A rare treat for Drumcode faithful: A-Sides Vol.10 is set to drop in December, the second edition of the beloved series to come in 2020.

Fuelled by the extra time and space to be creative during lockdown, Drumcode’s collective of artists have stepped up. Across 17 contributions, the producers have gone deeper into their sonic repertoire, crafting powerful, yet reflective works that capture the range of the label’s sound.

Jay Lumen leads the way with a rousing riff-driven weapon, ‘Galactic Rainbow’, while Ramon Tapia brings us the muscular gem ‘Drum Control’, mixing up ruffneck techno with a barrage of synapse-tickling synths in the second half. Both rousing highlights of the compilation.
Victor Ruiz, Drumcode’s most prolific contributor in 2020, dishes up ‘Love Story’, led by a huge vocal lead. Zimmz also returns with ‘Tension’, which deftly combines deep squelchy grooves with a silky synth interlude. Thomas Hoffknecht follows up his debut on Vol.9 with ‘Escape’, keeping listeners on their toes with dynamic, choppy shifts throughout. Veerus joins with another stirring addition ‘I Know’, reinforcing why Beyer rates him so highly.

Elsewhere a string of debutants feature: buzzy newcomer Lilly Palmer gives us ‘Amnesie’, a brilliantly pummelling and eerie cut; Alex Lentini & Stomp Boxx serve up ‘Expanders’ mixing up drone effects, trippy vocals and an unsettling melody line; and Patrik Berg’s ‘Activated’ is full-bodied techno that drops down into funky rhythms.

Long-time DC family member Bart Skils brings his A-game with the thrilling no-nonsense ‘Solid State’ that hits like a steam train. Likewise, Alan Fitzpatrick who brings a momentous slab of techno energy with ‘Rochus’, while Thomas Schumacher, now feeling like a regular on the imprint, crafts another dark techno opus, this time in collaboration with CAITLIN.

There’s even a special appearance by the chief Adam Beyer, who makes a welcome return with the progressive-tinged ‘Changes’, driven by organic tones and spacey atmospherics. The track stands as his first original contribution to A-Sides since 2017.

Love Story

ADAM BEYER & IDA ENGBERG - UNANSWERED QUESTION -  (Julian Jeweil Rmx) - DRUMCODE

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We welcome Buenos Aires based Romina Dez and Muter to the Tronic family! Romina Dez has previously released on Tronic for our Rockets albums. 'Fascination', the main track of this EP was produced by both Romina and Muter, and is a peak time affair with a catchy vocal and a heavy bass line. We recruited Italian groove master M.I.T.A. for remix duties. He delivered a jacking mix for the rawer crowds. To finish off the single Romina Dez gave us two more originals that are very effective tool-based techno tracks. Enjoy!

Fascination EP

Fascination

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Digital release: 17th Nov 2023
Vinyl release: 17th Nov 2023

01: PROTO
02: BOND
03: FUTURA
04: EVOLUTION
05: NOVA
06: CORE
07: ARC
08: EON
09: UTOPIA
10: CODA

Legendary German techno duo Pan-Pot announce their brand-new project ‘FORTE’, a collection of ten singles. Each track presents individually, each telling their own unique story influenced by the duo’s ever-evolving sound over the years - something that has kept them perpetually current. The culmination also marks a milestone 20th anniversary for the duo, serving as a resounding reminder of why they have been at the forefront of the scene for over two decades.

’FORTE’ meaning strong, translates all the good and bad times we have had, in a way that reflects on our sound. It's a journey of reflection, reinvention, and inspiration from our travels around the world and the people we have met along the way. The tracks emulate the past, present, and future, in a range of styles, but most importantly they are all tracks which we love and enjoy playing. We wanted to create our own original music again, and this project has been long in the making to celebrate 20 years of Pan-Pot” - Thomas & Tassilo (Pan-Pot)

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City of Drums Black Label celebrates its 100th release with a powerful techno anthem:
The Electronic Advance, Tobin Delroy & DJ Nasty Deluxe – “100”

Reaching the 100th release is more than a number – it’s a testament to passion, resilience, and unity. To mark this major milestone, City of Drums Black Label proudly presents “100”, a collaboration between label head The Electronic Advance, long-time friend and artist from the first hour DJ Nasty Deluxe, and Tobin Delroy, one of the latest artist at COD who has already risen to become a key pillar of the Label family.

