Co-founderALPHA21
Co-founder · DJ · Producer
Weligama, Sri Lanka · on the label since 2025
Label co-founder. Lush soundscapes and organic rhythms inspired by Sri Lanka's natural world; co-wrote the debut, Time Machine.
About us
Exploration Recordings
Exploration Recordings is an independent progressive house label from Sri Lanka - a home for visionary artists and boundary-pushing sound, curating only tracks that transcend the ordinary.
Based inSri Lanka
Founded2025
SoundProgressive house
Catalogue2 EPs · 9 tracks
Our story
Not just a label - a movement.
Sri Lanka · since 2025
Exploration Recordings is a platform for visionary artists, a home for boundary-pushing sound. We curate only the most unique and specially crafted tracks that transcend the ordinary and speak to those who truly seek something deeper.
This isn’t just a label; it’s a movement - a space for those who understand that music is more than sound. It’s an exploration of artistry, emotion and innovation.
Founded in Sri Lanka in 2025 by Weligama producers JUNIOR and ALPHA21, the label opened its catalogue with the co-founders' own Time Machine EP, and followed it with the Liquid Aura EP alongside Poland's Sound Fusion - deep, driving progressive house, with remixes from Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Argentina.
The sound
What we release
Progressive house · Deep progressive · Melodic - for those who truly seek something deeper.
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Boundary-pushing
A platform for visionary artists - tracks that transcend the ordinary rather than follow the formula.
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Deep & driving
Progressive house rooted in hypnotic rhythms, deep textures and emotional storytelling.
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Crafted with intention
Only the most unique, specially crafted records - exploration through sound, never filler.
So far
The catalogue
The people
Behind the label
Co-founder
Co-founderJUNIOR
Co-founder · DJ · Producer
Weligama, Sri Lanka · on the label since 2025
Label co-founder. Emotional, soulful progressive house from Weligama, on both of the label's releases so far.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Exploration Recordings?
Exploration Recordings is an independent progressive house record label from Sri Lanka, founded in 2025 by Weligama producers JUNIOR and ALPHA21. It releases deep, driving, melodic progressive house from Sri Lankan and international artists, and every release is available on Proton Radio.
Who founded Exploration Recordings?
Exploration Recordings was co-founded in 2025 by JUNIOR and ALPHA21, two progressive house DJs and producers from Weligama, Sri Lanka. Their Time Machine EP was the label's first release.
Where is Exploration Recordings based?
The label is based in Sri Lanka. Co-founders JUNIOR and ALPHA21 are from Weligama, DLC is from the south coast, and ESH (SL) is Sri Lanka-based after years performing in Dubai. Releases also feature collaborators and remixers from Poland, Pakistan and Argentina.
What has Exploration Recordings released?
2 EPs so far: ER001 Time Machine by ALPHA21 & JUNIOR (21 September 2025), with remixes from Rockka and Imal SL; ER002 Liquid Aura by JUNIOR & Sound Fusion (3 July 2026), with remixes from STEREO MUNK, Juani Ramirez and RNDØM.
What kind of music does the label release?
Progressive house - deep textures, hypnotic rhythms and emotional, melodic storytelling, from slow-burning atmospheric originals to rolling underground and peak-time remixes. The label curates only unique, specially crafted tracks.
Where can I buy or stream Exploration Recordings releases?
Every release is on Proton Radio, where you can buy or stream each EP and its individual tracks. Each release on this site links straight to its Proton Radio page.
How do I book an Exploration Recordings artist?
Use the booking form: choose an artist (or leave it open for a recommendation), add the date, city, venue and fee offer, and the label replies within 48 hours with availability.
How do I submit a demo to Exploration Recordings?
Use the Demo Submission page on this site. Send finished tracks only, each with a title, in one private SoundCloud link - no downloads or attachments. Every demo gets listened to and answered.
Artists
Got a record for us?
Use the demo form - finished, titled tracks in one private SoundCloud link.
Promoters
Book a label artist, reply within 48 hours.
Pick from the roster, tell us the date and the room.