Techno2.0

With a sonic journeys that mercilessly traversal back and forth in time, bringing the listeners from sordid 90’s warehouses to blazing next-millennium cyberpunk sceneries, from drum’n’bass flavours to hard techno weapons or intricate ambient works, Mattia Trani managed to create one of the greatest techno (“techno” in its broader, more noble and visionary sense) albums you’ll ever be likely to hear. Let the music speak. Let the emotions draw sceneries. Let love and knowledge hit your heart, your mind, your ears. 
WORDS BY DAMIR IVIC

ONE MORE STEP

Beatport

Pan-Pot - Grey Matter

A Sides, Pt. 1

Orbit

buy: https://www.beatport.com/release/my-voice-20yrs-svt-remixed/5082495

HOVR - My Voice (Oliver Koletzki 20yrs SVT Remix) [Stil vor Talent]

Alan Fitzpatrick makes a triumphant return to the scene-leading imprint this August. The typically bombastic three-tracker of explosive, crowd-moving techno opens with ‘Love Siren’ packed with all the power and punch required to knock over festival crowds as it systematically builds and drops, this is one for the big open air stages. ‘U Said U’ is a massively hyped track that has been the subject of huge fan-demand since it first featured on Beyer’s Drumcode Radio in January. ‘Rumours’ wraps things up in slightly more understated but non-the-less effective fashion with its drawn out, tension building intro mushrooming into a crescendo of sleazy chords and sparking melodies.

Alan Fitzpatrick - Love Siren - Drumcode - DC144

SaRentredsTaTek

Roberto Capuano has delivered Drumcode an immense 4 track EP that will blow out the cobwebs and see Roberto step back onto Drumcode with a bang. Lacing each track with pads and tantalising hook lines, Capuano’s tracks fire on all cylinders with good use of vocals and drum rhythms. His tracks have a certain swagger that only Roberto can conjure.

Roberto Capuano - Wilford - Drumcode - DC150

Adam Beyer’s Drumcode juggernaut attracts more fans and critical plaudits with each passing year. Holding firm on its future facing ethos, techno’s number one label presents a new volume in its acclaimed A-Sides series with 20 prime tracks to signify its 20th anniversary. 

Such is the volume of quality music Adam Beyer receives throughout the course of the year, releasing all of it would be impossible. Enter the blue chip A-Sides series: a chance for the quality-obsessive label head to issue a collection of outstanding tracks that couldn’t fit in their regular EP release schedule. 

With an eye on future talent, as much as the label’s established roster of heavy-hitters, the compilation showcases the full breadth of Drumcode’s multifaceted techno sound, equal parts inspiring and functional. 

Led by the stealth techno funk of ‘Nine of You’, Beyer’s deft collaboration with Mark Reeve, the compilation takes in exciting highlights from big guns such as Alan Fitzpatrick, Dustin Zahn, Bart Skils, Pleasurekraft, Luca Agnelli, Jay Lumen, Kaiserdisco and Gary Beck. 

The rich vein of form displayed by emerging techno talent is similarly given prime position. Rising DJ/producer Boxia makes his Drumcode debut, fresh from a well-received warm up set for the crew at the hugely successful Junction 2 festival in London, while the likes of Enrico Sangiuliano, Juan Sanchez, Ian O’Donovan and Timmo also drop fire, establishing their credentials as some of the most promising talent breaking through the ranks in 2016. 

Reinforcing the global scope of the label, artists such as The Junkies from Toronto and Layton Giordani from New York, prove techno is winning a place in the heart of the new generation of artists coming out of North America. 

Bart Skils - Voodoo Child - Drumcode - DC159

Iyéwaye Remixed

Iyéwaye (Hatzler Remix)

Out now on Beatport
https://www.beatport.com/release/modular-baptism-remixed-pt-1/2278031



ELEVATE - a label started by Pig&Dan, one of the most respected duos in the techno scene, focuses on releasing music to make the listener feel just that - 'elevated'. Since its inception in 2012, its seen a stream of hits climb the charts, featuring artists including Amelie Lens, Monika Kruse and Julian Jeweil. Not forgetting the smash hit No.1 techno track from new artist Aitor Ronda with 'Tweezer'.

It was in 2016 that Pig&Dan released their landmark 5th album 'Modular Baptism' and two years later, the first of two remix releases are to be released featuring up and coming ELEVATE label artists including Etai Tazari, M.I.T.A and Uakoz.

Etai Tazari delivers a pumping rework minimal original 'Now Or Never', with a bellowing low end and crisp percussion, whilst Italian producer M.I.T.A takes 'Modular Baptism' into a rougher, faster and linear techno cut, from its more mysterious original.

Uakoz returns to the imprint after his recent EP 'So What Now' back in February. The original of 'On The Way To Holland' with its instantly recognisable synth pattern taken from the original, accompanied by vox effects and a massive horn synth.

Phat and pulsating late night cuts on this selection of tracks from some promising future producers.

ELV96PT1 3. Pig&Dan - On The Way To Holland - Uakoz Remix

For an Endless Night - Jel Ford Remix

Pre-order: http://bit.ly/OCVMondoshawan

For Respekt 170 we are pleased to have the company of our fellow northern scallywags OC & Verde, with the masterful "Mondoshawan".
The guys' trademark production quality provides the perfect platform for them to present a wash of delicate, scintillating arpeggios, tribal vocals, and thunderous bottom end. A perfect blend of brawn and beauty, this one is BIG!

Premiere: OC & Verde - Mondoshawan

Staring back to 2011, Adam Beyer and Alan Fitzpatrick’s ‘Human Reason’ track was a huge Drumcode release and with Len Faki’s new stamp on it, he is showing the unique talent that Drumcode have within their ranks. Len Faki’s Remix incorporates the original lead sound into different rhythms and puts it against different sound textures to create a sure-fire techno track. ‘Memesis’ is a new original track from Adam Beyer and Alan Fitzpatrick that uses a deep bass line to create a solemnly dark atmosphere. It also uses synth stabs help to enforce this trippy, hypnotising ambiance that moulds the track together. 

01 - DC105 - Adam Beyer & Alan Fitzpatrick - Human Reason - Len Faki Remix - Drumcode

Monster

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Iyéwaye (Hatzler Remix)

Oliver Koletzki

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