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Alan Fitzpatrick is back with a three-track EP that encapsulates what Alan’s Drumcode sound is all about. Hard-hitting drums that fire down onto the dance floor like cannon balls. Check! Intense key patterns that are as twisted as they are uplifting. Check! Beautiful melodies that seamlessly interlock with each element. Check! Big-sounding, infectious grooves and killer hooks generously sprinkled with the infamous Fitzpatrick magic over the top. CHECK! In short, this EP is everything we have come to expect from Alan over his long history with Drumcode (this is his 10th EP as a solo artist!), but still his sound remains fresh and super-charged for 2014.

Alan Fitzpatrick
Turn Down The Lights
Drumcode
Released: 27.10.14

(contains a sample from "The Revolution" by Superchumbo, courtesy of TWISTED Records Inc. (www.twistedrecords.com)

Alan Fitzpatrick - Turn Down The Lights - Drumcode - DC134

Demo submission: (please read this before you send us your demo)  1. all tracks have to be TECHNO, no other genres are accepted 2. all tracks have to be named properly, for example: Artist - Title (Original Mix or Remix) 3. you must send full length, finished, high quality (320kbps, mp3) tracks. Previews will go to the trash immediately. 4. We will listen to every tracks but those will receive a feedback who's track is fits to the label, don't take it personally  info / demo :  ravencroft.records@gmail.com

GabeeN - Clamber (Original Mix)

 First pressing in very limited red 180g vinyl.

Andre Kronerts seminal EXU EP gets a comprehensive rework from some of the most outstanding on the scene. Tense and sinister new cuts from Kronert introduce both sides of the release, whilst the label calls upon remixes from Berlin mainstays Efdemin and Ed Davenport, as well as Hollands finest export Juan Sanchez, plus Stockholm LTD label boss Par Grindvik alongside fellow Swede Peder Mannerfelt.

Retaining the slurred vocal of the original, Efdemin layers thundering effects over chasmic bass in his mix of Into The Zone, which saw heavy rotation last year. Meanwhile Davenport brings a wild yet streamlined intensity to C.O.D.E.2.
Side B sees Grindvik team up with Mannerfelt to provide a joint interpretation of Into The Zone, which they manipulate into a peak-time epic, with a soaring melody over hammering toms. Finally, Juan Sanchez channels funk through Roll The Dice with a twitchy, groove-laden rework.

The spirit of EXU is made physical once again via 12 inches and 27 minutes of wax.

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B3 - Andre Kronert - Roll The Dice (Juan Sanchez Remix) - Sthlm LTD 036

Played and supported by Hot Since 82, John Digweed, Danny Howard (BBC R1), Skream, Richy Ahmed, Eats Everything, Route 94, Coyu and more!

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Danny Tenaglia - Music Is The Answer (Montel Remix)

Italy’s fastest rising name in house and techno returns to the respected Drumcode imprint with this blistering new 4-track EP, ‘Climax’. Featuring a distinctive vocal sample crescending over a typically thumping bassline, opening lead track ‘Climax’ grows gradually with the introduction of a single synth note and skipping hi-hats. Two beatless breakdowns increase the pressure whilst a new synth melody is introduced in the second, making for a powerful ending as all the elements join together.

‘Boost’ starts out deep and dark, with a high-pitched call echoing over a determined beat. The track changes course mid-way through with the introduction of a bassy, low-pitched synth melody, helping ‘Boost’ evolve into a catchier, more playful track.

‘Spectre’, a no-nonsense closing piece featuring a jittering synth note, rattling hi-hats and a trademark tension-filled breakdown.

‘Over The Clouds’, as its name would suggest, is the gentlest of the four tracks. Filled with dusty textures over a rumbling bassline, twinkling synths move in waves before lower-pitched chords join, adding a real sense of depth to this production.

Overall, ‘Climax’ is an outstanding example of Faraone’s ear for detail as a producer: his experience as both a resident and touring DJ clearly feeds into his skill for manipulating tension in his productions like he does on the dancefloors. Having recently warmed up for Adam Beyer at Tenax, Marco Faraone’s relationship with the iconic label continues to grow.

