Techno

Italian Techno heavyweights Markantonio and Rino Cerrone finally name their collaborative ventures after ten years of gigs and productions together, and the name is Junction Hands.

'Revolution is Back' is the first full release under the Junction Hands moniker, following a well received outing as part of the recent 'The Napoli Connection EP' on Adam Beyer's Drumcode and it sees the two veterans deliver some of their strongest work yet.

The title track is a pacey number with a reverb soaked yet warm atmosphere which underpins an aggressive, simple and incredibly effective bass/drum loop which gains intensity throughout. Sharp sounds puncture the groove here there which keeps things interesting but it's the discordant stabs in the break which push things into overdrive.

The equally hypnotic and driving 'Thing For Hands' follows but manages to do so with an increased feeling of woozy menace. Synths feedback on themselves to shattering crescendos before subsiding into waves of Noise while the groove relentlessly works it's magic.

With Junction Hands there's yet another must-check name coming out of the Neapolitan scene.


Rino Cerrone & Markantonio Aka Junction Hands 'Revolution is back'

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 - Awake (Julian Jeweil Remix) - Drumcode - DC148

<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 (Skober Remix) [Phobiq]

My new EP is out now!
https://pro.beatport.com/release/dark-rooms/1698574

Jay Lumen - Dark Rooms (Original Mix) Low Quality Preview

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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Markantonio - Arp - Snatch Records

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Label: Senso Sounds 
Cat. Nr. : senso017

The true techno dream team of Dubfire & Oliver Huntemann revisit their Elements project from a few years ago with a new series of killer remixes. Terra - originally released in 2011, did all sorts of damage to dance-floors across the globe. Now, it’s all set to do it again thanks to this Joseph Capriati Remix. The Italian techno headliner has grown into a major force on the scene in recent years, and here delivers a signature slice of muscular, driving techno - taut, dramatic and devastating. Paired with a remix of the now seminal Feugo Julien Jeweil’s remix also hits the spot - the track received a 2016 overhaul with some of Jeweil’s signature flair. The Frenchman has been a constant figure on the top of various charts and line ups for some time, and its easy to see why - Fuego is stripped back machine funk primed for big systems and even bigger moments.
Tracklist: A. Terra (Joseph Capriati Remix) B. Fuego (Julian Jeweil Remix)


01 Terra (Joseph Capriati Remix)

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. 

Enrico Sangiuliano vs Hertz - Start Of Madness - Drumcode - DC159

Malta's very own Hystericmaniak (Selected Records, Nachtstrom Schallplatten, Drowne) on NB Records with a dark techno Monster. Remixes by Fabrice Torricella (Qubiq Records, Frequenza, Elektrax Recordings) and NB Records labelhead Nicolas Bacher.

Hystericmaniak - Monster (Original Mix) http://btprt.dj/2b9qMUB 
Hystericmaniak - Monster (Fabrice Torricella Remix) http://btprt.dj/2beUkxr 
Hystericmaniak - Monster (Nicolas Bacher Remix) http://btprt.dj/2aHjlCw 

Beatport: http://btprt.dj/2b9qMUB
iTunes: http://apple.co/2aUVtJu
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2b7He8B

August 8th, 2016 (C) NB Records

NB Records Homepage: http://www.nb-records.com
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NB Records Beatport: http://classic.beatport.com/label/nb-records/2363

NB Records Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/NicolasBacher

Nicolas Bacher Homepage: http://www.nicolas-bacher.com
Nicolas Bacher Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nbofc
Nicolas Bacher Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/NicolasBacher
Nicolas Bacher Beatport: http://classic.beatport.com/artist/nicolas-bacher/167

Hystericmaniak - Monster (Nicolas Bacher Remix)[NB Records]

The dark and underground drive of Feyser touches the soul and surprises the crowd with every new second of each track.
Delivering three tracks, all building around substantial carrying techno sounds, Feyser shows there is not far from ambient to techno.

