Maezbi [Interview] Maximiliano Biondi aka Maezbi was born in Lobos, Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1993. Since the beginning of his life is linked to music. In his adolescence he began to develop an interest for the electronic music, influenced by DJs like Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, Nick Warren, Sebastien Leger, Lee Burridge, Lost Desert, DAVI and other great artists. His sets are characterized for versatile sounds with a variety of rhythms, but with a strong tendency to generate percussive grooves and sweet melodies. He positions his sound in the creative space between deep/tribal & progressive house. This week finds Maezbi making his debut on Praveen Achary's Juicebox Music with an excellent remix of 'Lost In Roses' by Kabi (AR) and K Loveski. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Max to learn more about the release of his 'Lost In Roses' Remix, his background, nightlife in Argentina, studio process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Maximiliano, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was th Read More
Airsand & TuraniQa [Interview] Well known Top 10 Melodic House & Techno & Indie Dance producers & International Dj DUO. More than 20-year career in the music industry. Owners of famous & popular Exx Muzik & Exx Underground Labels. Their releases have been supported by: Tiesto, Black Coffee, Cris Lake, Rebuke, John Summit, Yotto, Vintage Culture, Paul Van Dyke, Fisher, Dom Dolla, Fideles, Gorgon City, Medusa, Argy, Spada, Nora En Pure, Gabriel & Dresden, Fat, R3HAB, Sevenn, Oliver Koletzki and many others. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Airsand & TuraniQa to learn more about their recent releases, their background, studio process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Guys, thanks for talking to us today. How are you and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Hi, We are glad to be at your interview. We now live in Thailand on the island of Phuket – we attend performances by artists, for example, a set from Dj Fisher, who often plays our track Airsand, Davrin – "Ta Ta", Nina Kraviz, Moojo, Mar Read More
ZooL [Interview] Emerging in 2011, French producer ZooL gained recognition with a string of releases via his D&B Records imprint. The Bergues resident would go on to quickly establish himself within the French electronic scene, producing a brand of deep musical house nicely geared for the dancefloor. Although relatively quiet across the next decade, 2023 would see ZooL re-emerge with a fresh organic style that has found a home on Bekool Records and Cafe De Anatolia. Now, continuing to establish himself as 2024 begins, ZooL makes his Musique de Lune debut with a three-track showcase entitled 'Safaga'. Progressive Astronaut caught up with ZooL to learn more about the release of ‘Safaga’, his background, nightlife in France, studio process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi ZooL, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? The last song I listened to was Bahía Blanca by Morning Elegance released on a Lost Miracle. What’s a piece o Read More
FJL [Interview] Hailing from Rosario, the FJL first emerged in 2020 with a contribution to BC2's 'Novus' collection, a track which would tip him as a name to watch in the world of progressive house. Further successes would come across the next three calendar years, with key projects via Antrim's Or Two Strangers, Mango's Mango Alley and Madloch's Sound Avenue highlighting his resume, in turn earning the support of Above & Beyond, Ezequiel Arias, Hernan Cattaneo, Roy Rosenfeld, Khen, Mariano Mellino, Nick Warren and Simon Vuarambon, amongst others. With his latest Mango Alley vehicle 'Fixation' starting the year on a high note, FJL continues on an upwards trajectory with his Higher States debut 'Forgotten Angels'. Progressive Astronaut caught up with FJL to learn more about the release of ‘Forgotten Angels’, his background, nightlife in Argentina, studio process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Fausto, thanks for talking to us today. How has your start to the year been so far and please tell Read More
NYKY [Interview] Music is an odyssey. Inspired by a wide array of different musical genres, NYKY guides you through a diverse and unique blend of progressive techno, deep house and dance music. Taking the listener on an intense voyage of emotional discovery, he helps guide through the dark and obscure and onto joyous moments of ecstasy through powerful basslines, soaring melodies and energetic rhythms. NYKY creates a tension-laid story through his music; his dreamy and hypnotic builds are only interrupted to challenge and re-energize the listener’s dream-like state for the next emotionally intense chapter of the tale. Join the journey. This week finds NYKY launching his new 'Senaca Recordings' imprint with 'Lacrimosa', a melodic breaks track with club-effective vocals and a strong tension filled storyboard. Progressive Astronaut caught up with NYKY to learn more about the release of ‘Lacrimosa’, his background, nightlife in France, studio process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi NYKY, thanks fo Read More