Marco Faraone - Boost - Drumcode - DC154

We welcome back Noir to Tronic for his second release this time teaming up with Olivier Giacomotto. “Reste” is a track that focuses on a hypnotic arpeggio and a fat analog bassline. We also have a remix courtesy of Dubai’s finest, Raxon. He reworked the track elegantly giving it his trademark sound and groove. 


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Noir & Olivier Giacomotto - Reste (Raxon Remix) [Tronic]

Collaborating once again, Canadian duo Return Of The Jaded pair up with Kittball co-owner P.A.C.O. in an atmospheric two-track release.

A key component in the running of Kittball, P.A.C.O. has contributed numerous collaborations and remixes to the German imprint’s catalogue, however it was only in January this year when the Dortmund-based producer released ‘Nights Watch’ - his debut EP. Featuring a collaboration with talented duo Return Of The Jaded, the release saw international support including multiple plays on BBC Radio 1, and they now join forces once again for another stellar outing on Tube & Berger’s renowned label.

Featuring an infectious female vocal is our Debut Transmission today, ‘Rumble’ initiates with a compelling groove before purring synths, uplifting effects and shuffling drums come into fruition. Meanwhile, ‘Deamons’ combines soaring pads with crunchy percussion and echoing rimshots whilst tantalizing melodies operate throughout.

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Rumble EP

P.A.C.O. & Return Of The Jaded - Rumble

Hot on the heels of the A-Sides Volume 5 compilation, Enrico Sangiuliano makes his return to Drumcode with his highly anticipated EP ‘Moon Rocks’. The heavy hitting four track EP shines a light on Sangiuliano’s tight, thundering production skills. The hoover heavy lead track ‘Moon Rocks’ is packed with booming percussion, intricate synths and brooding crescendos. The EP encapsulates Sangiuliano’s wide spectrum of sounds ranging from the fat bass line of ‘Moon Rocks’ to the more delicate harmonies shown within the ‘Dutch Kiss’ mixes whilst ‘Ghettoblaster’ sits somewhere in between.

Enrico Sangiuliano - Dutch Kiss (Straight Mix) - Drumcode - DC160

Our boy is back on the kitty town. Wade has released some of the most successful tracks of the last twelve months on Suara and now he deliveres another two dancefloor killers ready to rock the soundsystems: 'Inside Out' is all about big bassline, driving rhythm and an awesome synth lead. 'Disco Breakin' follows the path from 'Collapsed Jam', bouncy groove and well-chosen vocal sample becoming a bomb. We can tell you a few more things about these tracks but... Why don't you play them and see what happens? 
Artwork by GaAs
Mastering by www.pobla.es

[Suara 237] Wade - Inside Out EP

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[Suara 237] Wade - Disco Breakin (Original Mix)

Cirez D - Envelopes

Improvised mix where you will find some jams that I'm playing now. 
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WADE - 2017 is on FIRE (1 hour Mixtape)

A work 12 months in the making, Adam Beyer continues his exciting series of collaborative EPs, teaming up with heavy-hitters Pig&Dan for an multi-faceted four-tracker.

Chances are up if you spied Adam Beyer in an airport departure lounge over the past 12 months, he’d have his head buried in his laptop, immersed in creating sound sketches. A long-time fan of collaborations, the Drumcode chief has been on an inspiring streak of form lately, teaming up with the likes of Mark Reeve, Dense & Pika and now Pig&Dan. The results have been compelling, to say the least. 

In trademark perfectionist Beyer style, the title track ‘Capsule’ – a shimmering slice of techno - involved “around 15 different versions” the track rigorously road tested by the Swede and featured in episodes of Drumcode Radio to test dancefloor reactions, before finally getting the sign off.  ‘In Love’ is a big room techno groover, driven by crisp drums and the kind of evocative vocal effect that’ll have hairs standing on ends. ‘Atmosfear’ is true to its name, centered on a menacing synth line and gritty percussion, its deep kicks and subterranean bass combining superbly to create a heady dancefloor brew. ‘We Are E’ is propelled by a catchy synth hook and a classic call-to-arms vocal, which tips its cap to the artists’ shared love of classic UK rave.

