Buy / Stream: ffm.to/aikon_sobek-halftrue

Ukraine’s AIKON meets Sobek in this masterful collaboration. A thumping breakbeat rhythm forms the backbone of this haunting track, where clanking chimes meander amidst shrill, bitcrushed, pitch-bending synth lines. A mystical breakdown lays down mellifluous flute motifs, brooding, buzzing bass and a mosquito of a synth hook that are all smashed into the ether when the pummeling rhythm kicks back into life. Play this loud, close your eyes, and you’ll be transported into another dimension.
Adrian Roman gets brutal on his heavy remix, drafting in huge tribal drum hits that are reminiscent of the Japanese taiko, contrasting their off-kilter rhythm with a solid deep techno backbone and really amping up the atmospheric melodic elements to potent effect. ID_UA takes things deeper on their remix, into more hypnotic territory where bleepy riffs and throbbing bass pummel you into submission, while Buba rounds off the reworks with a slick breaks version with a sci-fi edge that pushes the original into the depths of outer space.

Artist: AIKON & Sobek
Release: Half True
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP129
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 07.07.23
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 14.07.23
Release Date Global Download: 28.07.23

Half True

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AIKON & Sobek - Half True (Adrian Roman Revision) | Exploited Club

Artists: Apste
Track: Discord (Original Mix)
Label: Frequency In Motion
Release date: 16/06/2023
Buy: www.beatport.com/release/subtractive-vol-1/4147243

Artists & Label Information
Apste: facebook.com/apstemusic // @apste // instagram.com/apste_music
Frequency In Motion: @frequency-in-motion // instagram.com/frequency.inmotion

PREMIERE: Apste - Discord (Original Mix) [Frequency In Motion]

#ExitStrategy #Sahar  #ItsNotOver 
ST035 - Sahar - It’s Not Over EP
Release Date - 07|07|2023
Digital | Stream - https://lnk.to/ST035_ItsNotOverEP

The EP centers around enduring ambitions and the relentless pursuit of dreams, as Sahar describes it. When translated into musical form, it embodies our style: innovative, genre-blending, and brimming with surprises. Guided by the captivating vocal track "It's Not Over," the EP evokes a sense of euphoria found in vibrant House music, infused with a forward-thinking sensibility. Indeed, thoughts have the power to manifest into reality.

Digital Only

Artwork by Götz Grammlich aka gggrafik design
„A constructed Nature of Authenticity“

Artist 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saharsounds/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saharsounds/

Exit Strategy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exit_strategy_int/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategymusic/

It’s Not Over EP

Aura

ST035 - Sahar - Aura

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Maori - Pillow Fight [Snippet]

Yet More - Tembleke [Snippet]

One of the TAU family’s prodigious talents, Upercent, returns for a four-track expedition into the creative expanse of his brilliant mind. Upercent’s unique sound, blending organic with synthetic and unorthodox effects, has captivated dance floors around the world. 
Unsurprisingly, his ability to weave stirring melody and emotive storylines into his productions has led to releases with Innervisions, Kompakt and Watergate, as well as several outings with TAU. With Etapa Plena, Upercent further solidifies his distinct sound...

The EP opens with ‘Tranqui Tronco’, a nifty roller driven by dense percussion. A repeated vocal motif appears as the intro guides the listener into the first breakdown. Upercent’s use of unusual sounds and effects demonstrate his unmistakable sonic fingerprint, as the cut increases in vibrancy. Another breakdown raises the temperature even higher and the track rolls out with the same contagious, driving rhythm.

‘Nuquelar’ follows, with a deep tribal rhythm oscillating at its core. As we dive head first into this cut, hefty drums and a range of urgent chimes and instrumental licks add depth. Warped vocals are also looped into the fold, creating a cacophony of odd sounds as Upercent carefully builds the tension with a huge breakdown. The energetic release brings us back down to Earth with the persistent rumble of booming drums taking the track to its conclusion.

The penultimate cut is ‘Tempesta’, another dark and dense composition. Upercent’s talent for keeping it simple yet engaging, and just that little bit different, is evident here from the very start. This cut’s dramatic narrative keeps you locked in, as the percussion especially plays out a captivating story. A moment of peaceful reflection is injected at the midpoint, before we’re immersed in sonic theatrics once more. Moody drums and solemn bass giving this one its gloomy atmosphere.

