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Duro Label proudly announces the release of "Baba Music Vol. II," the latest EP from Rina. The EP features exciting collaborations with JulyJuli and The Flying Spoon, as well as a joint effort with HNRQ. Adding to the musical tapestry are remixes by Shubostar and Made In TLV.

"Baba Music Vol. II" kicks off with "Daily Grind" featuring JulyJuli, a hypnotic and playful track. This solid cut captivates listeners with its potent rhythms and entrancing elements. JulyJuli's mesmerizing vocals weave seamlessly through the track, keeping the audience in a perpetual state of trance. Following this is the "Daily Grind (Made In TLV Remix)," which transforms the original into an epic journey tailored for those magical sunrise moments at a rave. Made In TLV infuses the track with intricate percussive layers, reverberated resonances and epic melodies.

The EP continues its sonic exploration with "De Sum," a collaborative effort between Rina and The Flying Spoon. The original version features a dreamlike melody that serves as the backbone of the composition. Intricate arpeggios create a tunnel-like effect, drawing listeners deeper into the sonic landscape with each passing moment. Complementing the original is the "De Sum (Shubostar Remix)," which offers a fresh perspective on this already captivating track. Shubostar's remix adds new layers and textures to the original, further enhancing its dreamy qualities while maintaining the essence of the collaboration between Rina and The Flying Spoon.

The EP reaches its pinnacle with "All My Friends Are TV Hosts," a stellar collaboration between Rina and HNRQ, resident DJ of Lux Frágil. The track envelops listeners in a cloud-like atmosphere, with melodies that evoke the sensation of floating through the stratosphere. The track's ethereal quality is punctuated by acidic sounds that weave in and out of the composition, creating an intriguing contrast to the dreamy core.

Rina - Baba Music Vol II

Brazilian producer Niev debuts on Mexican imprint Duro Label with a three-track EP exploring the depths of acid house.

Duro Label proudly announces the release of "Mariokarlos EP," the latest production from Brazilian artist Niev, an emerging force in the electronic scene from Ribeirão Preto who has been making waves in experimental music since 2020.

The EP, consisting of three original tracks, represents a deep dive into acid house territory while maintaining Niev's characteristic essence of blending electronic elements with Brazilian influences. The EP includes the title track "Mariokarlos," followed by "Ciao (Stripped Mix)" and "Wannabe," each exploring different nuances within the genre.

Niev, known for his work with Radio Vitrine and The Last Baba Disco Studios, brings to this release his distinctive musical perspective, shaped between 80's nostalgia and contemporary influences from Russian and Middle Eastern music. His ability to weave traditional and cutting-edge elements is reflected in each of the EP's cuts.

"Mariokarlos EP" marks Niev's debut on Duro Label, solidifying the Mexican imprint's presence in the international house music scene and reinforcing its commitment to innovative sounds and bold proposals.

The EP will be available across all digital platforms from March 7th, 2025.

Niev - Mariokarlos

Following the hypnotic pulse of his acclaimed album El Hijo del Maiz, released through Lumière Noire Records, which introduced the original version of "Bo Ni Ke," Mexican DJ/producer Iñigo Vontier returns with Bo Ni Ke Remixes, an EP that reimagines one of his most captivating tracks. Released through the boundary-pushing Mexican imprint Duro Label, this collection breathes new life into "Bo Ni Ke" with four dynamic reinterpretations from Musumeci, Moisees and two new version from Vontier.  

Leading the charge is a mesmerizing remix by Italian Musumeci, who infuse the track with their signature blend of deep, cosmic grooves and ethereal textures, taking "Bo Ni Ke" on an acid journey. Moisees, co-founder of Duro Label, delivers a remix that amplifies the track's hypnotic essence, layering infectious rhythms with a raw, underground energy that resonates on dancefloors. Rounding out the EP, Iñigo Vontier himself presents his "Unwanted" Remix, showcasing his evolving sound with a darker, more psychedelic twist that delves deeper into his experimental roots. 

Closing the EP is the Ketamine Version, a stripped-down, hallucinatory rendition that deconstructs the original into its most primal sonic elements. This version explores the track's core rhythmic structure, distorting and reshaping it into a swirling, immersive soundscape, designed for late-night introspection and altered states of consciousness. 

