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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. 

Kaiserdisco - Bonkers - Drumcode - DC159

On Beatport now https://www.beatport.com/release/elements-ep/2065157

The Elevate label welcomes John Arial for its next EP, a three track release that shows off his unique tech house sound. Spanish artist Arial has ties to the label as well as the mighty Tronic and is really making waves with his emotive club sounds.

Up first here is Nievla, a deep and moody number with smooth drums rolling away below as skewed synths bring tension and colour up top. It's a late night affair that will carry the floor away. Storm then gets more direct and upright, with driving drums and frazzled pads forming the basis of the tune. Inventive synth patterns and chords then evolve up top and make for something dramatic and full of feeling.

Last of all, Yuvia is a chunky cut that is rooted in deepness. Spine tingling pads and rainy melodies fill the arrangement up top and the whole thing is like a post-storm bit of calm that really sucks you in.

This is another fine release from John Arial that continues to mark him out from the crowd.

John Arial - Yuvia

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