Lillo R [Interview] As a co-founder of the groundbreaking record labels Sun Theory Music and Ointe Record Label, Lillo R is more than just a name; he's a movement. Drawing inspiration from the American titans of House and Techno, the Colombian artist has mastered the art of blending diverse genres into a harmonious flow. From Traditional House to Tech House, Deep House, Minimal, Techno, and the soul-stirring Organic House, his music is a vibrant tapestry of global sounds. This week sees Lillo serving up a new two-track showcase 'Give Me the Answer' via his Sun Theory Music imprint. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Lillo to learn more about the release of 'Give Me the Answer', his creative process, nightlife in Colombia and Atlanta, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Carlos, thanks for joining us. How are you and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Thank you for having me! I'm doing well, fully immersed in the creative flow. The last piece of music that captivated me was 'Slice Of Life Read More
Giovanny Aparicio [Interview] Hailing from Colombia, Giovanny Aparicio has emerged from his country's electronic music culture with a fresh organic sound. On the strength of early collaborations with fellow countryman and progressive music star Kamilo Sanclemente, Giovanny has spent the last half decade compiling an impeccable resume. His club-focused productions have found a home on trend-setting imprints such as Abracadabra Music, Anjunadeep, Hoomidaas and Sol Selectas, while world class DJs Armen Miran, Blond:ish, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Sabo and more have been steadfast with support. Clubsonica Records has also been a vehicle for Giovanny's groovy sounds, with his label debut coming in 2019 with a remix of 'Mahat' by Jan Dalvik; a project which was followed by a second and equally well-received remix for 'El Fin' by Gux Jimenez in 2020. Now, returning to the label for his first artist EP, Giovanny caps off a great year with 'Eric | Azul Profundo', alongside remixes from Kamilo Sanclemente, Maze 28 and We Read More
Weird Sounding Dude [Interview] As one of India's rising musical mavericks, Weird Sounding Dude has emerged from his country's electronic landscape as a premiere progressive house talent. Long a favourite of genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy J and Cid Inc, the Bangalore resident often touches on disparate themes and sounds, straddling the divide between intergalactic design and groove-centric hypnotism. With a career that now spans a decade, Weird Sounding Dude has compiled an impressive discography with standout releases via Anjunadeep, Hoomidaas, The Soundgarden and Sudbeat Music. This week sees Weird Sounding Dude making his debut on the trendsetting WARPP imprint with a remix of 'Algorythm' by Tali Muss and label boss Bondarev. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Weird Sounding Dude to learn more about his 'Algorythm' remix, creative process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Abhijith, I hope you’ve been great. Thanks for speaking with us today, what was the last piece of music you listened Read More
Giorgio Stefano [Interview] Hailing from Spain but now calling Mexico home, Giorgio Stefano first emerged in 2022 with a release via Sunset Gathering. Noted for his ethno, afro sound, the Tulum resident would rise quickly on the strength of releases via Exx Underground, Lump Records and Sudam Recordings, making him a name to watch across 2023. This week fins Giorgio making his debut on Musique de Lune Noire with 'Hypnotic Compass’, a two-track EP co-produced with Emil Croff and Misha Klein. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Giorgio to learn more about the release of 'Hypnotic Compass', his background, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Giorgio, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? -It is a pleasure to be with you, my mood is very energetic like each Monday, I just finished listening to Lady Danger by Simon Doty, someone I admire a lot. How has your 2023 been? Were there any gigs that stood out for you? And what are your plans for the comi Read More
Gassan [Interview] With fresh music out now via Exx Muzik we chat with Gassan to learn more about the release, electronic music in Kazakhstan, his production proves, DJing and more. Enjoy! Hi Gassan, thanks for joining us. How are you and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Hello, thanks for the invitation! I'm great, it was the track Higher Power from Argy, Anyma and Magnus, super production How has your 2023 been? Were there any gigs that stood out for you? And what are your plans for the coming week? The year was amazing, my two last tracks “Gassan - Galaxy and “Airsand & Gassan - Dont Wake Up” hit the 1st place in the Hype Top 100 Beatport and the top 10 of the main Indie Dance chart, and in the near future an official remix on the famous German label 3000Grad! Had an amazing performance as one of the headliners in Tashkent, Uzbekistan! Now I'm busy with new tracks! Tell us about growing up and living in Kazakhstan, it’s not a country that’s well known fo Read More
