Techno

Mix 2016

Afterlife

Pig & Dan - Sandstorm (Original Mix)

Victor Calderone has stepped up for his first solo release on Drumcode with his two track single, ‘Burden’. Featuring two energetic tracks, ‘Skin’ and ‘Burden’, Victor has used effected vocals to create funky rhythms over the top of some steaming kick drums. The synth stabs lend themselves well across this EP particularly in ‘Burden’ where they really augment the flow of the track. The use of percussion phrases throughout both tracks on the single also reinforces the grooves and adds character to create a distinctive sound that keeps the single fresh and exciting.

Victor Calderone - Burden - Drumcode - DC139

Droplex, Corner - Wealth & Power (Original Mix)

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Next up in our premiere series we're featuring the latest installation from Subjekt, the Amsterdam based underground sister label of Armada Music. It comes in the form of "Purple EP" by French producer N'to, a soulful three-tracker of which we are unveiling the title track.

N'to was born in Marseille in 1985. His love story with music started in his early childhood with his parents' icons. He started learning to play the guitar when he was ten years old and has never given up making music since then.

Influenced by minimal and techno artists such as James Holden, Extrawelt and Stephan Bodzin, his electronic working is recognisable by his use of smooth melodies surrounded by efficient minimalistic rhythms.

70s rock, 30s swing, hiphop, triphop, pop, jazz, soul, classical music are as many shades N’to can use to colour his tracks. He has been able to create a distinctive, "pointillist" sound that already makes him a key player on the French techno market.

Creating the Hungry Music imprint alongside with his friends Worakls and Joachim Pastor is a chance for him to let his imagination and musical eclecticism flow freely so that he continuously reinvents himself. That’s how his latest project, N’to Live Perc, illustrates his knack for blurring the borders between electronic and acoustic.

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Prok & Fitch & Mark Knight - Into My Life (Out Now)

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Metodi Hristov - Space (Original Mix) [NOIR]

Release date : 23/05/2016

ALREADY PLAYED BY : Marco Carola, Neverdogs, Joey Daniel, Wade, Franz Costa, Manuel De Lorenzi, Horatio & more

Support from: Alex B (italy), Alex Powell (Label Worx / The Squatters), Alvaro Smart, Andrew Beat, Arno Stolz, Ben Teufel, Brian Cheetham, Carlos Beltran, Cosmin Horatiu, Dj Dep, Dj. Link, Djeep Rhythms, Eddie Hu ( Revox Records ), Enrico Bellan, Fabio Ferro, Franz Costa, Horatio, JJ Mullor, Jose Ferrando, Joseph Capriati, Juan Torrado, Kuo Climax, Loui Fernandez, Luca Fabiani, Nino Bua, Norbert Meszes, Nuria Ghia, Oscar L, paco osuna, Pedro Silva, Peppe (Zoo Lab), Ricardo Espino, Riva Starr, Roberto Surace, Ruslan Cross, Sadder, Stiv Hey, Tom Neatis, Wilian Kraupp

Zlatnichi delivers 3 amazing original tracks which is a must for your sets this summer. 
The first original 'Bag Dad' is a bass driven tech house bomb with catchy vocals and amazing percussion. 
The second track 'Qumicosa' is another groovy tech house master piece as its powerful snare takes you through a percussive journey. 
The 3rd track 'Zappapa' is a straight up stomper with its powerful energy and uplifting drops.
Tom Neatis brings us a very groovy remix to finish off a very refreshing collection of music!

Zlatnichi - Bag Dad (Original Mix)

Agents Of Time are proud to present ‘Ordinary Cosmic Dance’, the new EP on their own Obscura imprint. Over three tracks the Bari based trio brandish hypnotic, looping melodies in techno structures with subtle trance references. It arrives a year after the birth of the label, which has since issued music by Hiver, Amandra and The Hacker amongst others.

‘Ordinary Chaos’ builds low end frequencies juxtaposed with a stripped back melodic lead and staccato bass. ‘Cosmic Frequencies’ revolves around a syncopated synth line that swells its way through mesmeric percussion and entrancing pads. ‘Dance Impulse’ takes fragments of dub techno and remoulds them into a glitchy dancefloor workout.

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Ordinary Cosmic Dance EP

[OBSM005] B1. Agents Of Time - Cosmic Frequencies

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The third Realm Of Consciousness compilation on Tale Of Us’ Afterlife Recordings is the label’s most complete statement so far.