Bo Ni Ke Remixes stands as a testament to Iñigo Vontier's fearless approach to electronic music, blending cultural influences with forward-thinking production. Each remix offers a unique perspective while honoring the original's mystique, solidifying "Bo Ni Ke" as a track that transcends boundaries and continues to evolve. Iñigo Vontier’s “Bo Ni Ke Remixes” will be available starting April 11, 2025. 

Bo Ni Ke Remixes

‘Muy Duro’ flagship V/A series returns this year with his volumen 6, music from new and old souls around the world. Le Dame Noir’s Arthur Johnson give you the entrance ticket with "31SPCIAL", a locomotive ride loaded with a bouncy bass, steady percussions and sharp cymbals that drive you to the peak. It is followed by Cornelius Doctor’s "Zsa Zsa Can't Don't Cry", a metallic and playful percussion with a mix of unhinged and liberating synthesizers.

Changing the semblance are ID_UA & Berny with "Tutta La Notte", a broken beat cut. Its hypnotizing synths will make you descend into the deepest and sweltering of the night, the point where you never want to see the sunlight again. Colossio's "Regios", is the perfect soundtrack to transport you to the multidimensional plane where you don't know if there will be a return accompanied by wild and nutty gnomes or your entrance to the psychiatric. Guitar and synthesizer riffs that when entering the center of your head hypnotize you, distorting your neurons and reality.

To close the compilation is Alvaro Cabana’s "Adventures Under The Dome", ironically inspired by all the theories that circulate today about the "dome" that covers the flat earth. A mix of sounds that could be defined as Robot Disco and Trippy Bleepy Fun, alluding to the fact that no matter if the earth is round, square or an infinite multidimensional plane, we could choose to go through this life with the intention of not stopping to have adventures and positive experiences.

Muy Duro Vol 6

Zsa Zsa Don't Cry

Cornelius Doctor - Zsa Zsa Don't Cry (Original Mix)

Duro is honored to present the birth of the “Baba” brotherhood. During the last pandemic year, Rina traveled from Tel Aviv to Portugal, where he met Switchdance. After some trips around the beautiful city of Lisbon, plates and plates of hummus and samosa, a visit to pick up raspberries at a field that used to be a medicinal cannabis farm and lots of hours in Switchdance's studio, 'Baba Music Vol. 1' was alive.

The journey initiates with the Portuguese version of "Give Way", a cut that narrates the moment when you are in a high state of mind and try to describe the process to get back to reality. For this version the duo worked with vocalist Abrão, where a deep and resonant bass, a synthesized voice, electric and acid melodies, and distant pads run through the space. It’s followed by the Hebrew version of "Give Away" where Rina takes control of the vocals. 

"Reak" means "empty" in Hebrew, the cut refers to a state of consciousness where there is nothing in the brain. Playful percussion, acid basslines mixed with digitally distorted synthesizers create the sensation of breaking out reality, an experience blended with algorithms, binary codes and atomized sounds where it is hard to distinguish the realness. A roar to all the Babas around the world to gather on the dance floor. 

To consummate the brotherhood with an embellishment, master Jonathan Kusama came up with two versions of "Give Way". The first one is a futuristic and dystopian dub masterpiece, with distorted bass lines, shady vocals and liquid percussion. For the second version Kusama brings up the energy and keeps the bass flickering and harsh, mixed with mind-bending and unhinged synthesizers.

Baba Music Vol 1

Reak

Switchdance + Rina - Reak (Original Mix)

Duro Label is proud to present volume 10 of their rolling compilation series, "Muy Duro". New names for this issue include Mishell and UFO Club, as well as the triumphant return of Mijo, a masterpiece by Javier Ferreira and Persona RS, and a new cut from Heidenreich.

The compilation starts off strong with "Shifting Sands", a collaboration between Javier Ferreira and Persona RS. It's a powerful, acidic track with dreamy vibes and rave influences. Next up is "The Toolmaster" by the one and only Mijo, a funky, surprising, and pleasurable track that's like a soul massage.

In this volume of the "Muy Duro" series, we welcome Mishell with "Analyze", a cut more oriented towards the sound of house music, fresh, deep, and resonant. Heidenreich returns to Duro with "Not What U Dance", a booming cut with sharp and energetic synthesizers. Finally, to close out the compilation, we have UFO Club debut for the label with "Snapping Turtles", a minimal house cut with a solid drumbeat, playful percussion, epic break and a floating bass.

