If you want a snapshot of where techno stands in any given year, and a preview of where it’s headed, look no further than Drumcode’s A-Sides compilation. Since 2012 it has marked the label debuts of countless vital Drumcode artists and affiliates, from Layton Giordani, Wehbba and Boxia, to Amelie Lens and ANNA, no less.
Every year, new names are unearthed, tried and true techno contributors serve up their best, and icons of the industry land their debut on Adam Beyer’s storied label. The 2020 edition hits with 13 tracks, eight coming from label debutants.
For Part Two, Victor Ruiz & Thomas Schumacher link and the result is ‘Intuit’, a sleek futuristic roller that hits you square between the eyes. Anfisa Letyago also steps up as a first timer on Drumcode and shows why she’s one of the scene’s most highly touted new artists with the brooding beast ‘Are You In’.
Closing out proceedings Loco & Jam unleash the surging powerhouse ‘Addicted’, to round off the second in this four part series.