The four-vinyl opus opens with Tale Of Us’ now anthemic ‘Nova’, a high-impact and well-loved staple of their sets this year. Agents Of Time continue with the percussive rattle of ‘Paradigm’, before the first released collaboration between luminaries Recondite and Henrik Schwarz shines with understated melody.

Amongst Mind Against’s eerie masterpiece ‘Portal’ and impressive first appearances on Afterlife from Scuba (as SCB) and Steve Rachmad (as Sterac) are ethereal contributions from Fideles, Ovend and Øostil. UK techno veteran Edit Select channels the darker, hypnotic spirit of Afterlife with ‘Phase In’, setting up the sprawling, 14-minute epic from Luigi Tozzi and Antonio Ruscito.

To begin the compilation’s fourth disc, Konstantin Sibold & Kosme’s ‘Cyclone’ lifts the tone, leading into a more introspective sound from Hunter/Game on ‘Changing Weather’. Upcoming German talent Kevin De Vries follows with his infectious cut ‘Mágoa’ and Tone Depth ends the odyssey in mesmerising style with ‘Ibn Sina’.

The full spectrum of Tale Of Us’ Afterlife label is on display here, as they continue to push the envelope with a high-quality and diverse selection of artists.

Various Artists - Realm Of Consciousness Pt. III (AL016)
A1 Tale Of Us - Nova
A2 Agents Of Time - Paradigm
B1 Recondite & Henrik Schwarz - Motion
B2 Ovend - Nuits Fauves

C1 Mind Against - Portal
C2 Fideles - Lotus
D1 SCB - Tide Slide
D2 Øostil - Quantic

E1 Sterac - Universum
E2 Edit Select - Phase In
F1 Luigi Tozzi & Antonio Ruscito - Subterrel + Ex Funzione

G1 Konstantin Sibold & Kosme - Cyclone
G2 Hunter/Game - Changing Weather
H1 Kevin de Vries - Mágoa
H2 Tone Depth - Ibn Sina

Available on 4x12” vinyl and digital from June 29, 2018.

AL016

Agents Of Time - Paradigm

Maceo Plex - Mutant Pulse Feat Paradigm Shift

Here is the remix RIP from italian duo Fideles of Hidden Place by Björk played by Solomun @ Tomorrowland 2018 and also played as an intro by Tale Of Us themselves @ Exit Festival 2018 in Serbia.

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Björk - Hidden Place (Fideles Re-Interpretation) RIP by Solomun @ Tomorrowland 2018

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Afterlife Recordings continues its focus on emerging talent with the first solo EP of Ae:ther (@aethernalmusic), following his collaboration with Mind Against on ‘Solaris’ and a track on the Realm Of Consciousness compilation.

 From the textured atmospherics, harmonies and innovative sound design, it’s clear Aether has found his voice already. Balanced between the powerful, emotive techno Afterlife is known for and more introspective experimentation, the three tracks share a tonal richness and patient headspace, lending themselves to the dreamy hours on the dancefloor.

Aether - Spectre EP (AL017)


A1 Endeavour
A2 Spectre
B Raven

Available on 12” vinyl and digital from July 27, 2018.

Ae:ther - Raven

After an excellent performance at Drumcode Festival, Tiger Stripes comes strong with his first EP on the label since 2009.

Since 2015 Tiger Stripes has been an invaluable contributor to Drumcode’s ‘little brother’ Truesoul. As recent as March he released ‘Sound of the Bettest’ in collaboration with Riva Starr, their fresh raggainfluenced take on techno entrenched as a 2018 highlight for the label. Drawing from a wide palette of sounds to craft his groovy, personality-laden take on techno, the Swede has produced arguably his finest work yet with the ‘Insanity’ EP. ‘Baby’ is a melting pot of three decades worth of influences, from James Brown, to Northern Soul and indie pop of Ariel Pink.

The result is a stunning kaleidoscopic techno treat, that brims with rave, garage and funky house spirit. ‘Insane’ is a dynamic feast for the eardrums as trippy arpeggios, a persistent vocal and lush synth leads cascade throughout the seven-minute track. ‘Too Deep (to Bear) follows, an exhilarating slice of late-night techno before the EP concludes with ‘Dying Planet’, mixing up a potent environmental message with tough dancefloor functionalism.

