Vinyl Souk Records is the label arm of Vinyl Souk, a UAE-based community platform for music discovery, vinyl culture, and independent creative exchange. Through limited physical releases and Bandcamp-only digital editions, the label documents and releases music from the UAE, with its Made in the Emirates compilation series serving as an ongoing archive of the country’s evolving music landscape.
MADE IN THE EMIRATES - VOLUME 1
Made in the Emirates – Volume 1 brings together a dynamic collection of cutting-edge sounds from the UAE’s alternate music scene. Featuring a diverse range of live bands & musicians based in the Emirates, this compilation reflects the rich cultural tapestry and evolving musical landscape of the region, blending genres, traditions, and innovations to create a truly distinctive sound.
Feat. Abri, Adiga, Amal Waqar, Boom.Diwan, Bull Funk Zoo, NOON,
Noush Like Sploosh, Shilpa Ananth, WYWY
Curated & compiled by Jayesh Veralkar
Artwork by Khalid Mezaina
Released January 1, 2025
Catalogue No. VSR001
MADE IN THE EMIRATES - VOLUME 2
Made in the Emirates – Volume 2 shifts focus to the country’s electronic underground, bringing together eight original tracks spanning deep house, breaks, techno, and experimental club sounds. A snapshot of a thriving
scene shaped by artists working on their own terms.
Feat. Tarik Omar, Adam Rahman, Sons of Rhythm / Rhythm Plate, Megadon Betamax, Shadi Megallaa, OHFFF (Bood, Omar Fayyad, and Hameed), Tacit, Nasrawi.
Curated & compiled by Shadi Megallaa
(Ark to Ashes / The Flip Side)
Artwork by Rami Afifi
Released July 10, 2026
Catalogue No. VSR002
MADE IN THE EMIRATES - VOLUME 2
