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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

Proto

To kick off the autumn season, Duro Label presents a masterful collaboration from St. Petersburg’s Radial Gaze and Munich’s Dominik Marz. Together, they present the "We Can Feel It" EP, a three-track odyssey that merges mesmerizing global influences with a propulsive, dancefloor-ready spirit.

Known for his genre-bending and geographically diverse sound, Radial Gaze brings his unique vision to the EP. He’s previously left his mark on esteemed labels like TAU, Feines Tier, and Hard Fist. Meanwhile, Dominik Marz, returns to Duro after a string of highly-praised releases on Innervisions, Exit Strategy, and Belters. Together, they create a sonic fusion that is both an injection of fresh energy and a testament to their combined artistry. 

The journey begins with the title track, "We Can Feel It", a secret weapon for the dancefloor. It’s an energetic cut driven by a solid drum foundation, where a schizophrenic melodic line dances wildly over a comforting piano, creating an exhilarating push-and-pull of pure euphoria. 

Next, "Simple As You" takes the EP into more trancer territories. A booming bassline and mantric synthesizers create a sense of vast space, as chopped-up vocals and acidic synths shimmer in the distance. 

The release concludes with "Moonface", a beautiful, melancholic, and energetic track. Melted melodies and ghostly synthesizers float over a solid beat that constantly pushes you forward. It’s a hypnotic and evocative cut that perfectly balances emotional depth with a relentless forward momentum. 

We Can Feel It

Radial Gaze & Dominik Marz - We Can Feel It

Simple As You

Radial Gaze & Dominik Marz - Simple As You

This time indie formation ‘Island Hill’ melts forces with electronic art virtuoso ‘Panthera Krause’. ‘Landslide’ is a sun-drenched feelgood anthem for summertime, where smiles and dances intertwine. With breezy house grooves, sleek guitar lines and Island Hill’s signature indie vocals, it’s a total mood-lifter, season-starter and dancefloor igniter. But holdup, ‘Braxton’ steps in with a deep, organic remix that flips the vibe!
Where the original glides, Braxton grooves. A lush groove, rolling percussion and a cinematic breakdown that hits just right. Known for his signature swing, Braxton turns the track into a club-ready journey, powered by a wavey bassline that rises, dips and moves like a sonic landslide.

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PREMIERE : Island Hill feat. Panthera Krause - Landslide (Extended Mix)

Argentinian producer Cosmosolar returns to Espacio Cielo with El Rarito, featuring two standout originals - El Rarito and Rotorhead - blending Indie Dance and Dark Disco with infectious percussion and top-tier production. Remixes come from Spanish electronic icons CYCLE and our very own Calystarr, each bringing their unique energy to the release.

Artwork by None_a_fake_artist
Videos by Size M
Mastering by REC Division Studios (Madrid)

Cosmosolar - El Rarito [Espacio Cielo]

@potholes-enterprise - Bibione
Label - @potholes-enterprise

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PREMIERE - pothOles - Bibione (12' Mix) (Common Labour)

Artist: Kabinett
Track: Media Kids (Original Mix)
Label: Playground Records
Release Date: 19/09/2025
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PREMIERE: Kabinett - Media Kids (Original Mix) [Playground Records]

Melopee is proud to present you their third RETROFUTUR compilation, including 6 tracks by their most regular artists.
 
Endrik Schroeder opens the ball with the pure warehouse banger "Automated" ! The track's sonic intensity never falters, driven by a relentless rhythmic structure and saturated synthetic textures. The modulated layers and the syncopated break recreate the visceral urgency worthy of the underground raves of the 90s.
 
With "Happy End," Brandski distils a contagious euphoria, designed to set the dancefloor ablaze with collective joy. A leading figure of the Italian-French new wave, he creates a track as jubilant as it is unstoppable, where rhythmic mastery flirts with festive instinct. An invitation to luminous abandon: arms raised, shared smiles, communion guaranteed.
 
With "Eldorado" John Lord Fonda reaffirms his status as a key ambassador of French techno on the international scene. The track unfolds a relentless, extremely tense groove, where darkness becomes driving tension. A rigorous, almost martial sound signature, serving an uncompromising vision.
 
"White Light" by Panthera is a polished track that transports us on a euphoric journey. The heavy, incisive kick blends with atmospheric layers and heady arpeggios, creating a constant tension that culminates in thunderous drops. The whole thing is supported by a deep, vibrant bassline, typical of the 90s rave scene.
 
