CATALOG: ALAU116

RELEASE DATE: 2022-12-02

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Galexis - Magnitude (Clap Codex Remix) [Alaula Music]

My remix for PROGroyal is now avalable on Beatport

Excalibur

PROGroyal - Excalibur (Bendtsen Remix)

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Victor Ruiz’s VOLTA imprint is fast becoming one of techno’s most prominent stables, thanks to a slew of releases from the label frontman himself and offerings from some of the most established names and exciting prospects in the genre.
The latest VOLTA outing features Ruiz alongside renowned Berlin techno stalwart Alex Stein. With a very close friendship that spans over 15 years, they have spent countless hours in the studio together and released a selection of successful releases between 2009 and 2013, but this new EP will mark the first collaboration for over a decade. To mark the 10-year hiatus, they decided to come back with a bang, and chose to make tracks which resonate with their older sound as well as bringing their new sounds to the mix, as a way to pay tribute to some of their first work together. It is definitely a very special comeback.

Alex and Victor’s ‘Human Robot’ EP encapsulates a three-track techno powerhouse - a trio of futuristic-inspired grittiness laced with ominous flows, sinister melodies and haunting vocals. The title cut ‘Human Robot’ kicks things off with a roughened electronic palette, capturing your intrigue with driving grooves, sweeping samples and intense glitchiness. The track’s racy journey pulls you through a kaleidoscope of riveting features with urgency, simulating an edge-of-the-galaxy-type pursuit vibe from start to finish.

‘The Heed’ comes next, bringing more weight and intent. Hard-hitting drums and shuffling hat grooves steer you forward alongside a ripping saw-synth lead, bass stabs and rising serene vocal layers to the point of atmospheric climax before elegantly reeling you into the second half of the voyage via a monstrously large throwdown featuring a more beefed-up version of that savage synth.

The release ends on ‘Darkplace’ featuring a gripping vocal topline from Born I, taking a more stripped-back approach to its predecessors. Much as the title would suggest, the track is pleasantly moody from the outset, building on thudding kicks and bellowing sub-bass notes as it rises from the depths via a series of intensifying layers of harmony that intertwine to create a broad sense of climax - arriving just in time to deliver another heavily danceable dose of raw driving techno goodness. Inspired by their older sounds, “Darkplace” is an ode to the past with a positive message for the future and what’s to come.

Human Robot

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Alex Stein, Victor Ruiz - Human Robot

Dimension (Metodi Hristov Remix)

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PREMIERE: Alex Stein & Victor Ruiz — Human Robot (Original Mix) [VOLTA]

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Culminating this phenomenal year while adding weight to the label’s sterling reputation as one of the genre’s most respected homes for pioneering Techno music, VOLTA continues to go from strength to strength, attracting an endless wave of talent from around the globe. Following the release of their ‘Human Robot’ EP in August, our label head Victor Ruiz and his long-time friend and collaborator Alex Stein are back with another gripping induction to the VOLTA catalogue, this time with a very special single format via the enslaving ’New Generation’.
‘New Generation’ is a modern take on their historical and famous track ‘Generation’, which was originally released in 2012 and marked the start of their international careers. Stein and Ruiz serve a pacy, off-beat Techno cut flooded with robotic nuances and acidic tones, along with the iconic vocals that remain as compelling as they were on day one. A flawless fusion of commanding, propulsive percussion and captivating musical depth, its coarse sonics and rugged soundscapes create an eerily futuristic Techno piece, demonstrating how their timeless track can experience a rebirth while still staying true to it’s original message and energy.

New Generation

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Alex Stein, Victor Ruiz - New Generation

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Probably the hottest techno duo to come out of Hungary lately, Dual DeStress make their single debut on Mainground Music. Having performed for our events and having remixed Belocca's Mental Cinema, it was time to put the spotlight on them. "Take It Back" is a driving acidic and ravy techno monster building toward whopping broken beat breakdown and drop.

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Take It Back

Dual DeStress - Take It Back

The Curse

Neumann - The Curse (Radio Edit)

In a seismic collision of musical talent spanning continents, EXTIMA co-founder and Turkish techno virtuoso Zafer Atabey and Argentinean powerhouse Mauro Somm converge in a cataclysmic EP that redefines the boundaries of peak-time techno. Aptly titled, this collaboration unleashes a sonic storm that ensnares listeners from the first beat, propelling them into a realm where control is relinquished, and the dance floor becomes the only reality. The EP kicks off with "Losing Control," a relentless peak-time techno anthem that pulsates with raw energy and infectious vocals. The track's powerful drive and captivating vocals make it a standout selection, already championed by luminaries such as Sama' Abdulhadi. From warehouses to main stages, "Losing Control" stands as a quintessential anthem for the nocturnal adventurers. In the EP's second act, Zafer Atabey takes the reins, delivering a blistering remix of Somm's "At The Party." True to form, Zafer injects his signature style into the mix, transforming the original into a veritable dancefloor juggernaut. Infectious rhythms interplay with pulsating synths, amplifying the track's festival-ready vibe to stratospheric levels. For aficionados of peak-time techno, both tracks are essential additions to any playlist, offering a glimpse into the future of electronic music and the boundless possibilities of collaboration. Brace yourselves, for Zafer Atabey and Mauro Somm have unleashed a force to be reckoned with, and the dance floor will never be the same again.

Losing Control

Zafer Atabey, Mauro Somm - Losing Control (Original Mix)

Midnight Hex is a haunting fusion of Witch House and Dark Synth by pkmwt and Lynvy, crafted to immerse listeners in an eerie, cinematic experience. Built around a chilling monologue from the film Pimpernel Smith and ethereal female chants, the track unfolds like a sinister ritual under the moonlight. The first half, with its techno-infused, mysterious progression, sets the stage for an impending revelation. A hip-hop-inspired break then transitions into a darker, more synthetic second act, where the witch’s curse fully takes shape. Midnight Hex is an atmospheric descent into the supernatural, blending hypnotic rhythms and spectral voices to conjure a perfect soundtrack for the night.

Midnight hex

Paradise (Instrumental Version)

It’s no news that Victor Ruiz have been producing authentic music from day one. With a need to incorporate that sound more and more, VOLTA was created.

“I’ve always felt that my music was somewhat different and most times hard to place on a certain label. I saw many other artists feeling the same. There was a gap. That’s when I knew it was time for me to create VOLTA.”
Victor wants to create a new platform that not just releases music but also connects artists and human beings.

A percentage of the profits of the label goes to charities and causes chosen by all the artists that are involved.

“I want to bring consciousness to our scene that we should not just make and play music. There’s so much more beyond that. Helping people should be one of the main focuses in our lives. That’s why we are artists, to connect and to help.”

Alex Stein, Victor Ruiz - Human Robot

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