TuneLab
Space 92
Awakenings x Drumcode ADE 2024
In the eternal arms race of who can have the hardest, most dystopian synth lead, Space 92 is a reigning champion, and this Awakenings x Drumcode ADE 2024 set is his declaration of war. It's functional, peak-time techno for a crowd that communicates primarily through stern nods and raised fists. The vibe is a warehouse cathedral of strobe lights and smoke, a purely physical experience where subtlety is left at the door.
On a technical level, it's a relentless assault, pinned at a brisk 140 BPM and predominantly in the 12A key for maximum driving force. The energy is a near-constant barrage, with Space 92 deploying layer upon layer of distorted bass, ratcheting percussion, and those signature, screaming acid lines. The mixing is aggressive and precise, using cuts and slams to maintain a fever-pitch intensity.
The tracklist is a mix of his own artillery and shrewd picks: his remix of Layton Giordani's 'New Generation' is a brutal, festival-smashing highlight, while 'Riordan & A+ - Party Out' and 'Franco Smith & TimiR - Nasty' deliver pure, unadulterated loop energy. The inclusion of 'Nalin & Kane - Beachball (Tall Paul Remix)' is a genius, euphoric throwback curveball, and 'Miikka Leinonen - Exordium' provides a moment of cinematic, trance-tinged respite. It kicks off with an unknown weapon, builds to the seismic drop of the 'New Generation' remix, and closes with the ironic, melodic grandeur of Tiësto's 'Adagio for Strings'.