Latest release in the Artist Code series.
As always a focus on eclecticism, open-mindedness, divergence and non-conformity.  Expect to hear a wide range of electronic music from house, techno, electronica, spoken word, hip hop cherry picked by Laurent Garnier & Scan X

COD3 QR wants to remain free of all expectations and all prejudices because only one thing counts for us: the music, The Music, THE MUSIC in every shape and form !

Head to their Instagram page (ig: cod3qr) for clues to the artist identities.

www.cod3qr.com

>>> COD3 QR: label mission statement

Music is our sole driving force. Eclecticism, open-mindedness, divergence and non-conformity are the values we cherish. To achieve this, 3 or 4 artists from different musical backgrounds will come together on each release.
All of our artists, whether known or unknown, will work under a secret code name so that their true identities remain out of the public domain to avoid any preconceived ideas or a particular bias. By doing this, the music will always come first. Each release will be identified by a simple QR code, which, when flashed, will take you to a web page that will give, among other things, the artist's code name.
In the current market, most digital and vinyl sales occur over an average period of 2 months. Once this time period has elapsed, the true identity of each artist (if they wish) will finally be revealed on our web site. It is only then, two months after the release that the artists will be allowed to start communicating.
Contrary to the usual practice, COD3 QR will search out artists rather than the other way around, so it won't be possible to send us music. The founders of COD3 QR will also remain anonymous because their identities must not affect the image, expectations or perception of the label. To ensure anonymity, all of our artists will sign a contract agreeing to keep silent or be economical with the truth about the identity of those behind the label and the artists.
The music alone will be the reason why we sign an artist, and we want music to be the only reason for people to take an interest and engage with the label. For this to succeed, we must remain free of all expectations and all prejudices because only one thing counts: the music, The Music, THE MUSIC in every shape and form!  
  
COD3 QR = MUSIC TO AROUSE CURIOSITY

TESTIMONY - Permission

V/A - Bella Italia (inexd014)
BUY LINK: https://inhaleexhalerecords.bandcamp.com/album/inexd014-bella-italia
Label: Inhale Exhale (https://soundcloud.com/inhaleexhalerec)
https://www.instagram.com/inhale.ex/
> Ron Brown (https://soundcloud.com/ron_brown)
https://www.instagram.com/_ron_brown_/

Bella Italia – our upcoming compilation blends the finest Italo Disco roots with slices of High NRG, a deep sauce, all topped with a modern house glaze and just the right amount of cheese. A truly delicious treat!

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PREMIERE : Ron Brown - Hello Man (Raw Mix)

It's twins! Following the birth of his first child, and a failed (yet noble) bid for the Papacy, Bawrut returns with Papa Bawrut Part 2, the second holy chapter in his ongoing musical sermon. While fatherhood may have brought sleepless nights, it's also delivered wild inspiration, with this EP offering up a brace of fearless, genre-defying cuts.

Leading the release is La Notte, a creative late-night jam inspired by an hypnotic performance of 'Klan' by Italian pop star Mahmood.  'I had forgotten how amazing the repetition of 'La Notte' sounded, so I used it as the foundation for the track,' Bawrut explains. 'Because when do we all come together to dance? La Notte, of course.'

Next up is Vibracall, a bold middle finger to lazy nostalgia. 'A lot of club music today sounds like it's stuck in the year 2000,' says Bawrut. 'If I'm going to use the past, I want something iconic.' Enter: the vibration tone from the first-gen cell phones. Reimagined, repurposed, and flipped.

Closing the EP is a deeper, darker reinterpretation of La Notte from Irish producer and friend Hammer. With bubbling synths, ghostly vocal textures, and precise percussion, it adds a moody exhale to Bawrut's high-energy offering.

Papa Bawrut Part 2 is untamed, unpredictable, and undeniably him.

Papa Bawrut 2 EP

Vibracall

After ten years of shaping dance floors with his distinctive sound, Mexican producer Theus Mago unveils "MUN/SEA," his long awaited debut album. This milestone release marks a significant evolution for the project that began in 2014 amid the vibrant electronic music scene of Paris.

"MUN/SEA" represents a departure from Theus Mago's previously darker sonic palette, offering a more expansive journey through the artist's diverse influences. The album effortlessly navigates between genres—from the innocently exuberant "Do Androids Dream Of Dinosaurs?" to the pulsating energy of rave anthem "The F Train," seamlessly blending techy house rhythms with techno-infused indie dance moments.

MUN/SEA

Theus Mago & Thomass Jackson - 'Crank Crank (Club Mix)'

The prolific Mexican label Duro kicks off the second half of the year with an explosion of rhythm and movement courtesy of the duo Factory Setup. Their highly anticipated EP, "Afrikka", lands on June 27, 2025, promising a deep dive into hypnotic grooves, and infectious percussions.

Factory Setup, the project born from the synergy of Joseeph and Zhino – both residents of Guadalajara's iconic Bar Américas. Their approach, which unearths forgotten gems from the late '80s, '90s, and 2000s and combines them with contemporary freshness, finds its ultimate expression in "Afrikka," a work celebrating the vibrant connection between Latin and African rhythms.

The sonic journey begins with "Afrikka (Original Mix)", which exposes the raw backbone of the groove, allowing the percussive mystique and captivating vocals to take center stage. This leads seamlessly into "Flow First (Original Mix)", a hypnotic cut that maintains its intoxicating essence by stripping away the piano, revealing a deeper, constant pulse that ensnares you in its wave.

Adding an unyielding dimension, the EP includes the "Flow First (Hardvard Bass Remix)". With solid drums and demented synthesizers, Hardvard Bass constructs a sonic voyage where a booming bassline guides you through a shower of synths. It's a tech house-oriented track that pushes the energy to new limits, perfect for the dancefloor's most intense moments.

