Nothing seemed to work; she'd tried every suggestion under the sun — medicinal, herbal, holistic... the list went on. Though a few of these familiar and strange remedies had brought momentary relief, it wasn't long before the pain returned in full force. There was just one more option that she had yet to explore, but with this healing power came much risk...

Drawing influence from the uncertain times we've found ourselves in over the last year, Logical Rec bosses Ivan De La Rouch & Mike Sacchetti release their 'Cúrame' EP, which translates from Spanish as ‘Heal Me’. Coming via Play Pal Records, it marks the pair's first outing on the Madrid label and sees them merge hypnotic guitar riffs with analogue electronics, all delivered with a punk attitude. On the flip the two originals get the rework treatment from label affiliate Rigopolar, Italian producer Amarcord, Fucanglong Files boss Mufti and Berlin's Skelesys.

Buy: https://playpalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/c-rame

@playpalmusic
@skelesys
@ivandelarouch
@mikesacchettidj

PREMIERE: Ivan de la Rouch & Mike Sacchetti - Cúrame (Skelesys Remix) [Play Pal Records]

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/carlos-mendez-113, https://soundcloud.com/lebollet
Track: Disco Ball
Label: https://soundcloud.com/sideupworks
Format: Digital, EP
Release date: 13/5/21
Purchase: https://sideupworks.bandcamp.com/album/control

The thirteenth reference of the Barcelonian record label "SIde UP Works" will not leave you indifferent, it is impossible for your feet to escape the dancing spell of the Mexican Ademarr, this electronic shaman offers us an EP made up of 3 original tracks that are true musical enchantments and As if this were not enough, Lebollet from Madrid and Ricardo Ruben from Argentina, two great indie dance names, have contributed two masterful remixes to complete this magical sound work.

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PREMIERE | Ademarr - Disco Ball (Lebollet Remix) [Side Up Works] 2021

The forthcoming release on respected NUFF MUSIC brings some of the finest Latino talents of the so-called Indie Dance/Dark Disco scene. The rising Argentinian duo Renuna (FREEDL028), formed by Cali Burton & Santiago Sosa aka TOTS, invited a couple of friends to contribute with cool remixes for their debut on the Mexican label: None other than Fausto (SXDNS064) and Alex Aguayo (FREEDL038 as Mahkina).

The EP, "Nos Tienen Encerrados", brings two well-crafted original pieces that immerse us in the universe of influences both Cali and Santiago have individually amassed over the years but decided to explore collectively.

Arpeggiating the hell out of the original, Fausto provided a playful and insightful interpretation of "Me Encanta Estar Cruzado". The Sinaloa-based producer, who also debuts on NUFF, is considered one of the most talented artists of the Mexican scene, especially because he managed, at such a young age, to achieve something that normally takes many, many years of pursuit: A trademark sonority. Whenever you bump into one of his works, expect spicy percussive elements combined with retro-futuristic synth layers. The result: Extreme darkness with utmost groove. 

And before you ask: Yes, his take of Renuna’s theme follows the infallible formula. 

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Beatport page of the label: https://www.beatport.com/label/nuff-music/72446

Follow @renuna, @fausto5 & @nuff-music, peeps!

PREMIERE247 // Renuna - Me Encanta Estar Cruzado (Fausto Remix)

https://soundcloud.com/malaikamalaika
https://soundcloud.com/roam-recordings
🛒 https://www.beatport.com/release/du-bist-ernst/4163544
🔊 https://youtu.be/_uXuMwpX1_g

French artist Mala Ika joins Roam Recordings with two new original offerings backed by remixes from Phunkadelica and Shubostar to form the Du Bist Ernst EP. Mala Ika has been prolific lately with releases on labels such as Permanent Vacation, Critical Mondays, and Watergate Records. She brings her unique style to Roam starting with the title track Du Bist Ernst which thoughtfully bends an 80s riff into something completely new. Zufall continues to showcase Mala Ika’s sound with pulsating synth stabs, arps, and even a little breakbeat floating through this hypnotic tune. Italian duo Phunkadelica who have been topping the charts lately with tracks like “By The Power Of Grayskull” takes on Du Bist Ernst and delivers a dark driving version. Returning to Roam with her Tracelove remix, Shubostar gives an epic version of Zufall with lush strings, dramatic builds, and some classic rave flavor.

