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This week's Drumcode Radio Live show is an hour from my Drumcode show at Berghain, Germany. Expect to hear tracks from Dustin Zahn, Heron, Nicole Moudaber and more.

01. Heron - The Wave [Re-edit] - Promo
02. The Welderz - Other Music - Analytic Trail
03. Chris Colburn - No Smoke - Decoy
04. Sativa Indica - Assault - Mize
05. Citizen Kain & Phuture Traxx - I Want You [Dustin Zahn Monolith Remix] - BluFin
06. Randomer - Bring - Hemlock
07. Exercise One - The Raven - Exone
08. Dustin Zahn - Deny Fate [Monolith Dub] - Promo
09. Kimono - Rave Flavour - Promo
10. Gery Otis - Sebair - Promo
11. Spektre - Skuz - Toolroom
12. Inner City - Till We Meet Again [Carl Craig Remix] [Adam Beyer Edit]
13. Nicole Moudaber - Bitter Sweet - Promo

DCR172 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer Live from Berghain, Germany part 1

This week on my Drumcode live show I have an hour from my set at Carl Cox at Space, Ibiza. Expect to hear tracks from Paul Ritch, Bart Skils and Sam Paganini.

01. Monika Kruse - Summer Drops [Nicole Moudaber remix] - Terminal M
02. Julian Jeweil - Los Pistolos - MINUSMAX21
03. Sam Paganini - Another Chance - Drumcode
04. Lowboys - Lost In A Dream - Bitten
05. Paride Saraceni - Domino Effect -  Agile
06. Sharam, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band - Tripi feat. Manfred Mann’s Earth Band - Play it Say it
07. Chus & Ceballos, Leonardo Gonnelli - Soledad - Stereo
08. Sam Paganini - Lotus - Drumcode
09. Zoe Xenia - Crazy [Cari Lekebusch remix] - Monique Musique
10. Drunken Kong - Beat It - Unity
11. Pig & Dan - Power - Elevate
12. Dolby D & Tom Cohen - Air Drop [Frank Savio remix] - Seqdor
13. Bart Skils _ Shadowprint - Drumcode
14. Paul Ritch - Inside Me - Drumcode

DCR207 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer live from Carl Cox at Space, Ibiza

Petter B delivers an outstanding new EP on Drumcode proving that Swedish techno is thriving! The first track which, is a collaboration between Petter B, John H & M.E.E.O, uses an arpegiated synth before storming to the main section of the track and breaking down the doors. The gliding synth  sounds really fire with all guns blazing to produce a techno monster that growls. Petter B’s next two tracks involve two solo offerings that are heavily techno based. ‘Voltage Controlled Time’ uses raw distorted drums and a catchy synth line to really give the track a lot of energy and power. ‘Loggbay Session B’ incorporates a cool percussion element to the track to add rhythm and funk to the straight chunky drums.

Petter B Feat. John H & M.E.E.O - Bergsjön Eternal - Drumcode - DC131

On this weeks Drumcode Live Pan-pot have delivered a special studio mix. Expect to hear tracks from Cari Lekebusch, Alan Fitzpatrick and Jon Gurd.

01. Andre Kronert - Trip - Stockholm LTD
02. Trus'me - I Want You [Alan Fitzpatrick Remix] - Prime Numbers
03. Sidney Charles - Warehouse Anthem - Moda Black
04. Cari Lekebusch - Kukulcan - Sleaze
05. Thomas Hessler - Perception - Index Marcel Fengler
06. Skiver - The Void - Relief Records
07. [ Wex 10 ] - TV Room [TV Room (Roberto Capuano Remix)] - Unrilis
08. Ray Kajioka - Strike - En Route
09. Jon Gurd - Anso - Det Sync
10. Sound Associates - Boombox [Len Faki edit] - Figure
11. Anton Pieete - Howl [Original Mix] - Rejected
12. Ron Costa - Cartei Maze [Original Mix] - Potobolo Records
13. Clint Stewart, Marceille - Look Into The Sun - Second State

DCR212 - Drumcode Radio Live - Pan-Pot Studio Mix

Foremost international techno outlet Drumcode is delighted to announce the release of its next full-length album, ‘Satellite’, by enduring Italian techno talent Sam Paganini.

