A Story of Italo Disco, Indie Dance, Slow Motion, New Wave, Breakbeat ...is now starting.

Free Call is the free downloadable series from Minitel, including original, remixes and edits from the talented indie scene.

FREE CALL #12 : Kim Wilde - You Keep Me Hangin' On (Gumm Ft Sassafrass Edit)

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Over the last ten years, Gumm graduated from being an active promoter hosting renegade parties in obscure public spaces to performing at Melbourne's biggest festivals, including Let Them Eat Cake, Pitch Music & Arts and smalltown. As co-founder of Melbourne brand Darklove, he hosted international acts The Drifter and Damon Jee to go with regular bookings supporting Maceo Plex, DJ Koze, Jennifer Cardini, Stephan Bodzin, Job Jobse, Ben Klock, ANNA, Folamour, Mind Against and more.

Not only is he regular in Melbourne clubs (Revolver Upstairs, Bourke Street Courtyard and Glamorama to name a few), but recent performances at Melbourne's leading festivals earmarked him as an act for the bigger stage. At the end of 2020, he tasted his first interstate booking when he was flown to Byron Bay to headline a 2021 NYE event.

His recent debut single "Struck", released on Berlin-based Ombra International, the in-vogue label run by indie-dance maestro Curses, served as a crucial entry point into the global scene. The single is a highly infectious dance cut designed to suck you into its dark disco inferno, catching the attention of the underground scene's leading players. With his recent sold-out headline show selling over 500 tickets, Gumm is well situated to be at the Melbourne forefront of a new, compelling global sound with roots in genres like nu-wave, indie-dance and nu-disco. 

About The edit : " Sassafras (aka. Josh my housemate) and I were returning from buying groceries and he asked what I thought about editing Kim Wilde - You Keep Me Hangin' On. We had spoken about writing some music together so it was a perfect chance to have a play. Sass' love for the original was contagious and I soon became attached myself. The process was incredibly enjoyable and the result is now one of my favourite projects."

Mastering by Charles Michaud
https://www.preferencemastering.com

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FREE CALL #12 : Kim Wilde - You Keep Me Hangin' On (Gumm Ft Sassafrass Edit)

A personal rework of one of my favorite classics ever, New Order's Blue Monday. 
I had mixed feelings the first time I heard it in some club. These dribbling bass drums were kind of weird to me. I couldn't really understand why people were mad when they recognized the track. Then, when I left, I realized the only melodies that were still around in my head were those of this pure classic. I started to listen to it and couldn't help but put it on hard rotation at home and in my studio. I became obsessed with it and even wanted to own the same hardware that was used to produce it (a few days later, I bought an Oberheim DX from some guy who claimed he signed with Virgin Records on the same day as Daft Punk). 
The original multitracks sessions are publicly available so I had to do something...so here we are. I wanted to give the track a more modern & Italo direction, while trying to respect the original vibe. 
Hope you'll enjoy it & spin it in front of passionate crowds. 
The artwork is a tribute to John Carpenter's Christine (1983), which was released a few months later.

Mixed & mastered by Karassimeon

Download Link

Blue Monday (Karassimeon Festival Tool)

Buy / Stream: ffm.to/micropacer-fijiwater

Berlin’s Micropacer debuts on Exploited Club with a superb 4-track EP of bright, melodic music following a string of releases on Ritmo Fatale, AEON Audio, and Melodize.

‘Fiji Water’ kicks off with strong fist-pumping intent and setting the Italo tone for the EP. Warm chord progressions play out on the most ‘80s of synths while the bass arps bubble away pleasingly and the interweaving percussion keeps an urgent yet uncluttered feel to the proceedings.

‘Tummo’ builds slowly and fixates on sprightly and piano chords and jaunty synth lines to keep the mood jubilant. Buzzing bass swells provide extra uplift while a big drum solo mid-way through perfectly recalls classic ‘80s pop/dance dubs. The tom fills are perfection and the breakdown reaches giddy new levels of euphoria.
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Not smiling yet? Gosh, you’re a tough customer. ‘Alte Liebe’ will send you over the edge. An absolutely stunning melodic progression underpins the undulating bass and relentless piano stomp of this one, recalling classic Italo / piano house with its jubilant feel and soaring pads. Huge.

‘1983’ is pure Italo / Hi-NRG pump, camply strutting its off-beat bass throb across the dancefloor as shards of sharp synth chords pierce through the mix and concoct a melancholy vibe alongside far-flung countermelody in the distance.

Artist: Micropacer
Release: Fiji Water
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP136
Publishing: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing/Sony ATV
Beatport Pre-order: 15.09.23
Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 29.09.23
Release Date Global Download: 13.10.23

Fiji Water

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Micropacer - Fiji Water | Exploited Club

Port Manteau X Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again (Vice City Mix)

Back to sunrise vibes - the Glitter side of the project.
It’s been months since I’ve last released an edit which, as you know, is one of my favorite studio delights.

Lovelock is the moniker of Steve Moore, a major musician and producer in the synth/movie scene. His Burning Feeling album from 2012 is a new-wave and italo masterpiece which contains many gems, among which Love Reaction. This tune caught my attention because of this intoxicating chorus. 💫

This edit embodies pure high-energy vibes to be enjoyed without restraint!

