After a full year of work, we can proudly tell you that November 15, 2024 marks the release of our first label reference. A powerful nu-disco and italo EP conceived during the spring and summer, halfway between Spain and Germany.

It comes with the signature of synth maestro Philipp Lauer, and remixes by Johannes Albert and Max Buchalik. A dream team for a label debut, that originally began its path in the industry as a weekly mix series in December ’22.

The EP is now available on all your favourite streaming platforms including our Soundcloud channel. And if you don’t want to be left out without your copy on vinyl, be sure to visit our recently created Bandcamp shop or the finest record stores out there.

Have a nice weekend, and...

Happy release day!

https://soulmeex.bandcamp.com/album/s-paragus-ep

S-Paragus EP

Lauer - S-Paragus

B1. Groove Boys Project- THE JAZZ PALACE (Long Ride Mix)

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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James Curd - Feeling Mumbled (Exploited)

Label - Star Creature Universal Vibrations
Released - 24th January 2025
BUY FROM - https://www.traxsource.com/artist/568939/mirlaqi

The follow up to 2019's Star Creature x Mirlaqi Systeme debut which despite being 5 years old saw a big uptick this year after being championed by Green Velvet both in his life sets and via his official Spotify Track ID playlist. This lead to Geneva's Mirlaqi paying a visit to Star Creature's HQ in Chicago during the early summer of 2024. Label-head Tim Zawada and Mirlaqi aka Timour Nigolian spent a few days chopping it up about music, hitting record stores, club nights, loft parties as well as some crucial beach-side studio link ups with a few Chicago and Detroit players.

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Kim Kemi is an active member of the Copenhagen electronic scene and a long-time friend of the label. Kim Kemi's style is characterized by a pared-down exploration of techno and minimal house, with a particular focus on building atmosphere and transmitting danceable energy. Kemi's tracks are marked by a mastery of sound textures and subtle transitions that are confirmed in this new and first EP of the year "The Shining". Don't be afraid and listen until the end of the night.

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Kim Kemi - Final Dance Days

Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/NewTransitionEP

Here comes a first EP by Josh Ludlow for Toy Tonics. Mastermind of Make a Dance aka M.A.D records. London’s best kept secret (or not so secret anymore) of new underground dance weapons that are played by everybody who counts in the scene. 

Josh delivers a hot 4-tracker that will move people on dance floors worldwide. Combining 1990ies filter house influences, 2000s indie dance and some of the edgy contemporary funk moods that are lighting up clubs these days. The post - techno generation likes it funky, and Josh delivers. Fitting perfectly with the vibe of Toy Tonics, this EP will find a lot of friends. In fact, Josh knows how things work. 

Josh Ludlow has been steadily honing his craft over the past 15 years. Starting out releasing Drum & Bass under the ‘Squash!’ moniker in the late 2000s whilst also playing drums in bands. The former gave way to live touring, and it was only in 2020 when Josh resurfaced with some new electronic music. 

The impetus for releasing this new material was when Josh Ludlow & Ben Lewis formed their beloved project ‘Make A Dance’ (which then went on to establish the imprint), M.A.D Records during the pandemic.
Since then M.A.D have made a big impact on the underground scene, become regulars at places such as Fabric, Heideglühen, Gottwood and gained DJ support of people such as Laurent Garnier, Optimo, Palms Trax and Peggy Gou and across BBC Radio1 and regularly cover show’s on NTS for Long Running Host’s Moxie and Apiento.

This is just the beginning.

Album released 07.02.25

Josh Ludlow - New Transition (Extended 12'' Mix)

Another essential from the Dessous Recordings archives! A track that was groundbreaking in its day and still resonates. Are you hearing it for the first time or is it a classic you're rediscovering?

-Vinyls & more: https://linktr.ee/dessous_recordings

-Dive into our timeless classics catalog: https://on.soundcloud.com/frbLqkFe3ke2GRD57

We Wait, Right Here (Charles Webster Dub)

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Italian dj/producer Gianmarco Staccone pairs two lush deep house bangers, Caminando and My Name, on this single. Part of Play Records' Summer Sessions 2025, Vol. 2 collection.

Hear more Gianmarco Staccone DJ at https://soundcloud.com/gianmarco_staccone_dj

Close out your Summer with this astounding collection of house, tech house, deep house, and progressive house bangers.

Summer Sessions 2025, Volume 2, features 16 new works from ACRAFT (Germany), Ash Brimelow (UK), Barros (Portugal), Beatmechanic (Canada), Blord (US), Eoghan Schlindwein (Northern Ireland), Ezequiel G (Argentina) & Hector Moralez (USA), Francesco Ferraro (Italy), Gianmarco Staccone DJ (Italy), Jayson Miro (St. Maarten), Maik D (Italy), Munro Blue (Canada), Not Yurs (USA), and Tim Gläser (Germany).

Play Records - https://playrecords.net

Summer Sessions 2025, Vol. 2

My Name (Radio Edit)

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Telephones 12" (Full Pupp) FP029

A: Kanal
B1: Turkis
B2: Kanal (Prins Thomas' Sure Oppstøt)

Out 15/12/2010:

12" & Digital here:
http://www.juno.co.uk/artists/Telephones/
http://clone.nl/item19176.html
http://clone.nl/digital/artist/telephones

12" here amongst others:
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http://www.piccadillyrecords.com




Telephones - Kanal

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