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 (Buba Remix)| Exploited Club

AIKON & Sobek - Half True (ID_UA Remix) | Exploited Club

Duro is pleased to present "Muy Divas," a compilation curated by international Mexican tastemaker Mystery Affair. Celebrating diversity and freedom, this 8 track glorious journey includes music by the talented bandolera Villaseñor, the chilean and Madrid based Fernanda Arrau, the french Mala Ika, the duo Brolorizo, Argentina's InVertida, the Mexican SÜSS, and the mighty and unique Hard Ton & Urvin June ft. Lilly Escuelita.

The collection of stompers begins with the visionary and groovy Villaseñor's "Emergency Loop." This bouncy and trance-inducing track will transport you to a rhythmic Valhalla. Did anyone mention ecstasy? Next, Fernanda Arrau takes us on a jubilant quest with "Calypso," a Caribbean infused booter that invites you to test your nicest footwork to the rhythm of a pounding Bassline.

Mala Ika amazed us with "Yumis Kopfstoß," a dynamic and turbine geared trance driver, featuring an electrifying bassline and sparkling melodies that twinkle like bulbs in the ceiling. On the other hand, Brolorizo slows down the tempo with "Leave Me Alone," a lush and playful track with a solid bassline and haunting chords that intertwine with delicate vocals, enveloping you in a soft silk you can't escape from.

InVertida takes control with "Retorno," a cyclic, minimalist, and mind-bending track. With its rumbling bassline and breezy synthesizers, this one gets inside your body without warning. From Guadalajara, SÜSS delivers a proper acid techno track with "The Sky Belongs To Everyone," where distorted beats and magnetic tones create an atmosphere that sends you straight to the asylum. Next, Hard Ton & Urvin June ft. Lilly Escuelita pleases us with an instant classic, "Operating Worldwide," a house track with introspective, deep, and sophisticated sounds.

To land off the compilation, we have "Trippy Candy" by pack leader Mystery Affair. It is a percussive, slightly dark recording featuring melting noises and classic stab house elements. "Muy Divas Vol. 1" will be available starting from June 30th on all digital platforms.

Muy Divas, Vol. 1 - Curated By Mystery Affair

Emergency Loop

Villaseñor - Emergency Loop (Original Mix)

Artista: @yungprado

Yung Prado lanza "Bby Hoy", el tercer single de su nuevo álbum “Club Boy”

Una apuesta por el sonido en castellano con bases electrónicas provenientes del house más latino posible.

PREMIERE: Young Prado - Contento (Club Boy EP)

Step into a world of sonic exploration with "Maschine Sonora #1". A captivating compilationthat brings together a diverse group of talented artists from the indie dance/dark discogenre. Featuring a curated selection of tracks that push musical boundaries.Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of infectious grooves, uplifting melodies, anddancefloor anthems that will ignite your senses and move your body. From the pulsatingbeats and infectious melodies to the intricate layers of sound, each track on this compilationtells a unique story, inviting listeners on a journey.

PREMIERE: Kay Chi - Neon Boyz

Sello: @kymakomplex
Artista: @moozeic
Remixer: @lucenaluca

Estrenamos nuevo remix del brasileño, Luca Lucena, Track Pandora 9

Nos encanta descubrir a nuevos artistas, y más cuando vienen recomendados por sellos como Kyma Komplex. La etiqueta mexicana ya tiene una nueva referencia a nombre de Moozeic, del cual extraemos el remix del brasileño y lo estrenamos en exclusiva.

Un remix con claras influencias 90s y esas vocales a lo africano.… Una maravilla que verá la luz el próximo 31 de Agosto...

PREMIERE: Moozeic - Pandora 9 (Luca Lucena Remix) [Kyma Komplex]

Introducing Side UP Works' newest sonic exploration, the highly anticipated 'SUW 023' EP. This collection, comprising six captivating tracks, brings together a diverse group of visionary artists who are reshaping the electronic music landscape.

At the core of this EP are the original creations of NIKMIND. His music stands as a testament to the ever-evolving nature of electronic dance music that resonates with our generation. Dive into the sonic fusion crafted by JG Outsider, whose Spanish origins have given rise to a dynamic blend of Melodic Techno, Progressive House, and more. Additionally, MøønkiZa, the collaborative duo of Ninemøøns and MankiZa, emerges as a symbol of underground energy. Their synergy has captivated audiences at Spain's most iconic venues. Lastly, the sonic tapestry expands with Ludviq's unique sonic vision. Hailing from Guadalajara and now based in Vancouver, Ludviq's eclectic influences - spanning Psychedelic, Indie, Breaks, and more - add another layer of sonic wonder to the EP.

'SUW 023' signifies more than just an EP; as the beats interlace and the melodies reverberate, you'll find yourself transported to a realm where electronic music is more than just sound - it's a cultural movement, a shared experience, and an invitation to dance with all your heart.

Artist: NIKMIND Album: Not My Era
Remixers: JG Outsider, MøønkiZa & Ludviq
Label: Side UP Works
Mastering: Rich Lane from Cotton Bud
Catalog: SUW023
Release Date: 17, October 2023

PREMIERE: NIKMIND - Dopamine

The Spanish powerhouse Side Up Works has a new addition to its already vast and eclectic roster: Meet NIKMIND, a skilled US-based Colombian audio engineer, music producer, and DJ whose progressive and trancy sonority has already been published on labels of the likes of Red Eclipse, Artessa, MIR MUSIC, Shyft, and Toxic Astronaut, just to name a few. For “Not My Era”, his debut EP on SUW, NIK handed over three well-constructed originals while Ludviq, JG Outsider (FREEDL052), and MøønkiZa (the joint Techno project from South American artists Ninemøøns and MankiZa) jumped in hard for the remix duties.

“Future Present”, the track we were solicited to review/premiere, develops its peak-time-beast magic through a psychedelic and trippy aura. Featuring sobriety as its main rule, the theme is far from being lifeless and characterless. Don’t be fooled by its steady gait. Caveat emptor: We are facing a fangy one here whose mesmerising bite aims nothing but to create enduring and significant dance floor memories.

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Beatport page of the label: https://www.beatport.com/label/side-up-works/77513

Follow @nik-mind and @sideupworks, peeps!

PREMIERE538 // NIKMIND - Future Present (Original Mix)

“To farewell 2025” is a reflective progressive-techno piece about closure and reset. A faint tape-hiss and distant chime open the scene, then a steady, low-warm sub anchors a heartbeat-like 4/4. Over it, glassy pads drift in slow, wintry arcs; a descending two-note motif keeps returning—first sorrowful, later reframed with brighter overtones—so the track feels like letting go and leaning forward at once. Micro-glitches, vinyl dust, and filtered noise mark time passing without turning sentimental.

Arrangement

Intro: sparse chime + noise floor, dry kick enters with minimal tops.

Lift 1: dubby chord stabs and a rubbery bass contour add motion; hats tighten the grid.

Break: drums thin to a single drone; the motif blooms through granular shimmer, as if archiving the year’s echoes.

Return: firmer transient on the kick, brighter midrange, motif inverted into a hopeful ascent.

Coda: elements strip back to chime, room tone, and a soft tail—no hard cutoff, just a quiet fade into the next page.

Polished but human, “To farewell 2025” balances restraint with resolve—club-functional for late sets, yet intimate on headphones, a small ceremony for turning the calendar.

To Farewell 2025

What If I Fall?

Fill my heart with music

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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)