Though he has been active since the mid nineties, recent years have been hugely successful for Sam, with searing techno EPs coming on revered labels such as Riche Hawtin’s Plus8, Sven Vath’s Cocoon and of course, Adam Beyer’s Drumcode. In his time he has been responsible for underground hits like ‘Zoe’, ‘Polyester’ and ‘Fire In My Arms’, all of which demonstrate his dynamic understanding of sexy, dark and hypnotic techno grooves and at the same time have earned him plenty of great Beatport chart positions as well as respect from the best in the game.

Incredibly, ‘Satellite’ is Sam’s first full-length album. Informed by his DJ gigs at legendary places like Berghain in Berlin and Cielo in New York, the album starts with a dystopian bit of sonic scene setting, as if a space ship is charging up ready to take off.

From there it’s a case of getting straight down to business. ‘Another Chance’ is a spacey bit of cantering techno and ‘White’ is rooted in devastating kick drums and is riddled with serrated synth lines that build lots of great techno pressure. ‘Down’ is an undulating bit of funky techno complete with choice vocal flourishes and tracks like ‘Lotus’ are prime offerings from the deeper end of the scale.

No two tracks sound the same on Satellite: Sam is always teasing out a new bit of texture, nailing a slightly different vibe or exploring different amounts of light and dark throughout the course of this most excellent album. This is evidenced by diverse cuts like ‘Dusty’, ‘Toxic’ and ‘Rave’.

Despite ‘Satellite’ being Sam’s debut album, it showcases his seductive style in all its glory across 12 fantastic tracks that will leave you begging for more.

Sam Paganini - Rave - Drumcode - DCCD10

Jel Ford kicks off his return EP with two tracks of clean big room techno. The title track ‘Backyard’ is a moody affair with a low drone throughout that is complimented with layered synth stabs. Using reverb to create atmosphere within the track it subtly breaks down before a vocal hook transcends the track to deliver a killer blow. ‘Meeting of Minds’ is dubbier and uses a tripped out synth to add rhythm whilst working alongside a synth pattern to keep the track chugging along. The slow evolving pads add texture and keep the track nicely filled out whilst this timeless classic keeps on giving.

Jel Ford - Backyard - Drumcode - DC133

Luigi Madonna returns to Drumcode a year after his superb single ‘Primo’ using familiar hooks, huge stabs and monstrous drums that storm across the dance floor which, are common with Mr Madonna. The hard hitting raw vibe of this EP gives Luigi an edge, with fluttering high’s and saturated lows, Luigi’s tracks are a mainstay in all DJ sets. The EP encompasses different emotions throughout that can be felt within the track ‘Singer One’, offering a more mellow side to Luigi’s already expansive catalogue.

Luigi Madonna - Back To School - Drumcode - DC135

We are happy to welcome Maceo Plex to Drumcode with the fourth instalment of his Conjure series, ‘Conjure Infinity’. Featuring two tracks ‘Conjure Dreams’ and ‘Conjure Floyd’, both are peak time monsters that introduce two very different elements. ‘Conjure Dreams’ utilises a groovy, melodic bass that is reinforced using tight thumping drums to shatter any dance floor into the universe. ‘Conjure Floyd’ builds into a more ‘heads down’ techno vibe with a very interesting breakdown. Two sure fire tracks to ignite the floor.

Maceo Plex - Conjure Floyd - Drumcode - DC136

Maceo Plex - Conjure Dreams - Drumcode - DC136

After appearing on our sister label Truesoul and also the A-sides Volume 2, dubspeeka releases his first full EP on Drumcode. Basing his sound heavily on his uniquely dark and twisted melodies, dubspeeka has created a brooding, atmospheric EP that capture each individual feeling on the techno scale from bouncing, energetic tracks to melancholic offerings. His use of Percussive sounds add energy to tracks such as Primary K290 and his array of eloquent lead lines add depth and character that can be heard on Primary K293.

dubspeeka - Primary K293 - Drumcode - DC137

dubspeeka - Primary K272 - Drumcode - DC137

Victor Calderone has stepped up for his first solo release on Drumcode with his two track single, ‘Burden’. Featuring two energetic tracks, ‘Skin’ and ‘Burden’, Victor has used effected vocals to create funky rhythms over the top of some steaming kick drums. The synth stabs lend themselves well across this EP particularly in ‘Burden’ where they really augment the flow of the track. The use of percussion phrases throughout both tracks on the single also reinforces the grooves and adds character to create a distinctive sound that keeps the single fresh and exciting.

