CTRL Delivers High-Voltage ‘Riser’ via Amelie Lens’ Exhale Records

Exhale Records, the influential label helmed by Amelie Lens, has officially released a new single from the emerging producer CTRL titled ‘Riser.’ This track serves as a pivotal entry in the label’s upcoming compilation project, EXHALE VA008, which is scheduled for release on July 31.

Although CTRL is still in the early stages of his career, he has already garnered significant support from key figures within the global rave and techno circuits. Notable artists such as Amelie Lens, Trym, Hannah Laing, and Panteros 666 have championed his work, highlighting his growing influence within the harder-edged spectrum of techno and the modern rave revival that continues to dominate festival main stages and underground warehouse lineups alike.

‘Riser’ is engineered specifically for peak-time performance. The track leans into a relentless, high-BPM structure that prioritizes raw adrenaline. Listeners can expect a combination of pounding kicks, a tension-heavy build, and the stripped-down, high-intensity aesthetic that has become the signature sound of the Exhale imprint since its inception.

Exhale Records has solidified its reputation as a consistent curator of the current hard techno wave. By platforming emerging talent alongside established industry veterans, the label continues to shape the trajectory of modern dance music. The inclusion of ‘Riser’ on the EXHALE VA008 compilation underscores the label’s commitment to fostering new voices in the scene.

The full EXHALE VA008 compilation is set to arrive on July 31, with ‘Riser’ acting as a standout preview of the project’s overall intensity. For now, the track is available for streaming, offering a glimpse into what promises to be one of the label’s most formidable releases this year.

Stream ‘Riser’ below.