Italian producer Veerus is rapidly establishing himself as a vital member of Adam Beyerâs Drumcode collective; his latest EP Recovery marks his fifth release on the imprint in two years.
A thoughtful creator, Veerus shares some of the invaluable tips that have helped him keep motivated and creative in the studio, churning out the kind of tracks that have caught the ears of Adam Beyer and his Drumcode imprint.
Not many people “get” techno, and to many, it sounds the same repetitive beat over and over. While its original appeal factor was rooted in the underground, over the years parts of it have filtered into the mainstream with genres like hip-hop and pop borrowing from its elements. All you techno snobs are probably shaking your fist (or head) at the use of the word “mainstream,” but hold up. Before you get bent out of shape, get an earful load of fun facts about a genre we so love. Here are techno tracks using iconic samples from non-electronic genres or becoming the sample itself, showing how music knows no borders. Music is inspired by its own history and continues to inspire other sounds and styles. Once you get a taste of techno you can see how much flavor it really has. Read more
Christian Smith is a techno journeyman having produced and DJâd for 25 years, so it comes to no surprise to anyone that he counts for a few gems on a label as massive and longstanding as Drumcode. His own Tronic imprint remains one of the most enduring in the genreâs history and still releases quality music to this day. His connection to fellow Swede Adam Beyer likewise stretches back to the â90s, with Smith having a front-row seat to see the development of Drumcode over the years.
RebĆ«ke’s music in one word: refreshing. The fresh-faced artist (DJ and producer) Reuben Keeney, who goes by stage-name RebĆ«ke, admits “Whenever I approach anything I always try and think about what are the fans going to want to hear?,” shares Keeney. “Are they going to like this? I only do stuff for them. I donât do stuff for labels, agents or managers.” Without fans, there wouldn’t be the community that exists in electronic music. Fans give reason for an artist, and it’s their ears the artist needs to retain if they want to be successful. People make the culture of dance music, and every artist starts at the very exact place. The greatest of greats including Nicole Moudaber, Solomun and Annie Mac all started as avid music lovers letting their passion for the game guide them knowing the rest will follow. RebĆ«ke understands the importance of not only giving fans what they want but also what it takes to keep his feet on the ground. Read more
Despite the warranted scare from the current COVID-19 spread, Miami Music Week returns to Miami Beach for a week filled with countless events. Artists, industry peers, and music lovers alike have been gathering in Miami since 2011. The marathon of fun includes dancing in Miamiâs best clubs, soaking up the sun at pools, and enjoying the nightlife. With Ultra Music Festival postponed, there’s more time to enjoy the plethora of parties. So here’s our essential guide to Miami Music Week 2020!
UK-born, Berlin-based producer BEC is fast becoming one of technoâs biggest rising talents. Having already released on Drumcode, Second State and Intec, 2020 looks set to be another big year, with releases lined up on Filth On Acid, Kneaded Pains, as well as a debut release on her own label, BEC. Today, BEC shares her top 5 influential tracks of the moment.
Landing 10 years after his first concept album Full Circle, Wehbba announces the March release of his upcoming Straight Lines and Sharp Corners LP, marking his debut album on Drumcode.
Following a series of globally adored EPs and inclusions within the imprintâs esteemed A-Sides compilation series, the chart-dominating SĂŁo Paulo native now reflects upon his life as âthe artistâ, offering an immersive montage of stories that echo a tenacious dedication to his craft. Enlisting the talents of multi-instrumentalist Thomas Gandey, Electroclash pioneer David Carretta and fellow Brazilian L-cio, with his unparalleled flute mastery, Wehbbaâs synergetic cuts span the breadth of electronic musicâs sonic landscape, as he challenges the notion of genres with seasoned voices.
One of the most multi-talented up and coming electronic music artists on the scene, Juliet Fox is making her mark as both a DJ and producer for all to see, gaining attention and support from fans and peers alike.
Juliet has become a Drumcode mainstay with several releases now on the label, the latest being her contribution to Drumcode’s A-Sides Vol. 8 Compilation, with 25 tracks hand-picked by Adam Beyer. That track, “Was Beautiful,” was played by too many DJs to mention this year, but that was not all for Juliet. This year she’s had tracks out on Octopus Records, NOIR and Kraftek, and has been playing a string of high-profile events throughout the globe. These have included Drumcode’s takeover at Tobacco Docks in London as well as several upcoming Drumcode-curated events in the United States this month.
This weekend alone, she is playing a dedicated stage at EDC Orlando and a label take-over at Avant Gardner in New York City. Tickets and info for all her upcoming Drumcode events can be found here.
Given Juliet’s incredible year, we asked her to share her 10 favorite Drumcode tracks with us. Enjoy the playlist below.
When Weska (Cody Hull) was just 20 when he remembers walking through the bitter Canadian cold, dissecting every percussive detail of âNew Groundâ, Bart Skilsâ low-end groover that dropped on Drumcode in 2012. Seven years later, the young Toronto-born artist is celebrating a debut EP on Adam Beyerâs fabled label. And to close a circle, itâs a collaborative work with Dutch journeyman Bart Skils, no less.
While the Polarize EP marks Weskaâs first time on a Drumcode cover slick (followers will note he dropped âOther Placesâ on last yearâs A-Sides compilation), Skils has almost ten DC releases to his name and a deep connection with Beyer going back to the early 2000s when the pair would play Awakenings events alongside one another.
With almost 20 years separating the artists and vastly different backgrounds, they reflected on their respective career journeys in a conversation piece for 6AM.