Adam Beyer Vs Pig&Dan - In Love - Drumcode - DC171

Drumcode returns with its 6th installment of the internationally celebrated A-Sides series. Renowned for fostering a shared space between industry tastemakers and rising talent alike, the careful curation that goes into each volume is a fine example of why Beyer’s brand continues to go from strength to strength.

Techno titan Adam Beyer has grown Drumcode into a force to be reckoned with; the label has become synonymous with forward-thinking, functional techno and even after 20 years, Drumcode continues to find new boundaries to push, and ways to solidify its legacy as the world’s number one techno label. 

2017 is no exception, with Beyer’s imprint hosting it’s first stage at Tomorrowland, not to mention the expansion of the critically acclaimed Junction 2 where the Drumcode stage is the centrepiece and Adam plays the key role of festival director. The Drumcode phenomenon continues to grow each week, chiefly fuelled by Drumcode Radio, Adam’s radio show that’s broadcast in 57 countries via 86 stations and to a global audience of 16 million techno fans per week. 

The A-Sides series acts as a perfect vignette of Drumcode’s cutting-edge sound; functional yet inspired techno, all tracks tried and tested by Beyer himself. Vol. 6 continues this tradition with a collection of 16 multi-faceted cuts from a mixture of both emerging artists and experienced label friends. 

The heart-throbbing bass in Amelie Lens’ electrifying piece ‘In Silence’ sets the tone for the dark and dance-floor-ready energy that Vol.6 carries the whole way through. Other standouts include Mars Bill’s rough’n’ready ‘Mohave’. Pulsating and precise, ‘Mohave’ has highlighted many of Beyer’s sets recently as has Wehbba’s monster track ‘Fake’, which fans have been anticipating the release of all year. 

Label-favourites Dense & Pika also feature on ‘A-Sides’ Vol. 6 with their hard-hitting ‘Just a Beat’ and a huge track from Beyer himself who has joined forces with Enrico Sangiuliano to bring us their undeniably infectious ‘Preset Heaven’. 

With many more notable selections from the likes of Julian Jewell, Timmo, Tiger Stripes and Pig&Dan, A-Sides Vol. 6 is another impressive addition to the label’s prolific release roster and a testament to why Drumcode remains at the forefront of the electronic world.

Adam Beyer & Enrico Sangiuliano - Preset Heaven - Drumcode - DC178

It&#8217;s time for another one of our Abilities V/A compilations, and we&#8217;ve kicked things up a notch with what is clearly the future of the sound we have meticulously cultivated over the years. Expect nothing less than chrome-plated workouts and streamlined rollercoaster rides across the span of these 14 cuts.

Ignacio Arfeli & Buitrago - Heaven (Original Mix)

As we move into 2018, Misfit Music returns for it’s 5th release. The label has been making huge waves since its inception, last summer. Signing Stockholm’s Tiger Stripes for this next release is true testament to how rapidly the label is progressing. Many will be familiar with the Drumcode regular’s more recent work, but Mikael Nordgren (aka Tiger Stripes) boosts a rich back catalog of material with releases on Ibadan, King Street / Nite Grooves, Get Physical to name but a few. 
In keeping with his contemporary take on the modern Techno sound, Tiger Stripes delivers 2 heady cuts for the Belfast label. Title track ‘Bang’ hits hard with it’s infectious vocal hook and is 100% designed for the dancefloor! While ‘Moan’ is deeper and geared more for those late night moments with it’s low slung vibe and bass heavy groove. Label boss MONTEL steps up for remix duties under his new Techno alias ‘MNTL’  and provides a stripped back and hard hitting alternative to the original.

