https://soundcloud.com/lucadellorso
https://soundcloud.com/jolisamusic

The Jolisa EP marks a significant shift in Luca dell’Orso’s sound. Although the electric hooks and rolling rhythms that characterise the dutchman’s signature style are still present, new avenues are explored. One notable change is the addition of vocals, care of the EP’s namesake: Jolisa. The opening, “Sixteen”, smoulders with a palpable intensity. Steady beats and textured pads support synth stabs as impassioned vocals recant a tale of past lessons. “Reach Out”, on the flip, is a different animal. Big and daring, chords chug next slicing snares while lyrics brim with hope. Two instrumental works balance the four tracker. “Nighttime” is perfectly sculpted with a soulful melody and clean percussion, vocoder lyrics giving a sorrowful slant to track. A true epic closes: “Tomorrow’s Already Here.” Bold keys and racing rhythms collide in this 80s steeped extravaganza, electro-disco and car chases in this incredible end. A defining EP from Luca dell’Orso.

Premiere: Luca dell'Orso - Reach Out feat. Jolisa

Love Games - Remixes

Love Games (Biesmans Remix)

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

Dolly EP

Over & Over feat. Ready In LED

Bordello Travels presents the fifth volume of ‘Buone Vacanze’ with your tour guides Karassimeon, Nude Disco, Maltitz and Lennart. Comes with a limited edition gelato sticker sleeve. 

Andiamo!

PREMIERE: Karassimeon - Fantasmagoria [BORDELLO A PARIGI]

Doctr is no stranger to the Bordello. Now You Can Fly is his third visit to the label, his first with company. Paired with Julia, the offering is pure peak-time elation. Bending bars are cut through by beats and synth stabs, Doctr building a palpable energy with vocals synergising perfectly. Daring key shifts unveil the full track, inspirational words and melodic wizardry waltzing arm-in-arm. Flying ever higher, electrical pulses of hi-nrg jolt this dancefloor burner. Julia’s vocals are parred back for the flip, leaving those sun-kissed synthlines to soar above calypso-infused percussion. Two works of sheer happiness; just what the Doctr ordered.

https://soundcloud.com/doctrmusic

Vinyl: https://bordelloaparigi.com/shop/vinyl/doctr-julia-now-you-can-fly-12/
Digital: https://bordelloaparigi.bandcamp.com/album/now-you-can-fly

Doctr & Julia - Now You Can Fly

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Kazamayé - Letha (Didier Limonet)

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Kazamayé - Letha (Didier Limonet Short play)

Young firestarter Kendal lands on Dischi Autunno with his second release, a 4-track elevated burner of contemporary dance music with a distinctive, melodic take on 80's and 90's electronic tropes.

Inferno

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Premiere: Kendal 'Ritmo Fatale'

More Info: zonefocus.co.uk/danger-love-in-paradise/

Love & Danger in Paradise is an amalgamation of ZF's cultural fascinations. Inspired by likes of Vice City, Drive and Giorgio Moroder, for our annual themed compilation project, we sought out artists that create and craft neo-nostalgic sounds.

A retro musical direction drove the selection process, pulling tracks from italo-disco and indie dance genres. Each of the twelve hand-picked artists added a distinctive sonic uniqueness to the album. Cosmic, groovy and melodic club-ready works, all designed to timewarp the aural sense.

This curated collection musters up visions of midnight road trips, neon-lit city wanderings and dark disco discotheques, because in reality - what hath night to do with sleep?

- Tracklist  -

@frederikhendrik | Plantsoen
@bingowode | Distraction
@parfumkolonya | Le Son de la Discothèque
@van1ty_project | Glue
@the_bigman | Lazar
@alexaguayomusic | Don’t Let Go
@smibmusic | Stargaze Love
@lennartroelofsen | Å Nyte
@Nitetales | Buddy the Hustler
@hanzoandyaman | Pranky
@tevatea | Atua Valley
@fabiomellamansoltero | Gato Aniquilador

2020 has been an incredibly difficult year around the globe. Akin to previous releases, proceeds from this release will be donated to a charitable cause, specifically, the WHO coronavirus relief fund. The contributions will go towards helping doctors and medical staff across the world, assisting them in battling the pandemic.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/zonefocused
Soundcloud: @zone-focus
Youtube: www.youtube.com/zonefocus
Instagram: www.instagram.com/zone_focus

Premiere | Lennart | Å Nyte [Zone Focus]

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)