Adam Beyer's music is synonymous with all that is exciting about techno Having emerged as the figurehead of the hugely prolific Swedish techno scene, Beyer's focused and considered approach to his craft has worked to confirm his position as a globally recognized DJ and producer who headlines the worlds cutting edge clubs and festivals week-in-week-out However life in music began for Beyer down in the grassroots; making the most of Stockholm's blossoming techno scene and working in the city's renowned Planet Rhythm record store It was here that Adam hooked up with the triumvirate of Cari Lekebusch, Joel Mull and Jesper Dahlback; sharing a passion for dynamic and diverse techno which inevitably led to the beginnings of production experimentation and musical exploration which has maintained to the present dayBeginning with the debut Drumcode 1 released on Planet Rhythm's record label, Beyer's production highlights including releases for Plus 8, NovaMute, Cocoon and Soma; remixes of Underworld 'PushUpstairs', Morgan 'Flowerchild' and Matthew Jonson 'Marionette' and a wealth of material on his own Drumcode, Truesoul and MadEye imprints Something of an obsessive when it comes to creating his own productions the key to understanding the Swede's studio method can be traced back his formative yearsThe beating percussive pulse of his music has been at the heart of his musical taste since adopting the role of drummer in a band while at school By the time he was a young adult he was fully immersed in electronic music DJing at friends parties, working in the record shop, playing around with samplers and an Atari computer, investing what money he could in better and more equipment; everything was focused on music This self-drive and dedication has been central to the development of his sound
ADE, Amsterdam, October 16-20, 2024
Mayday Festival Dortmund 2024, April 30
909 Festival 2024, Amstelveen, June 1-2
Nature One, Kastellaun, August 2-4, 2024
Lovefest, Vrnjačka Banja, August 8-10, 2024
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