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3 Track EP Of Tuff pumpin Techno Grooves - A testament to the growth of Adam Beyer’s scene-leading label, Drumcode annual A-Sides Vol.8 is the brand’s biggest yet.
The 25-track strong compilation, split across 7 EPs, features standout cuts Beyer has received over the last 12 months, but been unable to find room for in Drumcode’s regular release schedule, such is the volume and high standard of music that’s submitted.
The final part sees the beloved Alan Fitzpatrick returns to the fold with the searing ‘Heiße Rakete’ and Ilija Djokovic, who delivers a shimmering highlight with ‘Aura’, a particular favourite of Beyer’s over the last year. Shelley Johannson then closes out proceedings in style with a fittingly dynamic debut on Drumcode in the form of ‘Raze’.
The highlight-rich compilation also includes Jamie Jones & Darius Syrossian’s buzzy Drumcode debut ‘The Grid’, Nicole Moudaber’s first DC release in 5 years with the mesmerizing ‘This Is Us’, Will Clarke’s bass-drenched re-work of Adam Beyer & Bart Skils ‘Your Mind’ and Joey Beltram’s first Drumcode release in 11 years with the retro-tinged ‘Can You Feel It’.
The exciting Hyperloop project links up with Upercent for the slinky loop-driven ‘Rouge’, alongside label mainstays Layton Giordani, who drops the stirring chord-driven ‘Chrome’ and Wehbba with ‘Mantra’, combining techno classicism with future-focused groove.
There’s a troupe of debutants donning the Drumcode jersey for the first time, including BEC, Avision, Zimmz, Woo York and SAMA (in a terrific collaboration with Secret Cinema). Raxon also debuts on the label after a couple of quality additions to the Truesoul back catalogue.
Exciting young guns Weska and Juliet Fox bring heat to the compilation, while Veerus and Timmo follow up strong DC releases with a repeat dose. Elsewhere faithful contributors Ramon Tapia, Jay Lumen, Luca Agnelli, Marco Bailey and Mark Reeve craft powerful dancefloor weapons.
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As an artist whose profile has rapidly expanded from Serbia’s techno realm, Ilija Djokovic has earned support from the likes of Adam Beyer, John Digweed, Pan-Pot and lots more since delving into DJing and production in 2010. Releases on Terminal M and Filth on Acid have undoubtedly boosted his credibility and booking schedule in the last number of months, earning him the status as a sure one to watch over the coming years.
Djokovic has worked with some of the most notable names on the scene with the likes of Paul Kalkbrenner, Nina Kraviz, Solomun, Dixon and Loco Dice among others.
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