This track isn’t just music – it’s a statement. A tribute to the grit, determination, and deep-rooted love for the underground scene that carried the label through every obstacle, every challenge, and every late night behind the decks and in the studio.

The Meaning Behind “100”
“100” tells the emotional story of a journey paved by sound, sweat, and shared vision – celebrating 100 releases of underground spirit. – a sonic snapshot of the highs, the lows, and the relentless drive to never give up. Built on friendship, creative synergy, and decades of rave culture, the track is an ode to the strength of community, the beauty of persistence, and the power of shared vision.

The Sound
Musically, “100” is pure Peak Time Techno – bold, euphoric, and razor-sharp. It’s driven by powerful kicks, hypnotic synth stabs, and timeless rave influences that nod to the roots of electronic music. This isn’t just a banger for the club – it’s the culmination of years of experience, shaped by dancefloors, sound systems, and a deep connection to techno’s past, present, and future.

Whether you’ve been with City of Drums from day one or just joined the ride, this release is for you. Here's to 100 – and to the next 100.


CODBL100 The Electronic Advance, Tobin Delroy & DJ Nasty Deluxe - 100

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Organism (Original Mix)

Enrico Sangiuliano came up through illegal raves and is now a top DJ who plays all over the world and has his music played by the likes of Adam Beyer and Sven Vath. He has had the longest ever running techno number one on Beatport (his remix of ‘Can You Hear Me’ for DJ Boris on Alleanza) and is one of the best selling artists on the site at any one time. His music comes on Cocoon and Drumcode amongst others, and is powerful, direct stuff for the dance floor.

Written entirely in Italy, “X-Pollination (or cross-pollination) is fundamentally the key factor of growth, consciousness and life,” says the artist. “It’s the way I connect with people, share my passion, fly from one place to another and put many influences and elements into my music.”

The title track is eight minutes of slow burning but hypnotic techno funk with rolling rubber drums and nervy pads. Frazzled synths add post apocalyptic vibes to this main room anthem and many well crafted peaks and troughs along the way help make it even more standout. It is a real techno classic in the making.

Mark Reeve is the UK star who remixes. He has a long history with techno that goes back to the rave scene. Since then his education has taken in trips to techno mecca The Omen, has resulted in music on Cocoon and collabs with Pig & Dan. He has also released on Drumcode and has a big rolling sound that fills the world’s finest clubs and warehouses with his unique grooves. His take on the original is more energetic, with searing synths, cantering kicks and a dark energy that makes you pump your fist and stomp the floor. It is full of drama and is perfect balanced from start to finish.

Enrico Sangiuliano - X-Pollination (Mark Reeve Remix) [Unrilis]

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If you want a snapshot of where techno stands in any given year, and a preview of where it’s headed, look no further than Drumcode’s A-Sides compilation. Since 2012 it has marked the label debuts of countless vital Drumcode artists and affiliates, from Layton Giordani, Wehbba and Boxia, to Amelie Lens and ANNA, no less. Every year, new names are unearthed, tried and true techno contributors serve up their best, and icons of the industry land their debut on Adam Beyer’s storied label.

The 2020 edition hits with 13 tracks, eight coming from label debutants. There’s Eats Everything searing rave bomb ‘Organico’ and Dubfire’s ice-cool electro offering ‘Deadbug’, both artists landing their maiden contributions to DC after long affiliations with Beyer. With three EPs in less than two years on Truesoul, Oscar L steps up to DC, showing the breadth of his sound palette with a soaring, synth-laden gem ‘Dark Fate’. Belgians Joyhauser featured at last year’s Drumcode Festival paving the way for ‘Fierceness’, a beautiful melody-drenched cut befitting their DC cap. Anfisa Letyago is another first timer and shows why she’s one of the scene’s most highly touted new artists with the brooding beast ‘Are You In’. A growing label favourite, Juliet Fox follows up ‘Was Beautiful’, her superb track on last year’s A-Sides, with ‘Our Fantasy’, reinforcing her skill for crafting anthemic techno compositions. Thomas Schumacher & Victor Ruiz link and the result is ‘Intuit’, a sleek futuristic roller that hits you square between the eyes. Other highlights come from longtime Drumcode cohorts Reset Robot and Harvey McKay, who both dish up premium works, reinforcing their classy productions nous.

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