With lockdowns seemingly slowing down and in some places in the world nightlife even seems to slowly return. Pursuit is right there to welcome the night alumni from its deep sleep.

After a stellar release on our Wild Cards compilation, Bob Tosh & Be Saint return for another collection of carefully curated A1s. Infinito, Nomade and Mentale are there to guide you out of this black hole.

Combined with an unique remix by 2088, deep synths and melodies are awaiting us.

-Pursuit

Bob Tosh, Be Saint - Nomade (Inc. 2088 Remix)

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Bob Tosh, Be Saint - Mentale

Naji Arun returns with his most emotional endeavour on Pursuit.

Levitate engulfs the listener into a state of trance, enveloped by synths and pads. A strong contender for our hot tip of the season.

Faded Memories is an additional journey into sound, providing sonic crusades through modulating pads and shrieking leads.

We are super proud to have BLANCAh on remixing duties. With her signature sound, she is able to take Faded Memories into deeper waters and providing a crescendo of ethereal soundscapes. Truly magnificent.

On closing duties Naji provides us with Lost Moments where octave jumping squares guide us through deep baselines en mesmerising pads.

-Pursuit

Naji Arun - Faded Memories (Inc. BLANCAh Remix)

Naji Arun - Faded Memories (BLANCAh Remix)

Darcy Stephens is back on Pursuit and brings us in emotional bliss with his Silver Linings EP.

Namesake title track showcases those warm and summer beach vibes where we have been longing for. Close your eyes and let the sounds just take you there.

Life After Death additionally bring us in a delirium of sonic silkiness. Fate is the slower take in this EP and smoothly chugs along while taking you on a musical journey.

On closing duties we have the talented Micaele, bringing more attitude to the A1 Silver Lining. A flawless EP that is worthy for you ears.

-Pursuit

Darcy Stephens - Silver Lining EP (Inc. Micaele Remix)

Darcy Stephens - Life After Death

Naji Arun is back with an amazing new EP.

'Moon Of My Life' starts with the perfect sound and it's easy to get lost in the moment.

We welcome back 2088 with a stunning remix. With his signature sounds, he is delivering a crescendo ethereal soundscape. Truly magnificent.

Evoking feelings of longing and hope, 'Visions Of Tomorrow' delivers a truly epic audio landscape combining floating synths and captivating sounds.

'Thousand Thoughts' is a more experimental track. With a pleasant sliding melody, but unlike any other deep baselines en mesmerising pads. you'd expect.

-Pursuit

Naji Arun - Visions Of Tomorrow EP (Inc. 2088 Remix)

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Naji Arun - Moon Of My Life

The temperatures are dropping low, which means club season is imminent and warm grooves are being curated once again on Wild Cards.

Numeric Space is bringing a vocal stomper. Who is right, who is wrong? That one is for you to judge.

Ampermut throws a curveball that fits perfectly with Wild Cards. Afro Beats, chugging beats and squelching synths…nothing but love from our side.

Maarten Spoor is on closing duties and brings a delicious distorted haunting lead, ready to take over and close this EP out with a bang.

Great stuff, all tried and tested for you ears.

-Pursuit

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Numeric Space - Attention

After their debut on Nora en Pure's label purified, Rob Hes & Joey White team up again and release their new EP on pursuit. Keeping the intriguing melodic productions coming. 

With crunchy basslines, anthemic synths and hypnotic vocals by Fenna Day, 'Cornerstone' will take listeners on a journey that makes them feel like floating. 

We welcome Framewerk on the label with their remix of slamming kick drums, sweeping pads and edgy basses, this track is most effective in the final hours of the night.

-Pursuit

Rob Hes, Joey White - Cornerstone (feat. Fenna Day) + Framewerk Remix

Rob Hes, Joey White - Cornerstone feat. Fenna Day (Framewerk Remix)

As most of you know with every new Wild Cards release we bring exciting newcomers to the label. We want to start focusing more on the artists themselves and put them in the spotlights. That's why we only included 2 tracks this time

We have Carles from Belgium with his track Pandora with deep basslines and catchy vocals that fits the strobe lights, unforgettable Festivals and club nights.

Occult Frequencies release his first track ever with us. With "Abyss" he presents us a fantastic club track that is warm and melancholic with wide synth stabs and epic pads with a touch of trance chords. It's a perfect tune for the upcoming Summer season and will for sure cause some smiling faces on the dancefloors.

-Pursuit

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Occult Frequencies - Abyss (Extended)

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to the talented artist Alex Preda, hailing from Amsterdam but proudly representing his Romanian roots.

