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The seventh volume of Drumcode’s annual A-Sides compilation hits with no less than 10 debuts for the label, with Charlotte de Witte, ANNA, B.Traits and Scuba’s SCB project, among the collection of topline artists to release their maiden productions on the imprint. 

Over two decades into its lifespan, Drumcode keeps evolving and excelling, pushing techno forward while remaining wholly respectful of its roots. This reputation for progression was further fueled this summer with its inaugural festival at the NDSM Docklands in Amsterdam, featuring a long list of heavyweights including Nicole Moudaber, Joseph Capriati, Amelie Lens and Ida Engberg, among others. 

As ever, the A-Sides compilation provides a timely opportunity to showcase the full range of its sonic repertoire, with Adam Beyer scrupulously selecting 22 unreleased tracks that have taken prime position in his sets over recent months. 

Outstanding all-round talent ANNA kicks off the compilation with ‘Portable Paradise’, a pulsating cut that sets the tone for the top-shelf club cuts to follow. Also entering the debut field with their first ever Drumcode dalliances are B.Traits and Charlotte de Witte. The esteemed Canadian selector offers up ‘I Feel The Music’, a euphonic track that’s been sought after since spring, and the Belgian ballista unlocks a thick-edged club bomb in ‘Remember.’

Leaders of Drumcode’s new brigade, exciting Brazilian Wehbba and British techno alchemist Boxia set out to impress. Wehbba’s straight-talking ‘Just’ hits with an immediate sense of urgency before neck-snap claps strike with force, and Boxia’s ‘Final Call’ elicits physical engagement with mellifluous vocals and soaring pads. 

Continuously looking to bolster the profiles of emerging talent, Berlin-based producers Weska and Juliet Fox are brought into the fold with equally engaging razor-sharp tracks that are primed to do lasting damage. 

Other notable highlights include an exhilarating workout from Reset Robot - the most released artist on Beyer’s imprint Truesoul – as he lands on Drumcode for the first time. And tastemaker’s favourite Jel Ford makes a welcome return as he ushers in techno rhythms with bustling breaks in ‘Nightshade.’

Elsewhere, support from label mainstays comes in from Bart Skils, who offers a work of consummate skill in ‘West Of The Moon.’ Alan Fitzpatrick, who’s been heavily featured across the A-Side series, joins forces with Scuba as he operates as his uncompromising alias SCB. The result is a propulsive floor-gripper that testifies to their masterful deftness as co-producers. Formidable duos Dense & Pika and Pig&Dan also contribute with powerful compositions.

Jay Lumen - Stella Luce - Drumcode - DC195

I am more than happy to welcome these two rising stars from Joyhauser on Terminal M. Be prepared for techno tracks with melodies which sticks in your mind combined with their typical hard kickdrum which will detroy a lot of raves for sure. (Monika Kruse)

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Joyhauser - HydroChloride

Joyhauser - 1989

Joyhauser - RTRIG

Joyhauser - C166W

I'm happy to present the talented The Reason Y from Berlin. After his EP on Pan-Pot's label Second State The Reason Y showcases his diversity with straight dark techno but also a warm melodic tune „Almathea“. On top the man of the moment - Kevin de Vries - made a wonderful remix of Almathea. (Monika Kruse)

The Reason Y - Amalthea (Kevin De Vries Version)

I am happy to welcome Veerus who delivered 2 bombs :-) . Everytime I played them it was the highlight of my sets. 1998 Rave meets Techno 2018! (Monika Kruse)

Veerus - Ehm

Veerus - Phase

We all need some bangers for our sets! This new Terminal M compilation delivers you the hottest tracks from great artists. As I am not a fan of big compilations I wanted to focus on very few tracks and give them a better standing.
So please listen to the bangers of Umek & Matt Sassari, Beico & MT93, Transcode and the newcomer from Berlin: ohne alles. (Monika Kruse)

Transcode - Dying Light

Umek & Matt Sassari - Dica

Buy/Stream: https://Anjunabeats.lnk.to/ScarsRSo
Release Date: 21st December 2018
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Memories in music, everlasting impressions: this simple mantra defined ’Scars’, ilan Bluestone’s debut artist album.

Released in April 2018, the iTunes Dance #1 album demonstrates ilan’s love for all aspects of electronic music. From festival favourites ‘Will We Remain?’, ‘Let Me Know’ and ‘Frozen Ground’, to the reflective moments of ‘Guru’ and ‘Eclipse’, the record took an ecliptic path through sounds of trance, house and ambient yet all tracks bore an undeniable ilan Bluestone mark.

ilan brought the ‘Scars’ tour to 65 locations across 4 continents, leaving an everlasting impression on trance fans from EDC Las Vegas to Creamfields U.K. and Above & Beyond’s ABGT300 celebrations in Hong Kong.

