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Harvey McKay starts his next single using a killer vocal hook and heavy-duty synth stabs to full effect, conjuring up more of Harvey’s unique style with ‘Silk Road’. The second track ‘Slip’ uses ghostly pads that float over the top of a crisp, chuggy kick drum combining two different qualities before welcoming the percussive synth blips into the mix. The third and final track ‘Start Running’ is chuggy and uses a mesmerising bass loop to draw a dancefloor in. The vocal stabs sit nicely on top before the lead vocal gives the track character and definition.

DC124 - Harvey McKay - Silk Road - Drumcode

DC124 - Harvey McKay - Slip - Drumcode

DC124 - Harvey McKay - Start Running - Drumcode

Timmo’s debut Drumcode release ‘We Beat On’ carries a flow through out that gives Timmo his own unique sound that has captured the ears of many highly revered techno DJ’s around the world. Timmo uses hypnotic sounds and phrases whilst he always maintains a thumping techno beat that underlies all the tracks within this EP to maximum effect. Furthermore, there is a ghostly feel amongst Timmo’s tracks that really provide him with his acquired sound, the pads in ‘Canvas’ are a beautiful reminder of this. Timmo also uses strong synth stabs to full effect that juxtapose against the drums to help create the tension and aggression that is present within techno.

Timmo - Canvas - Drumcode - DC125

Bart Skils returns to Drumcode with his third solo release, ‘Shadowprint’. Consisting of Bart’s famous rolling drums and bass rhythms he has crafted an EP that is exceptionally functional. With each track Bart has added character by introducing vocals, interesting melodies and deep percussion to keep it interesting. The EP is made up of 3 peak time tracks that are eloquently put together. ‘My Part Of Town’ is a bit deeper from Bart and contrast’s well to the rest of the EP with it’s melodic bass line.

Bart Skils - Shadowprint - Drumcode - DC126

Nicole has returned to Drumcode all guns blazing with her new ‘Bittersweet EP’. The A- side ‘I Know Where I’ve Been’, is a deep rolling techno machine that uses a constant building percussion loop that eventually explodes into some serious funky signature Moudaber techno! ‘Bittersweet’ is a techno belter that uses a hypnotic synth rhythm that will take the listener into another world. The repetitive claps induce a flurry of energy and excitement whilst supported by the crisp highs.

Nicole Moudaber - I Know Where I've Been - Drumcode - DC127

After the success of the first A-sides compilation in 2012, Adam Beyer has decided its time to release another. With Adam’s stature steadily growing as one of the leading talents in the Techno scene and the rise of Drumcode, the standard of demo’s that have been sent to Adam have been top notch. Adam has now decided to release two compilations with 10 tracks each, consisting of tracks that Adam has tried and tested. There are also new artists that have been invited to release on Drumcode for this compilation and others who are a staple in Drumcode’s core family. Combining both old and new talents Drumcode have come up with something unique and distinctive to make this two-part compilation something extra special.

Adam Beyer - Open Up - Drumcode - DC128

After the success of the first A-sides compilation in 2012, Adam Beyer has decided its time to release another. With Adam's stature steadily growing as one of the leading talents in the Techno scene and the rise of Drumcode, the standard of demo's that have been sent to Adam have been top notch. Adam has now decided to release two compilations with 10 tracks on each, both consisting of tracks that Adam has tried and tested. There are also new artists that have been invited to release on Drumcode for this compilation and others who are a staple in Drumcode's core family. Combining both old and new talents Drumcode have come up with something unique and distinctive to make this two-part compilation something extra special.

Adam Beyer - People Understand - Drumcode - DC129

This week on my Drumcode live show I have an hour from my set at Carl Cox at Space, Ibiza. Expect to hear tracks from Paul Ritch, Bart Skils and Sam Paganini.

