Adam Beyer – Taking Back Control [Drumcode]

A duo of elite tracks ‘Taking Back Control’ and ‘Alto’, the latter a collaboration with Layton Giordani, mark the next taste of Adam Beyer’s anticipated ‘Explorer Vol.1’ album.

The excitement surrounding Beyer’s first album in over 20 years is palpable. Following the LP’s eponymous first single, ‘Explorer’ which dropped in March, and the well-received ‘Hypnotic’, a collaboration with rising producer HNTR feat. Kygo, highlights have been coming thick and fast. They include the 12,000 person Drumcode party at Drumsheds (featuring Adam Beyer b2b Vintage Culture) a wild Drumcode Pop up event at an off license in London, while Beyer featured on two billboards in Leicester Square and Stratford to celebrate his takeover of Spotify’s Techno State playlist.

Cross-genre fusions continue to inspire Beyer, soaking up inspirations from three decades producing music. ‘Taking Back Control’ is fierce techno that scribbles outside the lines via a scintillating vocal that takes influence from rap and pop, but crafted in the Drumcode boss’s imitable fresh style. Creative link-ups between Beyer and Layton Giordani are always special. From their memorable b2b’s at events like Awakenings, to studio link ups that highlight the release calendar, the duo share incredible artistic chemistry. ‘Alto’ is divine rave kissed techno made for teary mornings.

“I sent Layton a lot of my sketches while on tour, and this one caught his attention. I laid down the melodies and core structure, then he brought Alto to life with his signature drums and finishing touches. We sampled an iconic vocal from the same source as The Orb’s Little Fluffy Clouds. It’s euphoric, emotional and written in a major key which is rare for me, and has become a set closer, especially in Ibiza. Always goes off.” – Adam Beyer