rolling’. The perfect soundtrack for the early hours in the club, this sweaty affair proves just why he’s at the top of the game right now. ‘Venice’ and ‘Blue’ illustrate his signature sound to a tee, with the EP’s final track ‘Traffic’ an acid-tinged behemoth, guaranteed to light up any set.

Julian Jeweil – Traffic – Drumcode – DC167

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 - Euphoria - Drumcode - DC170

@PaulaCazenave / @CombineAudio / @Gayle-San

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Paula Cazenave is one of Spain’s leading ladies, jet setting around the world and gracing line-ups with the likes of Carl Cox, Ben Sims, Dave Clarke, Chris Liebing, Jeff Mills, The Advent and Oscar Mulero, that is just simply scratching the surface.

Paula together with the iconic Gayle San, who has released on her own ‘GSR’ to Phobiq, Naked Lunch and Cari Lekebusch’s H-Productions, have launched their new project and collaboration known as Combine Audio.

The launch release begins with a back to back original track selection that sums up the ethos of the label and what is expected to come in the near future with following releases.

The track we selected for this DT:Premiere is from Paula called “Crickets On Crack” that begins with one of the chunkiest beats this side of the hemisphere. Pure groove fuel for any DJ looking to light up faces on the dancefloor, the edgy, acid-licked lead synths lash the track into shape and seal the deal as this monster grows larger and larger with every listen.

LABEL: Combine Audio

CAT#: COMBINE001
ARTIST: Gayle San / Paula Cazenave
TITLE: Fuse ON EP

FORMAT: Digital

RELEASED: 17 July 2017

01. Gayle San – Deploy
02. Paula Cazenave – Crickets On Crack

Fuse ON EP

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Tracklist:
01. Kaiserdisco & The Southern - Galaxy (Original Mix) 
02. Kaiserdisco & The Southern - Lost In Space (Original Mix) 

Release Info: 
KD Raw, a label run and owned by Germany’s techno twin duo Kaiserdisco is now in its 3rd year. Based in Hamburg, since its inception in 2014, the label has achieved critically acclaimed albums, remixes and releases from a variety of talented producers with a focus on techno and uncut beats and vibes.

Frederic and Patrick have always been keen to support new talent and young producers they believe in. This has been the case with Carmine aka ‘The Southern’. This is his second collaboration with the guys on KD Raw, after the guys discovered him on Beatport. They played a few of his tracks in their sets which were so well received the guys got in touch with him right away.

“We both love his raw and rough sound and love to support new talent as much as possible, especially when we believe they have a lot to give” - Kaiserdisco

First up we have ‘Galaxy’ – this is a beast of a builder with thundering lows and crunchy percussive power. It has a simple yet mesmerizing synth hook which draws you into its mechanical style groove.

Lost in Space continues with a rigid percussive flare, this track drives in a mind dismantling four to the floor manner. Industrial swing, and a late night track to hit the dancefloor in the darkest of hours.

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Stephen's Keys EP

Punk (Mark Broom Remix)

Adam Beyer’s Drumcode is growing from strength to strength, year after year, with a non-stop release schedule showcasing both the labels new and most established artists with cutting edge techno beats. After 20 years since its inception, Drumcode continues to push the boundaries, firmly grounding their position as the world’s No.1 techno label.

Drumcode’s youngest rising star, Layton Giordani, exploded on to the scene after his debut album “Where It Begins” back in February, after scoring some of the biggest festivals in Europe this summer, he now returns with an exciting collab titled “Live Again”.

NY born and bred, Danny Tenaglia has always been a true inspiration for Layton since his teenage years, so when the opportunity to collaborate with the fellow NY legend was on the cards, it was a dream come true.

Danny and Layton join forces for the lead track ‘Live Again’. Its deep and dark with a slowly building pad wrapping around a modulating synthetic hook. The dark and effected vocal echo takes the track into a hypnotic vibe.

‘Take It Back’ delivers a pumping drive the moment it fires up. Snapping percussive force and an infectious rhythmic groove will unhinge dance floors nationwide, whilst ‘Secrets of Vibration’ has a rattling, yet blistering low end presence to it.

The New Yorkers unite on this energetic and exciting collab.

Layton Giordani - Secrets Of Vibration - Drumcode - DC180

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Premiere: Nicolas Taboada - Poseidon

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Digital: 17th January 2020
Vinyl: 31st January 2020

1: Michael Klein - Hoisin
2: Michael Klein - Bite
3: Michael Klein - The Signal
4: Michael Klein - Hollow Night

Techno DJ and producer Michael Klein has been consistently putting out solid work for years, a habit that has made other DJs – among them Richie Hawtin, Chris Liebing and Laurent Garnier – look to Klein’s releases as reliable fodder fit for a variety of moods at any given party. 

Born in Frankfurt and trained in classical piano as a child, Klein cut his clubbing teeth at the likes of Robert Johnson and Cocoon. He then moved to Berlin where he cultivated his dark and groovy sound, assisted by his studies in sound engineering, and earned a residency at the beloved, now-closed Stattbad. Klein is prolific but versatile, and these qualities come to the fore on his latest release, the Hoisin EP for Second State.

The title track, ‘Hoisin’, is a shapeshifter, switching gears from mesmeric, winding bass and rhythmic bleeps to minor, eerie builds, cheeky drum rolls, and more energizing chords. ‘Bite’ is more urgent, kicked along by impatient percussion and an acidic bass burble. ‘The Signal’ is the EP’s biggest moment, destined to be a highlight of not just Klein’s sets, but others’, too. It has the atmosphere of a ‘90s Bristolian rave, with a whomping stomp, beguiling bass and the odd vocal yelp adding era-specific authenticity. ‘Hollow Night’ demonstrates how deftly he can change moods. Here Klein retreats into something darker and more insular. A kick joined by circular chords creates a claustrophobic but compelling inner world. 

Klein is a highly valued member of the Second State family and recently contributed an excellent exclusive track for Amelie Lens’ fabric presents mix. He’s been something of a secret weapon in the techno community for years, but while his music prefers to live in the dark, Klein’s profile is, deservedly, coming into the light.

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