Muy Duro Vol X

Shifting Sands

Javier Ferreira, Persona RS - Shifting Sands (Original Mix)

After the hallucinate EP "Give Chance A Trance", Moderna and Theus Mago return to Duro with a reissue of their first collaboration work, 'Dog Is Calling You', originally released in 2016 under Chloè’s label, Lumière Noire. The reissue includes the three original cuts and the remix of ‘Dog is calling you’ by Die Wilde Jagd, plus three new remixes by Mexico based artists Mijo & Macaulay, Alinka of Twirl Records, and the Riotvan family Peter Invasion & Gregor Habicht .

The EP begins with the classic "Asesino Sicótico", a booming, dark and insane cut. It's a fusion of techno energy with house music groove. It's followed by "Dog Is Calling You", a slow mix of melted bass, orbital and acidic sounds. To close the original versions is the fan favorite "Papa En Roy", a mixture of classic techno with obsessive and repetitive bass lines, while Moderna's vocals take us on a lunatic journey.

The remix by Mijo & Macaulay of "Asesino Sicótico" is a hypnotic, insistent, and powerful cut. The bass line runs over you while the voice gets lost among synthesizers, pads, and percussion. Alinka surprises us with her version of "Papa En Roy", adding echoes of voices, a liquefying and electrifying bass, distorted percussion, and maniacal synthesizers.

Riotvan friends, Peter Invasion & Gregor Habicht, give us their version of "Papa En Roy", which is a forceful and exciting cut, creating bursts of energy perfect for the dance floor. To close the release is the version made by Die Wilde Jagd, a cut with a reverberated and liberating atmosphere, the drums and bass take you to the climax while the drums hold you firmly in a slow but continuous step.

"Moderna & Theus Mago - Dog Is Calling You" will be available on platforms starting from July 14th.

Dog Is Calling You

Asesino Sicótico

Moderna Y Theus Mago - Asesino Sicótico (Original Mix)

From Barcelona, Fernanda Arrau is back, presenting her latest EP 'Sexy Dance.' The talented Chilean DJ and producer made her debut on the label with "Calypso" in 'Muy Divas Vol 1', and now she immerses us in a world of shimmering sounds and hypnotic rhythms. The EP, consisting of three cuts—two of them original versions and a masterful edit by Bawrut.

The EP kicks off with "Sexy Dance," a track that's fresh, fun, and simultaneously seductive. With a playful bassline, echoing vocals, an enjoyable cowbell, and a solid drumbeat, this 6-and-a-half-minute song leads listeners into a state of hypnotic dancing.

Moving on, we encounter "Simple," a track that dazzles with its depth and sparkle. The combination of the drums and the enveloping bass keeps your feet grounded, while the pure pads guide listeners on a delicate and enchanting journey.

The perfect conclusion to the EP comes from the hands of the renowned producer Bawrut, who delivers an enigmatic edit of "Jenny Lind." This hypnotic cut captivates you from the very beginning with its magnetic bassline and precise drumbeat that builds an irresistible atmosphere. The initial sounds repeat like a mantra throughout the track, while other elements join in a cyclical voyage.

Sexy Dance

Fernanda Arrau - Sexy Dance (Original Mix)

@phred-noir is the co-founder & art director of « @la-dame-noir ». Based in Marseille this record label is well known  for running the first venues (Bar & Club) 100% devoted to Dark Disco and Indie Dance from 2009 to FUCKING COVID.

This allowed Phred Noir to play almost everywhere in Europa & Asia and also to share many times the booth with Andrew Weatherall, Laurent Garnier, Red Axes, Pachanga Boys + everybody that counts in this Dark Disco/Indie Dance scene.

This year, Phred Noir has been putting La dame Noir Records back on tracks with releases by daWad, Did Virgo, Aurum & Miss Zagato + starting to produce tracks with daWad, waiting to go back to production with his other project alongside Remain: « Slow Porn ».

Phred Noir also started to promote a weekly residency @ Vice Versa club in Marseille and he is starting to plan a 2024  tour in Mexico & Asia.