Julien Vertigo [Interview] Julien Vertigo, DJ/Producer from the area of Nyon in Switzerland, has been an avid electronic music lover for years. His dedication and love for music led him to take a huge leap in 2018, when he decided to fully commit himself to producing Melodic Techno. The idea behind his project is to immerse people in an eclectic auditory experience of experimental melodies, techno beats and unexpected sounds that bring a more natural element to his tracks. Julien has received support from Tiësto through his well-known Club Life Podcast in 2020 and more recently he got some support by Eli & Fur, Øostil or Kevin de Vries to name a few. His journey is constantly evolving as he challenges himself and pushes his limits, allowing his passion for music to fuel him. This week sees Julien making his debut on inspired By Trees with a two-track showcase entitled 'Endless Odyssey'. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Julien to learn more about the release of ‘Endless Odyssey’, 2023 faves, DJ Read More
Polo (AR) [Interview] With releases via Hoomidaas, Shanti Radio, Tale & Tone, The Soundgarden and Watergate, Buenos Aires resident Polo (AR) continues to impress in the world of progressive and organic house. This week finds Polo making his debut on Flown Records with his much anticipated 'Bruto' EP Progressive Astronaut caught up with Polo to learn more about the release of 'Bruto', his background, nightlife in Argentina, creative process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Polo, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Heyyy! thanks for having me! Actually I’m better than ever. It’s summer down here so I returned to my home in Pinamar, a small and mainly touristic beach town. so family and asados all the way. I think the last song Ive heard was “Another Case” by Tora. so stylish, so cool. How has your year been, how have you been enjoying the summer in Argentina and what are your plans for the coming week? It has been a HU Read More
Camilo Montezuma [Interview] Camilo Montezuma is originally from Pitalito (Huila) and has been a DJ and Producer since 2009, currently based in the city of Cali. Founder of the Concept One Collective. Currently a resident of LA Fabryka, Co-founder of The Zoo Festival, and is an inexhaustible promoter involved in the growth and development of the Cali electronic scene. This week finds Camilo making his debut on Sun Theory Music with 'Reborn' alongside remixes from Julian Millan and Flaminik. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Camilo to learn more about the release of 'Reborn', his background, nightlife in Colombia, creative process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Camilo, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Hello, currently my sound is based on tech house influence & progressive -Minimal, the last song I heard, actually is an old one, but the best for me, it was Knights of the Jaguar – Dj Rolando How has the start to the year been fo Read More
Antrim [Interview] Continuing to build on a remarkable career, Cordoba resident Antrim ended 2023 looking back on what was perhaps his best year to date. 'Risk / Suru' via his Or Two Strangers imprint got the year underway in impressive fashion, setting up a string of excellent offerings via Paul Thomas' UV, Nick Warren's The Soundgarden and Guy Mantzur's Moments. Antrim's creative partnership with Clubsonica dates back almost a decade, with his label debut being a 2015 remix of Kamilo Sanclemente's 'The Art of Voice', a release which would lead to two well-received singles 'Catwalk' and 'Hoffnung', the latter of which being a Beatport Organic House number one release. Now, a as perennial favourite of Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, Antrim makes a welcome return to Clubsonica with 'La Fin Du Monde | Meeting Point', alongside remixes from Dabeat & Juan Pablo Torrez and D-Nox. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Antrim to learn more about the release of 'La Fin Du Monde | Meeting Point', his back Read More
Feature: Adam Sellouk [Interview + Premiere] Hi Adam, thanks for talking to us today. How has your start to the year been so far and please tell us something interesting about your day today? The year started off intense with a lot of new opportunities and it's going great. I made myself the best steak today I’ve ever made before. Looking back on 2023 what gigs of yours have stood out and why? Ame club, DMT, Ushuaia. All these clubs have a huge stage and a massive crowd and the crowd is what feeds me energy. What’s a piece of music (not your own) from 2023 that had the biggest impact on you, and what makes it outstanding for you? Higher State of Consciousness - Adana Twins remix, I actually found this track while I was getting a haircut through Shazam. What was the music genre you discovered first before you turned to electronic music, and what made you continue with the latter? Big room house. The evolution of the scene changes and it gets boring sticking with the same genre for a long time so I wanted Read More