Feyser - Untitled http://btprt.dj/2b1CAbf
Feyser - Live the Techno Culture http://btprt.dj/2b1CPTx
Feyser - Dwarf http://btprt.dj/2aAykLM

August 22, 2016 (C) NB Records

NB Records Homepage: http://www.nb-records.com
NB Records Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nbrec
NB Records Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/nbrec
NB Records Beatport: http://classic.beatport.com/label/nb-records/2363

NB Records Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/NicolasBacher

Nicolas Bacher Homepage: http://www.nicolas-bacher.com
Nicolas Bacher Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nbofc
Nicolas Bacher Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/NicolasBacher
Nicolas Bacher Beatport: http://classic.beatport.com/artist/nicolas-bacher/167

Feyser - Live The Techno Culture (Original Mix) [NB Records]

Feyser - Dwarf (Original Mix) [NB Records]

Feyser - Untitled (Original Mix)[NB Records]

‪#‎Techno‬ classics never die and definitely why should not get a refresh? We gathered few of our greatest ‪#‎Renesanz‬ classic hits by Mikael Jonasson, Axel Karakasis, label bosses Balthazar & JackRock and D-Unity, and we invited Lex Gorrie, D R N D Y, Agent Orange and Paco Maroto to spice them up even more in the form of ''Renesanz Remixed''. 

Buy it at: http://bit.ly/RSZ136D

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https://www.facebook.com/renesanz.records

Mikael Jonasson - Hybernate (Lex Gorrie Remix) [Renesanz]

Murder Time EP - Frequenza
 
2016-09-05
FREQ1640

1. Teknoize & Optimuss - Murder Time (Original Mix)
2. Teknoize & Optimuss - Wahnsinn (Original Mix)
3. Teknoize & Felo Rueda - Synopsis (Original Mix)
4. Teknoize & Optimuss - Murder Time (Nihil Young Remix)

 

Teknoize, Optimuss, Felo Rueda 
2016 Frequenza

Teknoize & Optimuss - Wahnsinn (Original Mix)

Zon (Original Mix)

Black Day E.P.

BITT105 - Matt Sassari, Gaston Zani - Black Day

After the release of their collaborative ‘BREED’ EP at the end of last summer, Nicole Moudaber and Skin have unveiled the highly anticipated remix package featuring a long list of respected producers. Carl Craig, Fur Coat, Jamie Jones, Jerome Sydenham, Paco Osuna, Pan-Pot and Scuba are just some of the names which have turned their hand to the project. Originally born out of Nicole and Skin ofSkunk Anansie’s desire to fuse their rock and techno backgrounds, this is a true for a collaboration project with a difference.





Breed the RMXS

These Walls are Made of Water

Beatport

Nicole Moudaber & Skin - These Walls are Made of Water (Pan-Pot Remix)

Pan-Pot – Solace EP [SNDST023]

Beatport: btprt.dj/2g3wt8O
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
@martineyerer
@secondstateaudio

Solace EP

Consequence

Pan-Pot & Martin Eyerer - Consequence

Dear friends and music lovers, 2016 is leaving us with great satisfaction and we are honored to bring you some of the most brilliant minds in the scene. We are planning a killing 2017 for you and are pleased to close this year in style with a mix featuring tracks from the Second State's SUM compilation. 

Enjoy and see you on the dancefloor.
Tassilo & Thomas.

1: Gellert - Enius
2: BEC - The Devil On My Shoulder
3: Michael Klein - Volution
4: Oliver Albach - NP2612
5: Stephan Hinz - Onyx
6: Amelie Lens - Paralyzed
7: The Reason Y - Interception
8: VONDA7 - Tel Aviv
9: Frazier - Blind Spot
10: Reform - Late Night
11: Clint Stewart - Vaults

SUM on Beatport: http://btprt.dj/2hn5Dcz

Pan-Pot - SUM Mix

Drumcode Live this week is Adam Beyer with a Christmas special featuring some of his favourite Drumcode tracks. Expect to hear tracks from Sam Paganini, Enrico Sangiuliano and Pig&Dan.  

01. Adam Beyer Vs Dense & Pika - Going Down - Drumcode
02. Marco Faraone - Boost - Drumcode 
03. dubspeeka - K377 Unfriended - Drumcode
04. Bart Skils - Fifth Gear - Drumcode
05. Pig&Dan - Chemistry - Drumcode
06. Sam Paganini - The Beat - Drumcode
07. Moby - Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad (Enrico Sangiuliano Remix) - Drumcode
08. Adam Beyer & Mark Reeve - Nine Of You - Drumcode
09. Tiger Stripes - A Feeling - Drumcode
10. Christian Smith - Force Majeure - Drumcode
11. Luca Agnelli - Phoenix - Drumcode
12. Enrico Sangiuliano - Moon Rocks - Drumcode

Techno

Thomas Baldo