Get in touch : phrednoir@gmail.com

Tracklist:

1. Human Jones - Super Pit
2. Acidisco (Make A Dance Desert Dub)	
3. Fango - Dritto (Original Mix)
4. Dionigi - Gimme LSD			
5. Malaria Vs. Chicks On Speed - Kaltes Klares Wasser (Versus Chicks On Speed) 
6. Cabizbajo - Cane Robbers 			
7. Thomass Jackson - Think About C
8. Kaf & Ka - Cloth (La dame Noir Rds Unreleased)			
9. Talaboman - Discodrums			
10. Headman feat Vongold - Sometimes (New Hook Remix)
11. Anchorsong &Tech Support - Remedy			
12. Jurgen Paape - Iwanger 
13. Dionigi - Magic Dance 
14. Technicism - 2101
15. Fernando - Creciente 
16. Clap Rules - Fantasmi (Mock&Toof Remix) 
17. Dionigi - Advika 
18. Coco Monad, Roe Deers - Melchizedek (Roe Deers Remix)
19. Roliva & Technicism - Neumatico 
20. Dionigi - Dub Rotation 
21. Lott - Misunderstood Theory (Cornelius Doctor Remix)			
22. James Curd, Bear Who_ - Say Less Not More 
23. Balkan Beat Box - Adir Adirim 	
24. Balkan Taksim - Anadolka (Karpov Not Kasparov Remix) 		
25. Dionigi - Noia
26. Eliezer - What She Says Aout Pushkin (daWad & Phred Noir REMIX)			
27. Nov Ast & Eliezer Burning Down the Club (feat Alf Champion)
28. Riccardo Sodi - Cosmic Bubbles

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@zeamx is a long time experienced DJ and Producer from Mexico City. His approach to music is to create atmospheres where people can connect and get lost in an collective catharsis of joy, freedom and movement.

While his DJ sets are an eclectic timeless journey with warm upbeat vibes, synthetic trippy textures and hypnotic rhythms, his productions are heavily Inspired by early house, acid, trance and techno 90s/2000 rave scene and the his old washing machine that used to set the rhythm of his boyhood evenings.

Tracklist:

1. Martin Noise - Mucho Manglar
2. The Diyeis - Skat
3. Kiz Pattison, Micah Paul Lukasewich - Beam of Light (Renato CohenRemix)
4. Snilloc - Elso (Adison Reboot)
5. Mystery Affair - Trippy Candy
6. Baldo - Ride the Night
7. Wallace - Willow
8. Jex Opolis - Pneumatic
9. Units For Hour - I Get Ready Bass
10. Friend Within - The Renegade
11. Remotif -  Even Angels

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From the vibrant city of Barcelona, Martin Noise plunges us into his latest EP titled "Con M," released under the Mexican label, Duro Label. This EP features three captivating original tracks and two remixes, the first by the Swedish artist Elfenberg, and the second crafted by the unparalleled Roe Deers.

The odyssey begins with "Mucho Manglar," a solid, percussive, and acidic track that hooks you from the first moment. The combination of the bassline and drums keeps you in check, while the percussion and synthesizers transport you to a jungle of sounds. Next up is "Macumba," a collaboration with DELLA that unleashes an electrifying rhythmic spell. The funky bass, percussion section, and acidic leads come together to create the perfect enchantment that will keep you moving to the rhythm of its magic.

To conclude the original versions, we have "Martelli," a resounding, hypnotic, and bustling track. The persistent drums, twisted bassline, reverberating vocals, and soothing synthesizers immerse you in a hypnotic experience, accompanied by nocturnal keyboards that add a layer of intrigue to the journey. Next is the remix of "Macumba" by Elfenberg, a track that reveals an interpretation full of acidic nuances. The electrifying bassline, delicate keyboards, resonant synthesizers, and soft pad lead you through a dreamlike landscape. The second remix, by Roe Deers, presents us with a solid and lysergic reinterpretation. The electric bass guides the journey through hallucinatory synthesizers, vocals, and percussion.

"Con M" by Martin Noise will be available from February 9, 2024, on various streaming platforms and digital stores.

Con M

Martelli

Martin Noise - Martelli (Original Mix)

@martin-noise is a DJ / Producer from Buenos Aires, based in Barcelona, dedicated to the research and the experimentation of new sounds oriented to the dancefloor. From downtempo songs to listen at home, through music inspired by the new wave, the creative force of the jungle, the power of organic elements and psychedelic experimentation to the most convincing music for the club.

He is one of the founders of @playgroundrecords and its
current director.

