Techno

After a superb live performance at Drumcode's recent warehouse party in London, Frenchman Paul Ritch delivers his follow up EP for the Swedish imprint in January with 'Spoke'. 

'Spoke' takes in three tracks, two of which will grace vinyl and a third which will remain a digital exclusive, which all see the producer roll out the sort of pristine production and subtly off-kilter grooves that has endeared him to many.

Spoke EP, Drumcode
Tracklist:
Spoke
Blue Light
Wonderland 

Blue light

I would say "Circus EP" is a bit groovier than previously. I've been working a lot more with bass. Before, my music was more minimal with a shuffle techno vibe but for this release I didn't do any shuffle. I guess you could call this my new sound. It's in between tech house and techno. The bass is more housey anyway, but the energy is still techno.

Common Sense (original track) SCI+TEC

Dustin Zahn makes his album debut in March 2014 with the release of Monoliths on Adam Beyer's Drumcode label. Gestating over a period of a four years during break from releasing original solo material, Monoliths sees the Minneapolis native capturing the full breadth of his production style in the long-player format for the first time. Having become a mainstay of the Drumcode line-ups for their Berghain residency and beyond, the challenge was set for the Berlin-based Zahn to build upon the reputation he has established in the past decade-and-a-half since he first arrived on the scene, during which time he has also given a platform to artists such as DVS1, Minilogue, Psyk and Truncate via his Enemy Records imprint. 
"Adam Beyer has supported me since day one and almost all of my output has found its' way into his sets since the beginning. Aside from being a champion of my music, he has also become a good friend and has been a big help to me when times were tough. Drumcode was a major influence on me when I first started getting into techno. Getting the opportunity to do an album for an inspirational label with a massive following made choosing them an easy decision." 
The bracing retro-futurist synths of 1984 tease what's to follow: epic, ambitious, raw real techno - as imperious as the album title implies and impeccably designed for the tallest speaker stacks. When the record is at its most dancefloor-focused each cut is an amalgamation of classic techno elements that encapsulate the genre at its most uncompromising, though Zahn's skill as a producer shines through in his ability to demonstrate the range contained within this aesthetic. Whilst embodying the genre's purity of purpose, Monoliths is still able to find and explore different sonic palettes. 
"The overall tone is noticeably a bit more industrial and colder since it was written over a brutal winter in Berlin. It also marks my return to a heavy emphasis on hardware for a more raw sound. A lot of producers try to show their range on albums by writing music that isn't necessarily their strong point. In result, you get a lot of albums with mediocre 'listening' tracks and a couple of token 'club bangers' that should have just been destined for an EP anyway. I decided that I was going to focus on my strengths and write a full-on techno album that sums up my career so far."

10. Dustin Zahn - Insatiable Hunger - Drumcode

Enjoy our live record from the Ultra Festival in Tokyo incl. our upcoming remix for Deadmau5.

Live Record @ Ultra Japan, September 2014

Form is proud to present Meteorite Ep the third EP from Julian Jeweil on Popofs imprint including Christian Smith and Justin James remixes. Julian Jeweil, a French artist based in southern France and Berlin, is one of the most talked about underground Techno artists. He found his signature sound through his various productions and live sets, all characterized by a melodic style of techno. After a couple of releases on Cocoon Recordings, Skryptöm, Plus8 Rec, Minus & Form Music, he is about to release his third Masterpiece EP on Popofs imprint. With Meteorite Ep, Julian introduces and perfectly mixes techno textures with powerful basslines, crazy synths, insane grooves and mental backgrounds. 


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Julian Jeweil - Shaka (Christian Smith Remix)[FORM]

Ramiro Lopez - Steps - Intec

A little over 12 months ago we released Metodi Hristov's "Step Outside". The reactions were immediate and awesome. Support came in from the likes of Seth Troxler, Audiojack, Detroit Swindle, Ramon Tapia, DJ T, Stefano Ritteri and Sidney Charles.

Since then the Bulgarian producer has had an incredible time. He's delivered some heavy-hitters for A-list labels like Deeperfect, Gruuv, Toolroom, OFF Recordings and Joris Voorn's Green label and it seems like hardly a week goes by without a tune of Metodi's popping up in the Beatport charts. 

And with Metodi's new found popularity, people keep discovering this tune (only last week Sankey's Ibiza tweeted about the damage it had done this season and I got an email from an A-list DJ who missed it first time round) so we're re-releasing for the 2015 season and - as well as a new mix from Metodi - we have enlisted two of our favourite producers right now in Olivier Giacomotto and Kevin Over to deliver new versions. 

My favourite thing about these remixes is that they all stick closely to the original: Metodi keeps its dark feel but turbo-charges the baseline to create a real heads-down stomper of a mix, Giacomotto - who is on a hell of a roll himself - creates a full-on jacking treatment for Metodi's odd-ball vocals and piano stabs and Kevin Over opts for a heavy-as-fuck 5am roller. 

Hopefully you'll find these new treatments useful additions to the original, which is included for all those that missed it first time round.

Support from: Huxley, Groove Armada, Davide Squillace, Camelphat, Wade, Mihai Popoviciu, Low Steppa, TCTS, Kiki, Shir Khan, Phonique, Sasse, Vanilla Ace, Nice7, Pirupa, German Brigante, Third Son, Gabriel Sordo, Ed One, Dale Middleton, Tim Green, Kydus, Dimitri Nakov, Nacho Marco...