01. Monika Kruse - Summer Drops [Nicole Moudaber remix] - Terminal M
02. Julian Jeweil - Los Pistolos - MINUSMAX21
03. Sam Paganini - Another Chance - Drumcode
04. Lowboys - Lost In A Dream - Bitten
05. Paride Saraceni - Domino Effect -  Agile
06. Sharam, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band - Tripi feat. Manfred Mann’s Earth Band - Play it Say it
07. Chus & Ceballos, Leonardo Gonnelli - Soledad - Stereo
08. Sam Paganini - Lotus - Drumcode
09. Zoe Xenia - Crazy [Cari Lekebusch remix] - Monique Musique
10. Drunken Kong - Beat It - Unity
11. Pig & Dan - Power - Elevate
12. Dolby D & Tom Cohen - Air Drop [Frank Savio remix] - Seqdor
13. Bart Skils _ Shadowprint - Drumcode
14. Paul Ritch - Inside Me - Drumcode

DCR207 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer live from Carl Cox at Space, Ibiza

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 - Rave - Drumcode - DCCD10

Sam Paganini - Dusty - Drumcode - DCCD10

Sam Paganini - Down - Drumcode - DCCD10

This week on my Drumcode Live I have an hour from my set at Amnesia, Milan. Expect to hear tracks from dubspeeka, Maceo Plex and Reset Robot.

01. Aggborough - The Answer to Everything - OTB Records
02. Butch - LFO - Desolat
03. ONNO - Techno Jam - Truesoul
04. Marek Bois - Recapture - Rrygular
05. dubspeeka - K241Z [Alan Fitzpatrick remix] - Last Night on Earth
06. Clio - You N Me - Truesoul
07. Maceo Plex & Gabriel Ananda - Solitary Daze - Ellum
08. Reset Robot - Lost In A Duvet - Truesoul
09. Okain - Oblivion - Truesoul
10. Roberto Capuano - Around - Truesoul
11. Jon Rundell - My Obsession - Intec
12. Locked Groove - Enigma [Scuba’s Warehouse Mix] - Hotflush
13. wAFF - Vibrationz - Drumcode

DCR235 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer live from Amnesia, Milan

This week on Drumcode live I am back with an hour from my set at Les Transardentes, Liege. Expect to hear tracks from Alan Fitzpatrick, dubspeeka and Luigi Madonna.

01. Alan Fitzpatrick - U Said U
02. Kaiserdisco - Jet Stream - KD Raw
03. Carlo Lio - Sounds Like - Intec Digital
04. P-Ben - This Song is the Way [Frankyeffe remix] - Motech
05. Weska - Black Boots
06. Victor Calderone - Prophecy
07. Marco Bailey - She is a Player
08. Drumcell - Departing Comfort [Planetary Assault Systems remix] - CLR
09. Marco Bailey - Don’t You Want Me - Drumcode
10. Alan Fitzpatrick - For An Endless Night [Jel Ford remix]
11. The Welderz - Gateb - Flash
12. dubspeeka - Primary K272 - Drumcode
13. Luigi Madonna - Tape Drones - Sleaze

DCR237 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer live from Les Transardentes, Liege

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

This week on my Drumcode Live show I have asked Roberto Capuano to give us an hour from his set at Officina, Messina. Expect to hear tracks from Nina Kraviz, Petter B and Roberto himself.

01. Dj Boris - Be - Suara
02. Ramiro Lopez - Redone - Suara
03. Kaiserdisco - 5th Element [Arjun Vagale & Ramiro Lopez Remix] - KD Raw
04. Gabriel D'Or & Bordoy - Da Cube - Analytictrail
05. Marco Bailey - Dark Soul - MBR Limited
06. Renato Cohen - Tuff Guitar [Roberto Capuano remix] - The Triangle Records
07. Spiros Kaloumenous - Planetario - Kombination Research
08. Noax - Adapter [Mudman Remix] - Maura Records
09. Module:8 - Whiteout - Complexed Records
10. MUUI - Keto [Petter B Remix] - Paranoid Dancer
11. Gabriel D'Or & Bordoy - Gradiva - Alleanza Recordings Ltd
12. Steam Shape - Naff Places - Driving Forces Digital Series
13. Roberto Capuano - Trust - Drumcode
14. Kaiserdisco - Three Lions -  KD Raw
15. Nina Kraviz - IMPRV - Trip Records
16. Keith Carnal - Subjective - Affin
17. Petter B - Roots Pt. 1 - BOND
18. Dark Sky - Rainkist [Trevino's Heartbeat Remix] - Monkeytown Records
19. Roberto Capuano - Mirror - Drumcode

