8 years of Akbal Music part 2  starts with Kiki and Sasse two Berlin based legends born in Finland they have been delivering for over a decade amazing music with attitude, Aidan Lavelle and Robbie Akbal are next, this pair is no stranger to the label, having two hits this year on Culprit and Get Physical they deliver this emotional number, then we have Miguel Puente and Bjerk Peterson with an hypnotic track and mystic vibes. To close the EP we have Evans from the UK delivering a dreamy house number. Hope you like it!

catalogue: akbal_098
release date: December 8th
format : digital

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Aidan Lavelle, Robbie Akbal-Black Night [Akbal Music]

“As the Temple was burning, fire tornadoes spiraled up into the new moon sky. The dust storm grew stronger and stronger. Walking through what felt like a parallel dimension, the mystical deer appeared.

I feel honored to have soundtracked this sacred moment on my favorite art car, the Maxa Xaman. This set is dedicated to those who left something in the Temple and anyone currently moving through grief. May we trust the process, feel what we need to feel, and rise from the ashes with love and courage.

Special thanks to the Maxa & Mayan Warrior families for your trust, to everyone who joined this sonic dance, and to music, our timeless guide.

Until we meet again,

 Kora"


Kora:
SC: @kora-musique
IG: Koramusique
YT: koramusique

Maxa:
IG: maxacamp
YT: @-maxa-
Photography: IG: artofayni 

Audio Mastering: Gabriel Velazquez
Cover Design: Alvaro Manzo

Kora - Maxa x Mayan Warrior - Post Temple Burn 2024

CONNECT WITH BETSU & AZIZ BEN:

Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/listentorofd / https://soundcloud.com/its_betsu / https://soundcloud.com/medazizbenameur

Betsu Linktree: https://linktr.ee/its_betsu / Aziz Ben: instagram.com/medazizbenameur / facebook.com/medazizbenameur

ROFD Community : linktr.ee/ROFD

Betsu and Aziz Ben, founders of the ROFD community, are dedicated to exploring the deeper side of house music. Betsu, driven by curiosity, focuses on minimalistic and deep house, with releases on Astronaut Beats, Butarecords, and Patchouli Deep. Aziz Ben, a key figure in Tunisia’s deep house scene, is known for his deep sounds and rhythmic approach to music, blending elements from different cultures with electronic beats. Together, they offer a unique blend of deep house, showcasing their passion for music that connects everyday life with global sounds.

Bespoke Musik Radio 216 : Betsu & Aziz Ben

We caught up with eclectic German duo https://soundcloud.com/justemmaoffical, who are masters at weaving together different worlds with their distinct take on house and deep house. In the interview we chat to them about their creative process, how they go about developing their sound, and what a typical day in the studio looks like. Stream their exclusive mix for PLAYY. Mag!

PLAYY. Mix #195: Just Emma

Ha:arp delivered a groovy and sexy warm-up set on Wednesday night at our camp party during Burning Man 2024.

Enjoy the ride!

Ha.arp @ Tierra Bomba - Burning Man 2024 (WednesdayCampParty)

Kora feat. Sthefany & Rolando @ Solstice Festival 2024, Lago Atitlán, Guatemala (Tracklist Below)

☀ Yin Ambiental Sunrise Set ☀


This set is dedicated to our sacred source of light and life—the Sun.


🌋 Gratitude overflows for this magical moment at Lago Atitlán, cradled between towering volcanoes. Here, we’re reminded of the infinite beauty of our world and the raw, untamed power of Earth’s elements. It is humbling. It is awe-inspiring.


🍃 In the presence of such magnificence, we are but whispers in this vast and grandiose realm. Yet, despite our smallness, we continue to harm the natural world, and it can respond in kind. My hope is that this sonic journey serves as an invitation to reconnect—with ourselves, with naturaleza, and with our magical planet.


Maltiox to the local community for welcoming us into these sacred lands.


To Rolando: thank you for guiding the sunrise ceremony with your heartwarming words and profound wisdom that touched us all so deeply.


To Brazilian musician Sthefany: it was a pleasure to share this musical moment with you—your flutes added such soulful beauty to this set.


To Elise: thank you for being the most amazing travel companion on this adventure. And to all the new friends we made along the way—you’ve enriched this journey more than words can express.


A heartfelt thanks to Mati, Greg, Jazz, Carlos on the audio and the entire Solstice and Eagle’s Nest team for hosting this festival on your sacred perch above the volcanic vistas.


