Peres [Interview] Since first emerging in 2009 Polish artist Peres has spent the majority of his near twelve year career on long standing labels LuPS Records and Mistique Music, where his old school sound has flourished. This week sees Peres releasing his debut album 'Presence' via his primary home in LuPS Records. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Peres to learn more about the release of ‘Presence’, his studio process, background, future plans, and more. Enjoy. Hi Peres, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Welcome. Well, my mood right now is a mix of excitement and happiness. I'll secretly admit that this is my first interview abroad, so I feel a little intimidated. Generally I feel happy. Recently I listened to U2 "Ultra Violet" How was your summer? And what are your plans for the coming week? The summer was very successful for me. Unlike most artists who play at summer festivals, I spent my summer surfing an Read More
Hole Box [Interview] Hailing from Mexico, Queretaro resident Hole Box has emerged from his country's avant-garde electronic landscape with a distinctive organic sound. Noted for his attention to detail, arcane musicality and inventive drum arrangements, his craft shines through vividly, making each one of his creations an absorbing experience. Trendsetting imprints such as Akbal Music, Tale & Tone and TOR have been landing spots for his most sought after creations, while the genre's premiere DJs have been steadfast with support along the way. This week sees Hole Box making his debut on Musique de Lune with the 'Midway' EP, a track he co-produced with fellow countryman VITE and backed by a remix from Ilias Katelanos & Plecta. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Hole Box to learn more about the release of 'Midway', his studio process, DJing, future plans, and more. Enjoy. Hi Ivan, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Hey, he Read More
Cream [Interview] Whether operating solo or as part of the famed Cream and Deep Fog duo, Polish artist Cream has firmly etched his place in the history of progressive music. With a discography that dates back well over a decade, the Jarosław resident has showcased his music via 3rd Avenue, Beatfreak Limited, Deepwibe Underground, Einmusika, Movement, Proton Music and Univack, while earning continued support from genre tastemaker Hernan Cattaneo. Canada's Strange Town Recordings has also been a landing spot for Cream, with four appearances since making his label debut in 2021. This week sees Cream follow his remix of Adam Toxic (via Strange Town) with his first ever Canadian Tour. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Cream to learn more about the release of his Adam Toxic remix, recent gigs, nightlife in Poland and more. Enjoy. Hi Cream, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? I just wanted to say how thankful I am for the inv Read More
Maze 28 [Interview] Hailing from Albania, Mario Zefi aka Maze 28 has emerged as one of his country's most hotly tipped progressive house artists. In just three short years the Durres resident has earned support from Antrim, DJ Ruby, Ruben Karapetyan, Dosem, Nick Muir, Paul Van Dyk, Stan Kolev and more, while his melodic creations have found a home on Droid9, Juicebox Music, Mango Alley. Now, following a remix of Rockka's 'Operator' (via Mango Alley), Maze 28 makes a welcome debut on RKP with 'This Is Just A Dream EP', alongside remixes from Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami and Fabri Lopez. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Anton to learn more about the release of ‘This Is Just A Dream’, his studio process, DJing, future plans, and more. Enjoy. Hi Mario, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Hello guys, first of all thanks for having me! Been feeling very relaxed these days as I have been traveling with my family to s Read More
Feature: Henri Bergmann [Interview + Premiere] credits: Eva K. Salvi Hi Henri, thanks for talking to us today. How are you and what was the last piece of music you listened to? I’m good. Currently listening to the last Royksopp album and of course my upcoming VA as have so much promo around that coming up. How was your summer and what gigs have stood out for you these last few months? Summer has been really busy, a mix of festivals and clubs. DJing festivals is always unique, you get random encounters, make new fans who come across your stage because they happen to be walking by, and discover other artists yourself which is especially nice when it’s unexpected. I loved playing this festival in Germany called Bucht der Träume, got to hang out with Just Lauren who played after me, just lovely people and really enjoyed my set. Also, playing the Wild Corner at Hï in Ibiza was really special. It’s so small and intimate and the crowd there goes wild just like it promises to. Also an extra bonus is that you’re about Read More