Max TenRom [Interview] Max TenRoM was born in Toulouse, the famous Pink City from Southern France. He started playing music from an early age, learning his piano skills through Jazz. Once he had become comfortable on the piano he switched his focus to synthesizers and acoustic drums. As a result, he naturally started exploring electronic music production. His current style is hard to label as he uses his many influences to create his own craft. Usually dynamic, his productions can be soft or radically heavy, sometimes melancholic or upliftings. Max navigates between an Organic & Exotic Downtempo style and some Deep & Melodic Techno sonorities. The most important is to transmit emotions anyway. On stage Max TenRoM mixes electronic and acoustic sounds with synths, pad machines and acoustic drums. He uses all his energy to add live Bongos and Darbouka fills to make his live-set a complete audiovisual & organic performance. He recently played with Sam Paganini, Joachim Pastor, Tebra, Sorä, Un Read More
El Mundo & Zazou [Interview] El Mundo & Zazou are a pair of talented electronic music artists who are known globally for their melodic style with uplifting melodies and organic sounds. They are talented producers and live performers who are known for the music they have released on labels such as Kindisch, Hoomidaas, Do Not Sit and Get Physical. Their live performances are a fusion of live instruments and electronic equipment such as synthesisers and drum machines. Next in their schedule is a series of releases coming via their record label Quetame Records, and we invited them for this interview to learn more about those tracks, plus their other projects… Hi El Mundo and Zazou, it’s great to be talking with you today, How has your year been and what gigs have stood out for you these last few months? El Mundo: We had a great year actually. Played at some nice festivals and shared some beautiful moments with crowds and friends. We started working with Sparklers Tribe, Naomi’s agency, and it Read More
Nicolas Leonelli [Interview] Hailing from the progressive house mecca of Argentina, Nicolas Leonelli has found favour with the genre's premiere tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, while boasting a resume with releases via Clubsonica Records, Droid9, Mango Alley, The Soundgarden and UV. This week sees Nicolas making his debut on Praveen Achary's Juicebox Music alongside Juan Buitrago with 'Sword of God / Exilium', backed by excellent remixes from Influence (IN) and Claudio Cornejo. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Nicolas to learn more about the release of 'Sword of God / Exilium', his background, creative process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Nicolas, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Hi! Thanks to you for the invitation! Now I'm travelling to Uruguay and I was just checking all the tracks of my new EP on Juicebox and I can say I'm really happy with the result It's just a great solid EP and that was the last piece of music I Read More
Feature: Guzy [Interview + Premiere] Hi David, thanks for sitting with us today! What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Hello Progressive Astronaut, it's truly delightful to be here with you. I'm currently in high spirits. As for your inquiry, I recently had the privilege of previewing an unreleased track by Th;en. He shared with me his remix for Adam Sellouk & Like Mike, and I must say, I was completely captivated. I couldn't resist listening to it three times consecutively – it's an absolute banger. Fans can definitely anticipate its official release in the coming year! How has your post-summer been so far? Are there any gigs which have stood out for you? Radikon just had a showcase in Brussels I think? How did that turn out? While I'm not particularly fond of the end of summer since I adore the sun and everything that accompanies it, overall, the recent times have been quite positive. I've been dedicating more time to my music, engaging in some rewarding shows su Read More
RADON [Interview] Riding a wave of international recognition following the release of Elif's Medusa EP and MANTi's Call Out in September and October respectively, nascent Barcelona-based imprint Marginalia looks to continue its abundant run of top drawer output, with the unveiling of the label's third offering in as many months – Worth It. Out now, this latest release sees label boss Elif welcome Argentinian producer RADON for his Marginalia label debut, as he pulls out all the stops to unleash a remarkable three-track package together with featuring remixer, Auggië. Releasing under his birth name Nicolas Parrado until now, RADON – whose productions on Argentinian imprint Amancay have received hefty support from the likes of John Digweed, Adriatique, Echonomist, Aera, Sobek and Facundo Mohrr, amongst others – opens the EP with the groove-inducing title track Worth It. A unique house cut characterised by hypnotic rhythms and trippy, old school hip hop vocal samples, the Argentine makes his int Read More