Exium

Exium is the long-standing collaborative project of Asturian producers Valentín Corujo and Héctor Sandoval, who have been a cornerstone of the Spanish techno scene since 1999. Their sound identity is characterized by a fusion of classic 90s Birmingham-style techno (think Surgeon or Regis) with a modern, modular-leaning aesthetic that emphasizes metallic textures and complex rhythmic structures.

Over a career spanning more than two decades, they have evolved from producing high-energy club tracks for labels like Tsunami and Warm Up to crafting more cerebral, experimental techno on their own Pole Group imprint alongside peers like Oscar Mulero and Christian Wünsch. Critical consensus highlights their technical proficiency and their role in defining the 'Spanish Sound' - a style that is darker, more industrial, and more rhythmically dense than its German or American counterparts. They are highly regarded by crate-diggers and techno purists for their consistency and their ability to maintain a signature sonic fingerprint across a massive discography of EPs and LPs.