Tracklist:

01. Thomass Jackson - The Trance of Bird Watching (Chez De Milo Remix) 
02. Martin Noise - Martelli (Roe Deers Re-Drama) 
03. Gameboyz - Iusex (Ricardo Ruben Remix) 
04. Thomass Jackson - Atomo (Original Mix)
05. Pancho Piedra - Chico Sol (Eden Burns Remix)
06. Luca Lozano - Another Fine Mess (Original Mix) 
07. Ademarr & Joseeph - Jango Mango (Iñigo Vontier Remix)
08. Henrik Villard - Atop (Original Mix)
09. Martin Noise - Mucho Manglar (Original Mix)
10. Francesco Farfa  - Laser Beam (Alex Neri Remix)
11. Prosthetic Hands - Haunt in the Park (Original Mix) 
12. Martin Noise & DELLA - Macumba (Elfenberg Remix)

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Bufi & Kubebe are pleased to announce the release of "Sternana Remixes," a package of reinterpretations of their latest collaborative EP, originally released under our sister label, Fauna Reve. This new release showcases the unique visions of Balam, Tyu, Mufit, and Hermetics, who transform the original tracks through their personal styles, taking the musical experience to new and exciting dimensions.

The EP opens strongly with Balam's remix of "Sternana," an acidic and energetic track infused with trance vibes. It is followed by Tyu's remix of "El Jockey," which blends enveloping drums, resonant basslines, and psychedelic elements to create a hypnotic and captivating atmosphere.

Directly from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mufit arrives with his remix of "Cicatriz," a deep cut that combines break drums with electrifying bass. To close the release, we have the version by the Argentinean Hermetics of "Sternana," a catchy and subsonic cut that seduces with its powerful kick and captivating vocal elements.

"Bufi & Kubebe: Sternana Remixes" will be available starting from March 29th on all digital music stores and streaming services.

Sternana Remixes

Sternana (Balam Remix)

Bufi & Kubebe ft. Livia - Sternana (Balam Remix)

Cabizbajo presents his new EP 'Levantando' through the Mexican imprint Duro Label. The EP includes two original cuts in which Cabizbajo collaborates with popstar Miranda Santizo and Italian producer Berny, marking his return after his debut album 'Love Alone'.

'Levantando' begins with 'El Encantador,' a captivating and energetic track that combines Santizo's immersive voice with a magnetic melody that sweeps you from side to side. The B-side, 'Diabolika,' is a collaboration with Italian artist Berny. This cut is a true banger for the dance floor, featuring a powerful rhythmic base and fresh keyboards that perfectly complement the vocals.

Levantando

El Encantador

Cabizbajo Ft. Miranda Santizo - El Encantador (Original Mix)

The "Muy Duro" series returns this summer with the twelfth edition of the compilation. This time, the artists involved are Yotam Russo, Rina feat. Julyjuli, Theus Mago collaborating with Dominik Marz, Alvaro Cabana, and Ali X.

The compilation splendidly begins with “Lift Him Up” by Israeli artist Yotam Russo, who brilliantly combines a rhythmic section that invites you to feel the summer energy along with pianos, acid melodies, and gospel vocals. Following is the collaboration between Rina and Julyjuli, a psychedelic and immersive track with a captivating and deep bass, accompanied by electrifying synthesizers that plunge you into a trance while the voice resonates like a lost mantra.

“Bring The Feedback,” produced by Theus Mago in collaboration with Dominik Marz, is a house-oriented track that hooks you from the very first moment with its acid and elastic sounds and rhythmic elements. Spanish artist Álvaro Cabana returns to the compilation with “Integración,” a track that progressively takes you through the surrealistic bass and drum rhythm and the stuttered vocals, creating a hypnotic and lysergic sound that immerses you in a hallucinatory and enigmatic world.

Closing the compilation is “Choola” by Ali X, a track with deep and resonant basses that mixes different melodic, percussive, and vocal elements, creating a mind-blowing and accelerated atmosphere.

“Muy Duro Vol. 12” will be available on all digital platforms starting July 26, 2024.

Muy Duro, Vol 12

Integración

Alvaro Cabana - Integración (Original Mix)

The "Muy Duro" series returns this summer with the twelfth edition of the compilation. This time, the artists involved are Yotam Russo, Rina feat. Julyjuli, Theus Mago collaborating with Dominik Marz, Alvaro Cabana, and Ali X.