Alex has graced us with his musical skills before, having contributed a captivating remix to our collection in 2020. Now, he takes center stage once again, proudly presenting his long-awaited debut EP, 'Those Who Know.'

-Pursuit

Alex Preda - Those Who Know

After their 'Equinox' EP, Cyantist is back with an electrifying offering that features three brand-new tracks that are set to redefine the Melodic Techno landscape.

Cyantist - Humans

Cyantist - Brim

With each new Wild Cards release, we introduce you to a fresh wave of exceptional talent, adding even more excitement to our label's growing roster.

Pammin kicks off the EP with an electrifying, synth-driven anthem titled 'Logos.

MI;LAN has his first release ever. So proud to have this Dutch guy on board. Get ready for 'Luminary' to make its grand debut and take off.

-Pursuit

MI;LAN - Luminary

Pammin - Logos

Rob Hes is back on his own imprint Pursuit and ready to unleash 'Still Mine'.

Rob Hes - Still Mine

We proudly present the next chapter in our exploration of exceptional talent.

Each track is a wild card in itself, drawn from the vast deck of undiscovered artists, adding a thrilling twist to our label's growing roster. Brace yourself for the unexpected, as we continue to redefine the boundaries of musical innovation.

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VUUNE - Solaris

Lars Sorge - Reciprocation Error

Rob Hes returns to the forefront with his new single "Rulebreaker."

Rob Hes - Rulebreaker

With "Feelings," Samwell (LU) and Leo Ferro have crafted a sonic journey that transcends boundaries and speaks to the universal language of music. Whether you're lost in the depths of the club or seeking solace in your own thoughts, this single promises to evoke a myriad of emotions and leave a lasting impression.

Samwell (LU) - Feelings ft. Leo Ferro

Pursuit is making those airmiles on our third EP. Flying in hot, straight from Cordoba Argentina is our friend Lucas Aquilera with a filthy and brooding track that has been a staplehold in the sets of label boss Rob Hes. 

On remixing duties, Rob is shaking things up with a big and dirty kick and combines that with all the great elements of the original. Additionally we have veteran Steve Mulder, who delivers a hands-in-air monster with his version of the remix. 

Slowing things down and dragging us into deeper, murkier and groovier waters is the talented duo Duss from Poland. Tipped as the biggest talent of 2018 by Rob Hes, they again deliver exactly that Pursuit sound.

Oscuro De Mas

Luca Aguilera - Oscuro De Mas (Steve Mulder Remix)

Pursuit is making those airmiles on our third EP. Flying in hot, straight from Cordoba Argentina is our friend Lucas Aquilera with a filthy and brooding track that has been a staplehold in the sets of label boss Rob Hes.

On remixing duties, Rob is shaking things up with a big and dirty kick and combines that with all the great elements of the original. Additionally we have veteran Steve Mulder, who delivers a hands-in-air monster with his version of the remix.

Slowing things down and dragging us into deeper, murkier and groovier waters is the talented duo Duss from Poland. Tipped as the biggest talent of 2018 by Rob Hes, they again deliver exactly that Pursuit sound.

Lucas Aguilera - Oscuro De Mas (Duss Remix)

New kid on the block Federico Naccari & Dubstone (@dubstone_mvsic) present Unmixed Galaxy, a space opera in the making. Delicious synth melodies combined with a filthy techno stomping groove.

In this newest installment of Pursuit, we present to you Wild Cards Volume 1. A collection of 6 absolute killers that deserve the limelight. With their forces combined this collection of peak timers will definitely make you understand what Pursuit is all about and we are so proud to have them. And don’t be afraid…there is more where that came from.

PREMIERE: Federico Naccari & Dubstone - Unmixed Galaxy

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Pursuit is back with @RobHes and one of our all time favourites… @RonCosta ! 

State of Mind delivers that hands in the air festival feeling driven by an insane spaghetti of arpeggios and filthy pulsing beats. Titan is that typical Rob Hes style which will do wonders in dark sweaty clubs with low ceilings. Beter Than That is a hypnotising affair which will slowly build into a crescendo of energy. Closing the EP off is Ron Costa delivering that festival energy with his unique take on State Of Mind. Bring on the summer, this is Pursuit.

State Of Mind

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PREMIERE: Rob Hes - State Of Mind (Ron Costa Remix)

Delivering once more a concoction of only the best and brightest talent joining Pursuit’s roster for another edition of Wild Cards. 

