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WHYPEOPLEDANCE WEEK #24

Melodize kicks off 2025 with a bang, celebrating their 5th anniversary with their 17th release: a carefully curated compilation by label manager Beartrax.

To set the tone, Berlin-based producer Rotciv makes his return to Melodize with "Altered State": this track combines a driving, EBM-inspired bassline with a progressive build, blending trippy, atmospheric and acid-infused sounds. The bar is set high!

Next, Berlin's PCL steps in with "I Want a Bad Girl", a track that fuses new wave and Italo disco. Expect a chunky bassline, shimmering 80s-style synth melodies, and irresistibly groovy rhythms.

Dutch producer Laion turns up the intensity with an exquisite indie dance track that balances phat grooves, lush melodies, and beautifully layered harmonies. This one’s guaranteed to leave its mark on any dancefloor.

Spanish duo Undo & Casiowaves take the mood in a different direction with their mesmerising electro-pop ballad. Melancholic yet uplifting, the track features vocals and guitars reminiscent of The Cure, creating an atmospheric lullaby that invites you to close your eyes and drift away.

Berlin's rising star Micropacer follows with a dazzling homage to Daft Punk. Featuring vocoded vocals, sleek synth arpeggios, classy bass transitions and an enchanting melody that lingers in your mind, Armin truly delivers.

Switching gears, British producer Louis de Tomaso delivers "Aurora", a powerful track that epitomises his signature style. Combine a hefty bassline, layered synth leads, lush pads, and an unrelenting rhythm, and you get a powerful, tension-filled piece rooted in EBM.

Crossing the channel, French producer Back From The Wave brings us "Saturated Love", evoking the early sounds of Scratch Massive and The Hacker. It’s a dark yet delicate track brimming with emotion and sonic depth.

Another well-known French artist, Nhar, now based in Milan, takes over with "Subspace", a deep and captivating track driven by a strong offbeat bassline and sublime pads. Evoking Balearic sounds reminiscent of José Padilla, it’s a piece that will transport you straight to Café del Mar.

Finally, the compilation wraps up with label boss Beartrax himself, who delivers "Discrepancy". Blending film score influences with classical elements, this signature track features Beartrax’s beloved violin melodies alongside atmospheric electronic harmonies, closing the release on a high note.

Happy Birthday, Melodize!

@rotciv
@melodizemusic

ROTCIV - Altered State [Melodize]

PRE-ORDER: https://www.outsidein-distribution.com/release/1744188228/rotciv-enjoy-your-trip-or-element-of-impact-(eli002)

ROTCIV has been active since 1996, shaping raves and clubs in the underground queer electronic music scene in his native Brazil. Since 2010 in Berlin’s most iconic clubs like Panorama Bar, Cocktail D'amore or Sisyphos. His participation on renowned labels showcase his elaborate sound from Permanent Vacation, Ostgut Ton, Correpondant and Ombra International. As the founder of Mister Mistery, he blends Acid, Disco, House, and Electro with a contemporary edge. Now, for Element of Impact’s second release, ROTCIV delivers a powerful fusion of Electro, EBM, and Techno, pushing boundaries with his distinct style.

Rotciv - Enjoy Your Trip / ELI002

Roam Recordings proudly announces its latest release, marking the debut of Brazilian-born, Berlin-based producer Rotciv on the label. Known for his sophisticated blend of analog warmth and dancefloor energy, Rotciv delivers a stunning three-track EP that showcases his distinctive sound and hypnotic production style.

The release opens with the title track “Sync-Danse”, a spellbinding journey of layered synths and pulsating rhythms. This hypnotic and driving tune immerses listeners with its magnetic groove, making it a standout opener destined for late-night dancefloors.

“Wingspan” follows with a breezy, synth-laden breakbeat. Effortlessly blending atmospheric textures and rhythmic precision, it’s a nod to both classic and contemporary electronic sounds, inviting movement and introspection alike.

Closing the EP is “Stride,” a psychedelic masterpiece that channels the spirit of the ‘90s. Swirling melodies and lush pads weave through evolving harmonies, offering a deeply emotive and transportive experience.

https://soundcloud.com/rotciv
https://soundcloud.com/roam-recordings

Rotciv - Wingspan [Roam Recordings]

https://soundcloud.com/arushi-saluja-674464125 https://soundcloud.com/filth-inc-official
🛒 https://filth-inc.bandcamp.com/album/monoliths
🔊 https://youtu.be/FsfXvm66V28

Filth Inc. proudly presents Monoliths - its first Various Artists compilation of 2025. A 13 track affair with a 'something for everyone' leaning approach ranging from Lo-Fi House to Hard Dance by way of Electro, Breakbeat, Booty House, Speed Reggaeton and Techno, Monoliths includes music by rising talents from India as well as tracks by long term collaborators of the Mumbai based label-channel.

Tracklist:

lid kII - you and me (meant to be)
íved - Cube Day
Moebius - Adaa
MONé - Träumer
Beholdgold - Pray4Her
Æ:M - Lavender Menace
Chelita - Heads Will Bop
Bønehead - Acid Meltdøwn
Grave - MAKE HER DANCE
Overkissed - Fresco
B R I A N - IKYWD
Noizy Wilson - Dream Atlantic
42 - LAST DANCE

PREMIERE: Æ:M - Lavender Menace [Filth Inc.]

https://soundcloud.com/omerzoltek https://soundcloud.com/neskeh_41 https://soundcloud.com/epicure-rec
🛒 https://epicurerecords.bandcamp.com/album/bo-ker-including-remixes-by-jason-peters-neskeh-prinze-epi027
🔊 https://youtu.be/06FeaOPLipc

Epicure Records is psyched to release a vibrant new EP from Tel Aviv’s Sharon Attar and Omer Zoltek, out June 13, 2025.
Driven by three original tracks, the EP dives into groovy rhythms, lush textures, and raw club momentum.