The compilation splendidly begins with “Lift Him Up” by Israeli artist Yotam Russo, who brilliantly combines a rhythmic section that invites you to feel the summer energy along with pianos, acid melodies, and gospel vocals. Following is the collaboration between Rina and Julyjuli, a psychedelic and immersive track with a captivating and deep bass, accompanied by electrifying synthesizers that plunge you into a trance while the voice resonates like a lost mantra.

“Bring The Feedback,” produced by Theus Mago in collaboration with Dominik Marz, is a house-oriented track that hooks you from the very first moment with its acid and elastic sounds and rhythmic elements. Spanish artist Álvaro Cabana returns to “Muy Duro” compilation with “Integración,” a track that progressively takes you through surrealistic rhythms, creating a hypnotic and lysergic sound.

Closing the compilation is “Choola” by Ali X, a track with deep and resonant basses that mixes different melodic, percussive, and vocal elements, creating a mind-blowing and accelerated atmosphere.

“Muy Duro Vol. 12” will be available on all digital platforms starting July 26, 2024.

Bring The Feedback

Theus Mago & Dominik Marz - Bring The Feedback (Ambitions Mix)

Lift Him Up

Yotam Russo - Lift Him Up (Original Mix)

Baba Music Vol. II

Daily Grind

Rina feat. JulyJuli - Daily Grind (Original Mix)

Daily Grind (Made In TLV Remix)

Rina feat. JulyJuli - Daily Grind (Made In TLV Remix)

De Sum

Rina & The Flying Spoon - De Sum (Original Mix)

De Sum (Shubostar Remix)

Rina & The Flying Spoon - De Sum (Shubostar Remix)

All My Friends Are TV Hosts

Rina & HNRQ - All My Friends Are TV Hosts (Original Mix)

@hnrqlx is a DJ, programmer and yogi. It’s in this multidisciplinarity that he finds center, bringing together Yin and Yang. He debuted in 2006 in the small bars of Bairro Alto, Lisbon and since 2008 he has been a regular presence in clubs and festivals across the country. 

In 2018 he began his journey in Yoga Iyengar and since 2021 he has been in training to become a teacher in the future. In 2020 he was invited to join the @lux Frágil team and in 2023 he debuted his Visceral night. His sets take us through the most sumptuous jungles that dance music culture has to offer and stand out in these times marked by a constant excess of pragmatism and functionality.

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@niev-music is deeply connected to Ribeirão Preto, trying to crafts soundscapes that transport the local listeners to his universe of rhythm and emotion. With a distinctive style that blends electronic beats with the soulful echoes of Brazilian music, Niev's productions are a journey through the myriad avenues of sound.

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Mariokarlos

Wannabe

Niev - Wannabe (Original Mix)

Niev - Mariokarlos (Original Mix)

Ciao (Stripped mix)

Niev - Ciao (Stripped mix)

Bo Ni Ke (Moisees Remix)

Iñigo Vontier - Bo Ni Ke (Moisees Remix)

Bo Ni Ke (Musumeci Remix)

Iñigo Vontier - Bo Ni Ke (Musumeci Remix)

Bo Ni Ke (Iñigos "Unwanted" Remix)

Iñigo Vontier - Bo Ni Ke (Iñigos "Unwanted" Remix)

Bo Ni Ke (Ketamine Version)

Iñigo Vontier - Bo Ni Ke (Ketamine Version)

Mexican band Lecumberri, have unveiled a captivating remix of their track "Medusas," courtesy of the renowned producer and DJ, Theus Mago. The remix, released through Duro Label, offers a fresh, pulsating take on the original, showcasing the band's versatility and Theus Mago's signature sonic.

Lecumberri, formed in 2022 by Trashnikova and Dalí Lantzeta (both members of the influential Mexican Indie/Post Punk band Hoffen), have quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Their music, a vibrant tapestry of 2000s Mexican influences and late 80s Belgian sounds, is characterized by its irreverence, irony, and a bold fusion of genres.

"Medusas," originally a testament to Lecumberri's distinctive sound, is now reimagined by Theus Mago, a producer celebrated for his dynamic and immersive electronic productions. The remix amplifies the track's hypnotic qualities, infusing it with a driving rhythm and intricate sonic textures that are sure to captivate listeners.

