Making their debut on Polaris, Bulgarian powerhouse Pavel Petrov teams up with German duo Hidden Empire and rising vocal talent AKIKI for a deep, driving anthem titled ‘Stand’.

Built for the late-night hours, Stand fuses hypnotic basslines, cinematic tension, and AKIKI’s haunting vocal layers into a peak-time weapon of emotional depth and sonic precision. Petrov’s percussive energy meets Hidden Empire’s melodic finesse, resulting in a track that’s both commanding and immersive.

With this first strike on Polaris, the trio delivers a bold statement — one foot on the dancefloor, the other in the subconscious.

https://www.beatport.com/fr/release/stand/5193148

https://soundcloud.com/pavel-petrov
https://soundcloud.com/hiddenempire
https://soundcloud.com/polarislabel

Pavel Petrov & Hidden Empire feat. AKIKI - Stand [Polaris]

Previously part of the Irish-based duo NLB where he kick-started his DJ career in Dublin, The Captain has returned to Aoeteroa to bring the denizens of his country on a journey through Deep, Tech and Progressive House music.

DJ/ Producer 
Progressive House Techno
Ableton Pro Certified teacher

I'm Niko, also known as Nicole Kalman, and I've been hooked on electronic music since I was a little kid. It's been a lifelong passion of mine. In 2020, I started flexing my creative muscles by editing music videos, which opened up a whole new world for me in music production and mixing.

Alongside that, I jumped headfirst into DJing and creating awesome DJ set videos. You can catch most of my mixes on SoundCloud and podcasts on YouTube.

My musical style is always evolving because I'm all about exploring different genres. Right now, I'm digging melodic house/techno, indie dance, dark disco, and progressive house. The beauty of embracing various musical styles is that it allows me to express myself and connect with others on a deeper level.

Join me on social media, and let's embark on this epic musical adventure together! We'll uncover the magic of music in all its forms.

You can hit me up at:

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