First founded by Adam Beyer 1996 to self-release his own records, Drumcode is currently placed alongside the most influential techno imprints, and ranked among the world’s best. “15 Years of Drumcode” not only celebrates this legacy, it propels the label further with a fresh injection of new and unreleased tracks from some of techno’s finest producers like Joel Mull, Joseph Capriati, Alan Fitzpatrick, Paul Ritch – just to name a few. In typical Drumcode fashion, “15 Years of Drumcode” celebrates the past by focusing on the present. There are no throwbacks, rehashings, or even remixes of the label’s classic tracks. Instead, the 28-track compilation showcases only the newest and most exciting work of Drumcode’s current roster, cascading between tough, thumping techno and housier, atmospheric arrangements.

”It‘s not an easy thing to do over a 15 year period—to maintain an interesting, updated formula of something you started fifteen years ago,” commented Adam Beyer on his label Drumcode in a recent interview. Since 1996, Drumcode has grown to become an institution in the global techno scene, encompassing a radio program, an event series, and, most importantly, a home for the musical vision of its artists and founder. First founded by Beyer to self-release his own records, Drumcode is currently placed alongside the most influential techno imprints, and ranked among the world‘s best. “15 Years of Drumcode” not only celebrates this legacy, it propels the label further with a fresh injection of new and unreleased tracks from some of techno‘s finest producers.

This nutty collection drops on the 28th. Here are some previews for your earholes.

01. Grindvik and Billie – Hold, Doubt, Back
DCCD06 – 01 Grindvik and Billie – Hold, Doubt, Back by Drumcode

02. Slam – Temperance
DCCD06 – 02 Slam – Temperance 128 by Drumcode

03. Ben Sims – Make That Shit Funk
DCCD06 – 03 Ben Sims – Make That Shit Funk by Drumcode

04. Paul Ritch – Adrenaline
DCCD06 – 04 Paul Ritch – Adrenaline by Drumcode

05. Adam Beyer – A Walking Contradiction (Joseph Capriati Remix)
DCCD06 – 05 Adam Beyer – A Walking Contradiction (Joseph Capriati Remix) by Drumcode

28. Rocco Caine – Orphan
DCCD06 – 28 Rocco Caine – Orphan by Drumcode

23. Roberto Capuano – Oblique
DCCD06 – 23 Roberto Capuano – Oblique by Drumcode

06. Nicole Moudaber – Contents Of My Head
DCCD06 – 06 Nicole Moudaber – Contents Of My Head by Drumcode

09. Alan Fitzpatrick – Running Backwards
DCCD06 – 09 Alan Fitzpatrick – Running Backwards by Drumcode

10. Cari Lekebusch and Joseph Capriati – Napoli 4pm
DCCD06 – 10 Cari Lekebusch and Joseph Capriati – Napoli 4pm by Drumcode