With Adam Beyer’s new studio album, Explorer Vol. 1 only weeks away, today he drops another new track, the blistering Taking Back Control, out via Drumcode.
TAKEN FROM NEW ALBUM ‘EXPLORER VOL.1’
Having consistently pushed the boundaries of techno in his own 30+ years of releases it’s time for a new era for Adam Beyer and his music. A culmination of his whole past creative journey, Adam has taken inspiration from everything he’s learnt and poured it into the new record. Still hungry to explore different sounds and new genres Explorer Vol.1 reflects permutations of Adam’s headspace and who he is, celebrating his personal interests and influences including in sci-fi, both musically and visually.
One of reoccurring themes throughout the record is that of reclaiming control over music, creativity and the self; found in its most literal sense with new track Taking Back Control – a hypnotic banger with a driving, addictive refrain. Sure to dominate airwaves and dancefloors this summer, Taking Back Control is a real statement of intent, this is Adam Beyer at his best, showcasing a confidence that only comes from 30 years at the top of his game.
The excitement and anticipation surrounding Explorer Vol.1 is palpable. Following the LP’s eponymous first single Explorer, highlights have included a 12,000 person Drumcode party at London’s Drumsheds, a wild Drumcode Pop up event at an off license in South London, while Beyer featured on two billboards in Leicester Square and Stratford to celebrate the album announcement. The fact that this album is only Volume 1 suggests there is a lot more to come creatively from Adam over the coming years. Plus 2026 is the year of DC30, aka 30 years of Drumcode with intensive celebrations and special releases planned to mark a huge milestone in one of electronic music’s most renowned and long running labels. For an artist as respected and established as Adam, some might expect him to start taking it easy after 30 years at the top but it’s quite the opposite, it seems like he’s just getting started…
