Brazilian talent Curol leads an international collaboration, fusing Progressive and Afro House on Melodic Therapy’s sixth label release.
To mark another special chapter in its journey, Melodic Therapy proudly presents a collaborative EP that celebrates influential and visionary encounters. Elysium is the latest release from Brazilian artist Curol, who collaborates in the studio with three producers from diverse backgrounds and musical paths: Dimitri Nakov, Tolex, and RUSKAR. Bringing together distinct strengths and identities, the EP features two intense tracks that reflect the diversity and depth of the contemporary electronic scene and is available to buy/stream on all major platforms from 29th August 2025.
Buy on Beatport here: https://www.beatport.com/release/elysium/5234709.
Curol is currently one of the most respected Brazilian artists on the international circuit. Her impressive career includes performances at major festivals such as Rock in Rio, Zamna Tulum, DGTL Amsterdam, Lima, and Santiago, as well as Tomorrowland Brazil and Belgium. Her music transcends borders and connects cultures, consistently reaching top positions on the Beatport and Traxsource charts, and earning support from icons such as Black Coffee, Lee Burridge, and the Keinemusik collective.
The title track ‘Elysium’ is an epic Progressive House journey, created in collaboration with the legendary Dimitri Nakov, known for his 15 years touring alongside Sasha and his work with Bedrock, All Day I Dream, and artists like Björk and The Chemical Brothers; and rising Brazilian talent Tolex, who has received continued support from names such as Adriatique, Vintage Culture, Gordo, and Innellea. The track seamlessly blends driving percussion, a cinematic atmosphere, and a moment of pure catharsis, crafted to leave a lasting impact on dance floors worldwide.
Following this, the track ‘Retail’ adopts a more organic and ancestral approach, the result of a collaboration between Curol and Brazilian producer RUSKAR, a prominent figure in the Afro House scene with releases on labels such as Sol Selectas, IZIKI, and Midnight Riders. Inspired by indigenous rhythms and spirituality, the collaboration fuses mystical percussion, dense sonic landscapes, and a rhythmic sensibility that pulses with ancestry and transformation.
This release represents not only a meeting of artists from different generations and origins but also a statement from Melodic Therapy on the power of collaboration, inner listening, and music as a universal force of connection. Two sides of the same sonic soul, between the euphoria of the dancefloor and the introspection of ritual.
Artist(s): Curol, Dimitri Nakov, RUSKAR, Tolex
Release Title: Elysium
Label: Melodic Therapy
Release Date(s): 29th August 2025
Cat No: MT006
Tracklist:
1) Curol, Dimitri Nakov, Tolex – Elysium (Extended Mix)
2) Curol, RUSKAR – Retail (Extended Mix)
+ Radio/Streaming Edits
Curol // Soundcloud | Instagram | Spotify | Beatport
Brazilian DJ and producer Curol is one of the 20 most promising artists of 2025, recognised by Tomorrowland One World Radio. She has played at Tomorrowland, Rock in Rio, Universo Paralello, Zamna Tulum, and DGTL festivals worldwide, as well as made a special appearance at the Paris 2025 Olympics. Curol has toured internationally with Black Coffee, Lee Burridge, and Keinemusik, using her sets to highlight underrepresented cultures. She’s topped charts with releases on All Day I Dream (#1 Organic House on Beatport) and Sondela (#1 Afro House on Traxsource with ‘Deixa Fluir’) and has been listed three years running in 1001 Tracklists’ Future of Dance. Previous releases on All Day I Dream, Armada, Spinnin’ Deep, TH3RD BRAIN, WE’RE HERE, D.O.C. Records.
Dimitri Nakov // Soundcloud | Instagram | Spotify | Beatport
With nearly 30 years in electronic music, Dimitri Nakov has done it all — DJing since the mid-90s, running London labels, and promoting acts like Björk, Massive Attack, and The Chemical Brothers. He toured globally with Sasha for 15 years, earning DJ Mag UK’s Best DJ title in 2004, and co-founded Ushuaïa Ibiza’s Never Say Never in 2010. His productions have appeared on Bedrock, TrybesOf, and All Day I Dream, with collaborations featuring Natacha Atlas, Limara, and Curol, which have reached #1 on the Organic House chart on Beatport. Previous releases on All Day I Dream, Bedrock, Sudbeat, Yoshitoshi, TRYBESof, Selador, Sprout.
RUSKAR // Soundcloud | Instagram | Spotify | Beatport
RUSKAR is a key name in Brazil’s Afro House scene, blending tribal percussion, mystical textures, and ritualistic energy in his productions and sets. Since his debut in 2022 on Curol’s Nature Recordings, he’s released on Sol Selectas, IZIKI, and Midnight Riders, with standout projects like the Amazonia EP and Lightning EP. His sound delivers deep, immersive experiences inspired by ancestral rhythms. Previous releases on Sol Selectas, Midnight Riders, IZIKI, Nature Recordings.
Tolex // Soundcloud | Instagram | Spotify | Beatport
Brazilian producer and DJ Tolex is making waves in the global Melodic House & Techno and Progressive House scenes. Supported by heavyweights such as Vintage Culture, Adriatique, Gordo, Argy, Massano, and Innellea, his emotional and innovative sound is gaining international traction. He’s performed at top Brazilian venues, including Laroc, D-EDGE, DGTL Pre-Party, and Warung Beach Club Tour, and has an upcoming release with GORDO on Taraka. Previous releases on Taraka, CONTROVERSIA, Panda Lab, Ame Records, Nature Recordings