#8 Feat. Hype in Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

After a two-year hiatus since his last appearance on EXTIMA with the acclaimed Excuse Me EP and his contribution to OZBEKs massive OZBEK & Friends album, Turkish producer Mehmet Akar returns to the label with his striking new work, Hireath EP — a testament to his meticulous production style and deep musical identity. Renowned for his progressive and melodic roots, Akar takes a bold step into peak-time techno territory, merging emotional soundscapes with driving intensity. The title track Hireath embodies a haunting sense of longing and cinematic tension, built through hypnotic repetition and subtle evolution — a masterclass in storytelling through sound. Its counterpart Delyth pushes the energy further, combining dark grooves and shimmering textures that showcase Akars exceptional attention to sonic detail. Adding extra firepower, Zafer Atabey delivers a remix of Hireath that transforms the originals emotional depth into a darker, faster, and more aggressive peak-time weapon. With its sharp percussion, tense buildups, and relentless energy, the remix bridges the emotional and the mechanical — capturing both heart and floor. Known for his lifelong dedication to music and for shaping the next generation through his SonarHouse Electronic Music School in Istanbul, Akar channels decades of experience into this release. Hireath EP is not only a return — its a reaffirmation of his place among the most refined and narrative-driven producers in todays techno scene.

Mehmet Akar

#38 Feat. Hype in Overall

After a two-year hiatus since his last appearance on EXTIMA with the acclaimed Excuse Me EP and his contribution to OZBEKs massive OZBEK & Friends album, Turkish producer Mehmet Akar returns to the label with his striking new work, Hireath EP — a testament to his meticulous production style and deep musical identity. Renowned for his progressive and melodic roots, Akar takes a bold step into peak-time techno territory, merging emotional soundscapes with driving intensity. The title track Hireath embodies a haunting sense of longing and cinematic tension, built through hypnotic repetition and subtle evolution — a masterclass in storytelling through sound. Its counterpart Delyth pushes the energy further, combining dark grooves and shimmering textures that showcase Akars exceptional attention to sonic detail. Adding extra firepower, Zafer Atabey delivers a remix of Hireath that transforms the originals emotional depth into a darker, faster, and more aggressive peak-time weapon. With its sharp percussion, tense buildups, and relentless energy, the remix bridges the emotional and the mechanical — capturing both heart and floor. Known for his lifelong dedication to music and for shaping the next generation through his SonarHouse Electronic Music School in Istanbul, Akar channels decades of experience into this release. Hireath EP is not only a return — its a reaffirmation of his place among the most refined and narrative-driven producers in todays techno scene.

Mehmet Akar