Lecumberri’s “Medusas (Theus Mago Remix)” will be available starting Mach 31, 2025.

Lecumberri - Medusas (Theus Mago Remix)

After a fantastic solo single in late 2018, Theus Mago is back with more club heat, this time in collaboration with the Local Suicide duo on his own co-run Duro label, while Aera and Colossio remix.

Theus Mago is the alter-ego of established Mexican producer Mateo González. Responsible for projects such as Bufi (Kitsuné/Discotexas) and Sonido Fantasma (Turbo Recordings) he has a deeply expressive, freeform sound that mixes darker moods with beautiful synths. After releasing a series of EPs inspired by Philip K. Dick’s Ubik, he now works with Berlin-based DJs and real-life couple Max Brudi (Munich) and Vamparela (Thessaloniki) who have been collaborating and making waves together since 2007. The pair has found success releasing on Canada’s My Favorite Robot Records and Multi Culti, and San Francisco's Roam.

The excellent lead single has lyrics translated from German to English as ‘Come Into The Hole’. This double entendre can be taken as the never-ending vortex of deep space, as well as the dark recesses of underground clubs, which is where the track will resonate. It has sparkling keys and droning synths laid over big rubbery kicks. Post- punk vocals bring a dark energy and slight EBM feel as the jacking percussion drives it along and gets the floor in a sweat.

The first fantastic remix comes from Aera, who has recently released his own album ‘The Sound Path’ on Permanent Vacation. With a heavy hand on the filter, Aera removes most of the sparkling highs of the track in favour of its more foreboding frequencies. His remix was one of the highlights at the Innervisions Off Sonar Open Air event, during Áme's back to back set with Dixon and at Tomorrowland during Solomun's set. On the flip side, Colossio’s vital interpretation of the track is brighter, as the Mexican artist who recently made a debut splash with his four track EP ‘Moto’ on Calypso Records, enlivens and accentuates the vocals, making for something that is fresh and arresting.

This is another excellent release from this young but essential and rapidly growing label.

Komm Ins Loch

Theus Mago & Local Suicide - Komm Ins Loch (Colossio Remix)

Bufi is back with ‘México 70’ a new album, a couple of years after his sophomore LP on Discotexas ‘Revelación’.

With a broader, more eclectic palette of sounds and rhythms, this time the music gets infected with cowbells and bongoes, prehispanic samples, funky guitars, "guapachoso" basses and ethereal vocals. From the pseudo cumbia of "Hillalum (Amazónica)" to the suicidesque jam of "Impresionistas", this addictive album will induce you to have a lot of fun from the beginning till the end.

The artwork is a design by portuguese artist Braulio Amado, responsible for the covers of Bufi's previous two singles extracted from this same LP, "Brujerías" and "Hillalum (Amazónica)", released late 2018.

MÃ©xico 70

Bufi - Horsepower

Mexico’s Duro label are set to release the first EP from local talent Undefined Pattern, backed with remixes from Damon Jee and Jenia Tarsol.

‘El Desespere’ comes after Undefined Pattern’s debut on the Disque Discos 'DISCORROR IX' compilation and is inspired by the stress and paranoia of living in Mexico. It features three intensely atmospheric tracks with remixes by Damon Jee and Jenia Tarsol.

The fantastic title track gets things under way on a rugged bassline and illuminating synths that speak of a busy urban metropolis. It’s a rumbling disco ride that really takes you somewhere. The dark and heavy disco vibes continue on ‘Estrex Humano’, with its crisp hits and urgent bassline. Edgy synth loops bring the tension and add plenty of drama before ‘Intenxa Salida’ offers a sparser and eerier track, with dystopian, searching synths and melodic details off in the distance that suggest human life amongst a late night urban landscape.

Frenchman, MORE associate and 90s veteran Damon Jee flips ‘Estrex Humano’ into a slow burning and steamy disco stomper with libidinous female vocals, courtesy of Ravintsara and broad synth sweeps. Lastly, ‘El Desespere’ as remixed by Blue Shadow Records boss Jenia Tarsol is a chugger with big rock licks and a filthy bassline.

This is a compelling EP from the fast rising Undefined Pattern and another great package from contemporary disco tastemakers Duro.

