Fish

Fish (Perel Remix)

Maruma (Kazamayé Long play)

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Daveed's & Kazamayé - Maruma (Kazamayé Long play)

Simon Maurice - The Beach

Javi Redondo – 'Heroin'

It’s been two years since Stefan Z last released on this label, but the three tracks he serves up prove the wait has been more than worth it.

The Berlin based Canadian is the boss of the Rhombus label and is a top electronic production talent. He makes his sounds stand out with slick vocals or moving melodic elements, most likely because of his formally trained piano and trumpet playing skills. He’s had support from the likes of Sasha, Solomun and Adriatique, and his label parties in Vancouver were key in developing the city’s underground scene.

The super title track goes first and is a freaky number with spacecraft circling the groove, building tension in the melodic riffs and futurism in the drums. It’s a dramatic track with heavy, lumpy kicks and one to jolt the floor into action.

‘Borni’ is another long and involving tune, this time with more mystery and suspense in the way it builds. The drums get you marching as synths and ghoulish motifs pan about to creepy effect. It’s a real set building track that keeps you on edge.

Lastly, ‘Cipe’ is the toughest of the lot, with stiff hits and withering cosmic chords speaking of an intergalactic war. Underpinned by warm bass, it’s a widescreen cinematic affair with real beauty in the pads that eventually take over the show.

All three tracks here are mini epics that really take you on a trip.

Stefan Z - Borni

Kiwi - Kiya (Rave Mix)

AEON return with the third installment in their annual Lost Tapes compilation series. The 2020 account opener carriers a not too shabby 13 tracks that feature an extensive range of label regulars and new faces, including our buddy and Permanent Vacation head honcho Benjamin Fröhlich. Titled ‘Sheeta’, his contribution to the package signals his first original material since the release of his spectacular ‘Amiata’ album.

Read more: https://liquidyouth.nl/music/premieres/benjamin-frohlich-sheeta-aeon/
Buy: http://bit.ly/lost-tapes-aeon 

https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-fr-hlich-permvac
https://soundcloud.com/aeon-audio

Premiere: Benjamin Fröhlich - Sheeta [AEON]

Buy / Stream: https://orcd.co/joycemuniz

Early feedback coming in from Terr, Seth Troxler, Kim Ann Foxman, Chloe, Catz N Dogz, Adana Twins, Skatebård, Anja Schneider, Erol Alkan, Tiga, Marco Passarani, Digitalism, AME, Alinka, Eli Escobar…

Joyce Muniz is back with the perfect follow-up to the taut electro of her ‘Glass Mistress’ release on PETS, this time back on her regular home of Exploited.
Following on from last year’s ‘Microdosing’ on the same label, she has once again excelled in creating a dynamic, charismatic slice of dance gold with just a sprinkling of pop sensibility.
‘Crystalline’ has a slightly more intense feel than its predecessor, with a snarling bass arpeggio swelling in teasing fashion over the crisp drums. A minimalist, clipped synth arpeggio provides a complimentary layer, with a woozy male vocal providing the rest of the required texture. A sassy, rapped, hip-house refrain is contrasted with airy looped harmonies which haunt the track in sensual fashion. Tense pads provide more drama and complete the retro-future feel.
Alt-disco legends In Flagranti provide a subtle rework, keeping the melodies intact but remoulding them with somewhat gentler textures and a more chugging tempo. More sensual and more laconically hypnotic with its tumbling conga rhyhtms and warm analog synths, it’s a very necessary addition to the package.

Magazine Sixty Review:
https://www.magazinesixty.com/joyce-muniz-crystalline-exploited/

Joyce Muniz playing CRYSTALLINE at United We Stream Berlin:
https://youtu.be/zQEeqEtTAYQ

Joyce Muniz playing CRYSTALLINE at DJ Mag Alternative Top 100 Virtual Festival:
https://youtu.be/ux99hw5Rf_c

Catz N Dogz playing CRYSTALLINE at DIRTY BIRD/BRUNCH Stream:
https://youtu.be/yq-m9gKDviA

Early feedback:
Terr: Loving both versions.
Seth Troxler: I really love Joyce's music and have some live streams coming up.
Chloe: Nice production. I like both. 
Kim Ann Foxman - The In Flagranti Remix is super nice. Will definitely be playing this.
Adana Twins/Take It Easy: Ganz starke Nummer Joyce!
Skatebård - I'm a fan of both mixes and will be using them. About to start planning a new DJ mix actually.
Marco Passarani - I am gonna be playing Joyce's Crystalline on the new Rinse Show for sure.
Digitalism: Solid. 
Tiga: Downloaded.
Catz N Dogz: The remix is soooo good. Original as well.
Anja Schneider: Great work from Joyce again.
AME: Downloaded.
Erol Alkan: Downloaded.
Sandrino: Twisted remix. Liking that one. 
Alinka: Joyce is the best.
Phunkadelica: In Flagranti Remix for Punka.
Karotte: Again a great track from Joyce. Love it.
Joris Biesmans: This is such a great release.
Eli Escobar: Really love both versions. This is going in my PLAY WHEN CLUBS OPEN AGAIN folder.
Treasure Fingers: Both tunes are great.
Doctor Dru: Nice one Joyce!
Max Pask: The In Flagranti rework is nice. 
Zillas On Acid: Love the In Flagranti Remix. 
Super Drama: Super into it. Especially the remix. 

Artist: Joyce Muniz 
Release: Crystalline
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL210 
LC: 15799 
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport/Spotify: 05.02.21
Releasedate I-Tunes (all other stores): 19.02.21

Crystalline

Crystalline (In Flagranti Remix)

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Joyce Muniz  - Crystalline (In Flagranti Remix) I Exploited

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)