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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

Weltschmerz EP got released on Turbo Recordings on December 11th 2016.

1. Weltschmerz (Original Mix)
2. Damage Control (Original Mix)
3. Lonesome (Original Mix)
4. Relatives Of None (Original Mix)
5. Weltschmerz (Melodic Theme)

"Weltschmerz: The kind of feeling experienced by someone who understands that physical reality can never satisfy the demands of the mind."

Lead track ‘Weltschmerz’ sounds like an instant Berghain classic; dark, massive, trippy, and with an emotional character all too rare within the genre. The kicks are banging, the verbed out percussion is fierce, and it all moves around a haunting melodic breakdown that artfully dances on the right side of ‘progressive.’ It’s a killer track that perfectly sets the tone for the whole record.

‘Damage Control’ is a straightforward flex-a-thon, a housier rhythm that struts along confidently. The technical term is ‘floor-filler.’ ‘Lonesome’ brings the emotion back, with it’s super-tense, unresolved melodies, this is perfect for all your mega-club yearning & gurning needs. ‘Relatives of None’ is the nastiest of the bunch, and probably the most at home on Turbo, built around a screechy synth hook. Finally, ’Weltschmerz (Melodic Theme)’ provides an epic ambient outro, crystallizing the emotional tones of the EP and establishing a sense of artistic vision that ascends well beyond the pedestrian.

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Weltschmerz (Original Mix)

Damage Control (Original Mix)

Relatives Of None (Original Mix)

Lonesome (Original Mix)

Pan-Pot - The Other Remixes [SNDST015]

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As the dust finally begins to settle after the release of Pan-Pot's massive album 'The Other', it's time to unleash a collection of heavy hitting reworks from the best and brightest stars of todays techno elite. Through careful consideration and an acute attention to detail, we couldn't be more elated to confirm ten artists we know and love to contribute their unique vision to Second State's first ever remix package.

Kicking things off with a heavily twisted alteration of 'Attention' is Nicole Moudaber and it's a tangled, dark trek through dense acoustic layers of audible madness. Next up is the Hamburg duo

Extrawelt with their twist on 'Optimistic Grey' and they deliver a beautiful blend of emotion and groove they are synonymous for.

Following suit is another passionately romantic number from man of the hour, Stephan Bodzin, and his take feels like floating through a sea of clouds, resulting in a timeless classic to be a focal point in any set for years to come.

Next in line is Ray Kajioka's take on '808 Nirvana' and it's a cosmic ride, ripe with swirling atmospherics laid over big churning drums and rolling cymbals.

Following up on the second 12“ of this LP is a man who needs no introduction: Carl Cox. And in true Coxy fashion he turns 'Riot' into just that: a big room, tension building monster!

Broken Engine' is the next track to get worked over and Wigbert delivers a stunning mix of shimmering tones and growling bass resulting in a lush venture through a cosmic backdrop of flickering stars in deep space.

Joseph Capriati ensues with his vision of 'Fugitives' and he brilliantly keeps the vibe of the original yet adds his trademark big room flair to take it to another level of driving euphoria.

Enlisting the talents of Alan Fitzpatrick to remix one of the slower listening tracks on the album turned out to be magic. With his signature percussion, Fitzpatrick takes the parts and creates a dive deep into sultry smooth waters of seduction.

The first of our last two remixes, which are digital exclusives, come from Paul Ritch and he delivers a grinding rendition of 'Riot', expertly crafted for the more euphoric peak time occasions.

Last and certainly not least is a man on the rise, Kevin Knapp with his twist on his own collaboration with Pan-Pot: 'Get In'. An expertly crafted tech house jam exploding with energy and attitude perfect for any moment, day or night, indoors or out.

No matter the time or place, there is something here for everyone and we are truly fulfilled and honored to present this package of cutting edge artists to celebrate this landmark moment. We know you will enjoy!

@pan-pot
@secondstateaudio
@carl-cox


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Pan-Pot - Riot (Carl Cox Remix)

Read Thump article premiere here: https://thump.vice.com/en_us/track/tigas-hudson-mohawke-collaboration-gets-a-colossal-remix-from-dense-pika

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New York, NY – February 11th, 2016 – Montreal’s very own DJ and producer, Tiga, has just released a remix for his latest single, “Planet E” that comes courtesy of UK producers Dense & Pika. The track is now streaming exclusively via Thump. PRESS HERE to listen! The original version, a collaboration with Hudson Mohawke, premiered on Pitchfork and became an instant favorite amongst fans and critics alike. 

