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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 (Buba Remix)| Exploited Club

AEON is kicking off 2023 with a well known family member returning to the camp: Vhyce. His first songs on the label, released in 2021 sky-rocketed his career. After one EP and several tracks being released on our “Lost Tapes & Versus” compilation, he’s back with a stunning 4- tracker EP, named Suspension of Disbelief.

Vhyce, known for his tracks to create subtle tension and tell stories with no words, has developed his sound a bit further with this EP; though without losing his remark. “The titles“, Vicente explains, “are respectively referring to the structural lateralization of the brain. The feeling of closure and the avoidance of logic in examining something impossible.”

Asymmetric Mind Shift is a song full of summer feel, which could be well needed in the rainy, snowy and cold days of winter. More housey than what we might be use to, but not less catchy this tune comes along, unfolding in a sparkling break with a classic M1 Piano- riff.

Epilogue is most probably the essence of how we would define Vhyce’ sound. Indie dance meets Roland Synths with a touch of progressive. This time, as a cherry on a cake, the main melody is being played by an E-guitar.

Suspension of Disbelief and its beat-less version Out of Disbelief are mixing organic and synthetic sounds, trying to evoke suspense. A hymn-like chord theme, mystic vocals and padsounds guide this track to become a perfect one for a set ending the night, while the sun comes up.

Asymmetric Mind Shift

Vhyce - Asymmetric Mind Shift [AEON061]

Nothing Is Real jumps into the summer season with a different sound shaped EP coming from the talented Stuttgart based dj and producer Banali, which includes 2 brilliant remixes by the Mexicans Zombies In Miami and the German Jakob Mäder.

The EP’s second track ‘Waiting’ demonstrates Banali’s experimental spirit, as tricked-out sequencer arp and uncanny MIDI instrumentation compete for the listener’s attention. This is a truly original and mesmerizingly unique piece of electronic music, and proves that the producer has more than a few tricks up his sleeve.

@banali
@nothingisrealrecords

Banali - Waiting [Nothing Is Real]

Summertime is here and there's no better way to celebrate it!
"Blanco Sombra" is Syd dePalma's debut on Rotten City. An EP where love, hate, and fear converge at a single point. Featuring two original tracks, "Puerto Leone" and "Cuerpo, Sombra y Espalda," the Spanish producer, musician, and vocalist has delved into the darkness to extract every color, finding a wonderful balance between various elements such as light and darkness, with classic and new methods of composition and production. The result is a fluctuating blend of new wave, psychedelia, and post-pop, creating a sonic space comparable to the feeling of nightfall, where one cannot distinguish between their strengths and weaknesses, yet still feels comfortable in the ebb and flow of sensations between good and evil.

On the other hand, Delone, fascinated by the vibes of "The Knife" or "Fever Ray" in "Puerto Leone", has transformed the vocals from the original track into an abstract wall of sound that drives the remix as a backdrop. It is 100% focused on the club scene, yet avoids the typical 4x4 beat to transcend genres on this amazing journey of breaks and epic chords. 

@galeramyuziq
@rotten-city-records

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Syd DePalma - Puerto Leone (Delone Remix)[Rotten City Records]

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Do The Taboo presents: No Go's Vol.1
Release 15.09.23 

Welcome to the captivating realm of "No Go's" Vol. 1, masterminded by DO THE TABOO and curated by Bryan Kessler himself. This is no ordinary compilation; it's a carefully woven tapestry of sound, a musical odyssey split into four distinctive chapters, each housing a quartet of carefully crafted tracks.

Bryan Kessler's secret percussive weapon, "Hits Only," kicks off this sonic journey. The track unfurls with the elegant roll of a rim and a persistent drum loop, interlaced with the haunting allure of a female sample. As the tempo rises, acid undertones surge forth, carrying you into a pulsating second part that's nothing short of exhilarating.

Roe Deers, a long-standing ally of DO THE TABOO, delivers "Acid Alarm" - a testament to his unique power in the realm of production. It's a symphony of percussive finesse, an embodiment of his visionary impact on Lithuania's music culture.

From the same fertile ground emerges Zakmina, a rising star who takes control of future dancefloors with "Sweet Sweet." Picture a bassline-driven house anthem infused with a hint of erotic samples. It's a sonic voyage that evokes the atmosphere of Panorama Bar, with emotions and melodies flowing seamlessly through the air.