Metodi Hristov - Step Outside (Olivier Giacomotto Remix)

Raw retuns with the long awaited Remixes of Kaiserdisco´s summer smasher JET STREAM The original was played from almost every key DJ this summer and one of the key tracks in Solomun, Marco Carola, Tensnake, Monika Kruse, Karotte or Adam Beyers sets. 

Riding the pulses with perfect balance are the Brazilian connection Christian Smith and Wehbba, whose remix is a svelte classic of layers and loops, minimalism and maximums. 

Diynamics star man H.O.S.H. goes Euro-skeletal, sharpening the originals mechanoid riff to ricochet around the lab before bringing in an ear-piercing breakdown, and then embarking on a fuller, more celebratory vibe with his Melodrama mix. 

The Junkies are tasked with taking Ten Commandments to Toronto and give expert insight into cyclical techno, simultaneously sweeping the underground and sending down lightning bolts from up high.

Kaiserdisco - Jet Stream (Christian Smith & Wehbba Remix) [KD Music]

We are excited to present you our ‘exclusive tracks’ compilation in support of Tronic’s official ADE event this year Oct 16th @ Q Factory. This compilation features 7 strong tracks handpicked by Christian from Tronic household names as well as newcomers. Everything from jacking to musical techno is covered. Please have a close listen as each one of these tracks has been road tested many times and always deliver the goods. Play out LOUD!

Christian Smith & John Selway - Surrender (3X303 Mix) [Tronic]

Following on from the success of Capriati’s album Self Portrait, 4 tracks have been hand selected by some of techno’s hottest producers. Dubfire, Coyu, Julian Jeweil, Luigi Madonna have each incorporated the same feeling that Joseph laid out in his original productions, but have added a unique twist that breathes a new lease of life into the tracks.

Joseph Capriati - Basic Elements (Luigi Madonna Remix) - Drumcode - DC148

Christian is back with a big release on his Tronic imprint. This time delivering two powerful tracks. “Day One” is a big room techno affair with a hypnotic arpeggio melody. “Turn The Lights” is slightly more clubby with a vocal sample and tb303. This EP is without a doubt one if Christian’s biggest releases in a while. Already with big support from many of the main players such as Adam Beyer, Carl Cox etc. 

Christian Smith - Day One (Original Mix) [Tronic]

This is an exercise on the old Roland MKS-80 aka Super Jupiter.
Only the pianos and drums were made with other machines.
Enjoy.

Gui Boratto - Goodbye 2015

We are pleased to present you our huge ‘All Stars’ compilation. This compilation includes unreleased tracks, and edits, as well as a selection of our favourite Tronic tracks of 2015. 

Christian Smith & John Selway - Total Departure (Wehbba Edit)

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„Concept“ – so heisst das neu geschaffene Baby des Labels @myfavouritefreaks. Das neue Projekt besteht aus einer vierteiligen und monatlich erscheinenden Reihe, die im Dezember 2015 zum ersten Mal rauskommen wird. Alle Tracks kommen auf Vinyl und „sind absolut nur für freaky Club Boyz und Party Girlz“, so das Imprint. Die erste „Concept“ EP umfasst vier Techno- und Tech-House-Tracks, die von @christiansmith, @hermanez, @dannyserrano sowie @m-in & @yostkoen. (...)

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Christian Smith - Drive

Tracklist (Part 1):
01 Marc Poppcke - Foliage (Original Mix)
02 Marc Poppcke - Voyage (Original Mix)
03 Marc Poppcke - Summer Breeze (Los Suruba Remix)
04 Yoram - Amaranthine (Stefan Z Remix)  
05 Slow Hearts - Slwhrts (Original Mix)
06 MUUI - Elsa (Original Mix)
07 Jonas Saalbach - Peyote (Original Mix)
08 Amentia - Pankow (Original Mix)
09 Marc Poppcke - Invisible (Original Mix)
10 THe WHite SHadow - Snowflake (Kris Davis Remix)
11 Jonas Saalbach - Vineta (Original Mix)
12 Arjuna Schiks - Mirage (Sonic Future Remix)
13 Philipp Kempnich - Cyan (Original Mix)

Crossing Frontiers 2015 (Part 1)

Marc Poppcke Presents Crossing Frontiers 2015 (Part 1)

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Knee Deep In Sound Podcast 008 - Leftwing & Kody

<p>It&#8217;s time for Sasha Carassi&#8217;s &#8220;Echoes&#8221; from a few months ago to receive remix treatment, and Skober&#8217;s interpretation is up first and focuses on the melodic elements of the Original but cleverly adds moody synths which add to the overall epicness of the affair, especially in the grandiose breakdown. Layton Giordani is up next with his trademarked shadowy sound and impeccable arrangement, offering yet another angle of attack. Last but not least are Loco &amp; Jam dubbing things out with bursts of references to the original in key moments, while maintaining a rocksteady vibe sprinkled with discordant stabs.</p>

Sasha Carassi - Echoes (Loco & Jam Remix)

Markus Homm "2soul" (Martin Landsky Remix)
Bondage Music 
Releasedates:
Vinyl: 19.Feb 2016
Digital: 07.Mar 2016

Markus Homm "2soul" (Martin Landsky Remix) PREVIEW

OTO Music proudly presents "OTO MUSIC MIAMI 2016 - Forget The World Official Remixes",a MONSTER tune produced by John Creamer & Stephane K, released in 2003 from NY LOVE, their own label from NYC. The original is still no.1 selling track from their label and still in the sets of all the major players. OTO Music is so happy to share with you this killer first official Remix Package. Enjoy! This one will make a big impact on dance floor. OTO MUSIC will offer superb choice from LEGENDS with Love!

Techno

Miguel A. Hernández