Perpetually evolving artist Amirali once again takes centre stage with the release of 'Hideaway’, a stellar two-track EP that solidifies his position at the heart of the electronic music scene. This latest offering showcases Amirali's unwavering commitment to crafting enthralling club tracks, marking another milestone in his illustrious career.

‘Hideaway’ is a heady dancefloor gem that takes influence from 80s electronic pop, with its arpeggiated synth lines, hooky melodies and Amirali’s soaring vocals. On the equally powerful ‘Fairy Tales,’ the artist mines a deeper vein with a hypnotic affair that draws you into a world of dynamic synths and swirling vocals. Both records show Amirali’s renewed commitment to putting his vocal performance at the heart of his sound.

Amirali is a singer-songwriter, live performer and classically trained pianist. His journey has taken him from his birthplace of Iran to Toronto and onto London, where he now resides. He has released EPs and albums via Crosstown Rebels and his Dark Matters label. His dynamic exploration of musical styles has been pivotal in his artistic journey. Recent compositions have seen him venturing into various genres, encompassing psychedelic disco, punk, progressive, funk, and beyond. He is committed to expanding musical horizons and perpetually pushing the boundaries of creative expression. ‘Hideaway’ is a testament to his enduring necessity for reinvention, mastery of the art of crafting dance music, and determination to remain at the forefront of the scene.

Hideaway

PREMIERE: Amirali - Fairy Tales

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

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New release from Kurt Kjergaard with a banging set of remixes. Early support by Alberto Blanco, AlesaDJ, David Moreau, Feed Your Head (Kane FM), I-Robots - Gianluca, Ivan Smoka, Koko Joe, Kurt Kjergaard , Leo Strutt / Beyond The Struttosphere, Paco Osuna, Simon Iddol, Simon Spencer, Sossa, Stahler, TDWS, Zisis D
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