The closing chapter to ilan’s golden year, ‘Scars’ (Remixed) puts his songs in the hands of a trusted inner-circle of musical contemporaries.

Debuted at ABGT300 Hong Kong, German trance titans Cosmic Gate are at their brooding best, flipping ilan’s anthem ‘Frozen Ground’ feat. Giuseppe De Luca. Serbia’s Vintage & Morelli lends a 90's house twist to another De Luca record, ‘I Believe’. There are also reworks from Dutch maestro Rafaël Frost, Russian progressive star PROFF, Spencer Brown, KOVEN and ilan’s musical partner in crime, Maor Levi, who contributes three fresh mixes to the album. Rounding things off is a live studio rework from Glastonbury favourites Shadowlark, the band fronted by ‘Rival’ lead singer Ellen Smith.

‘Scars’ (Remixed) is available to download on the 21st of December

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ilan Bluestone feat. Giuseppe De Luca - I Believe (PROFF Remix)

“With Transmission I wanted to produce an album which would represent me a hundred percent, without limiting myself or setting boundaries. It was important for me to make an LP where every single track could be used in a mix as well as listened to at home. The album's concept was simple: Transmission tells a story; my techno story" Julian Jeweil

France’s globetrotting techno DJ/producer Julian Jeweil set to release debut artist album Transmission via Adam Beyer’s illustrious Drumcode Records on 7 January 2019. 

Over the past decade, Julian Jeweil has risen to become one of one of electronic music’s most respected artists and synonymous with cutting-edge melodic techno. Throughout his career, the Marseille-based artist has garnered numerous accolades and achievements including releasing on esteemed imprints such as Cocoon, M-nus and Plus 8, being Beatport’s #1 top selling techno artist (2015), remixing the likes of Moby, Deadmau5, Dubfire & Oliver Huntemann and Pan-Pot and performing at some of the world’s best clubs/events such as Fabric (UK), Womb (JP), D-Edge (BR), Drumcode OFF Week 2018 (ES), Drumcode Festival (NL), BPM Festival (PT) and Resistance (MX). 




With the accumulation of all of this success and experience, the time has now come for the talented Frenchman to continue his burgeoning relationship with Drumcode by following on from his well-received debut ‘Rolling’ EP (2017) and ‘Space’ EP (2017) with his much-awaited debut long-player, Transmission – comprising of 11 stellar tracks inspired by Jeweil’s ambition to produce an album for the dancefloor that would fully represent him without setting any limitations or boundaries.

The alluring space-themed LP commences with the exquisite synth-laden beatless composition ‘Intro’ which is closely followed by one of the album’s darker standout moments, the stomping peak-time title track ‘Transmission’. Elsewhere, there’s further dancefloor weaponry such as the pulsating synth-driven roller ‘Mars’, the edgy groove-based ‘Hyoid’ and the trippy acid-tinged ‘Turbulence’.

Other highlights include, ‘Planet X’ which showcases Jeweil’s mastery of atmosphere, serving as an ambient downbeat interlude when placed between the pounding Berghain-esque workouts such as ‘Internal’ and ‘Futura’. The album continues into its final triptych with ‘Astral’ and ‘Dorsal, 2 powerful bass heavy masterpieces, concluding with the aptly named emotional soundscape ‘Final’ to round off a superb debut long-player that’s well worth the wait.

Julian Jeweil - Final - Drumcode - DC199

Julian Jeweil - Dorsal - Drumcode - DC199

Julian Jeweil - Hyoid - Drumcode - DC199

Julian Jeweil - Futura - Drumcode - DC199

Julian Jeweil - Intro - Drumcode - DC199

Buy/Stream: https://Anjunadeep.lnk.to/DALso
Release Date: 25th January 2019
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Anjunadeep warmly welcomes the return of Dosem with his third solo release on the label, the ‘All Locations’ EP. Sporting his characteristically raw and robust style, Dosem kickstarts the EP with powerful title track ‘All Locations’. Showcasing his darker techno influences, the Spaniard’s next track ‘Not Leaving’ evokes memories of nights spent on smoke-filled  dance floors. Bringing the EP to a defined close is ‘Chosen’, a hefty club track led by arpeggiated acid lines and rhythmic percussion.

Dosem - All Locations

Charlotte de Witte delivers an explosive remix of Eats Everything's intergalactic dancefloor filler...

Read more: https://bit.ly/2T9O5Qv

Premiere: Eats Everything 'Space Raiders (Charlotte de Witte Remix)'

STREAM: http://smarturl.it/vibora

Like a snake.

'Vibora' stays true to its name by making its progression unassumingly and rapidly. 

Darex and Leo Levo inject their own venom into this insidious dance-floor destroyer.

Don't let the Synth-Driven riff hypnotize you, this track camouflages itself but comes fitted with razor sharp drum-work designed to leave a long lasting and lethal mark.

Out 2º 11' 2019''

@Darexmusic, @Leolevomusic

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