Opening things up with a stellar debut on Pursuit is Italian producer Black Odyssey with Antares. A melodic corcorker that did wonders in Rob Hes’ liveset on Tomorrowland. Speaking of Rob, the label’s head honcho has been digging deep into his studio and bringing us Winter. An out of the box groover combined with a filthy lead bringing it all together. 

Mega-talents Loco & Jam are back on Pursuit after a killer remix, this time with an original called Departure. A melodic piano concours which eventually erupts in only peak time galore that Loco & Jam can deliver. Dennis Apec is new to the family, this talent that Rob was able to spot very early on in his career, is bringing the goods for Pursuit like no other. Bring Me Home is again a bigroom pounder combining crazy synths and a thunderous beats destroying every sound system. 

We don’t know what Carlo Ruetz was drinking when he made Lexicon Rave, but we want in on it! A crazy combination of freaky synths that haunt you everywhere, combined with a hypnotising break eventually erupting in spiralling out of control destruction. Bageera is on closing duties and bringing really raw talent to the table. Man’s Problem is a hands-in-the-air endeavour building slowly the tension while eventually ensuing in absolute mayhem. This is Wild Cards.

PREMIERE: Dennis Apec - Bring Me Home

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But when life gives you Dennis Apec, you sure as hell make sure that you are able to release him on your label. Because that is what happened earlier this year on the Dancefair in the Netherlands when Dennis Apec handed over his demo-usb to Pursuit.

Rob Hes had just launched his label and hosted a demo-drop at one of the largest dance-seminars for upcoming producers in the Netherlands. With much to his surprise, Dennis’ demo immediately blew Rob’s mind. The two producers stayed in touch and started sending feedback and tracks back and forth. The first release was only a matter of time.

With his first track on Wild Cards “Bring Me Home” gave us already a sneak preview of his sound, but the In My Mind EP really delivers the goods. Three solid corkers that absolutely exemplify what Pursuit represents. Strong grooves and soaring melodies. Please welcome Dennis to the family with your feedback.

And to up the exposure even more, Teenage Mutants have delivered one hell of a remix of the title track. Bringing their unique sound to the table, while keeping a close eye to the original is the perfect closer for every peak time set.

Support @dennisapec @teenage-mutants: smarturl.it/PRST11

Early support: Sam Paganini, Bart Skils, Karotte, Victor Ruiz, Dubfire, Arjun Vagale, Ron Costa, Luca Agnelli, Joseph Capriati, Ramiro Lopez and Sian.

Dennis Apec - Against Time EP (Inc. Teenage Mutants Remix)

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PREMIERE: Dennis Apec - Against Time (Teenage Mutants Remix)

The Polish duo Duss are bringing the heat once again. Being no strangers to Pursuit, these 2 have an unparalleled synergy in the studio which once again manifests itself into 2 originals and a collab with Rob Hes. 

Opening things up, the A1 is called The Granulator and provides intricate hypnotizing reversed stabs and melodic grooves ready to deploy. Following the lead single, we’ve got Rejected Bomb and Intensified Tension, all peak time stormers and staples in Rob Hes’ sets.
Additionally we are very happy to announce the debut from Belgium stronghold Ramon Tapia. With releases on Tronic, Elevate and Truesoul this talended and prolific producer provides us with his take on the release single The Granulator. All the while respecting the original, he transforms this release in the perfect big room stomper, ideal to close down every evening with.

-Pursuit

Rob Hes & Duss - The Granulator (Inc. Ramon Tapia Remix)

PREMIERE: Rob Hes & Duss - The Granulator (Ramon Tapia Remix)

The boys are back in town. 

With no sign of slowing down, the Polish Duss boys keep churning out gems like no other. Again, Pursuit is ecstatic to add these melodic construct to the ever increasing roster of quality, pureness and creativity. 

The Odyssey manifest itself as a LFO extravaganza increasing and decreasing in rate, slowly building the tension. The other pieces are no exception and exemplify all pieces of art. 

Luca Gaeta, the Italian Companion keeps the Pursuit vibes flowing and know like no other to bring an original in his neck of the woods. Enjoy!

-Pursuit

Duss - The Odyssey (Inc. Luca Gaeta Remix)

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PREMIERE: Duss - The Odyssey (Luca Gaeta Remix)

Pursuit’s ever increasing roster of highly polished techno gems keeps expanding. 

With this time a unique team up of Pursuit establishment Duss and Dennis Apec. 
In Merging Matters both parties deliver a vision of their view on techno. While Dennis goes for raw and pounding, the Duss guys go for dark and brooding. 

Topping that off with a remix by the very talented Brennen Grey, we have a compilation of Merging Matters that delivers all the goods. 