Tiga will release his highly anticipated third studio album, No Fantasy Required, March 4th via Counter Records (a Ninja Tune imprint). Full tracklist can be found below, and the album can be pre-ordered now HERE.

In addition, he will be bringing his full live production to the US for the first time as a part of his North American No Fantasy Required Tour – More information on the dates can be found below. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements in the coming weeks!

No Fantasy Required Tracklist 
1. No Fantasy Required 
2. Make Me Fall In Love 
3. 3 Rules 
4. Having So Much Fun 
5. Tell Me Your Secret 
6. Always 
7. Planet E 
8. Plush
 9. Bugatti
 10. Don’t Break My Heart
 11. Blondes Have More Fun



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Tiga - Planet E (Dense & Pika Remix)

"Marilyn Monroe said 'imperfection is beauty' and we agree. This is one of the most special releases of the year. Probably the most beautiful, risky and sophisticated cuts ever released on Suara."

"Varpulis - Ancient deity known in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania and Croatia. According to the mythology, he is a God of storm winds."

Varpulis (Original Mix)

Dense & Pika’s latest Drumcode release comes in the shape of a heavy four track EP, ‘Calf EP’. The four tracks showcase Dense & Pika’s signature industrial and dynamic style, each track bringing its own unique sound to the release whilst being unified by the sledgehammer intensity throughout. The release is laden with sporadic vocals, clanking samples and serious kick drums throughout - another heavy hitting, ear whipping release from Dense & Pika.

Dense & Pika - Edging Forward - Drumcode - DC155

Drumcode Live this week is an hour from Dense & Pika’s set at Studio Club, Essen. Expect to hear tracks from Markus Suckut, Surgeon and Nina Kraviz. 

01. Yotam Avni - Unknown  
02. Markus Suckut - Turn On - Mosaic  
03. Stenny - Hagale - Ilian Tape
04. Unknown - Euphoria 
05. Ken Ishii - Wobbly Sniper [Steve Rachmad Remix] - MB Elektronics
06. Unknown  
07. Slam Vs Mr V - Take you there - Soma
08. Tres Demented ‎– Demented [Laurent Garnier Edit] - Planet E
09. Unknown 
10. Mental Reason - Eternal Adolescence - Children of tomorrow
11. The Knife - Silent Shout [Dense & Pika Live Edit] - Rabid Records
12. Jay Clarke - Mirage - Klockworks
13. Cleric - The Key of Dawn - Figure
14. DJ Sodeyama - Miles - Arpa Records
15. Dax J - West Bank - Soma
16. Unknown 
17. Unknown
18. Nina Kraviz - Let's Do It - Trip 
19. Surgeon - Atol - SRX
20. Unknown
21. DJRum - Untitled 9 - Ilian Tape

DCR299 - Drumcode Radio Live - Dense & Pika live from Studio Club, Essen

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Crowd Konnekt is zoals de naam het zegt iets wat het publiek aan elkaar bindt. Hij vliegt er meteen volle neut in onder begeleiding van een weergalmende, duisterende vocal. Vergezeld door een resem drums klimt het nummer naar zijn climax. Stevige techno dat rechtstreek kan opgegooid worden in een club.

Ben Solar - CɹØwd Konneʞt

Buy now: TurboRec.lnk.to/Sehnsucht

Young artist @charlottedewittemusic continues to bolster a credible catalogue of tough, no-nonsense Techno with the introduction of her second solo EP for Tiga’s extolled Turbo label. With a recent nod from Alan Fitzpatrick who included her Weltschmerz (Melodic Theme) in his recent Fabric mix she is an artist with a penchant for dark and moody atmospherics. Now - after her inclusion in the recent 12-track VA on Suara - the previously gold-selling Ghentian producer follows up her collaboration with Oscar & The Wolf and her first solo EP on London’s Bad Life with Sehnsucht: a bold four-track record packed with burly kick drums, steely synth tones and hypnotic vocal sampling primed for discerning big-room crowds. Also included in the package is a ruthless remix from Suara boss Coyu.

