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Back on Exploited is an EP from the auspicious Zeynep Erbay. Based in Istanbul, her music has come via Soul Clap Records and NuNothern Soul, has been remixed by the diligent Barcelona based Baldo (Subwax) and has received support on BBC Radio 1 via Godmode affiliate Chloé Caillet.

'Neon Palm' kicks the record off with the drums doing the business; they're concise, cleverly plotted and pack sufficient poke to sit the tracks comfortably alongside modern Indie Dance, Italo Disco and House alike. Organ blobs pulse through the heart of the track while a detailed, coherent tapestry is woven. Key-shifting melodies swirl over bumping drums that maintain a fizzy tension throughout.

The title track 'Secret Island' follows up with a powerful and memorable production. A thick, rasping low end provides an underbelly for tastefully treated vocals and lucent synth tones. The narrative is driven by clever sound design which has the track expanding and contracting as it develops.

A clipped radio version and an instrumental round off a pack of versatile, playable tunes that will no doubt find their way into a panoply of top selectors' bags.

Zeynep about her EP:
'I started "Secret Island" in London – a track born from thoughts of someone special and I wished to be closer to. I Imagined a secret island, where all barriers fade away, both in the mind and in reality. When I pictured us meeting there, these melodies just flowed. It's a song with a bit melancholy, but without loosing the control.
Then comes "Neon Palm," a track inspired by imagining palm trees on that imaginary island – a playful tease of my own emotions. In reality, it's a bit of fun, poking at the feelings I was going through. This track took shape in Bodrum, the Tropic City, adding a touch of sunshine to the mix.'

Artist: Zeynep Erbay
Release: Secret Island
Label: Exploited
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL254
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 28.06.24
https://www.beatport.com/release/secret-island/4463855
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 05.07.24
Release Date Global Download: 19.07.24

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Presenting their third release of the year, roku welcomes Blanka Barbara to the label for her debut EP. Born in Poland but now based in London, Blanka Barbara first emerged in 2020 with a series of releases via her Rabbit Records imprint. Quickly catching the attention of the progressive house and melodic techno communities, the next two years would see the classically trained pianist and composer go on to record projects for Lane 8’s This Never Happened, Ziger’s Eat My Hat Music, John OO Fleming’s Joof Aura, Mango Alley and Proton’s Particles. With 2023 projects for Juicebox Music and Balkan Connection already in the books, Blanka now adds roku to her resume with ‘Ever Closer’, alongside remixes from Danny Lloyd and Bondarev.

Destined to be a highlight in Blanka’s discography, it is the melodic stylings of ‘Ever Closer’ which get the release underway. Electrically charged from the outset, its rolling rhythmic structures, striking percussion and character rich groove set the piece on a course for aural enlightenment. Dark bass stabs and haunting overlays cleverly coax across the first act, elevating momentum and mood for a finale of colourful arps and hopeful sonics. The companion piece ‘Descending Into Heaven’ finds Blanka showcasing a deeper, more emotive side of her repertoire. The London resident masterfully marries blissful sonics and balmy effects over a framework of warm fluid grooves and precise percussive arrangements. Sitting at the heart of the piece is a reflective interlude, one where hopeful melodies unite in a whirlpool of textural euphoria, perfectly suited for those magical morning moments on the dancefloor. 

Making his label debut with the lone interpretation of ‘Ever Closer’ is Danny Lloyd. With a career that spans the better part of two decades, Italian artist Danny Lloyd has etched his own unique place in progressive music history. Long a favourite of Hernan Cattaneo, the Tuscany resident has taken his smooth effortless sound to long standing imprints Asymmetric Recordings, MNL, Movement, Proton Music and more. Known for being choosy in his projects, Danny’s first production of 2023 finds the Italian artist making his roku debut with a hypnotic rendition of ‘Ever Closer’. Opting for a timeless approach, the Italian artist creates a distinctive interpretation in his inimitable style; with arpeggiated fragments and airy sonics uniting over a bed of thumping beats and pulsing basslines, casting a spell over the listener across a fluid first movement, before breaking out into a tastefully restrained and deeply meditative finale.

The release concludes with Bondarev making his label debut with the lone interpretation of ‘Descending Into Heaven’. Russian artist Bondarev has been a DJ for the better part of two decades, sharing the stage with some of progressive music’s most iconic names, while operating as the booking manager for Saint Petersburg’s famed WARPP Club. As a producer, Bondarev first emerged in 2017 with a release via Crossings, a project which would lead to key discography credits courtesy of aboriginal, Mango Alley, Proton’s Particles and most recently via WARPP’s label, where he operates as the A&R. Now, presenting his first remix of 2023, Bondarev debuts on roku with a powerful take on ‘Descending Into Heaven’. Buoyant and energetic across the first movement, Bondarev continues his stylized ways with rippling grooves, flashing percussion and dark stabs creating a prophetic path into the main break. Sitting comfortably in an emotive yet thought provoking space; childlike motifs and sweeping harmonies converge, rising out of calming atmospheres as the interlude evolves, eventually giving way to a thunderous drop and energetic final movement.

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The Manualism saga continues! For the 17th time the Manual Music label ends the year with a new volume of the famous series, showcasing a cross section of what the label currently stands for.

On Manualism XVII- as the release if officially titled- you'll find a nice blend of familiar names with a couple of talented new arrivals. Expect a journey into the deep, melodic side of house and techno music.

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