Victor Calderone - Burden - Drumcode - DC139

Victor Calderone - Skin - Drumcode - DC139

A great philosopher (Samuel Johnson, not Ebeneezer Goode) once wrote… “our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks”. While it would be a stretch to suggest the Drumcode artist roster are closet philosophy fans, once one begins to unravel the tale that led to Jel Ford remixing the 2012 Alan Fitzpatrick hit ‘For An Endless Night’ and it is impossible to escape the unexpected enterprise and spirit of surprise that are at the heart of this exciting collaboration. 

As fans of Adam Beyer’s label will testify, the two Drumcode names have more in common than just a label stable, they also share common ground with the peak-time melodic sound that has delivered many of the labels most memorable output. Ford being a much more recent addition than Fitzpatrick, whose history with the seminal Swedish imprint stretches back to 2009, however Ford’s history within techno goes back even further having released multiple EP’s through the early noughties on vintage UK techno labels including Dave Angel’s Rotation Records, Billy Nasty’s Tortured Records, Primate Recordings and Ford’s own Jericho imprint. 

It is within this shared passion for uplifting synths and big room melodies that the ‘unexpected spark’ of creativity that led to Ford remixing Fitzpatrick can be found. An long-time admirer of Fitzpatrick’s work, Ford had developed an idea for his alternative version and secretly worked on the remix long before any discussion of the project had taken place. Once given the draft version, Fitzpatrick immediately endorsed the remix, excited to have an updated version to breath new life into what had become a familiar staple of his sets for the past two years. Parts were swapped and the end result being the barnstorming end-of-night monster presented here. A track that will be familiar with many having been the subject of much social-media furor since it first surfaced back in Autumn 2014. 

Alan Fitzpatrick - For An Endless Night (Jel Ford Remix) - Drumcode - DC140

On this weeks Drumcode Live show I have an hour of mine and Joseph Capriati’s 6 hour B2B set at Awakenings, Amsterdam. 

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DCR245 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer & Joseph Capriati live from Awakenings, Amsterdam

Adam Beyer is back on Drumcode with an impressive array of tracks that will get the senses tingling and shows us what Drumcode is all about. These 4 tracks are deep and almost melancholic in their approach to techno, using effects to really help enforce an ambience only Beyer can achieve within his productions. The under lying throbbing of the drums drives this EP into the forefront of the heads down Drumcode sound and have been heard in many of Beyer’s phenomenal sets throughout the year.

Adam Beyer - The Crossing - Drumcode - DC141

Adam Beyer - What You Need - Drumcode - DC141

Drumcode live this week is a studio mix from Adam Beyer using some of the tracks from the third A-sides compilation. Expect to hear tracks from Stephan Hinz, Dense & Pika and a collaboration from Adam Beyer & Reset Robot.

01. Skiver - Playing Games - Drumcode
02. Victor Calderone - Requiem - Drumcode
03. Stephan Hinz - Breakout - Drumcode
04. Dense & Pika - TEX - Drumcode
05. Adam Beyer & Reset Robot - Florians Cookie - Drumcode
06. Marco Bailey - Don’t You Want Me - Drumcode
07. Sasha Carassi - The Hard Parade - Drumcode
08. Enrico Sangiuliano & Secret Cinema - Trrbulence - Drumcode
09. Roberto Capuano - Flashback - Drumcode
10. Juan Sanchez - Morcilla - Drumcode
11. Clio - Techno Frequencies - Drumcode
12. Sidney Charles - Milo - Drumcode
13. Ian O’Donovan - The Border - Drumcode

DCR250 - Drumcode Radio Live - Adam Beyer A-Sides studio mix

Drumcode live this week is an hour mix from Adam Beyer’s set at Mysteryland, New York. Expect to hear tracks from wAFF, Trevino and Adam himself.

01. Fabricio Pecanha - Beats & Drums [Manuel De La Mare remix] - 303lovers
02. wAFF - Holographic - Drumcode
03. Sidney Charles - Justice
04. Enrico Sangiuliano & Matt Sassari - Aries [Luigi Madonna remix] - Alleanza
05. Mark Broom - Involver - Beard Man
06. Stephan Hinz & Philipp Ruhmhardt - Hak - Second State
07. Trevino - Eclipse - Klockworks
08. Ramiro Lopez - Fine - Suara
09. Maceo Plex - Conjure Dreams - Drumcode
10. Kaiserdisco feat. Cari - Electric [dubspeeka remix] - KD Raw
11. Joseph Capriati - Awake [Julian Jeweil remix] - Drumcode
12. Boris - Be - Suara
13. Victor Calderone - Splitting Atoms
14. Adam Beyer - The Crossing - Drumcode

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Marcel K.