Patrice Bäumel - Speicher 85 Out now

For Speicher 85, the Amsterdam-bred floor charmer and producing mastermind Patrice Bäumel presents two highly effective techno bangers that will become the weapon of choice for any discerning DJ looking for momentum. Color-coded in juicy red, the release features smoldering new material from one of the most revered resident DJs and techno innovators from Amsterdam's iconic, but sadly defunct Trouw club. A relentless sonic adventurer in both studio and club trenches, Patrice knows his peak time by heart, having developed quite the understanding of the fluctuations of the crowd before him. You can hear that straightaway with a-side cut "Lowrider", a clattering minimalist groover with maximum impact, vetting helplessly stuck floors with a surge of adrenalin-fuelled percussion and the occasional synth roar. The b-side's "The Vanishing" presents itself as an equally hypnotic affair, albeit with a different angle - this time, we find a true melodic meltdown monster whose epic vocal break will leave no roof or hand unraised. With records like these, we've got no worries about the sheer, animalistic power of techno - and neither do the peeps from Mixmag, who not only premiered the full stream of "Lowrider", but also call it a "no-holds-barred monster". Digital downloads of both cuts are also now available via Beatport, iTunes, Whatpeopleplay et al. For all those who still can't get enough, we'd like to guide your attention to Patrice's latest recording from DGTL festival a few weeks back and his brandnew Beatport charts... no chance of missing out on this!