And now, for the grand finale, enter "Batuda Da Trax" by the Medellin virtuoso, DANY F. A nocturnal maestro and a true luminary of the city's nightlife scene, he orchestrates a crescendo of rhythm with the pounding heartbeat of drum machines and ethereal synths that seem to traverse the cosmos. The climax arrives with an explosive synergy of percussion and tambourines, a sonic spectacle that leaves an indelible imprint.

In No Go's Vol. 1, DO THE TABOO invites you to a party where genre boundaries dissolve, allowing for an unbridled exploration of sound. It's a celebration of rebellion, artistic expression, and the harmonious chaos that music brings to life. Get ready to be swept away by a symphony that resonates with the souls of those who seek a refined and captivating sonic experience.

Zakmina - Sweet Sweet

@vinnyvillbass will release his sublime new album ‘Windows’ this September, with the eight tracks released as a series of singles in the preceding weeks.

Vinny Villbass hails from Oslo and is a sonic guru and master musician with decades of experience in the house scene. He's a vinyl junkie, guitar, and synth player who, next to solo work on his own label Badabing Diskos, has released on Eskimo, Beatservice and Trunkfunk, in addition to curating Pantha Du Prince's 'The Bell Laboratory' project. He is one of the most pivotal figures in his native scene of Oslo, having previously lived - and made his mark - in Berlin and New York.

Vinny doesn't rely on sequencers, so every bit of this new album is played by hand on synths, guitars, drum pads, samplers or percussion. In this case, we see a playful mix of different genres under the broad house umbrella, making this a record for dancing and driving, deep thinking and dreaming. He says of its title, "Windows give us glimpses of future possibilities, framed by memory and imagination. Through the perpetual windows of technology we also see the parallel world of digital content. My music represents the views from my own windows. What do you see through yours?."

'Ski Station' opens up with jangling guitar riffs and pumping nu-disco beats full of life and charm before tender chord work enriches the airwaves. 'Frau Hoffmanns Zimmer' is an increasingly unhinged cosmic trip with pulsing synths and full-blooded house drums, a foundation for squelchy lines, swirling pads and bristling live percussion. 'Lerwick Open' is another fulsome arrangement that brims with vitality as Vinny plays everything from the serene chords to the Balearic guitar riffs and techno-disco drums.

'Go To Stay' ft. Khan is an eight-minute dub, house and disco fusion with retro-future synth motifs shining bright next to vocal dubs and smeared pads that extend to the heavens. There is real funk in the house bones of 'Greenpoint', which dances about effortlessly as an ecosphere of synths and melodies light up the airwaves. 'Orient Espresso' features Vinny's brother Anders on flute and is a warm and inviting world of dynamic synth work, clever effects and dance floor fun. 'Taksi Helsinki' is an introverted trip to the stars on shimmering melodies, and 'Saraholmen' ends on a heavenly note with well-treated vocals panning about the mix and bringing celestial vibes to another irresistible Vinny rhythm.

This exceptional album will be followed by an instrumental live show that reanimates the entire record in full this Autumn, while badabing is also to host a mini festival in Lisbon in September. ‘Windows’, meanwhile, is the latest essential chapter in Vinny's captivating house story.

‘Windows’ arrives in full on September 29th, with singles arriving weekly from the 25th of August to the 15th of September.

Windows (LP)

PREMIERE: Vinny Villbass - Orient Espresso

Last night, in a lucid dream,
I found myself in ancient Kemet —
the land of the black Kings and Queens, 
radiant in colour and divine splendour.

It was as it once was —
in that golden age before the fall —
when the Cushite, Nubian, and all the Southern Kingdoms stood united as one.

There I beheld 'Kandake',
high priestess of the Temple of the Sun —
what men now call the ruins of Heliopolis.

In the innermost chamber she initiated me,
and upon golden papyrus she unveiled the Prophecy of the Ages —
foretelling the decline of that time,
and the coming birth of a new cycle.

Christopher Jooste -
(-Sa-Ra em Ma’at-Kheru-)

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Song for Kemet- L-I-V-I-N-G T-H-E-O-R-Y

the clouds look like unusual creatures, animals, and dinosaurs. the sky looked beautiful that day.

12.21.2025

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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)