Next, the energy ignites with "Afrikka (Stab Mix)", a pure Latin house anthem that transports you directly to a sun-drenched dancefloor. Its ancient African percussions fuse with psychedelic vocals and an insistent, rhythmic stab, creating a groove you simply won't want to stop. The EP then beautifully circles back with "Flow First (Piano Mix)", where a playful array of drums and percussions intertwines with a piano that simply invites you to move, as soothing vocals envelop you in a rhythmic spiral, lifting both soul and body in an uninterrupted dance.

Factory Setup's "Afrikka" is more than just an EP; it's a celebration of global rhythm, an invitation to a complete surrender to the groove. 

Afrikka

Flow First (Harvard Bass Remix)

Factory Setup - Flow First (Harvard Bass Remix)

Out now: https://orcd.co/Rkd009

Matt Ryder, AKA Odee X, comes back to Radio Slave’s REK’D with the ‘Agent X’ EP 4th July 2025. It follows the London artist’s ‘X-Ray’ EP, which came out on the Rekids sibling earlier this year, and won support from Laurent Garnier, Honey Dijon, Sean Johnston, and many more.

First up on Odee X’s ‘Agent X’ EP is the title track, making a grand and classy entry via jazz-inflected melodies, while dub hits provide weight. Breaks slice through its mellow vibe, with the Reprise version stripping things back to lush atmospheres.

Next, ‘Promised Land’ rolls on with a tough kick underpinning soft harmonies and a deep vocal sample before ‘The Dreamer’ continues with more expert sampling, its rhythm and chords tumbling over one another and closing a versatile package for the REK’D label.

Formerly known as B.U.U.G, Odee X has released on labels like Street Tracks, Nightmayors, and REK’D. He has won club and festival plays from the likes of John Digweed and Josh Wink, with his takes on contemporary House, Techno, and Breakbeat also landing spins on BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music.

Matt Edwards launched REK’D in October 2024 to release no-nonsense House music without the limitations of parent label Rekids. It has released dancefloor-ready EPs from artists such as St. David, DCLVIII OFC, James Juke, James Curd, and more.

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Odee X - Agent X

Support the label: https://osmium-lab.bandcamp.com/album/osmva002

Support the Artist:
SC: soundcloud.com/bambi_berlin
IG: instagram.com/bambi_berlin/

Support the Label:
SC: on.soundcloud.com/osmium-lab
IG: www.instagram.com/osmium.lab

PREMIERE: Bambi-S - Every Soul Every Face [OSMIUM]

We’re back with the sixth cut in our Free Download series “Transistor Data” this time a raw, body-moving edit from Barcelona’s own Ludviq and Sergione. Their take on "Let Your Body Learn" strips it down and rebuilds it into a groovy, late-night weapon built for dark rooms and strobe-heavy basements.

Now available as a Free Download exclusively on Bandcamp and SoundCloud. Strictly for the heads.


Transistor Data #6

Ludviq & Sergione - Let your body learn (Acid Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

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PREMIERE: Ortella - Stand Up [BLBX06]

https://milio.bandcamp.com/album/vocoder-boi

After spending most of the past year deep in the studio, Milio returns to VIAVIA with Vocoder Boi EP. This genre-blurring three-track release showcases his wide sonic palette and passion for hands-on sound design. Produced entirely in his trusted home base, the EP captures the spirit of pure experimentation and creative freedom.

The title track, Vocoder Boi, draws inspiration from dubstep and is driven by raw textures crafted using a real vocoder, not for vocals, but as a sound design tool to shape its gritty, futuristic edge. Close to You dives into deep dub techno territory, built around percussive rhythms and an ethereal sampled vocal. Finally, Rotations closes the EP on a high note with a warm, deep house groove, melodic, uplifting, and unmistakably Milio.

With Vocoder Boi EP, Milio embraces experimentation and diversity, delivering a record that feels both personal and adventurous, while remaining grounded in his distinct sonic identity.

Milio - Close to you

Mexican label Duro Label is preparing for a new sonic journey with the return of one of its most cherished figures, Madrid's Álvaro Cabana. His new EP, "Indian Prototype", is an exploration of rhythms rooted in the wisdom of groove and the most influential sounds of the nineties and two thousands, without yielding an ounce to nostalgia.

Álvaro Cabana, an active figure in the Madrid electronic scene since the late '90s and owner of the Rotten City label (home to artists like Red Axes, Curses, Eden Burns, and DC Salas), delivers an EP that stands as a testament to his fidelity to his roots and his constant evolution.

The journey kicks off with "Proto", a track imbued with an early progressive essence. Deep basslines intertwine with expansive melodies and solid rhythms, creating psychedelic atmospheres that invite you into an introspective, mysterious, and energetic dance.

Following this is "Tipo", a subtle nod to Underworld. Here, acidic and resonant synthesizers take over the dancefloor, propelled by drums and rhythms designed to unleash euphoria. Lysergic vocals add a hypnotic layer, further immersing you in its danceable energy.

Finally, the EP culminates with "India In Us (UK Mix)", a powerful collaboration with his Argentine compadre residing in Bogotá, Julian Sanza (half of legendary projects like Silver City and 2020 Vision Soundsystem). This track is an ode to more "UK" and "two-thousands" sonorities, featuring booming basslines and frenetic melodies that invite total surrender on the dancefloor.

"Indian Prototype" is a statement of intent from Álvaro Cabana, a release crafted for DJs, diggers, and lovers of the rave sound.

Indian Prototype

Tipo

MUSIC DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH.
Label run by Laurent Garnier and Oliver Way.
Curating for the curious, the seekers, the adventurers and the brave. Cod3 QR is about going back to basics. About that feeling of discovering hidden gems and long sought after oddities. If it’s good, it’s good. The music is the message.