Techno

Regular fans of UMEK will already be familiar with the relaunch of 1605 in 2019, as the labels output has consistently been charted at the top of numerous sales polls. 1605 has become a main outlet for UMEK’s own tracks but his recent releases can also be found on other high-flying imprints including Filth On... Read more »

There’s a driving, latent energy that underlies the new EP from Dublin based R.Kitt, marking it out as a decisive step in his burgeoning career. Landing on Eluize’s cross continental label (Berlin/Adelaide) Night Tide, as a record it marks a clear step into the realms of techno, while still packing all the melody and warmth of... Read more »

In the trend-driven universe of electronic dance music, Gregor Tresher is the rare artist who transcends such cycles. His secret? A relentless focus on melody and timbre, timeless musical elements that other producers often undervalue. Just as a painting or a photograph appears to move if one stares at it long enough, close listening to... Read more »

A leading name within Italy’s techno landscape and beyond, DJ, producer and label owner Luca Agnelli’s musical journey continues to surge with releases and remixes via the likes of Drumcode, Soma and his own Etruria Beat imprint. Having played a series of stand-out shows to close the year including Universe82 Festival (Valencia), Duel (Naples) and... Read more »

Following a series of globally impactful single and EP releases in 2019, one of the circuit’s leading UK proponents, Rudosa, continues his rich vein of form in 2020 with the first of many sterling productions to come. Stepping up for remix duty on Joyhauser’s ‘Entropy’, the Mancunian delivers on acid sensibilities and tenacious percussion that... Read more »

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 contribution to Drumcode. Following a series of globally adored EPs and inclusions within the imprint’s esteemed A-Sides compilation series, the chart-dominating São Paulo native now reflects upon his life as ‘the artist’,... Read more »

Against a Dark Background – the full-length studio album from long-standing British techno duo, Spektre – is out now via Pleasurekraft’s esteemed Kraftek imprint. Following their critically-acclaimed debut album Casting Shadows Without Light in 2010 and their sophomore outing Cyclic Operations in 2013, Against a Dark Background is the third studio long-player from partners Paul... Read more »

As Oliver Huntemann gears up for another big year of touring and releases, we caught up with the German techno mainstay to discuss his credible label Senso Sounds, reworking his iconic track ‘Tranquilizer’, his newly established Taqueria restaurant ‘Holy Taco’ and much more. WWD: Hello Oliver, welcome back to WWD! Let’s dive straight in. 2019... Read more »

It’s been 12 months since the release of his acclaimed debut LP Transmission and now the globe-trotting techno maestro Julian Jeweil has returned to Drumcode with a stellar 5-track ‘Schema‘ EP. We caught up with the French techno talent to discuss his relationship with Adam Beyer, his music, tracks of the decade and much more.  WWD: Hello Julian, welcome to... Read more »

Renowned German DJ and producer Boris Brejcha has unveiled his hotly anticipated new album Space Diver, out now via Ultra Music. Space Diver is an epic, emotionally-charged journey, rich with atmospheric soundscapes in which Brejcha masterfully guides the listener through an array of terrain. Boasting 12 otherworldly tracks, the album opens with last summer’s hit ‘Gravity’, a melodic techno roller featuring... Read more »