Sharon Attar opens with her signature percussive flair and irresistible sense of rhythm, while Omer Zoltek brings hypnotic depth and emotional layering. Their joint title track captures the essence of the project, organic, driving and subtly trippy.
Three remixes follow, offering unique reinterpretations from artists and labels that embody our love for bold, genre-crossing dance music.
Prinze, founder of Epicure Records, adds a cosmic, acid-tinged touch. Jason Peters, head of Roam Recordings, takes things darker and deeper, channeling the West Coast underground. Finally, Hard Fist’s Neskeh closes with a twisted, bass-heavy version full of tension and intrigue.
A release that moves through Tel Aviv, Paris, San Francisco and Lyon, guided by a love for sound and a spirit of unity, connecting minds, bodies and souls across borders.

Epicureans from all over, let’s take a ride together!

Tracklist:

Sharon Attar – Ladies & Gentlemen
Sharon Attar & Omer Zoltek – BO-KER
Omer Zoltek – Playfulness
Sharon Attar – Ladies & Gentlemen (Prinze Remix)
Sharon Attar & Omer Zoltek – BO-KER (Jason Peters Remix)
Omer Zoltek – Playfulness (Neskeh Remix)

PREMIERE: Omer Zoltek – Playfulness (Neskeh Remix) [EPICURE RECORDS]

https://soundcloud.com/coben8: In this mix - my past half-year. A selection of what I've been digging, feeling, and playing lately. Deep, raw, sincere and unpolished - just the way it is.

https://soundcloud.com/mosssoma
Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss

Coben8 - digger, creator, and member of the @mosssoma collective.
He focuses on underground music and its dance culture, going beyond contemporary sounds by experimenting with electronics from different decades.

His selections mainly explore techno, house, and electro genres, featuring atmospheric textures and a dynamic groove.

He strives for coherence in his sets while keeping experiments as part of my creative space, both successful and those that foster growth.

LAYER #430 | Coben8

https://soundcloud.com/jumoproject https://soundcloud.com/r_atioclub
🛒 https://ratioclub.bandcamp.com/album/chute-libre
🔊 https://youtu.be/XPxPKGtybik

Chute Libre is ratio/club's first compilation.
15 artists from all over France deliver 13 tracks that float between raw rhythms, light layers and contrasting textures.
A dive into electronic productions, where styles and eras slip, cross and hybridise
Sometimes danceable, sometimes abstract, but always outside the box.
Take a deep breath, let yourself be sucked into the void - and go into freefall.

Tracklist:

1 · Fallen Tape - Hunt 
2 · Antilogic - Eu So A Cara 
3 · Khey Mysterio & Stacktrace - Low Heat 
4 · H2O - Helodium 
5 · Opa - Aquatrip
6 · Apollo Noir - Crypto Sceptico
7 · Jaquarius - Apour Merdu
8 · Eloi Petillon - Lump
9 · sy_am - Presonance
10 · Jumo - Acid Limbo
11 · Pal Parallax & Jacky Jeane - Bee Mask ​
12 · Marée Noire - Schtouk ⭕
13 · mimmo - To die in Noirmoutier

PREMIERE: Jumo - Acid Limbo [ratio/club]

https://soundcloud.com/rotciv https://soundcloud.com/roam-recordings
🛒 https://www.beatport.com/release/sync-danse/5090175
🔊 https://youtu.be/4MUQ9SKJvCc

Roam Recordings proudly announces its latest release, marking the debut of Brazilian-born, Berlin-based producer Rotciv on the label. Known for his sophisticated blend of analog warmth and dancefloor energy, Rotciv delivers a stunning three-track EP that showcases his distinctive sound and hypnotic production style.

The release opens with the title track 'Sync-Danse', a spellbinding journey of layered synths and pulsating rhythms. This hypnotic and driving tune immerses listeners with its magnetic groove, making it a standout opener destined for late-night dancefloors.

'Wingspan' follows with a breezy, synth-laden breakbeat. Effortlessly blending atmospheric textures and rhythmic precision, it's a nod to both classic and contemporary electronic sounds, inviting movement and introspection alike.

Closing the EP is 'Stride,' a psychedelic masterpiece that channels the spirit of the '90s. Swirling melodies and lush pads weave through evolving harmonies, offering a deeply emotive and transportive experience.

Tracklist:

Sync-Danse
Wingspan
Stride

PREMIERE: Rotciv - Sync-Danse [Roam Recordings]

Stride (Original) - Rotciv

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The Why people dance question was asked for the first time in Lithuania back in 2013 but it gained a worldwide echo in its 8 years of existence. Run by @pauliuskamblevicius with the help of @experimentsserial and a network of collaborators, the online electronic music platform and label keeps its heart open for new friends and treasure finds but its filter tight and deep underground. Tune into WPD channels on Soundcloud, YouTube and Bandcamp.