Know Your Artist: Drumcomplex

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Daniel and Arnd Reichow are the two names behind the incredible techno act Drumcomplex. Hailing from Dusseldorf, the act is hailed as one of the top names in the techno realm. Having performed in several A-list clubs like Rex Club Paris, La Cova Barcelona, Hristov Botev Hall Sofia, Flexbar Amsterdam, Fusion Club Münster, Poison Club Düsseldorf, Nature One Festival, Heineken Music Hall Amsterdam, Ground Zero Festival and more, the prodigious act is a worthy purveyor of the genre.

Drumcomplex started out when the brothers made their first contact within the techno movement during the 90s which instantly led them to indulge in electronic music. Daniel kicked off his exploration and possibilities within the music when he acquired his first synths which initially led to creation of melodic sounds. As time went by, experimental and more left-of-centre oriented sounds came to surface. And while Daniel kept at it to satisfy his creative urge, Arnd went on to master the fine art of mixing and was awarded a residency in the club Far Out in Emmerich.

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Fast forward to middle of 2001, Drumcomplex finally achieved their first success in the form of their debut Pushing Conform EP on Toneman Records. The musical journey of theirs started to take off as they slowly built a profound sense for new rhythms and sounds of intriguing complexity. In 2004, they made an appearance on Canadian label Hardsignal with their phenomenal single ‘Nightlife‘. A beginning of their successful run, 2005 saw their Organism EP on German techno label TST.

Their Ambition and Believe EPs followed suit as they became some of the most addictive tunes on the dance floors. As the year came to a close, the duo continued to oust fans with sinful originals and awe-worthy live performances in clubs across the world courtesy Arnd.

Drumcomplex also attained notoriety for crafting stunning remixes and had already remixed the likes of Jan Liefhebber, Nicolas Ovalle and many more. Yet another stunning effort from the German geniuses surfaced in the form of their Ultimate EP on Abyss Records.

Another notable partnership in their career has been their association with Dutch techno stalwart Roel Salemink. With several collaborative EPs on labels like Abstract, Intec, Yellow and more under their belt, the dual force of these two have time and again showcased their sinister sounds and eclectic sense of understanding between themselves.

A popular name in some of the best clubs around the world having created enough buzz in the music industry with their passion for experimental and unpredictable sounds paving the way, Drumcomplex and Roel made a joint appearance at Awakenings during NYE 2014.

Most recently, their collaborative work ‘Foundation‘ made it to Mark Knight‘s legendary Toolroom Records as part of their flagship series Rhythm Distrikt 12.

Moreover, with a continued run of releases and appearances on labels like MB Elektronics, Phobiq, Different is Different Records, Railyard Recordings, Resopal Schallware, Definition Records, the duo also opted to introduce their label Complexed Records to the world in 2014 to promote future techno sounds and kicked off proceedings with their Ghost EP in collaboration with Roel Salemink.

Drumcomplex have already kicked off 2016 in style with their tremendous Junglism EP which also marked the 20th release on their native label. A solo effort coming in from the German veterans, the peak-time tunes are going strong on the dance floors.

So don’t miss out to catch one of techno music’s finest acts, Drumcomplex head out on his India Tour this weekend as he weaves pure magic across three cities. Check out the event details below!

Event Details

Date : 22nd April, 2016
Venue : The Farm World Cafe, Hyderabad

Date: 23rd April, 2016
Venue: Showshaa Club, New Delhi

Date: 24th April, 2016
Venue: F Beach House, Pune

For more details, check out the cities’ individual event page.

  • Hyderabad
  • New Delhi
  • Pune

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