Tracklist:

Du Bist Ernst (Original)
Du Bist Ernst (Phunkadelica Remix)
Zufal (Original)
Zufal (Shubostar Tracelove Remix)

PREMIERE: Mala Ika - Du Bist Ernst [Roam Recordings]

According to Wikipedia, “one is the first and smallest positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses in other fields, ranging from science to sports, where it commonly denotes the first, leading, or top thing in a group.”

Right here, right now, “One” is the name of the brand-new EP of master Guyd (FREEDL011) coming soon on the mighty Espacio Cielo. Featuring two originals – three if you consider the Original and the Dark mixes of “Time Lines” as different tracks – and two remixes made with love by Pyrame and Jesu Aparicio, the label honcho himself.

Owner of impeccable producing techniques allied with sharp creativity, Guyd fails big time in disappointing when it comes to combining darkness & groovy in order to deliver high-quality dance-floor-oriented cuts. Published on vital outlets such as Emerald & Doreen, Oberwave, Maleante, and Espacio itself, the catalogue of the France-based virtuoso is always a valuable source of proper Indie Dance/Dark Disco gems.

Premiered here, Jesu Aparicio’s take on the title track may provoke some surprise on those familiar only with his output as Parissior (SXDNS206). Leaving his EBM and Industrial influences aside, Jay came up with an alternative formula by combining Techno and Trance elements with heavy doses of progressiveness, the right amount of acid, and a pinch of Disco, resulting in a distinct sonority that is here to stay, maybe? Hopefully!

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Beatport page of the label: https://www.beatport.com/label/espacio-cielo/83251

Follow @guydmusic, @parissior and @espaciocielo, peeps!

PREMIERE690 // Guyd - One (Jesu Aparicio Remix)

Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht - a collection of Exploited dancefloor gold from 2024! 'Sex!' by duo Modular Project rolls out a neat and classy groove as the sturdy bones of a Disco beat thump under a snake-hip bass, serrated acid line and bold, unfiltered piano chords. Bearing flecks of Krautrock, Indie, Electronica and Funk, Made In TLV's 'Super Cool' is an anthem that traverses vast sonic territory. Diar Storm, Lost Boy 1984, Play Paul present a modern form of Dark Wave Electro that is, equal parts stroppy and sexy. 'Everything So' emits cathartic steam as vibrant synths burst with bittersweet chords and jagged staccato tones. 'Tainted In The Sun' by Niv Ast kicks off with a Manchester chorus beaming out over stroppy power chords. Gary Numan’s cross-continental hit 'Cars' from 1979 has been covered, sampled and reworked from vastly different pockets of the industry. Now - Laroz presents a rejuvenation of ’Cars’. 'Infinity' by Budakid is a journey in the truest sense of the word. Through an effervescent bass sequence, clever filter control and kinetic drum work, Budakid generates consistent motion from start to finish. 'Falling For You' by Komilev dials in that Panorama vibe packed with effervescent drama, soul and sass. 'Rompe Disco’ by Alex Medina bumps like House and glistens like an Italo whilst also exuding the moxie of Reggaeton.  'Foreign Affairs' by Micropacer follows with more early 80s flair.  Pole Position of Brunch In The Park Barcelona fame channel their complementary energies into 'Diamonds'; a recording inspired by Electro House that deftly straddles 80s New Wave, Prog and Indie. Moodymanc's 'Joy' twists Philadelphia soul sounds into a peak time house monster. Now re-edited for modern times in a special Breakbeat version.  São Paulo based Renato Cohen fires up his arsenal of analogue gear and adds a bright and burly Italo cut with ’Lemon Key’. Zeynep Erbay’s ’Neon Palm’ sits comfortably alongside modern Indie Dance, Italo Disco and House alike.  Slump Recordings boss Baby Rollén’s ’Feeling Mumbled’ Remix is an ultimately playable DJ tool; one that renders an after hours sunrise as chords bounce of the tracks surface like rays of light while tight, nifty shuffles interlock with a bouncing bass line.  Austin Ato fleshes out some deliciously hallucinogenic Italo synths in his Remix version of ’Super Cool’ by Made In TLV. ’Acid Infatuation’ by Levantine is a sound that occupies a sweet spot between Eurodance and Italo.  Black Hawks of Panama steps in with ’Wrapped’.The ingredients are simple: a slapping disco kit, Alpha Juno, zesty guitar licks and an anthemic vocal. The result is a contagious Italo march that burrows deep under the skin; put simply - a slice of pure rapture. 'Good Times' by Renato Cohen sparks things up with bright, muscular drums that pave the way for a rasping bass line - a killer DJ tool. Raw energy is spat out while snares clash and vocals march along with an intensity that doesn't let up.  Captain Mustache’s ’Diavola’ flexes low-mid tones warble in lock step with strapping drums and an earworm synth line. ’Heart Life' by NEAT adds a further facet to the compilation with an allaying Italo-tinged groove.  In ’Neonim’ by Laroz, a gently jagged bass line bubbles away, creating a buoyant bed for expertly crafted drums which pop out with expressive alacrity. Dulcet piano tones form a bond with amber-tinged synths as warming soundscape is developed. James Curd throws a dart straight to the dance floor with the jazz-tinged House jam ’Feeling Mumbled’ built from a classy palette of samples.  Sandhog closes the album with the highly memorable recording 'Berlin' that speaks to the power of simplicity. 
 Artist: Various Artists
 Release: Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht 2024
 Label: Exploited  
LC: 15799 
Cat: EXPDIGITAL260
 Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV 
Beatport Pre-order: 17.01.25 
Release Date Streaming/Global Download: 31.01.25

Shir Khan Presents Welt Am Draht 2024

Buy / Stream

Laroz - Cars (Radio Edit) (Exploited)

Orbit Trio - Verenda

Buy on bandcamp

Onetram & Sasha - From Heaven to Hell

120bpm Sensual and Soulful with that Classic, Funky House Track Vibe. Warm Festival Vibes for 2026

Butterfly (Dreamers Floaty House Mix)

Provocador (Original Mix)// POLYMATH

AEON label founder Alex Niggemann closes the year in style with the remarkable ​Electric Mariachi​. Unique remixes are delivered from cosmic disco inspired Rigopolar and Spanish talent Pional.
Electric Mariachi opens with vocoded robotic words, a heavy snare combines with electro zap before Alex introduces horn, adding a human element into an intergalactic journey bursting with energy and emotion. ​Pional is first up on remix duty with an acid interpretation, a loopy, hypnotic bassline wraps around the original melody and showcases his deeply compulsive electronics that can be found on the likes of Young Turks, Phonica Records and Permanent Vacation. Mexican-born, L.A. based, ​Rigopolar ​then turns his hand to two remixes. The stripped down remix is a colourful synth-wave piece where arpeggiating tones move like liquid over reverbed percussion. His second sees him up the ante, in a space influenced extended version that ebbs and flows throughout with his psychedelic glowing keys.
The word visionary is often overused in electronic music, but it’s the perfect description for Alex Niggemann. His ethos is to embrace the new and push the boundaries of the genre he loves so much. Since breaking through in 2006 with his remix of Booka Shade’s ​Darko,​ ​Alex Niggemann ​has continuously impressed with a slew of hits on seminal labels including Crosstown Rebels and Mule Musiq, as well as his own AEON imprint.

Electric Mariachi

Beatport

Alex Niggemann - Electric Mariachi (Rigopolar Stripped Down Remix)

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)