Finally, ‘Ruta’ closes the EP with its insistent energy. In typical Upercent style, this cut develops in a considered manner with layers of sound building steadily, cultivating a sinister atmosphere. The voice of a maniacal character enters the fray halfway through, accentuating the unsettling vibes. An ominous tone pervades throughout, leaving the listener fully immersed in the dark side as the EP comes to an end...

@upercent

Digital/Stream

TAU046 | Upercent  - Tempesta

Artists: Alex Medina, Alani
Track: Should You (Original Mix)
Label: Mumbai Records
Release date: 18/08/2023

Artist & Label Information
Alex Medina: facebook.com/AlexMedinaMusicOfficial // @alex-medina // instagram.com/alex_medina_music
Alani: facebook.com/people/Alani/100067458240469 // @alejandrosd // instagram.com/alani_musica
Mumbai Records: facebook.com/Mumbairecordscorp // @user-56859032 // instagram.com/mumbairecords

PREMIERE: Alex Medina & Alani - Should You (Original Mix) [Mumbai Records]

In My Head

A Black Hole In My Head (Skatman Remix)

Philip Auster & Bumppo return to Casomat with the charmingly atmospheric Kurapika EP. No strangers to the label, you may be familiar with their track 'Desiderio' which featured on the various artists Multitudes Vol. 1 released on Casomat late last year. This time they're back with a full EP, consisting of two originals together with remixes by West & Hill and label boss Schtu.

With their original tracks - 'Kurapika' and 'Overwhelming Emotions' - the Italian duo proves once again that if done correctly, a piece of music doesn't need a lot of different elements to keep one captivated for the full 6+ minutes. Sound design and arrangement are key, and if the main parts are perfect then giving them room to breathe is often the right strategy. It's certainly an artform, but it's clearly one that Philip Auster & Bumppo have perfected.

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Philip Auster
Sc: @philip-auster
IG: www.instagram.com/philipauster/

Bumppo
Sc: @bumppo
IG: www.instagram.com/bumppo.ig/

casomat
Sc: @casomatberlin
IG: www.instagram.com/casomatberlin/
 
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Release date: Fri 22 September 2023

CASOMAT007

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PREMIERE: Philip Auster, Bumppo - Overwhelming Emotions [casomat]

Artist: Sertac Kaya
Release Title: Again EP
Track Title: A Little Bit (Original Mix)
Catalog: KR001
Genre: Melodic House & Techno
Release Date: 19 December 2025
Label: Kaya Records TR
Cover Art: Freya Harris

"Sertac Kaya - A Little Bit" is a 100% dancefloor track! With its expansive and layered synth melodies, the track offers an unconventional experience. Its energy and innovative sound instantly draw the listener in, making it a club staple.

A Little Bit (Original Mix)

A blend of breaks, synths and samples taking you to an electronic trip 

24 Grad

Send demos here: https://www.tstack.link/exploited-GBaXdMGvJLHubDbFJtn9O
Exploited Rec promises to strip the wallpaper from the walls of your home stereo.
Shir Khan started Exploited in 2007. Exploited Rec now plays host to some wide-ranging and innovative electronic talent - including Adana Twins, Claptone, Budakid, Joyce Muniz, James Curd, Shir Khan (to name a few) - and its artists have been receiving numerous supportive spins from the likes of Solomun, Pete Tong, Soul Clap, Wolf&Lamb, Azari&III, Jesse Rose, Axel Boman and A-Trak.
This is serious dance music at it's most cutting edge with all the juice to really get you going. It's totally contemporary, innovative and has a chunky dirty feel. "Exploited" take you on an invigorating roller coaster ride back to your youth when you first listened to dance music with all the thrills and spills you so enjoyed about clubbing. It's heavy, exciting and special.
'"Exploited Records" is a seamless melting pot of varied styles that simply can't fail to please even the most discerning ears. Highlights here are plentyful. Not to be missed at any cost.' (Clash)
'Musical hybrids are truly the flavour of today, but few have managed to capture the atmosphere of an unpredictable microcosm of a night out on a recordlabel - until now. Shir Khan's label "Exploited" bottles the zeitgeist's giddy thrills with plenty of style and substance. This is dance music hybridism in all its most glorious forms, and Shir Khan is an expert at making square pegs fit round holes.' (DJ-Mag)
'"Exploited Records" boss Shir Khan has been gaining a lot of acclaim recently, and deservedly so - as he has shown us the high quality, diversity and forward-thinking nature of his label. Engaging, riveting and diverse.' (Data Transmission)