And finally, thank you to all the artists whose music is woven into this set.


Thank you for listening—I hope it brings you harmony!


Mikael // Kora


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Tracklist here: https://www.koramusique.com/blog/sunrise-atitlan-guatemala-solstice-2024


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Recorded on December 22, from 5:00 AM to 9:35 AM @ Eagle’s Nest, San Marcos, Guatemala

Tracklist

Kora ft. Sthefany & Rolando @ Solstice Festival, Lago Atitlán, Guatemala ☀ Sunrise Yin Ambiental Set

☼ Mark Slee 
SC: @mcslee
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mcslee/

Sunset Location: Clayton, West Sussex, United Kingdom  

Happy New Year to you all! Sometimes it feels each year goes by quicker and quicker, but it feels good to rewind, slow down and live in the moment! 

We are absolutely thrilled to have one of the pioneers of deep, dreamy and electronic grooves. Mark Slee doesn't need any formal introductions, but like all quality artists it is important to provide a little background and context to give you listeners a nugget of information to take away with you :) 

He's been on the scene for over 20 years and therefore has an idea of what groove is all about. Teaming up with Atish in 2016 they created the label @manjumasi , which has been a leader in releasing quality deep house productions with a hint of quirkiness to differentiate themselves from the masses. A reference point for the connoisseurs. 

Once you click play on this mix you are suddenly already 20 minutes in without even realizing it. "Good" or "Great" DJs is a term that is far too easily used in the current electronic scene, but when you listen to the transitions in this mix, the track selection and the music Journey that Mark brings you on, you can now understand what differentiates your every day DJ to one that actually understands what music is all about. 

Many thanks for the dope mix Mark.

Tracklist: 

(00:00) Arutani - No Need To Collide [Another You]
(05:41) Kimao, Carlos Barbero - Rhea [Saisons]
(11:46) Jean Caillou - Barabar [3rd Avenue]
(18:30) Sasheen, Ashtenn - Rabbit Hole (Dave DK Remix) [Shanti Radio]
(23:48) Tom Baker - Would You Like To Talk To A Human (Arnodd Remix) [Stone Seed]
(29:02) Vincent Casanova - The One [VC]
(34:30) Javier Ho - The Arrival [Crossfade Sounds]
(38:24) Kyong Sono - HEART [Betonstrand]
(45:18) Tinlicker - Revolution (Rival Consoles Remix) [PIAS Recordings]
(49:27) Polygonia - Beyond Light And Shade [Mule Musiq]
(55:40) Tornike - Requital [SATYA]

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Sunset Grooves Podcast #247 - Mark Slee

For the love of Aggy Lou,

Time to tune in for another epic performance at The Night Sky by Miss Aggy Lou! This set is nothing short of MINDBLOWING! Aggy for us is the epitome of cool. The tracks, the vibe, it was all perfection.

Enjoy and leave your love in the comments below. 

Aggy Lou - The Nightsky Celebration 2024

If you are about to dive into this set, we invite you to read these words, as they will give deeper meaning to your experience with this musical landscape.

An Orchestra for the Spirit was played live in Black Rock City, riding the Maxa Deer. It was an offering of frequencies and words to bring unity to the Burning Man community that was about to witness the temple rise in flames.

As we believe in synchronicities over coincidences, we are sensitive and deeply touched by the powerful fires that burned for weeks in our beloved California. We contemplated what our best offering could be to support, and realized it is the perfect timing to share hours of music and inspiring poetry, to navigate the mysterious waves of trascendence and trust. 

From our hearts, this set is for everyone feeling the painful part of a shedding skin, a letter lost, a broken heart, or a physical or metaphorical home brought to ashes that now requires full trust to rise again and build a new landscape.

Here’s to new landscapes. 

We allow this orchestra for the spirit to tell the rest. 

A wave of gratitude to Noraj Cue and Burgs for your talent and wisdom imprinted into this set. 

Thank you, Maxa, and thank YOU for listening and being part of the deep layers of being human. 

Love,

underneath 
www.underneath.music

underneath IG
Zohar: @zoharportal
Le president: @lepresidentmusic
unders: @undersmusic
Jac Høja: @madamejac


underneath Soundcloud
Le president: @lepresidentmusic
unders: @undersmusic
Jac Høja: @jachoja




Maxa:
IG: maxacamp
YT: @-maxa-

Audio Mastering: unders
Cover Design: Alvaro Manzo
Cover Photo: Art of Ayni

underneath | an orchestra for the spirit | Maxa - Burning Man 2024

9AM duties, welcoming 2025 with our friends in Ibiza 

a newer lens on my 2025 direction of sound

unders | meet me in a dream | 01.01.2025

If one club is home for me it’s Akasha… the ultimate place for me to experiment - super safe environment. Once again, I had the honor to share the night with a legend.

