V.A. A-Sides Volume 9 Vinyl Two Of Four

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.
First up 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, a DC first-timer, then shows why she’s one of the scene’s most highly touted new artists with the brooding beast ‘Are You In’.
Rounding things off Loco & Jam power through with a brooding cut filled with sustained synths and cascading percussion.