Tiger Stripes - Bang

Set - Trippin Way (Summer 2k18)

I am happy to welcome these two new great producers Matt Sassari and Patrik Berg on board at Terminal M! Get some funky bassy acid techno groovers (Monika Kruse)

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Patrik Berg Feat. Matt Sassari - Driving Force

Twilo

Elio Riso & Muter - Twilo (Vikthor Remix)[PREVIEW]

Drumcode has become a label synonymous with some of the most-cutting edge and forward-thinking techno over the last 20 years. Their artists include both emerging and established names, and one of those well recognised is Enrico Sangiuliano. Now announcing the very first concept album of his career.

The prolific Italian producer has been catapulted into the limelight after the runaway success of his past releases, and now Biomorph is born. 

A very special concept album designed to take the listener on a journey of evolution. A musical adaptation describing how biological and technological advances over numerous generations of time have all started from the same first step in our own biological journey.

Divided into 4 parts, Organisms opens with atmospheric tones, gradually blending complex textures and timbres to begin the evolutional process. The beginning of this section combines full sounding arrangements before stripping it all back to basics. From here it dissolves into the atmosphere. Organisms then progresses into a break-beat influenced, down tempo track using synths to add complexity to the straight, broken rhythms.

Galactic, futuristic elements are found in both tracks in Cosmic Forces. Upbeat, groovy, electronic synths resonate, before ‘Hidden T’ brings the tension to get things pumped up with stratospheric swirls and twirls to lay down one of the most mind meltingly deep drops.

Metamorphosis is mysterious, its opening beat is a deep and piercing tone that sends the listener into a sensory awareness of their surroundings before breaking into a fully charged, techno track, with Enrico’s trademark sounds and textures.

All evolution has an ending.

Two Probabilities shows the positive, starting out evocative and emotional, with a gentle harmony, gazing towards a ‘New Dawn’. On the other side of the spectrum lies the negative. This is influenced with a rhythm that articulates the beat of death, mathematical, cold and metallic in texture, it shows the unsustainability of its nature, with a hectic, anxious break beat influenced ending.

The digital version also features a bonus track; 'A Further Existence'.

Biomorph

Enrico Sangiuliano - Multicellular - Drumcode - DC190 [I - Organisms]

Vikthor blazes through the techno scene like a scorching inferno. His explosive style, blending dark atmospheres and captivating synths, captured the legendary Carl Cox's attention. Cox, recognizing Vikthor's immense talent, labeled him as one of the next generation techno stars, solidifying their collaboration on Cox's esteemed label, Intec.
With an unstoppable natural progression, Vikthor crafted a series of electrifying releases that sent shockwaves through the industry. Tracks like "Twilo" by Elio Riso propelled him to new heights, earning widespread support and recognition. Collaborating with Elio Riso on the acclaimed track "Soul & Trip," remixed by Cox himself, solidified Vikthor's position as a rising force. DJ Mag hailed it as one of the standout tracks of 2020.
Vikthor's debut album, "Low Profile," released on Bush Records, illuminated his artistic prowess and cemented his status as a formidable presence in the techno realm. Unfazed by his rapid ascent, he forged ahead in 2021, joining forces with Oscar Aguilera for a monumental four-track release on Monika Kruse's iconic label, Terminal M. In the same year, Vikthor boldly launched his own label, VKT, providing a platform for his music and the like-minded artists he championed during his electrifying DJ sets.
Since then, Vikthor has embarked on an incredible journey, touring Australia and gaining recognition from Tomorrowland as one of the future's brightest stars. He delivered a captivating guest mix and interview. With meticulous attention to detail, Vikthor has honed his craft, creating remarkable tracks and collaborations, including his remarkable remix of "Lullaby" and a playlist of other sensational releases alongside AdamK.
The world eagerly awaits Vikthor's upcoming releases, including the highly anticipated EP "Redemption" on Carl Cox's 23rd Century label. His meteoric rise serves as a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering dedication. Vikthor embodies the future of techno, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Brace yourself for the captivating journey ahead as Vikthor emerges as the guiding force, relentlessly redefining the boundaries of electronic music...