Tiger Stripes - Baby - Drumcode - DC196

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Marco Faraone returns to Drumcode with some of his most inspired work ever, comprising of four tracks crossing the Techno spectrum.

Growing up Marco was surrounded by 90s Italo house and techno, which have all had a part in the current sound he produces today. Never one to stick to any individual style, he can often surprise his fans with a set pumping out peak time beats to down tempo house cuts with catchy vocals.

 “With this release, I took some inspiration from listening back to some old Vitalic sounds and giving some extra power to the use of synths in each track. It’s got a festival vibe to it, which is something I wanted to achieve” - Marco

His last Drumcode EP was back in 2016, so this October he makes a welcome return showing his multiskilled productions at their full potential on this mega 4 tracker, opening with the gargantuan ‘Never Forget’. Mutating rhythmic synths hark back to the good ol’ days of BXR and the limitless talent of the Italian Techno scene in the late 90s. Boiling over in the main break this is crowd-pleasing dance music at its finest. 

‘Cruiser’ is a bumpy upbeat ride with a strong melodic hook that will have the hands raised and the feet stomping. Title track ‘Lunar Eclipse’ is a dense, at times claustrophobic roller. Menacing to begin with, the addition of the main melodic motifs lifts the mood midway. ‘Take This Trip’ rounds out an incendiary EP. Lighter and more musical that the previous three, it offers a joyful, softer message. 

“This is a special release for me, I wanted this to have explosive power yet the perfect balance of melodies and sounds to create a different and unique atmosphere for each track” - Marco

Marco Faraone - Take This Trip - Drumcode - DC197

Marco Faraone - Cruiser - Drumcode - DC197

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Agents Of Time further their journey with Afterlife on the ‘Forest Of Lies’ EP, having previously contributed to a Realm Of Consciousness compilation, played mesmerizing live and DJ sets at the events worldwide and mixed a Voyage podcast.

On ‘Dream Vision’ and ‘Floating Time’, the Italian trio are at their most vibrant and melodic, working infectious hooks out of their vast array of synthesizers. ‘Pro Music’ brings elements of trance into the Afterlife style, whilst the closing track ‘Vapor Floor’ flexes their techno muscles. Agents Of Time prove once more why their diverse, intricate productions are so esteemed by DJs and fans alike.

Agents Of Time - Forest Of Lies EP (AL021)

A1 Dream Vision
A2 Floating Time
B1 Pro Music
B2 Vapor Floor

Available on 12” vinyl and digital from November 30, 2018.

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Agents Of Time - Dream Vision

A testament to the growth of Adam Beyer’s scene-leading label, Drumcode annual A-Sides Vol.8 is the brand’s biggest yet.

The 25-track strong compilation features standout cuts Beyer has received over the last 12 months, but been unable to find room for in Drumcode’s regular release schedule, such is the volume and high standard of music that’s submitted.

The highlight-rich compilation includes Jamie Jones & Darius Syrossian’s buzzy Drumcode debut ‘Eyes of the Night’, Nicole Moudaber’s first DC release in 5 years with the mesmerizing ‘This Is Us’, Will Clarke’s bass-drenched re-work of Adam Beyer & Bart Skils ‘Your Mind’ and Joey Beltram’s first Drumcode release in 11 years with the retro-tinged ‘Can You Feel It’. 

The beloved Alan Fitzpatrick returns to the fold with the searing ‘Heiße Rakete’, alongside label mainstays Layton Giordani, who drops the stirring chord-driven ‘Chrome’ and Wehbba with ‘Mantra’, combining techno classicism with future-focused groove.

There’s a troupe of debutants donning the Drumcode jersey for the first time, including BEC, Shelley Johannson, Anthony Castaldo, Avision, Zimmz, Woo York, SAMA (in a terrific collaboration with Secret Cinema) and Ilija Djokovic, who delivers a shimmering highlight with ‘Aura’, a particular favourite of Beyer’s over the last year. Raxon also debuts on the label after a couple of quality additions to the Truesoul back catalogue.

Exciting young guns Weska and Juliet Fox bring heat to the compilation, while Veerus and Timmo follow up strong DC releases with a repeat dose. Elsewhere faithful contributors Ramon Tapia, Jay Lumen, Luca Agnelli, Marco Bailey and Mark Reeve craft powerful dancefloor weapons.

Woo York — Rainforest Mystery — A-Sides Vol. 8 — Drumcode — DC211

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