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Sam’s EP boot’s off with ‘Chocolate’, a track that builds and builds using detuned synths, stabs and funky drums to make any dance floor erupt. ‘Domino’ is a track that’s bassline drones underneath its own distinctive synth line to keep the drums rolling along steadily. The title track ‘Black Leather’ is everything you would expect in a Drumcode record; a subtle throbbing bass line which, keeps the track moving before the synth stabs enrapture the track and twist it into a dark, throbbing composition. The final track ‘Daegon’ uses dubbed out drums to incorporate a synth melody line that will blow your socks off and rounds off this well shaped EP.

DC119 - Sam Paganini - Chocolate - Drumcode

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

This week Bart Skils is taking control of the radio with an hour from his show at the Magdalena Closing, Berlin. Expect to hear tracks from Dema, Loco & Jam and Bart himself.

01. Truncate – 31 [Dj Hypercative rmx] - Gynoid Audio
02. Bart Skils – My Part Of Town - Drumcode
03. Dema – Fear Pill - MB-Elektronics
04. Bart Skils – Shadowprint - Drumcode
05. D-Deck – Secret Dumb - Agile
06. Gary Beck – Gold Badge - Bek
07. Bart Skils – Acid Horizon - Drumcode
08. Loco & Jam – A Pinch Of Spice - Promo
09. Bart Skils – Untitled Test - Promo
10. Luis Ribalta – Ciclo - Drakos
11. Sin Sin – U Turn [Leghau rmx][Bart’s No Break Edit] - Ground Factory
12. JSSL – Fake Farcade - Format
13. Radial – Asiel - Mord
14. George Privatti – Via Feratta [Sonate rmx] - Comade
15. Woo York  - Acidic Uniformity - Planet Rhythm Black 

DCR197 - Drumcode Radio Live - Bart Skils live from Magdalena Closing, Berlin

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

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

Adam Beyer’s new EP titled ‘Teach Me’ is an accomplished piece of work that highlights Beyer's year thus far. 'Teach Me' starts with some eerie chords before the distinctive vocal kick in and the track drops into a rumbling techno track. ‘Darlek’ uses rhythmic beeps and huge synth stab to create a funky rhythm before the atmospheric pads create a beautiful setting for this incredible techno track. ‘Stop Talking’ is a deeper offering from Beyer using weird and unusual noises to create and interesting piece of work that is helped along by the throbbing bass underlying in the track. ‘Spaceman’ uses a rhythmic vocal, percussion and sub bass to turn this track into a funky techno piece.

Adam Beyer - Spaceman - Drumcode - DC132

Adam Beyer - Teach Me - Drumcode - DC132

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 - Another Chance - Drumcode - DCCD10

Alan Fitzpatrick is back with a three-track EP that encapsulates what Alan’s Drumcode sound is all about. Hard-hitting drums that fire down onto the dance floor like cannon balls. Check! Intense key patterns that are as twisted as they are uplifting. Check! Beautiful melodies that seamlessly interlock with each element. Check! Big-sounding, infectious grooves and killer hooks generously sprinkled with the infamous Fitzpatrick magic over the top. CHECK! In short, this EP is everything we have come to expect from Alan over his long history with Drumcode (this is his 10th EP as a solo artist!), but still his sound remains fresh and super-charged for 2014.

Alan Fitzpatrick
Turn Down The Lights
Drumcode
Released: 27.10.14

(contains a sample from "The Revolution" by Superchumbo, courtesy of TWISTED Records Inc. (www.twistedrecords.com)

Alan Fitzpatrick - The Catalyst - Drumcode - DC134

Alan Fitzpatrick - Turn Down The Lights - Drumcode - DC134

Luigi Madonna returns to Drumcode a year after his superb single ‘Primo’ using familiar hooks, huge stabs and monstrous drums that storm across the dance floor which, are common with Mr Madonna. The hard hitting raw vibe of this EP gives Luigi an edge, with fluttering high’s and saturated lows, Luigi’s tracks are a mainstay in all DJ sets. The EP encompasses different emotions throughout that can be felt within the track ‘Singer One’, offering a more mellow side to Luigi’s already expansive catalogue.

Luigi Madonna - Unconditional Beauty - Drumcode - DC135

Luigi Madonna - Back To School - Drumcode - DC135

taken from the last and final EP in the Conjure series.  "Conjure Infinity"

Release: December 15th on Drumcode

Maceo Plex - Conjure Dreams - Drumcode - Dec 15th

We are happy to welcome Maceo Plex to Drumcode with the fourth instalment of his Conjure series, ‘Conjure Infinity’. Featuring two tracks ‘Conjure Dreams’ and ‘Conjure Floyd’, both are peak time monsters that introduce two very different elements. ‘Conjure Dreams’ utilises a groovy, melodic bass that is reinforced using tight thumping drums to shatter any dance floor into the universe. ‘Conjure Floyd’ builds into a more ‘heads down’ techno vibe with a very interesting breakdown. Two sure fire tracks to ignite the floor.

Maceo Plex - Conjure Dreams - Drumcode - DC136

After appearing on our sister label Truesoul and also the A-sides Volume 2, dubspeeka releases his first full EP on Drumcode. Basing his sound heavily on his uniquely dark and twisted melodies, dubspeeka has created a brooding, atmospheric EP that capture each individual feeling on the techno scale from bouncing, energetic tracks to melancholic offerings. His use of Percussive sounds add energy to tracks such as Primary K290 and his array of eloquent lead lines add depth and character that can be heard on Primary K293.

dubspeeka - Primary K272 - Drumcode - DC137

Mr McKay is back on Drumcode with an EP that is very close to home, titled ‘Glasgow Safari’. Harvey has blended his synonymous synth stabs and vocal hooks together and has created another outstanding EP. The drums are fat and chunky as always and allow Harvey’s ideas to flow effortlessly over a solid foundation. The smooth use of dynamic throughout Harvey’s tracks also create impressive drops to add to another exceptional EP from Harvey.

Harvey McKay - The Cure - Drumcode - DC138

This week on Drumcode live I have an hour from my back-to-back set with Ida Engberg from Ultra, Miami. Expect to hear tracks from Alan Fitzpatrick, Carl Craig and Clio.

01. Aaron Bessemer - Lastep - MKT Rec
02. Clio - You N Me - Truesoul
03. Mattei & Omich - Marlena Loop [One Night in Rome Mix] - Metropolitan Limited
04. Skiver - Playing Games - Drumcode
05. Macromism - Move 2 Move - Tronic
06. Pig&Dan - Sandstorm [Alberto Ruiz Remix] - Elevate
07. Jon Rundell - Freak Out - Desolat
08. Winx - Don’t Laugh [Chris Staropoli remix] - Nervous
09. Raumakustik - Raider - Hottrax
10. Carl Craig & Green Velvet - Let It Go - Relief Records
11. Taster Peter - Tribute to Theo Parrish - Suara
12. Victor Calderone - Requiem - Drumcode
13. Timbandit Weska - Revolve - Audio Elite
14. Alan Fitzpatrick - U Said U - Drumcode

DCR244 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer & Ida Engberg live from Ultra, Miami

On this weeks Drumcode Live show I have an hour of mine and Joseph Capriati’s 6 hour B2B set at Awakenings, Amsterdam. 

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