Reviews

Acclaimed Berlin-based composer and producer Ben Böhmer announces his signing to Ninja Tune alongside the release of his cinematic new single ‘One Last Call’ featuring Felix Raphael and co-written by Oh Wonder. It marks the latest turn in a rapidly blossoming career that has seen him rise to prominence via releases such as his moving... Read more »

Today, Mexican-born electronic producer and live act Sainte Vie releases his new Labyrinth EP, out now via RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Rose Avenue Records. A masterful two-track offering from one of Rose Avenue’s newest signees, Labyrinth is a dynamic reflection of Sainte Vie’s riveting sound design. With Labyrinth, Sainte Vie embarks on an imaginative venture into... Read more »

Drumcode favourite Victor Ruiz joins forces with rising Irish artist Modeā for an inspiring meeting of styles. Modeā’s ‘Shine’ may have brought many a dancefloor to its knees last summer, but it wasn’t just ravers who were weeping glorious techno tears. “Shine is one of the best electronic music records ever made,” Victor Ruiz states... Read more »

Danish house and techno phenomenon Kölsch is back with a bang on rousing new single ‘An Amazing’, out today 15th September via Kompakt. Setting the tone for Kölsch’s upcoming album I Talk To Water, to be released on 27th October, ‘An Amazing’ is an electrifying uptempo groove decorated with sublime synth melodies and a delicate... Read more »

Drumcode welcomes another debutant to the fold, as one of techno’s most exciting new artists, Space 92, shares his thrilling two-tracker ‘Time’. Space 92’s powerful brand of techno has been a revelation since breaking through in 2020. The artist crafts a sound imbued with silky melodies, distorted percussion and touches of acid, while a long-held... Read more »

Reinforcing their love of collaborations, Township Rebellion return to Truesoul following their outstanding debut in January, as they link with Hungarian act NoNameLeft. Fans of Truesoul were left in no doubt as to Township Rebellion’s production prowess when their maiden label outing ‘Bohemia / Mephisto’ dropped earlier this year. Supported by Pete Tong on BBC... Read more »

Today, Swiss electronic duo Adriatique and Danish trio WhoMadeWho release their new collaboration ‘Miracle’ out now via RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Rose Avenue Records. Effortlessly euphoric and wondrously blissful, ‘Miracle’ marks a flawless collaboration from the European pairing. Crescendoing with vividly moving basslines and harmonious, swelling synths, ‘Miracle’ is a whimsical dip into Adriatique’ passionate production.... Read more »

Following a standout contribution to the ‘Elevate’ compilation, Mha Iri steps up for her Drumcode EP debut. Continuing Scotland’s grand techno tradition, the Edinburgh-based DJ/producer is one of 2023 breakout artists. ‘Never Go Back to Sleep’ marked her exhilarating maiden offering on Adam Beyer’s label back in March, with the cut spending a mighty two... Read more »

Despite a packed summer season, Techno queen Nicole Moudaber has been whipping up a plethora of tracks, including a raw new remix of Louie Vega’s ‘Feel So Right ‘ ft. Honey Dijon – out now on Nervous Records. For her own rework, Moudaber opts to strip thing back, leaving just a handful of core elements... Read more »

Julian Wassermann debuts on Adam Beyer’s label Truesoul with an outstanding three-track work ‘Encoder’. The Munich-based DJ and producer has been crafting unique productions for over a decade that go well beyond the static genre categories of deep techno and melodic house. In the studio Wassermann is like a painter with a canvas, imbuing his... Read more »