Lovelock - Love Reaction (Karassimeon Edit)

Dutch Italo-house purveyor and revered selector DOCTR joins Feinstoff with ‘Lucy’s Dream,’ a two-track EP dripping in euphoria and sophistication, featuring powerful remixes from visionary label head Freudenthal and pioneering producer Lauer adding his ever-groundbreaking sound.

With nods to the early Chicago house scene and the golden era of Italo Disco, the title track ‘Lucy’s Dream’ propels us into a feel-good, sun-drenched anthem, transporting the listener to day parties of the past and present. Shimmering piano stabs sit above a defined analogue bassline, with swelling synth lines slicing through the mix. A beautifully harnessed LFO bursts open the track after the breakdown, culminating in what can only be described as an instant piano Italo-house classic.

The legendary Lauer joins the release with another unstoppable remix, using his signature sound and innate ability to elevate an original to next-level heights. Unmistakable pads and chorus-drenched guitars launch into an ascending, rasping riff keeping us hooked from the get go. Lauer’s unique take on Italo Disco and seminal sound are on full display, with an augmented chord pattern that steadily keeps us on our toes. Simply put, Lauer does it once again in full force.

‘Gold’ presents itself as a homage to the finer realms of Italo Disco, but with a modern twist. DOCTR’s reinterpretation of the nostalgic tone, rising celestial arps, and transcendent synth hooks contribute to this sense of evolution. With nods to vaporwave and disco, ‘Gold’ certainly earns its fitting title.

‘Gold’ receives Freudenthal’s special touch, completing this release. Freudenthal brings a muscular bass tone and respectfully enhances the original’s riff. Freudenthal lifts the energy to that of a peak-time atmosphere, leading us through a carefully woven sonic journey. He builds upon the euphoric and nostalgic emotions of the original with delicate arps and a beautifully fitting counter riff. The label head ties up the EP in an innovative style.

‘Lucy’s Dream’ is an uplifting, fforward-thinking EP filled with DOCTR’s unmistakable flair for entwining complex emotions within delicate, intelligent melodies. This future nostalgia illuminates Feinstoffs'gift for spinning consistent magic into the world.

https://feinstoff.bandcamp.com/album/doctr-lucys-dream

Lucy's Dream

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FEINSTOFF PREMIERE: Doctr - Lucys Dream [FEINSTOFF]

Neurotiker -  Unsuspected Tourist [Ritmo Fatale] // 126 BPM

INCOMING : Louis De Tomaso & Jo Kazan - Gjora (Original Mix) #Feinstoff
Release date : 30/05/2025
BUY : https://feinstoff.bandcamp.com/music

Louis de Tomaso and Jo Kazan team up for Trisolaris, a four-track EP rooted in neo-Italo with early trance influences. Expect lush pads, rave-inspired synths, and a tight, focused energy throughout. On remix duties: Fabrizio Mammarella, who gives Gjora a gritty acid twist, and Port Manteau, whose rework taps into raw 90s rave house energy.
The title track Trisolaris sets the tone with bold synth work and tightly wound momentum. Classic Orch-Hit samples cut through the mix with precision, while soaring melodic lines and dramatic arrangement give it an epic feel — a track built for peak-time moments.
Gjora follows with a darker, more driving approach. A pulsing arpeggiated bass holds the foundation, while Louis de Tomaso and Jo Kazan’s style leans into futuristic textures and spacious, nostalgic chords. The arrangement builds gradually but deliberately, leading to a focused and tightly delivered drop.
Fabrizio Mammarella, head of Slow Motion Records, remixes Gjora with a stripped-down acid sound. A punchy snare leads the groove, surrounded by analog synths and spiraling acid lines that add tension. The remix captures the feel of a dark club: raw, and built for movement.
Closing the EP, Port Manteau reimagines Trisolaris with a dancefloor-ready spin. Keeping the original’s structure, the remix injects bold 90s pads and a tightly looped synth line. Iconic samples return with sharper definition, delivering a confident, club-focused version that ties the release together with momentum and style.

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INCOMING : Louis De Tomaso & Jo Kazan - Gjora (Original Mix) #Feinstoff

Austher - Whispers of Time
[Ritmo Fatale 023]
out 28.05.25

Melancholy meets euphoria on Whispers of Time, the debut EP from Paris-based producer Austher on Ritmo Fatale.

Written during a moment of major life shift, the record captures the emotional turbulence of change : the anxiety of a future rushing in, the ghosts of the past, and the weight of expectations. Across three tracks, Austher crafts a cinematic narrative where nostalgia and hope collide on the dancefloor.

Rooted in Italo, Prog House, and Trance, Whispers of Time blends emotional melodies with driving club energy. Leading track Memory Code sets the tone with its four-to-the-floor pulse and heartfelt synthwork, a summer anthem in pure Ritmo fashion, made to move both bodies and hearts.
credits
released May 28, 2025

Written, produced and mixed by Austher
Artwork : Splitsaber.exe
Master : Charles Accarisi

Austher - Memory Code [Ritmo Fatale 023]

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Origin

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)