The title track is an apocalyptic march propelled by a purposeful kick and an unapologetic clap that keeps the pressure up throughout before ‘My Feeling’ lays a circling, hypnotic vocal over scuttling claps and luminous, flashing hi hats. Coyu then steps in with his take on ‘My Feeling’, pushing it into overdrive and marrying brash, white-noise snare drums with shuddering hats and vocal snippets. ‘Enough’ then sets sharp drums knocking against cold and capacious textures before a disquieting and arresting vocal suffuses the track to stunning effect. ‘Den Ganzen Abend’ then brings the record to a sinister close as a pellucid German vocal sample is set creeping over an ineffably weighty low-end sitting it comfortably on the floor of Berghain and capping off another coup for a consistently reliable label and an artist firmly on her ascent.

Played/Supported by: Len Faki, Shadow Child, Jackmaster, Eats Everything, Tiga, Andre Crom, Junior Sanchez, Digitalism, Dense & pika, Maceo Plex, Anja Schneider, Truncate, Huxley + more

Release date: June 10th, 2016

Available digitally and on beautiful 12" white vinyl

Tracklist:

A1 Sehnsucht
A2 My Feeling
B1 Enough
B2 Den Ganzen Abend
DX1 Sehnsucht (Melodic Theme)
DX2 My Feeling (Coyu Remix)

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Sehnsucht

Charlotte de Witte - Den Ganzen Abend (Original Mix)

Infinity Ink - Full Capacity (Joris Voorn Remix)

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Leonard Cohen - You Want It Darker (Paul Kalkbrenner Remix) [Out Now]

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Leonard Cohen - You Want It Darker (Paul Kalkbrenner Remix)

Here's the recording of my opening set at this year's ADE.

Got invited to play amongst the Dirty Dozen at a sold out show at Dave Clarke's event at Melkweg.

LINE UP MAIN ROOM
23.00h - 00.30h: Charlotte de Witte
00.30h - 02.00h: Rebekah
02.00h - 03.30h: Dave Clarke
03.30h - 05.00h: Marcel Fengler
05.00h - 06.30h: Tommy Four Seven
06.30h - 08.00h: Luke Slater & Ø [Phase]

Live at Melkweg, Amsterdam Dance Event 2016

Moby is a name synonymous with us all in the electronic music world and we are lucky enough to have been able to hand select some Drumcode artists to remix his work. This 9 track package included remixes from Enrico Sangiuliano, Dense & Pika, Bart Skils, Alan Fitzpatrick, Marco Faraone, Tiger Stripes, Manic Brothers and Luca Agnelli. Each one has been thought out and accomplished with precision using some of Moby’s synonymous samples.

The Remixes

Moby - Porcelain (Alan Fitzpatrick’s late night dub) - Drumcode - DC164

Moby - Porcelain (Luca Agnelli remix) - Drumcode - DC164

Pan-Pot – Solace EP [SNDST023]

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Vinyl: bit.ly/2f8DTon

1: Pan-Pot – Solace
2: Pan-Pot – Consequence
3: Pan-Pot – Lose Yourself
4: Pan-Pot – Lose Yourself (Marcel Fengler Remix) [digital only]

After nearly a year since their sophomore album 'The Other', Pan-Pot return home to Second State with a stunning EP showcasing the duos proficiency for composing dynamic, cutting-edge Techno.
Over the span of three tracks, 'Solace' EP navigates through a trifecta of distinct styles that unquestionably bear the mark of Pan-Pot's masterstroke. Kicking it off at a breakneck pace is the title track 'Solace' with rapid fire low end and intense tones laying the bedrock for a wildly uplifting presentation of keys creating the ideal balance between opposing forces.
Up next is 'Consequence' which see the duo team up with Martin Eyerer for a newly styled trip down memory lane. By pairing key elements of the sounds of early Pan-Pot and contemporary production, the trio have succeeded in conceiving a fever inducing, big room hit.
Rounding out the EP is 'Lose Yourself' and it is by far the most grandiose of the trilogy. Lush pads and soaring sonic stairs build toward a zenith as the ceaseless chant of "lose yourself" escorts the traveller through an elated dream.
To top it all off, Pan-Pot personally enlisted the expertise of IMF's label boss, the mighty Marcel Fengler. With an astute awareness, Fengler weaves the original artifacts of ‘Lose Yourself' into a truly unique orchestration of rugged percussion and euphoric abstraction.
Although it's been a year since we last saw Pan-Pot on Second State, once you experience 'Solace', we think you'll agree, it's good to have the bosses back home.

@pan-pot
@marcel-fengler
@secondstateaudio

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