A driving force in the techno scene, Spanish producer and DJ Ramiro Lopez has shaped a sound that encompasses techno, acid, urban and even Flamenco, as seen on this standout new release to make his debut on ARTCORE. Accompanied by tracks from an exciting producer from the UK called Tobias Paul, the alias of established house producer Curbi with his take on groove laden techno – the brand new 4 track release will be out on the 17th July. 

Ramiro Lopez makes a welcome to the ARTCORE stable bringing with him esteemed Flamenco guitarist, Miguel Clemente and Andalusian vocalist, Belén Vega. “I had the idea to create a fusion of styles, bringing authentic flamenco vibes into the world of electronic music” adds Ramiro. Both Miguel and Belén are deeply rooted and respected within flamenco tradition, creating something for the open minded and experimental.

Commencing with ‘Ay Candela’, the EP’s opener brilliantly matches the vivid intensity of flamenco with the brooding energy of techno. Whilst pounding, pacy and fierce in parts, Lopez and Paul have made certain the vibrant Latin influences of the tracks Spanish collaborators shine blissfully through the beat’s otherwise heavy, brooding ambience. 

Two tracks on the release are from Tobias Paul, the techno alias of esteemed house producer Curbi. Carving out a groove laden techno sound, this will mark his 3rd release to date, opening with ‘Brazil’, he quickly gets to work delivering a high-octane but obscure concoction of fizzing, whistling effects aside rolls of simmering snare. A chopped vocal bounces in-between thick bass tones and warping synth climaxing with a plume of whooshing melodics and final frenzy of lyrics.

The stringed brilliance of Miguel Clemente and soaring vocals of Belén Vega again take centre stage on ‘Solea’. Following a series of bell chimes comes a deep, galloping percussion and snare combo before a chorus of impassioned vocal lines ring out emotively across slamming cymbals, grumbling melodies and restless, fidgeting hi-hats. 

‘Poseidon’ is an ice-cold solo effort. Doubling down on the visceral potency that fuels much of ARTCORE DUO V, the beat possesses a diligently crafted groove that swirls aside militant drum rolls, pulping rave motifs and hollow tones to close the EP in a shadowy, low-key style.

02 Tobias Paul - Brazil (Extended Mix) [ARTCORE Records]

04 Tobias Paul - Poseidon (Extended Mix) [ARTCORE Records]

03 Ramiro Lopez feat. Belen Vega, Miguel Clemente - Solea (Extended Mix) [ARTCORE Records]

01 Ramiro Lopez feat. Belen Vega, Miguel Clemente - Ay Candela (Extended Mix) [ARTCORE Records]

Indira has enlisted the trusted services of Dubfire, Marco Faraone and Flug for the killer 6th instalment of the labels creative DUO release series, out on Thursday the 14th August.

At the pinnacle of his games for 30 years, Dubfire needs little introduction. A Grammy winner and maker of classics such as ‘Emissions’ and ‘Ribcage’, the SCI+TEC label founder, and other half of the legendary duo ‘Deep Dish’, Dubfire will make his ARTCORE debut with his long-time collaborator Flug, before joining Indira for her residency at Hï Ibiza on 5TH September joining Cera Khin and Gray Cosmo.

Dubfire and Flug partner up on ‘In Trance’ to deliver a pacy, chugging composition fraught with cosmic tension throughout. A brewing concoction of galactic undertones and driving grooves, the track embodies the heady trance spirit present in much of ARTCORE’s back catalogue whilst still retaining the darker styles of its creators.

Prolific producer Marco Faraone is credited with over 50 releases on a host of key electronic record labels such as Rekids, Drumcode as well as his own UNCAGE imprint. However, his contribution to the forthcoming DUO release will be the first outing for the Tuscan-born house and techno maestro on Indira’s ARTCORE. His opening track, ‘Killa’ stalks into existence in cold and calculated fashion. An undeniable creeper, it features a dark low-end that methodically develops amidst a sparce soundscape of marching drum patterns, churning bass chords and simmering pad effects.