El Desespere

Estrex Humano (Damon Jee feat. Ravintsara Remix)

Undefined Pattern - Estrex Humano (Damon Jee feat. Ravintsara Remix)

The intriguing tale of French duo Kimshies continues... Their sole release from 2004 re-upped into the ether by Solomun in 2018, it triggered a return to the studio after almost 15 years. Making up for lost time, they’ve already dropped two exceptional EP's on Nein. Now comes their Duro debut... And it’s a perfect dark disco match.

Even the title says as much ‘Fucked Up Mama’: a scuzzy, frazzled jam rich in oiled distortion and lighting strike synths and a rising case of venomous acid mid-way, there’s a grit in the groove that’s going to take more than a few lockdown handwashes to feel clean from. It’s coupled by a series of equally forthright remixes: fresh from completing his debut album for Life & Death, Disco Halal alumni Autarkic strips your mama down to her kickdrum undies and redresses her in a dynamic laser laced charmer.

He’s in good company... Nein brethren Cabaret Nocturne makes a welcome appearance with a creeping dark electro twist while La Dame Noir’s Arthur Johnson gets busy with two perspectives; one where the swing and organs provide funky refreshment and a bonus one which takes us right back into the gritty analog mama-fucking attitude of the original. Exceptional. The intriguing tale continues...

Fucked Up Mama

Kimshies - Fucked Up Mama (Cabaret Nocturne Remix)

From France to Mexico via China: Motel77 take us to rowdy roadside destinations we didn’t even know existed on their Duro EP debut: ‘Savage’

The title track gets the engine running. Buckle up and prepare for a sweltering ride as the Shanghai-based French duo follow up their past successes on La Dame Noir with four moody, heavy missions. It’s hot, it’s sweaty, it’s loaded it’s with big sweeping guitar blasts… It’s the sound of two men in full control of their machines. And it’s backed by three more dark disco treats…

‘Three On The Floor’ raises its third leg and slams it on the table in two very distinct ways: the original slugs into hypnotic existence, layer by trippy percussive layer, while Sascha Funke ups the tempo with his creepier, more technoid flavoured twist.

Finally we arrive at our destination; the epic waves of ‘It Is All Over’. At first it shimmers like a mirage, then slowly the ground opens out beneath and it sucks you up like a sinkhole. You think it’s all over?

It is now. Hotel, Motel77, summer holiday sin… Duro deliver once again.

Savage

Three On The Floor

Motel77 - Three On The Floor (Original Mix)

Despite the challenges and weirdness of the year, boundary-blazing bandoleros Duro continue to shoot through 2020, all-pistols-blazing. Releases have fired from all corners but one of the strongest themes has been the ‘Muy Duro’ volumes. The Mexican label’s flagship V/A series, each EP digs deep into the dark disco psyche, celebrating the label’s widest sonic outposts and reference points with friends and shared spirits from across the world, old and new. Marking a year of the series, with tracks from Israel to Istanbul, ‘Muy Duro Volume 5’ is certainly no exception.

Veteran cosmic groover Tim Paris makes his long-awaited debut with the slouching funk and broken drum swagger of ‘Better Slightly Unchanged’ before two more collaborations join the party with their Duro debuts, all hailing from Israel; Middle Sky Boom and AckerMan whisk us through the stars on ‘Temp Goes High’ while Rina X Benji pay homage to mind alteration on the electroid bumps and asteroid grinds of ‘Koshmaro’.

Professional belly dancers and long-time friends of Duro Hanzo & Yaman follow with ‘Hokus Pokus’. A springy, playful slab of house music laced with pitched bells and a riser that teases and teases, there’s a late 90s/early 200s mischief to this that, like the label itself, just won’t quit. The final word comes from the label bossman Theus Mago and French brother-in-arms Id!r… And that word is techno. Deep bleeps and endless pulsations, ‘Soft Light’ is an epic moment of pure late night hedonism that sits somewhere between Bobby Peru and Plastikman. Blazing boundaries and still fully loaded, the Duro bandoleros keep on shooting.

Muy Duro Vol 5

Soft Light

Theus Mago & Id!r - Soft Light (Original Mix)

Koshmaro

Rina X Benji - Koshmaro (Original Mix)

Duro Label, established in 2015 by renowned Mexican producers Moisees and Theus Mago (aka Bufi), stands at the forefront of the indie-dance and techno scene in Latin America. Initially a modest local enterprise, the label has rapidly transformed into a dynamic global platform, showcasing an array of distinctive and captivating sounds.

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