-Pursuit

Duss & Dennis Apec - Merging Matters (inc. Brennen Grey Remix)

PREMIERE: Duss & Dennis Apec - Merging Matters (Brennen Grey Remix)

Wild Cards makes its triumphant return with again a slew of stompers that every DJ should have up its sleeve.

Kicking things of is Heerhorst with Outer Rim. This Hamburg representative is giving us a galloping tom groove combined with a melodic affair like no other. Turning eventually in a detuned frenzy, this A1 is sure to deliver the goods.

Elusive Minds is the secretive moniker of one off Holland’s biggest talents. Lost Souls delivers a melancholic opera like no other. Surely one for the dark, brooding club nights this winter.

Duss returns once again with Fifth. The Polish duo again showcase their mastery of the studio with a deep melodic stronghold with a pushing low end. As always peak time material.

Steve Slight and label head honcho Rob Hes, go way back, making this return of a familiar face all the better. Spiral Galaxy transfers us straight to late night outdoor rooftop sessions. A stomping groover, just how we like it.

AudioVirus is back with his track Slow Climax. One for the books!

On closing duties is Gero Jansen with Out of Space, a hidden gem drenched in analog flavor. All tracks are tried and tested and surely are firing on all cylinders. Enjoy!

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Lost Souls

PREMIERE: Elusive Mind - Lost Souls

Our great friends from Eastern Europe are back.

Duss representing their Polish take on techno. Combining emotion with technology, these two studio wizards deliver once again a smorgasbord of sounds.

Black Lipstick brings a hypnotizing melody and haunting vocals, whereas Heaven Collapsed and Desert Colours bring that melodic vision that we at Pursuit are hard to stay away from. With raving reviews on the dancefloor, we are eager to share this with the world.

-Pursuit

Duss - Black Lipstick EP

PREMIERE: Duss - Desert Colours

We all like the big, solid behemoths of tracks, but sometimes we like to go deep. Crawl our way in the deepest caverns of the musical soundspace and search away down under for the most obscure and hidden gems. This is where we find our Wild Cards. 

In this edition we have Raphael Mader, underrated but never out-grooved in Deliverance. A solid melodic affair with a gliding lead that will get stuck in your head for days. 

Naji Arun returns again with an additionally worthy affair called Serenity. 

Some undiscovered gems are the guys from Tulum with their debut Jovian, a delicious groover, perfect to set the tone of the night. Keep your eyes on these two, you'll be hearing more from them on Pursuit. 

On closing duties, we have Soul Brucke from Argentina, with For The Planet. A delicious closer for when the sun finally goes down. You might not know these artist yet, but you never know when you need to draw that Wild Card. 

- Pursuit

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Raphael Mader - Deliverance

After their debut on Wild Cards, Tulum is back once again. This time the boys bring a real sleeper hit in the flesh. 

Purple Haze is one of those rare finds with a melody that will be instantly recognizable for years to come. Slowly grooving along, this is our summer anthem in this void of clubs era. 

Alberth is bringing a unique vision of his own, putting the lead of Purple Haze up front in our faces with strong brasses and an additionally delicious groove. 

Halo is another unique production of Tulum and surely is not to be missed. 

-Pursuit

Tulum - Purple Haze (Inc. Alberth Remix)

Tulum - Purple Haze (Alberth Remix)

Straight out of Italy, we have an euphoric, melodic and vocal stomper delivered by Opposite Ways. 

Follow The Stars opens with a slow groover that brings a spaced out lead building slowly towards a crescendo. 

For title track Do Yourself, Opposite Ways teamed up with vocalist John M delivering a vocal techno endeavor filled with raunchy stabs and grooving percussion. While Opposite Ways deliver the synths, John M lays down the vocal in a perfect call and response teamwork. 

Erly Tephsi brings the heat with his remix pushing the tempo and groove in faster territories. Filled to the brim with craftsmanship synth design, we are very happy with this newest edition to our catalog. Enjoy!

-Pursuit

Opposite Ways - Do Yourself EP (Inc. Erly Tepshi)

Opposite Ways - Follow The Stars

Opposite Ways feat John M - Do Yourself (Erly Tepshi Remix)

Opposite Ways feat John M - Do Yourself

A rejection is nothing more than a necessary step in the pursuit of success.

A label by @robhes 

Pursuit Recordings is the melodic techno label founded by Rob Hes in 2018. Unconstrained and free thinking soundscapes are central on his label. Pursuit is known for releasing some of the Hottest underground artists. With the ear for picking up talented producers, Rob concentrates on building his own label sound without the usual name dropping.

Send your demos to demosrobhes@gmail.com

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