Hi all!
And here is the continuation - a release that will close this year to continue the series in January!
Some very cool stuff awaits you ahead, but now:

Sunner Soul pres Funky Birds EP [VMR102]
This is a dance double created from a variety of samples and acapellas to charge you with a good mood for the whole day!
We continue our journey through the funk and disco era of the 70s and 80s and create sunny remakes in a fresh wrapper!

Check out the entire catalog right now!
open.spotify.com/artist/3L145FsGotiYCEthxUiwJT
music.apple.com/ru/artist/sunner-soul/276243294
www.beatport.com/artist/sunner-soul/71387
www.junodownload.com/labels/Vintage+Music/
www.traxsource.com/search/tracks?term=Sunner+Soul

Funky Birds

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Sunner Soul pres Funky Birds EP [VMR102]

EP04 is the latest release from a unique project that fuses organic biological data with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, exploring the boundaries of modern electronic music production. This four-track EP documents a deep dive into the darker, more intense side of minimal tech house.
The Concept: Nature Meets Machine

The foundation of every track on EP04  originates from a single source: a raw audio clip ("Clip 3") recorded from the bio-generated electrical signals of a living plant. This organic input was then processed and fed into an AI generation system, forming the core bassline of the EP.

The Experiment: Manipulating Harmonic DNA

The tracks on the EP are the result of a controlled sonic experiment. We maintained a consistent sonic template—dry, stripped-down production using classic Roland 909 drums and a driving 124 BPM tempo—while methodically altering the track's fundamental harmonic center: the minor key.

c3_10 (D Minor): A deep, focused groove that establishes a classic, reliable tech house foundation.

c3_9 (D Minor): A subtle variation demonstrating the inherent, beautiful randomness the AI introduces, even under identical constraints.

c3_6 (F# Minor): This track introduces a deliberate, subtle tension and an unsettled feel, designed for complex DJ transitions and extended listening.

c3_4 (C# Minor): The most intense and dramatic track of the set, leveraging a lower, richer key to enhance the perceived depth of the "underground" aesthetic.
Observations on the Creative Process

This release provides insight into the modern co-creative process. While we successfully achieved precise control over the rhythm, dynamics, and overall production aesthetic, the melodic and harmonic aspects that were left unspecified felt less refined. This highlights a crucial observation: true creative control in AI generation requires clear, intentional direction. The human touch—defining the intent and curating the final output—remains essential to the artistic outcome.
EP03 Cocover invites listeners to experience the fascinating intersection of nature, algorithm, and human curation.

AI Snooze EP04 - Music from plants c3_04

Golden Dawn

Seven years and five volumes of »Treats« down the line, Retreat flips the script in 2016 and introduces a brand new remix series (cheekily) entitled »Re-Treats«! With Nebraska, Session Victim and Quarion reworking stables from the RTR back catalogue, »Re-Treats Vol.1« is a brilliant showcase of the art of the remix as each artist comes up with a truly personal take on the original material.

RTR18 starts in high fashion with digger extraordinaire Nebraska tackling the label’s most famous track so far, »Good Intentions« from Session Victim. It’s merely impossible to rework a bonafide modern classic but the english producer manages this task with ease and stays close to the original by breaking down the main loop into a one bar groove with super crisp beats. This would already suffice as the core for a powerful track but the real action begins after a short break: Nebraska brings the original four bar loop back at the forefront while adding a wicked samba twist to it! And as the kick comes back in, you can help but dance with your arms in the air and a big smile on your face. The »Soho Samba Mix« is an irresistible tune with that unmistakable »London« flair, not to mention a proper dancefloor anthem in its own right!

Turn the record over for Session Victim’s take on »A & F« from Iron Curtis & Leaves. It will only take a few bars for you to feel that you’re in  for a special ride with the one and only »Two Man House Band« at the commands. Matthias’ and Hauke’s version of »A & F« is much more a cover than a traditional remix as SVM add percussion, layers of juicy synths, loose drum fills and quirky samples over the original chords  and vocals. There are shades of Jazz, Soul, Reggae and even a bit of Pop in the »612 Remix« but the vibe is 100 % Session Victim. The lads  really excel in sun-drenched grooves and this remix is bound to become another staple in their dynamic live set for this summer’s festival season.

If the previous two reworks manage to somewhat stay close to the original material, then Quarion’s version of »Black Cream« takes an alternative route and propels Session Victim’s track into another dimension. Constructed around a tough beat and an hypnotic synth, the  »White Smoke Remix« is thrusted by a powerful bassline and flying hi-hats that evolve in rapid succession. Parts of the original (a vocal  here, a guitar there) are being fragmented to molecular level and clash with each other at light speed, as if Quarion managed to run these elements through the CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. It’s a dense, yet fluid remix and a thrilling conclusion to this first volume of »Re-Treats«.

A1 Session Victim - Good Intentios (Nebraska Soho Samba Mix)
B1 Iron Curtis & Leaves - A & F (Session Victim 612 Remix)
B2 Session Victim - Black Cream (Quarion’s White Smoke Remix)

Release date: April 16 2016

B1 - Iron Curtis & Leaves - A & F (Session Victim 612 Remix) - RTR18

* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/55Nm8fJxjsY
* Read More: http://boltingbits.com/junktion-in-blue-forests/
* Pre-order: http://bit.ly/2sfQLBZ

Make Believe Disco is the newest vinyl-only imprint from Guy and Kris, the Dutch and Danish/Canadian duo behind @SleazyBeats. Originally starting as a blog back in early to mid-2009, Sleazy Beats then quickly transitioned into a record label later that same year, with their first release coming from Eddie C. Fast forward eight years and they've gone through two series of ten releases each. The original catalogue was a little bit on the slo-mo/edit tip while the follow-up series and arguably their hottest, the Black Ops series, was geared more toward the dance floor. Their no digital, no repress policy enacted in 2010 has caught them some flack over the years as many fans have struggled to pick up copies. But they've stuck to it, ensuring that limited stays limited while unfortunately fetching some ridiculous prices on the second-hand market.

