I didnt know about this project, very nice...=)

Label: Exploited
Artist: Purple Velvet
Release: Solstice (Incl. Behling & Simpson Remix)
LC: 15799

Releasedate Beatport: 16.09.13
Releasedate I-Tunes, Juno ect: 01.10.13

Early support by Riva Starr, Dirt Crew, Tensnake, Tube & Berger, Betoko, Martin Landsky, Bushwacka!, Moodymanc, HNQO, Munk, Forrest, Round Table Knights, Kyodai, Homework, David Keno Animal Trainer and many more...

Purple Velvet is Chris James and Lee Dearn, two purveyors of deep and sensuous house music since forming in late 2011. Having gotten to know each other at various late night music sessions, the pair have increasingly honed their own house sound that’s as suited to the dark confines of a club as it is the sunnier vibes of an outdoor terrace. Examples to date can be found on the ever on-point Berlin label, Exploited, in the form of their Flashways EP. Both tracks pair fresh and radiant synth work with loose beats and plenty of colourful details, and have garnered support from the likes of Huxley, Til Von Sein and Apollonia’s Dyed Soundorom for their dance floor dynamics. The pair have also contributed tracks to compilations on Exploited and Dirt Crew, and releases on Noir, Dirt Crew and Local Talk. With their follow-up 'Solstice' (including a remix by Bristol disco pets Behling & Simpson) on Exploited,  Purple Velvet are well on their way to emerging as the breakthrough stars of 2013.

Early Feedback: 

Riva Starr. Thx for the music!
Dirt Crew: Top stuff!
Tensnake: Very nice deep house. The B&s Remix is a winner as well.
Tube & Berger: This is nice!
Betoko: Nice one! Thanx!
Martin Landsky: Nice EP here...Solstice is my favourite...
Bushwacka!: Nice 90s nod.
Forrest.: Behling & Simpson Remix is my pick.
Round Table Knights: Love all the tracks! Great EP!
Kyodai: Nice we like Purple Velvet!
HNQO: Solstice is my favourite.
Munk: Sounding great.
David Keno: I like it. 
Homework: Purple Velvet always know how to find their way into our sets. Big up!
Animal Trainer: Artform is here the banger! Luv’ it.
Moodymanc: Great EP! Loving Solstice in particular!
Monte: Good EP!
Robosonic (Cord): Sweet!
Vanilla Ace: Nice warm up tracks...will be playing for sure.
Death On The Balcony: Cool EP! Nice vibes here!

Purple Velvet - Solstice (Preview)| Exploited

Across previous releases on Diynamic, TAU, Engrave, Monaberry and Renaissance, AIKON has developed a catalogue of striking and cinematic dance floor music that caters for the gamut of dance floor moods.

Here he steps up with a clinic in club tension. Sustained pads, stacking melodies and a neat, circling bass line work together to weave a knot of energy that is then loosened and tightened as the track unfurls.

A snappy break cuts in unexpectedly alongside luminous stabs that burst in a manner that forecasts a shift in gears before the mood is dialled back down leaving the listener receptive and expectant; the perfect state for a fizzy late warm up floor.

Artist: AIKON
Release: Tk Tk
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP155
Beatport Pre-order: 04.04.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 11.04.25
Release Date Global Download: 25.04.25

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Bonnie Spacey's sound is one characterised by unique contrasts and combinations with a root interest in organic instrumentation and a keen interest in the deeper shades of Disco, Techno and Electroclash being melded effectively in her productions and DJ sets.

Now - the french born and Berlin based maven encapsulates her knack for cogent contrasts across a heated 2-track EP for Exploited Club that weaves between Samba, Disco, Italo and House.

'Samba Disco' stamps a dominant foot on the floor as ripe, sturdy drums provide a stout foundation for pitch shifting delays and a searing hot synth climb. The vibe is arresting and highly spiced as the track continues to charter ever-elevating altitude in a manner that makes it easy to picture decadent dancefloor chaos.

'Light Shadow' follows up with a no-nonsense House groove that glows lucent with richly layered keys and an effortlessly sexy vocal. As is the case with the track's counterpart, the sounds are thick and palpable and the mood is intoxicating.

Chords burst with colour while pitch bending soars and energy courses towards a head-twisting breakdown that sends out more voltage to the floor and marks the closing chapter of an electrifying record that bears a distinctly Bonnie Spacey sheen.

Artist: Bonnie Spacey
Release: Samba Disco
Label: Exploited Club
LC: 96788
Cat: EXP157
Beatport Pre-order: 02.05.25

Release Date Streaming/Beatport: 09.05.25
Release Date Global Download: 23.05.25

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Panthera returns to Polaris with brilliant blend of retro & contemporary influences on 'Fallen' EP.

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Sincopat is excited to present a fearless return from Cabizbajo, solidifying his position at the forefront of Mexico’s electronic music scene.

The release opens with “White Eyes,” where Cabizbajo crafts a hauntingly hypnotic groove that pulses with energy and ethereal tension. This track exemplifies minimalist design, with each sound carefully chosen to draw the listener into a moody and immersive experience.
Next, Waltervelt offers a reinterpretation of “White Eyes,” taking the original and transforming it into a spacious, dub-influenced groove. This version unfolds with deep atmospheric pressure and elegant restraint.

The journey continues with “Hive Mind,” a cerebral, percussive exploration of collective consciousness through rhythm and texture. This track is raw, precise, and irresistibly physical— ideal for the darker hours on the dance floor.

Club Kids closes the release with an ode to rave-era rebellion: punchy, stabs in a track that oozes charisma and club nostalgia while staying undeniably forward-thinking.

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@althoff - Magnified EP 
Featuring Predex - Sincopat BeenTouched 89

Release Date: 13th Jun 2025 
Catalogue: SYNCBT89

Sincopat is proud to introduce Althoff in a new edition of its BeenTouched series. With a fresh and refined sonic vision, the young Brazilian producer based in Barcelona makes his debut on the label with “Magnified EP”, a two-track release that stands out for its melodic sensibility and rhythmic power. The EP also features a collaboration with the Turkish talent Predex, currently based in Berlin.

The title track, “Magnified”, unveils a deep musical identity where immersive textures blend with precise and emotional grooves. Its introspective atmosphere evolves elegantly, revealing a sonic narrative that resonates with both casual listeners and demanding dancefloor crowds.

On “Stronger”, Althoff joins forces with Predex to craft a more energetic piece, where their styles intertwine to create a vibrant and intense track. With solid basslines, dynamic percussion, and a carefully built melodic progression, this track stands as a powerful tool for DJs aiming to keep the night in full motion.

Enjoy!

Tracklist:

1. Althoff – Magnified
2. Alhoff & Predex – Stronger

Artwork by
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Mix & Master by Pobla
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Polaris celebrates 30th release with sweeping synths & commanding vocals via Darlyn Vlys & Vincent Brasse's 'Genesis.'

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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)

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