The moment I met Darren Emerson, banter was flowing as if we’d known each other for years. Aligned energy, and this carried from the dinner into the club.  One of my favorite gigs in recent time.

Super happy to share the recording with you - both the warm up and the closing for Mr. Darren Emerson . For those who missed Darren, truly make an effort next time he comes to a city near you. 


unders | akasha ibiza | opening + closing | 03.2025

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbieakbal/

upcoming dates  2025 ✨✨✨✨🚀🚀🚀🚀

Apr 30 - Sing Sing - Bangkok 🇹🇭
May 30- Morabito - Bali 🇮🇩  
Jun 8 - Akasha - Ibiza 🇪🇸 
Jun 13 - Rocket Base Rave - Latvia 🇱🇻 
Jul 12 - Dir Z’ Lieb -Zurich 🇨🇭 
Jul 18 - The Sanctuary- Rome 🇮🇹 
Jul 19 - The Sanctuary- Puglia 🇮🇹 
Aug 16 - Elephant- Koh Samui
Aug 22 - Cafe del Mar - Phuket  🇹🇭  

more dates to be announced soon ....

bookings (Worldwide) :  elena_bookings@akbalmusic.com
contact: info@akbalmusic.com

** selected previous gigs  **

Womb - Tokyo  🇯🇵 
Space - Miami 🇺🇸
Wonderfruit Festival -  Thailand 🇹🇭
Air House Festival - South Korea 🇰🇷 
Day Zero - Tulum , Mexico 🇲🇽
Cafe del Mar - Phuket 🇹🇭
Morabito Art Villa - Bali 🇮🇩 
The Sanctuary - Rome 🇮🇹 
House of Yes - New York 🇺🇸
WooMoon - Ibiza, Spain 🇪🇸
System Shanghai - China 🇨🇳
Hive Club - Zurich, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Kater Blau - Berlin 🇩🇪 
Sing Sing - Bangkok 🇹🇭
Do Not Sit on the Furniture - Miami 🇺🇸
Nyapi - Seoul 🇰🇷
Deep House Tbilisi - Georgia 🇬🇪 
Majahuitas- Puerto Vallarta 🇲🇽
Brooklyn Mirage  - New York 🇺🇸
Get Lost by Crosstown Rebels - CDMX 🇲🇽
El Camino - San Diego 🇺🇸 
Vagalume - Tulum 🇲🇽
Akasha - Ibiza 🇪🇸 
Funk - CDMX 🇲🇽 
Salon Daomé - Montreal 🇨🇦 
The Sanctuary - Ostuni 🇮🇹 
Sisyphos - Berlin 🇩🇪
Bar Inc.  - Osaka 🇯🇵 
Vault - Vancouver ,Canada  🇨🇦 
Children Of Panacea Festival - Zurich🇨🇭
Community - Moscow , Russia
Storytellers - Ibiza 🇪🇸
Akbal Music at Renate - Berlin 🇩🇪
Tanz Oaze at Slakthuset - Stockholm 
Dom Pechati - Ekaterinburg 
Members - Los Angeles 🇺🇸

-bio+

A veteran of the house scene in Mexico and now living in Berlin, recently signed and supported by Damian Lazarus, Robbie Akbal is a DJ, producer and label owner. Not only the founder of the widely respected label, Akbal Music, Robbie has also been signed to several highly respected labels like Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical, Culprit, Kindisch, Sol Selectas, Selador and No.19.
His music has been supported recently by: Anja Schneider, John Digweed, M.A.N.D.Y. + many more to name . He has worked in the studio with great producers such as Audiofly, Namito, Alejandro Mosso, Kiki,  Aidan Lavelle, Dance Spirit,  Shall Ocin and with amazing vocalists like Cari Golden, Shawni and Ay Sarita. He has been remixed by Luca Bacchetti, Armen Miran, Elfenberg, Floyd Lavine, Sascha Dive, Andre Homenn & more.  Robbie has played all around Mexico as well as some of the best clubs & parties in New York, Moscow, Paris, Lisbon, Miami, London, Berlin, Dubai, Chicago, Romania, Bogota, Lima, Copenhagen, Prague, Barcelona, Ibiza & many more.