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The first single from Sian’s upcoming album, Chaos, sees Sian and Bobby Nourmand release their collaboration, "The Language" - a bold plunge into the visceral edges of indie dance. Anchored by a quaking bassline and crystalline synth stabs, the track pulses with raw, almost primal energy, tailor-made for sweat-soaked basement club dancefloors. Its ferocious rhythm and subtle textural shifts create an immersive narrative, while the lethal vocal evokes voodoo-like incantations. A standout track that demands attention from selectors aiming to bridge gritty techno with dancefloor hypnosis.

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Set About delivers a powerful reimagining of a timeless classic with JD Davis – Closer To Me (METODI Remix). The unmistakable voice of JD Davis — known for iconic collaborations with David Guetta, Joachim Garraud, Oliver Heldens, Ben Sterling, Tiga, and more — returns in a bold new form.

This remix marks the first release under the new artist name METODI, formerly known as Metodi Hristov. Showcasing his refined, high-impact techno signature, METODI fuses raw energy with deep emotion, transforming the original into a peak-time anthem built for dark rooms and big stages.

Set for release on July 4th, just one day after METODI’s birthday, this milestone track celebrates both a new artistic era and a timeless vocal legacy—uniting the past and future of dance music in one unforgettable cut.

SA312: JD Davis - Closer To Me (METODI Remix)

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VOLTA proudly welcomes rising Brazilian producer KAF3R with his explosive new EP, Fragments. 

With two heavy-hitting tracks "Rover" and “Voices" the EP showcases KAF3R’s signature blend of raw basslines, hypnotic synthwork, and vocal-driven grooves made for the peak-time dancefloor.


The lead cut, "Rover", is a bold, festival-ready weapon built around a commanding lead synth and relentless low-end power. KAF3R layers in a hypnotic background melody and a looping vocal hook that sears into your memory:

“Dealing with lames is not in my culture, dodging bad vibes in my blackdown rover…”
As the track unfolds, a shadowy, cinematic breakdown sets the tone for a devastating second drop. “Rover is all about energy, tension and release. It’s made for those massive stage moments,” says KAF3R.

On the flip side, "Voices" dives into darker, more minimal territory. Driven by an eerie vocal hook, analog synth textures, and a stripped-down yet impactful groove, KAF3R keeps the elements minimal and focused:

“When I made Voices, I knew it didn’t need too much. Just the right vocal, solid bass, and a groove that doesn’t let go.”

Fragments marks another powerful step forward for KAF3R, distilling raw club energy and a refined production aesthetic into a tightly focused, two-track release that demands attention.

KAF3R - Rover

The third single from Sian’s album Chaos, Sian & Dark Heart’s “Blacklight” is a relentless plunge into the void, where Sian’s raw, industrial techno edge collides with Dark Heart’s pristine, cinematic soundscapes. David LeSal’s spectral vocals—equal parts ethereal and visceral—pierce the track’s churning, subterranean basslines like a solitary flare in a dystopian rave. The result is a primal, almost feral energy, precision-engineered for the nocturnal pulse of sweat-drenched dancefloors.


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Blacklight

Zafer Atabey returns to EXTIMA with Never Alone, a ferocious four-tracker that cements his reputation as a peak-time techno craftsman. Each track is built to ignite the dancefloor with unrelenting energy and precision.

The title track, Never Alone, opens with heavy kicks, dark synth progressions, and striking vocal shots — a high-octane, no-frills weapon for peak moments. Control follows with a more progressive edge, blending melodic layers and intricate vocal stabs over driving percussion.

On Come Back, Zafer leans into hypnotic grooves and euphoric breakdowns, creating a hands-in-the-air journey that slams back into relentless rhythm. Closing the release, Born To Fly is an empowering anthem — female vocals declaring "I was born to fly" soar over thunderous beats and shimmering synths, making it a true clubfloor killer.

With Never Alone, Zafer delivers four distinct yet equally explosive cuts, showcasing the raw, euphoric, and sophisticated sides of his sound — another standout addition to EXTIMA's catalogue.

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