Marco’s second track on the EP titled ‘Artcore Sessions’, pays homage to the label’s ethos. Employing the vocal talents of H.A.N whose sonorous vocals bob along upon swells of shadowy synth lines, choppy percussive drive and kick heavy breakdowns.

Flug first appeared on ARTCORE in 2024 with his track ‘Racing Cars’. That same year, the Argentine released Magma EP with Dubfire marking the pair’s first collaboration and precursor to their debut DUO release. In August, he also made his debut for Indira’s residency at Hï Ibiza playing alongside Ben Klock, Clara Cuvé, and Nuke.

The second collab track with Dubfire, which also closes out this talent heavy EP comes in the form of ‘Weightless’. They both fuse tensely wound rhythms, off-kilter chords and serene pad effects to concoct a breezy, gravity defying composition that showcases both producer’s ability to craft nuanced electronic music to rival that of the more pummelling.

04 Dubfire & Flug - Weightless (Acid Version) [ARTCORE Records]

01 Marco Faraone - Killa (Original Mix) [ARTCORE Records]

03 Marco Faraone - Artcore Sessions Feat. H.A.N (Original Mix) [ARTCORE Records]

02 Dubfire & Flug - In Trance (Original Mix) [ARTCORE Records]

Ever since her earliest releases, Marhu has always demonstrated a willingness to push creative boundaries. After appearing as an 'emerging act' on Beatportal's radar in 2022, the Belgian DJ/producer’s career began to take shape and her journey to become a regular face amongst ARTCORE Records’ supremely gifted roster had begun.

In 2024, Marhu appeared on ARTCORE’s OFFSónar 2024 VA with her track ‘Bansuri’, followed up with the 4-track ‘Bhajan’ EP, drawing inspiration from a wonderful mix of traditional Japanese and Indian instruments in the process. 

Earlier this year, Marhu was selected to feature alongside Valentinø on ARTCORE DUO II as part of the label’s forward thinking DUO Series – a concept which sees different artists feature on a single EP release. Whilst more recently, Marhu collaborated with Mexico’s Interactive Noise to produce the incredible ‘Sonic Ninja’ which was included on Paganotto’s most recent label VA offering, ARTCORE OFFSónar 2025.

On 11th September, Marhu returns with a new two track EP titled ‘Mamichula’, with the title track featuring the vocals of MC Arlene. “The Moment I heard MC Arelen’s incredible vocal, I was hooked. Collaborating with her on Mamichula has been pure fire. I love blending worlds with talented artists from other genres, and working with Arlene was an inspiring experience from start to finish.”

‘Mamichula’ steers proceedings into familiar territory with Marhu once again merging leftfield influences with pulsing electronic musicality. Once Arelen’s opening gambit concludes, a hot rush of revolving synth and bass notes begin to loop around a bellowing accordion lead, even more of Arelen’s Latin-led vocals, and a dextrous blend of driving techno and psy-trance.

B-side, ‘Solo Si Puedes Papi’ completes the release with the same flamenco imbued heat as it opened, further blending world heritage sounds with electronic music. A whiplash of shimmering melodics and stomping percussion distils to half time aside a tough-talking vocal component and warm woodwind led melody before surging back to full-speed and closing the EP in fervent fashion.

02 Marhu - Solo Si Puedes Papi (Extended Mix) [ARTCORE Records]

01 Marhu Feat. Arlene MC - Mamichula (Extended Mix) [ARTCORE Records]

In 2022, Indira Paganotto established ARTCORE with a clear vision in mind. The primary aim behind creating this label was to acknowledge and elevate the unique sound associated with Indira, which, until then, had not found a suitable representation in any existing label. It's widely recognized that this distinctive sound has been gaining rapid popularity and is finally receiving the recognition it rightfully deserves.

However, it's essential to note that ARTCORE will not be confined to a single genre. Instead, the emphasis will be on preserving authenticity and ensuring high-quality musical output. The label will serve as a platform that celebrates artistic expression, relevance, and musical heritage. Also, ARTCORE enables the opportunity for artists to be mentored directly by Indira is at the core of ARTCORE.

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