Release Date: November 28, 2025
In just five years, EXHALE has cemented itself as one of the most forward-thinking and high-impact forces in today’s techno landscape. Blending underground grit with big-room futurism, the label has built a global identity unlike anything else in the scene — pairing rising talents with heavyweight names and shaping the sound of the modern rave era.
To celebrate its fifth anniversary, EXHALE presents ‘VA007’, the seventh chapter in its acclaimed Various Artists series — and one of its most explosive releases to date.
A 13-Track Journey Through EXHALE’s Evolving Sound
‘VA007’ delivers 13 tracks that capture EXHALE’s shift toward a techno × trance fusion — high-energy synths, fast-paced rhythms, industrial textures, and massive peak-time drops engineered for festival-scale sound systems.
Returning names include:
- Flour – following his standout Visitors EP
- GALLØ – a reliable EXHALE favorite
- FLKN – delivering his signature high-intensity style
- AIROD – bringing his unstoppable techno power
These artists bring a mix of industrial pressure, futuristic rave energy, and trance-leaning melodies that define EXHALE’s sonic direction in 2025.
Amelie Lens Sets the Tone With “Activate”
No anniversary celebration could begin without the label founder herself. Amelie Lens opens the compilation with the explosive “Activate”, a track built for full-power dancefloors.
This peak-time weapon features:
- Pummeling kickdrums
- Trance-inspired arpeggios
- Clean, high-impact production
- A massive drop engineered to detonate any crowd
It’s 2025 Lens at her best — fast, euphoric, and absolutely ruthless.
Five Years of EXHALE: A Curatorial Triumph
EXHALE’s identity is built on strong curatorial vision. Across its releases and events, the label has created a unique platform where underground innovators and festival-scale disruptors collide.
The VA series is the heart of this mission, and ‘VA007’ continues the tradition with confidence. The compilation embraces the label’s move toward trance-infused techno — a sound marked by euphoric melodies and hard-driving energy.
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