Unheard Music unveils its second release, ‘Your Retreat’, from Malandra Jr. & pizzaaftersex

Unheard Music continues its journey of artistic freedom and underground expression with its second label release. Italian producer Malandra Jr. joins forces with Unheard label head pizzaaftersex to present ‘Your Retreat’, a track that captures the label’s commitment to music that is uncompromising, experimental, and charged with underground energy.

Carefully crafted around a rolling house groove and uplifting melodies, ‘Your Retreat’ is designed to connect with listeners and energise dancefloors from intimate club rooms to open-air festival sessions. Musumeci and Kirik expand the release with remixes that bring distinct perspectives, with Musumeci adding his signature Italo Indie Dance touch and Kirik injecting raw drive and club-focused intensity, creating a versatile package for DJs across a variety of different styles and settings.

Beyond the release, ‘Your Retreat’ reflects the ethos of Unheard Music. Launched by Far&High, pizzaaftersex, and Mona Chrome last year, the label was born from the belief that dance music should be more than trends, algorithms, or safe formulas. Unheard Music provides a platform for artists to experiment freely, break boundaries, and be heard in ways that feel raw, honest, and true to their vision.

pizzaaftersex comments:

“For me, this is a very special piece of work. The release turned out to be dual - there is an incredibly strong mood that Malandra brought into the track, there are amazing remixes by Musumeci & Kirik, and there is also my original vision of the track, which dissolved within the interpretations of other artists. It is an incredible experience to live through this process, to accept it, and to fall in love with what it became. This is an extremely positive experience, and I hope everyone will be able to feel all the shades of our new release on Unheard Music.”

Pizzaaftersex is a new name on the electronic scene, with a background as a producer and sound designer. Having achieved success in cinematic music, including a soundtrack credit for a world-renowned international gaming project, he now turns his focus to club and dance music, a space close to him both as a DJ and as a producer.

Malandra Jr. comments:

“This project was born between Italy and Dubai. It comes from deep mutual respect and from a fresh, sparkling melody that immediately pushed me to create something that could make it even lighter and more enjoyable to listen to. At first, I thought of something indie but then house music showed up. I hear summer in it, good vibes. A driving loop that releases into drops full of groove. Don't look for overthinking here, this is about holding a glass in your hand and enjoying life.”

Malandra Jr. comes from a family steeped in music and art. Raised listening to his father’s saxophone and exploring technology from an early age, he began composing on an Atari and working with DAWs like Cubase before mastering classical piano and studying clarinet at the Academy of Teatro alla Scala. His early electronic releases, including ‘Conquest’ on Cocoon Recordings, captured the attention of DJs and promoters, leading to subsequent releases on labels such as Dfloor, Stil Vor Talent, and R&S. Over the years, Malandra Jr. has performed at major festivals and clubs worldwide, from Tomorrowland to Watergate, delivering DJ sets that are varied, rhythmic, and immersive, blending light and darkness while captivating audiences across the globe.

Unheard Music is planning activities beyond recorded output, with events, podcasts, video mixes, and off-site sessions in unique locations, all curated to form part of the vision to connect people through sound and offer music as culture rather than an algorithm. ‘Your Retreat’ is a clear statement of the label’s philosophy, showcasing the creativity and freedom at the heart of Unheard Music, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting underground expression and artistic exploration.

Malandra Jr. & pizzaaftersex - Your Retreat