Anton Borin [Interview] Anton Borin and Montw combine their extensive forces for a new EP via Praveen Achary's Juicebox Music. Kick-starting their collaboration fairly recently, the Moscow (Russia) based duo found a sweet spot to combine their styles. With individual releases on Mango's 'Mango Alley' and Bondarev's 'WARPP' to name a few, Anton Borin and Montw's hypnotic, melodic and groovy music has become a staple amongst many tastemakers and fans alike. Their latest double a-side offering for Juicebox Music lands in impressive fashion alongside remixes from Fabri Lopez and Aman Anand. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Anton to learn more about the release of ‘Obsidian / Firebird’, his studio process, DJing, future plans, and more. Enjoy. Hi Anton, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Hi everyone, the mood is great, full of emotions after my successful tour in the south of Russia. It was super fun - lots of positive emotions! Read More
Tonino [Interview] As a producer, Tonino from Stuttgart, Germany has been releasing melodic techno and progressive house tracks on labels such as Mir Music, Schallmauer Records, Sunexplosion Records and Laps Recordings since 2020. His releases have been played by numerous DJs in the international electronic music scene and have regularly achieved considerable success in the Beatport charts. His passion for electronic music and the scene is reflected in his sound. He plays in clubs and festivals like the Kessel Festival (Stuttgart), the Romantica (Stuttgart), the Off (Mainz), the Pracht (Frankfurt am Main) or the Gleis 44 (Ulm) and delivers an highly energetic mix of progressive and melodic sound. He has already played events with famous names like Extrawelt (Cocoon, Watergate). With a lot of heart and emotion he brings his years of experience, as well as his own productions into his sets. With two new releases courtesy of LAPS Recordings and MIR Music out now we had a chance to chat with Tonino a Read More
JFR [Interview] Hailing from Argentina but currently calling Spain home, Juan Franco Rivero aka JFR has carved out a unique sonic identity in the world of progressive and organic house, resulting in a string of uniquely crafted records that present a resonant worldly sound. Enjoying a steady rise since emerging 2017, it was 2021 which proved to be a breakout year for JFR, as the Argentine continued his upward trajectory with a standout release for UK behemoth Anjunadeep; a project which would lead to offerings via Clubsonica and Musique de Lune across the next calendar year, and in turn garnering support from Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and Sebastian Leger. Now, as one of progressive music's most hotly tipped talents, JFR launches his Secret Feelings imprint with 'Anatonic', alongside a remix from Greg Ochman. Progressive Astronaut caught up with JFR to learn more about the release of ‘Anatonic’, DJing, future plans, and more. Enjoy. Hi Juan, thanks for chatting with us again, how’s the Read More
Ivan Aliaga [Interview] Rising out of Argentina's electronic underground and making his much anticipated Replug debut is Ivan Aliaga. Hailing from the talent-rich region of Cordoba, Ivan's musical palate takes reference from the progressive genre's vast spectrum; in turn creating an authentic voice that is discernibly his own. Noted for his attention to detail, tough kick drums and electric design quality, Ivan's craft shines through vividly, making each one of his creations an exhilarating experience. On the strength of releases via Mango Alley, Meanwhile, Or Two Strangers and The Soundgarden, Ivan has earned the praise of genre trendsetters Cid Inc, Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed and more. Now, following his latest Mango Alley vehicle 'Blue Shade', Ivan makes his Replug debut with a two-track showcase entitled 'Lonely World'. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Ivan to learn more about the release of ‘Lonely World’, his studio process, DJing, future plans, and more. Enjoy. Hi Ivan, thanks fo Read More
Feature: Einmusik [Interview + Premiere] Hi Samuel, thanks for talking to us today. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? I just came back from my show in Washington DC, which was again a fantastic event and I’m always looking forward to spend time there. After long flights, I’m often a little exhausted, so I’m trying to take some days off to decompress. During my long flights i’m listening a lot of current ambient music and my last discover was the artist Earth Trax. How has your summer been so far and what gigs have stood out for you these last few months? The first half year was very intense with a lot of long distant travels to every side of the world, and so was my summer. Most of my current tour steps are very good, and some highlights have been my shows for LooLoo Mexico, Fluffy Clouds LA, Klein Phoenix Istanbul, La Feria Chile, Chocolate Festival Lausanne, Cairo Jazzclub, Afrika Club Buenos Aires, Sonorama Medellin. Take us through a typical day when youâ Read More