TECHNO LEGEND 5

Free Yourself

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System

Julian Jeweil - System - Drumcode - DC257

Out now on Animarum Recordings: "Lights Off" by Sebastian Mora Sebastian Mora returns with "Lights Off" – a peak time techno cut packed with driving energy, hypnotic layers, and precise tension. A track crafted to ignite dark rooms and full systems. "Techno for your Soul" | #soultechno

Lights Off

Dirty Dance

Domtare - Template 2 (Original Mix)

Italy’s fastest rising name in house and techno returns to the respected Drumcode imprint with this blistering new 4-track EP, ‘Climax’. Featuring a distinctive vocal sample crescending over a typically thumping bassline, opening lead track ‘Climax’ grows gradually with the introduction of a single synth note and skipping hi-hats. Two beatless breakdowns increase the pressure whilst a new synth melody is introduced in the second, making for a powerful ending as all the elements join together.

‘Boost’ starts out deep and dark, with a high-pitched call echoing over a determined beat. The track changes course mid-way through with the introduction of a bassy, low-pitched synth melody, helping ‘Boost’ evolve into a catchier, more playful track.

‘Spectre’, a no-nonsense closing piece featuring a jittering synth note, rattling hi-hats and a trademark tension-filled breakdown.

‘Over The Clouds’, as its name would suggest, is the gentlest of the four tracks. Filled with dusty textures over a rumbling bassline, twinkling synths move in waves before lower-pitched chords join, adding a real sense of depth to this production.

Overall, ‘Climax’ is an outstanding example of Faraone’s ear for detail as a producer: his experience as both a resident and touring DJ clearly feeds into his skill for manipulating tension in his productions like he does on the dancefloors. Having recently warmed up for Adam Beyer at Tenax, Marco Faraone’s relationship with the iconic label continues to grow.

Marco Faraone - Over The Clouds - Drumcode - DC154

Daniel Boon - Memory (Skober Remix) [Advanced (White)]

Julian Jeweil lands on Christian Smith’s Tronic label on Monday 5th December with his remix of the label-head’s ‘Initiate Sequence’. We’ve got the exclusive premiere of the rework above.

The original track is taken from Smith’s third solo album ‘Inut/Output’, which also landed via Tronic earlier this year. For his remix, Jeweil pairs his trademark destructive low end with searing claps to destructive effect.

Jeweil’s cut comes as part of a remix package that also includes material from Kenny Glasgow, Kaiserdisco and Victor Ruiz.

Listen to the exclusive premiere of Julian Jeweil’s remix of Christian Smith’s ‘Initiate Sequence’ above.

PREMIERE: Christian Smith ’Initiate Sequence (Julian Jeweil Remix)’

Intec is known to many a Techno fan as a scene leading label set up by the iconic Carl Cox who has been at the forefront of DJ culture since the early 90’s.

Boasting a roster of artists including the label boss himself plus Nicole Moudaber, Jon Rundell, Marco Bailey, Carlo Lio, Cristian Varela and Dosem amongst many others of a similar calibre.

The new Intec release welcomes back Fabio Neural who along with seven previous releases on Intec, many will also recognise Fabio from imprints such as SCI+TEC, Intacto, KD Music, Serkal and Adam Beyer’s label Truesoul.

Fabio now travels the globe regularly DJ’ing on the same line up scene leaders like Richie Hawtin, Chris Liebing and Sven Väth.

An exciting talent yet to peak, this four track solo EP is a fine example of why Italian born Fabio has earned international respect and a fan base that spans continents.

“Bonzai” opens the release with looped pads that are packed with tension and sound almost like a warning siren, whilst muffled vocals create a sense of curiosity and menacing bass stabs add to the tracks overall intensity. Relenting only for the euphoria of the main breakdown, this dancefloor focused Techno track is both dark and furious.

Second on the release is “Inside Me” that fuses the rising tones of a soulful vocal with heavy percussion and a grinding bass line. Its rolling groove brought to life with claps and fast flowing hi-hats can only be described as peak time Techno at its best.

Track three titled “Seligman” is led by a pulsating lead synth that morphs into twisted acid with a hypnotic groove. Snares add to the tracks powerful forward momentum and textured FX create a sense of wide open space, which gives the track a vast and epic sound.

Finishing the EP is “Sick Boy” which takes its name from the hair-raising vocal which states “I’m going to tear your soul apart”. Sick and twisted, the track’s sinister lead synth adds to its chilling vibe and haunting atmosphere, but like any thrill seeker knows… it’s the compelling suspense and threat of impending doom that speaks the most excitement!

Fabio Neural - Bonzai - Intec

We welcome Drunken Kong for their third single on Tronic. The Tokyo duo have gone from strength to strength in the past year drawing support from Carl Cox to Adam Beyer and more. With releases on Tronic, Terminal M, and remixes of high profile artists in the pipeline it is safe to say that 2017 will be the year of the Drunken Kong! This EP has 3 tracks of their signature groovy techno sound.

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Drunken Kong - Don't See Me (Original Mix) [Tronic]

Out now on Beatport
https://www.beatport.com/release/tension-ep/2113101

Having run for well over a decade, Intec was launched in the late 90s and in that time has featured tracks and remixes by artists ranging from Oxia and Deetron to Marco Bailey and Ben Sims. 

The new Intec release is from DJ Jock aka Stipe Koki, a Croatian artist who regularly plays many of Croatias top clubs, and on this circuit met Carl Cox who signed his first Intec release in 2015. Now on his third solo EP for Intec, DJ Jock has also featured tracks and remixes on labels including Cristian Varela's Pornographic, UMEKs 1605 and Sasha Carassi's Phobiq. A promising young talent, DJ Jock is only 26 years old, so there is no doubt that this is only the beginning of his career. Having already remixed music from the likes of Ken Ishii and Hollen, he is already building an impressive musical legacy. 

First on the release, Tension has a hard hitting kick drum at its foundation, which hammers a relentless energy deep to into its core. Meanwhile bass stabs play a game off call and response, where a variety of synths paint a tapestry of sonic textures. Lifted by the vocal sample and a euphoric pad, this fiery techno anthem is something of a beast. 

The second track OutLand is fuelled by the bassline, and with a groove like a well-tuned engine full of torque and high in horsepower. Hard hitting mechanical percussion sounds like hammers on sheet metal, making this is an industrial monster that is certainly a force to be reckoned with. When it things couldnt get any more intense, the lead comes in and cranks it up a gear for maximum dancefloor destruction.

ID138 2. DJ Jock - OutLand

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