DCR238 - Drumcode Radio Live - Roberto Capuano live from Officina, Messina

Victor Calderone - Skin - Drumcode - DC139

This week on my Drumcode live show I have an hour from my set at Ultra, Buenos Aires. Expect to hear tracks from Joseph Capriati, Gary Beck and Marco Bailey.

01. Sasha Carassi - Clorophilla
02. Victor Calderone - Outbreak
03. Raffaele Rizzi - Debug - Tronic
04. PROJECT AKC - Charger - Intec
05. Marco Bailey - Don’t You Want Me - Drumcode
06. Frankyeffe - Crazy Man - Demo
07. Johannes heil - Transition Six - Figure
08. M.Fukuda - Crossfire Hurricane - Octopus Black
09. The YellowHeads - Give Me A Chance
10. Mr. Bizz - Atlantis - Sleaze
11. Gary Beck - Backward - BEK
12. Joseph Capriati - This Then That [Coyu Remix] - Drumcode
13. Raumakustik - Raider - Hot Trax
14. Gary Beck - Leo - BEK Audio
15. Rimiro Lopez - Redone - Suara

DCR239 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer live from Ultra, Buenos Aires

This week on my Drumcode Live show I have an hour from my set at Metropolis, Naples.  Expect to hear tracks from Rodhad, Ben Sims and Juan Sanchez.

01. Lewis Fautzi - Tremors - Soma
02. Robert S - Nery - Planet Rhythm
03. Romanolito - Borborygmus - True Type Tracks
04. Voiski - Falling Behind - Field Records
05. Rödhåd - Red Rising - Dystopian
06. Fixon - They Killed Us [Ricardo Garduno Remix] - Amazone Records
07. Juan Sanchez - Morcilla - Drumcode
08. Nicolas Martos - Assembler - favor
09. Redhead - Edifice - Reda Recordings
10. Gary Beck - Wren
11. Exium - Subshell - NHEOMA
12. Emmanuel - One Million Enemies - Monnom Black
13. L.A.W - Repulse [Chris Colburn remix] - Illegal Alien Records
14. Möd3rn - Mö 10 - Mod3rn
15. Fixeer - Fahrenheit [Kyle Geiger Beat Tool Remix] - Vector Function Records
16. Ben Sims - Samurai - Theory
17. Savas Pascalidis - Nightshades - NON Series
18. Arnaud Le Texier - Continuum - Affin
19. 2000 and One Fused - Fused - Intacto

DCR240 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer live from Metropolis, Naples

Drumcode live this week is an hour from Adam Beyer and Ida Engberg’s set on the Drumcode stage at Awakenings festival on day 2. Expect to hear tracks from Jel Ford, Hot Since 82 and Roberto Capuano.

01. MATe - Mate 2
02. Floorplan - Never Grow Old [Mark Broom Dubplate Mix]
03. Technasia & Pump up the Jam [Beyer Mash Up]
04. Hot Since 82 - Voices
05. Jel Ford - Red Mist - Drumcode
06. Layton Giordani - Where It Begins
07. Roberto Capuano - Obsessed
08. Age Of Love - Age Of Love [Affani Treatment Mix] - Tiger Records
09. Victor Calderone - Outbreak
10. Claudia Cazacu - Wulf In Couture Clothing
11. D-Unit - Sensation - Unity
12. Skober - Resonator [MAAE Remix] - METODIQ
13. Jel Ford - Overcast - Drumcode
14. Slam & Gary Beck - Pressure Lights - Soma
15. Underworld - Rez - Junior Boys Own
16. Roberto Capuano - Wilford

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