Guy and Kris' impressive A&R skills paired with some impeccable timing have helped both their label and certain artists blossom. One of those artists is @JunktionMusic aka Hans Peeman, one half of @JustSayFouk and co-founder of @Outplay. A widely popular follow-up to his "Monologues" EP, "The Great Unknown", which was released on the Black Ops imprint, sold out in a matter of a couple of days (if not less than that) and this happened around the time that the hype around both Junktion and Sleazy Beats was conceivably at an all-time high. With this surefire recipe for success, why not repeat the process?

Today we're extremely excited to bring you Peeman's latest and the second release on newly minted Make Believe Disco with the premiere of the A1 and title track "In Blue Forests". Hans manages to evoke his signature sound while breathing some fresh air into this project. The crisp drums we've come to expect are certainly present here with catchy bass guitar licks making regular appearances. However, the aptly titled track brings forth visions of rain forests and tropical climates utilizing afro-latin percussion rhythms and arpeggiated marimba-like instruments, a step away from the funky and more soulful samples we're accustomed to hearing from the Dutchman. Exemplary synth work rounds out this euphonious cocktail, creating tension in all the right moments and taking a back seat to the groove when needed.

Needless to say, this EP will sell like hotcakes so you better get your pre-orders in as soon as possible or risk being disappointed!

PREMIERE : Junktion - In Blue Forests

Exploited’s semi-regular “mini compilation” series continues, with Shir Khan collecting together a highly eclectic quintet of new cuts from the label-

Athlete Whippet - 3am

Athlete Whippet is disks & dance duo formed of Squareglass co-founders Aviram Barath and Robin Paul Braum. Since their debut in September 2016 the Peckhamer’s hazy sun-kissed House found love by DJs worldwide including Scuba, Bicep, Laurent Garnier, Rob da Bank and Tom Ravenscroft as well as support by BBC1 & 6 and XLR8R, Resident Advisor, DJ Mag, Delicieuse Musique and Thump. With a good hand for remixes, the duos releases have come with reworks including Dekmantel’s Awanto 3, Lobster Theremin’s Ross From Friends, Brownswood’s Simbad and Horse Meat Disco founder Severino. A quick start to 2017 has already seen the Whippets release two singles and curate one of the main stages for Peckham Rye Music Festival which they will be sharing with Teki Latex and Ian Pooley.

Label: Exploited
Artist: Various
Release: Shir Khan Presents Secret Gold 09
LC: 15799
Cat: EXPDIGITAL154
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing

Beatport Release: 03.07.17
I-Tunes Release: 17.07.17

Shir Khan Presents Secret Gold, Vol. 9

Athlete Whippet - 3AM

Athlete Whippet - 3am | Exploited

From the church to the library, it's now time for 'A Sweet Excursion', courtesy of our favourite French funkateers, DJ Soulist & Fulgeance aka Souleance, offering up three tasty edits to feed the dancefloor.

'Fantaisie' opens the set with an idyllically relentless rhodes-riff riding a slice of sugary boogie, with a super squelchy bassline and a healthy layer of disco percussion spread on top, for those with a sweet tooth.

The righteous horns of 'Lord' blaze into play next accompanied by a 4/4 disco kick, before the sugar rush kicks in and the band let loose an almighty groove. Even a soulful set of angels begin to sing, guaranteeing this one will bring out a lil' bit of that holy ghost within.

We end out with 'Funkin' which does exactly what it says on the tin. A solid five minutes-plus of delectable heads-down funk containing all the right ingredients, and the French duo's own special sauce mixed into the pot for good measure.

With a decades worth of collaboration behind them, and persistent party rocking at festivals and clubs, Souleance continue to create tried & tested moments of sweetness on dancefloors across the globe. This three-tracker is no exception, and makes this another essential one for the record bags.

'A Sweet Excursion' is released on Excursions on Friday 6th July 2018 on limited three-track vinyl 12" only.

Pre-order here
› https://souleance.bandcamp.com/album/a-sweet-excursion

Souleance
› https://soundcloud.com/souleance
› https://www.facebook.com/souleance/
› https://twitter.com/souleance
› https://www.discogs.com/artist/1487429-Souleance
› https://www.songkick.com/artists/2911221-souleance 

DJ Soulist
› https://www.facebook.com/soulistofficial/
› https://soundcloud.com/dj-soulist

Fulgeance
› https://www.facebook.com/fulgeancebeats/
› https://soundcloud.com/fulgeance

First Word Records
› http://www.firstwordrecords.com/ 
› https://www.facebook.com/firstwordrecords/

A Sweet Excursion

[PREMIERE] Souleance - Fantaisie (Souleance "Bouclé" Re-Edit)

We ran into our good friend Sammy Bananas at the local pharmacy, he was wearing a red velvet robe and a saxophone raiding the cosmetic section for heatable oils. 

We happened to have a copy of Catalano on us and handed it to him...upon contact we saw reality melt away, the brick and mortar transformed into a foggy stage, grocery carts replaced by speakeasy librarians riding miniature horses. The ground swirled around us and we all started to rise, slowly ascending into beams of purple to bounce of the giant disco ball in the sky, waking up on the sidewalk nearby with nothing but smiles and foggy recollections we discovered Night Braces had been reborn.  

Enjoy the free download!

xo, 
DISCOVERY

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12" on Juno

Night Braces (Sammy Bananas Sax Dub) FREE DL

Moving Light

Moving Light (Salty Dub) [feat. Lisa Shaw]

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)