Foremost international techno outlet Drumcode is delighted to announce the release of its next full-length album, ‘Satellite’, by enduring Italian techno talent Sam Paganini.

Though he has been active since the mid nineties, recent years have been hugely successful for Sam, with searing techno EPs coming on revered labels such as Riche Hawtin’s Plus8, Sven Vath’s Cocoon and of course, Adam Beyer’s Drumcode. In his time he has been responsible for underground hits like ‘Zoe’, ‘Polyester’ and ‘Fire In My Arms’, all of which demonstrate his dynamic understanding of sexy, dark and hypnotic techno grooves and at the same time have earned him plenty of great Beatport chart positions as well as respect from the best in the game.

Incredibly, ‘Satellite’ is Sam’s first full-length album. Informed by his DJ gigs at legendary places like Berghain in Berlin and Cielo in New York, the album starts with a dystopian bit of sonic scene setting, as if a space ship is charging up ready to take off.

From there it’s a case of getting straight down to business. ‘Another Chance’ is a spacey bit of cantering techno and ‘White’ is rooted in devastating kick drums and is riddled with serrated synth lines that build lots of great techno pressure. ‘Down’ is an undulating bit of funky techno complete with choice vocal flourishes and tracks like ‘Lotus’ are prime offerings from the deeper end of the scale.

No two tracks sound the same on Satellite: Sam is always teasing out a new bit of texture, nailing a slightly different vibe or exploring different amounts of light and dark throughout the course of this most excellent album. This is evidenced by diverse cuts like ‘Dusty’, ‘Toxic’ and ‘Rave’.

Despite ‘Satellite’ being Sam’s debut album, it showcases his seductive style in all its glory across 12 fantastic tracks that will leave you begging for more.

Sam Paganini - Another Chance - Drumcode - DCCD10

Beatport

Savage

Euphoric, expansive, a journey track with emotional lift.

Roots & Horizons

Unreleased: Marigold Dream [Reimagined]

Originally released on Yousef&#8217;s Circus Recordings via the acclaimed Circus-X compilation, the same album that also spawned &#8216;Green Velvet&#8217; Bigger Than Prince, which with its remix package of course went on to be a global phenomenon.

Here Scuba&#8217;s single comes in three moods and three incredible versions

First up Nicole Moudaber continues the theme of the original but adds here trademark thunder, yet remarkably a more melodic area than she has walked previously. 
Cuartero drops a killer remake. pumping, nasty, freaky, and unbelievable breakdown, and huge for Yousef on his recent North American tour pre promo. 
Bambook and Mennie team up delivering a classy warm and inviting, 
Interpretation reminiscent of their releases of their home labels no19 and culprit. 

NICOLE MOUDABER

Since establishing herself as a promoter of the highest quality, London based, Nicole Moudaber has transitioned to become a highly respected and sought after DJ and producer with regular appearances at Carl Cox&#8217;s Revolution night at Space Ibiza and for the Circoloco brand around the world. Not to mention some of the worlds leading festivals such as WMC, Time Warp and Glastonbury. Showcasing her diverse taste in music and curation skills Nicole also runs her own label Mood Records, presents In the MOOD radio show and has two recurring club nights for intimate and big room events, In the MOOD and MoodRAW respectively. As she looks forward to her own huge one-day festival, original productions for high-profile labels and remixes on her own label, Nicole presides over an empire that continues to grow in stature and the future looks full of exciting prospects.

Scuba - Too Strong (Nicole Moudaber Remix) [Circus Recordings]

Mark Reeve presents his second release on Drumcode, ‘Run Back’, a four track EP crammed with heavy hitting kick drums and his signature big basslines. The dark sounds and heavy textures are typical of Reeve and he’s showing no sign of slowing down yet. Four tracks of brooding techno, this EP is one not to be missed.

Mark Reeve - Run Back - Drumcode - DC151

Daylights

Bart Skils’ fifth Drumcode offering comes in the shape of ‘Black Vans’. A high energy, full force, four track EP of powerful techno; he showcases his skills to produce four tight and solid tracks. Layering the EP with samples, synths and hard hitting drums, the four tracks create an emotive journey that proves Bart Skils is still on top of his game.

Bart Skils - Fifth Gear - Drumcode - DC153

Luigi Madonna - Primo

Layton Giordani makes his Truesoul debut with a pumping, three track release. The high energy tracks showcase Layton’s youthful and fresh approach to production. ‘Unspoken’, holding a pounding kick drum and thumping techno sound, is the heavier of the three tracks whilst ‘Misunderstood’ and ‘Trusting You’ cut a lighter groove. The samples are uplifting, sounds imaginative and the percussion is tight - this EP is not to be missed.


Layton Giordani - Unspoken - Truesoul - TRUE1280

Pig&Dan make their entrance to Drumcode with a full force, four track EP. The ‘Mexico EP’ encapsulates Pig&Dan’s well known signature sound with each of the four tracks bringing their own identity to the release. The tracks, laced with driving kick drums, modulated samples and thumping bass lines, come together to create a heavy yet dynamic EP that prove Pig&Dan are masters of their craft.

Pig&Dan - Mexico - Drumcode - DC157

“Bridging the gap between the old & the NEW, the minimal & the MAXIMAL, minMAX represents a widening of scope as we explore the area between the sounds of classic MINUS & PLUS 8.
As others subdivide and categorize we bring things back together, opening things up more freely and allow a closer connection to the music that I love and the sounds and textures that many of my DJ sets journey through.” - Richie Hawtin

Joran van Pol - Faded [MINUSMINMAX1]

Independent record label owned by Adam Beyer.