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That formidable Italian duo gizA djs are back on fine form here on Exploited Club with a trio of inventive, colourful, hard-hitting cuts for a multitude of dancefloors.

‘Saturacid’ takes its cues from Italo where pulsing bass underpins trippy pitch-shifting vocals and tough drums and a great use of modulation and effects to breathe life into the proceedings. Melody slowly creeps in through wide chords and delicate dabs of floaty pianos, and the track just keeps building incessantly. Ride cymbals propel the energy along with a huge lead riff and intense FX risers, creating a frenzied crescendo that feels like it could go on forever.

‘Shouter Louder’ bounces along with a funky groove while dramatic laser beam hits and techno percussion bring the intensity. Soaring ‘80s synth melodies rise as the arrangement strips back to an atmospheric chug, making for a beguiling mix of sounds and moods that works quite brilliantly.

‘Salvation’ pushes the envelope further with a little help from HU, rocking a pacey breakbeat and an almost glitchy sense of melody played out through fast-modulating bleeps. Beautiful vocal cuts and super-uplifting pads and textures give this track a euphoric edge, and it sounds like little else out there.

Artist: gizA djs
Release: Saturacid
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP135
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 08.09.23
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 15.09.23
Release Date Global Download: 29.09.23

Saturacid

Shouter Louder

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microCastle's second offering of 2023 welcomes Ivory back to the label for his third producer showcase. Based in Milan, Italian artist Daniel Tagliaferri aka Ivory has been at the cutting edge of electronic music for the better part of a decade. Comparable to the path of his contemporaries, Daniel has found a way to create a personal universe by exploring electronic sounds, and ultimately finding his own place in the trend-driven state of underground dance music. Fully formed within the creative confines of his Milan studio, Ivory's third microCastle project 'Persona', follows on from 2021's 'Light Through Water', a seven-track affair which continued Daniel's mission to create bold synthesizer symphonies from the tools of the club. As an evolution in his sound, the release was significantly more stripped-down and dancefloor-friendly than his label debut 'No Scale Can Resize You' yet continued to demonstrate and build on the Italian's penchant for sophisticated sound design and memorable musical themes. Moving forward, 2022 proved to be a monumental year for Ivory, with the release of his debut album 'Feelin' sitting as the highlight, a release which was preceded by the immaculate EP project 'Rain'. The year also saw the Milan resident gain further recognition as a DJ, as he continued to exhibit fresh programming along with thrilling pace and flow, in turn becoming an in-demand presence at major clubs and events throughout the world. Now, following a string of impressive remixes to begin 2023, Ivory makes a welcome return to microCastle with 'Persona'.

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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...

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In My Head

A Black Hole In My Head (Skatman Remix)

The multifaceted Various Artists by Buttress reaches its 12th edition. You will find four tracks that sound like a perfect mixture of party time music and more introspective songs.

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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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IG: www.instagram.com/philipauster/

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

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

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Infinite Skies

Radiant Flow

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MA010ADE
Anniversary Edition
Mango Alley ADE Exclusive Compilation 010 / CURRENTS
Various Artists

001 Joaquín Salmain - Concentrate
002 Niki Sadeki - Lone Frequency
003 Allex - Valkyrie
004 Astrek - Confusion
005 Jadon Fonka - Oak My Goat
006 Federico Epis - Let It Be
007 Abity & Gabo Martin - Rumble
008 Lavie Au Soleil & Oreiente - Kilimanjaro
009 Matthew Sona - Ripple
010 Martin Fredes & Gaspar Torres - Timeless
011 Veytik - The Cure
012 Julian Liander, Brian David, Mauro Masi - Flux
013 foglight - Buffer
014 Luciano Pelliza - The Mystery Out There
015 Bachir Salloum - Alma
016 Juan Lagisquet - Desert Spring Tears
017 Ignacio Tuzio, ZAHNA - Myracle
018 Lucas Martinez - Silent Waves
019 Alan Schultz - Why You Scared
020 Cloaked - Compress
021 Luca Abayan - Soul Sphere
022 Ivan Lozano, Brian Creao - Now Fire

/ mastering by Cid Inc.
/ mixed version by DJ Ruby

MA010ADE MA. ADE 010 Compilation / CURRENTS

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Deep World

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)