Once again, Berlin's My Secret Playground stands out as the architect of a muscular German nu-disco, flirting with the boundaries of techno. "Don't Panic" combines percussive pulses and dark tension, while distilling subtle reminiscences of the disco aesthetic. A masterful sonic hybrid, between retro hedonism and contemporary intensity.
 
Club Mayz delivers a masterful closing performance with "Tonight I Have To Hide", an electro track fueled by the raw heritage of Detroit techno and the dark textures of EBM. The track combines dramatic tension and synthetic precision in a nocturnal and introspective aesthetic.
 
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Automated - Endrik Schroeder [Mélopée Records]

@shigin_music - Deamo
Label - @ritmofuturo

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PREMIERE – Shigin – Deamo (Ritmo Futuro)

Antic feat. Claudia Georgette - Never Stop (Club Version)

A kite is a tethered heavier-than-air craft with wing surfaces that react against the air to create lift and drag. A kite consists of wings, tethers and anchors. Kites often have a bridle and tail to guide the face of the kite so the wind can lift it. Kites is also the title of the premiere by Zurich Dada.
The track takes us back to the darkest depths of the retro future from Zurich Dada a Portuguese Synth Pop duo who take inspiration from quantum physics and the multiverse theory as much as they do from Depeche Mode or the Human League the track itself reinvented reworked and reconfigured by Anbau, the Catalan stalwart of Aspecto Humano.
In a kicking rewiring with a gorgeous vocal performance, tough drums, melodic analogue synths in a digital age. This is going to fly.

https://soundcloud.com/zurichdada
https://soundcloud.com/anbau
https://soundcloud.com/aspectohumano

PREMIERE | Zurich Dada - Kites (Anbau Remix) [Aspecto Humano] 2018

Duro ejects into the second part of the year with Berlin-based producer Etcha delivering his sophomore release on the Mexican imprint; an astronomical adventure entitled ‘Confucius Says’. These 2 new exciting original cuts are filled with inter-planetary bleeps and grandiose pads, that along with remixes from Marvin & Guy and Bird Of Paradise make an outstanding pack for the late-night record spinner. Currently at the forefront of a new generation of Berlin producers, Etcha has also appeared on labels such as his own Exoplanets, Voll Schön, and more. 

The trip starts with “Confucius Says”, where a mystical, astral melody synth carries us along with a muffled Italo bass, as if we were traveling across a dense nebulae of sound on board of a retro-futuristic spaceship piloted by small green mysterious creatures on glittering space suits. Bird of Paradise takes this to paranoiac territories: an insistent, rolling bass makes us realise that moment where we have landed in a strange, remote planet, while danger seems just ahead us. 

“Operation Oskar Panizza”, the second original track, prepares us for battle. The snare-propelled-guitars are our weapons against the fatigue derived by a night full of wonders and chuggy basslines. At the end of the expedition, Marvin & Guy brilliantly push us into a new arpeggiated journey, right into the middle of the after-hours galaxy.

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Etcha - Confucius Says (Bird Of Paradise Remix)

Here comes Feinstoff regular Club Bizarre's latest edit. 

"Dark entries is one of our favorite label and especially this track by Night Moves we always loved. First we wanted to make just an extended edit version and the idea to add some drums and synth came after."

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After the sold-out first edition of Correcciones, Mexican label Calypso returns with Volume 2 of the series, unveiling four strong contenders for Edit of the Year. Starting things off, Calypso co-label boss Thomass Jackson has his way with a weirdo Polish jazz/fusion/funk track that keeps turning left while continually finding the right direction. 
Russian label regulars Simple Symmetry join forces with co-label boss INigo Vontier to deliver a "monster peak-time mantra" that's as perfect for morning rites as it is for nocturnal adventures. 
On the B-side, New York's Facets slows down the tempo of an old goa gem - the result has already gotten support from the likes of Intergalactic Gary, Alexis Le Tan and many others.
Volume 2 closes out in the hands of Italian dandys Marvin & Guy, who offer a magnificent take on a forgotten disco classic. 
Timeless edits indeed.

https://soundcloud.com/facets-music
https://soundcloud.com/calypsorecs

PRÈMIÉRE: Facets - Distant Chants [Calypso]

Duro Label, established in 2015 by 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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Etcha - Confucius Says (Bird Of Paradise Remix)

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