MULYA – Inner Circle [microCastle] microcastle’s second offering of 2022 welcomes Mulya back to the label for a new EP. Based in Budapest, Hungarian artist Mulya brings an inventive approach to his brand of electronic composition. Throughout his varied discography, he touches on disparate themes and sounds, straddling a divide between intergalactic design and indie-inspired beats, often mixing both into one amorphous, unclassifiable sound of his own. As a favourite of Ame, Dixon, Fideles, Frankey & Sandrino, Innellea, Trikk and more, Mulya made his microcastle debut in July of 2020 with ‘Chrome Extra’. The five-track showcase was a prime example of the Hungarian’s creative attitude, ultimately leading to 2021 projects via Innervisions, TAU and his own Complaint Kulture imprint. Having gotten the year underway with ‘#SENDBRO’, a joint effort with fellow countryman and Complaint Kulture partner Sobek, Mulya makes a welcome return to microcastle with ‘REM’. Picking up on the themes he brought to his Read More
Bebetta – Bom (Lexer Remix) [Ugenius Music] Whether it be sitting in front of a camera in her pyjamas with some of the world's best electronic artists or commanding the stage on some of the most in demand dancefloors in the world, Bebetta always brings a playful attitude when it comes to her music. Bridging the gap from house to techno with a focus on melody, driving drums and a track filled with tension, Bebetta’s showcases her prowess with this chunky monster titled ‘Bom’. Waspy sounds scattered throughout provide an eerie soundscape and progressive tones create the perfect weapon for those building dancefloors The ever classy Lexer heads up the remix pack with a more driving feature giving selectors the perfect alternative for late night antics. A mix with a big build filled with bright synths, Lexer shows why he is one of the most in demand artists in his sphere at the moment. “The Journey '' dive in to round out the package staying true to their textbook percussive drive and progressive sound Buy: Release Read More
19:26 – Vertigo [Oddity] ODTD035 sees a welcome Oddity return for exciting talent 19:26 after his ‘Hundred Reasons’ on Odd Echoes vol. 5 gave a snapshot of the dark expansive 19:26 sound that’s also featured on Atlant and Notturna. Title track ‘Vertigo’ is an intense melodic techno journey that immediately locks you into its hypnotic groove. Deep dark bass pulses add intensity and razor sharp beats help move ‘Vertigo’ along before an addictive arp theme seizes your intention and locks into your mind. The perfectly judged breakdown makes full use of the intensity 19:26 has created in the lead up. An essential gem for discerning DJ playlists. ‘Alaska’ focuses on melody with its beautiful warm keys, poignant chords and rising synth lines weaving tapestry. The theme is full of emotion and ‘Alaska’ showcases the diversity a sonic beauty - a lesson in restrain taste, and and range of 19:26’s talent. Perfect for an extended DJ set. ‘Horizon’ takes things firmly onto the dance flo Read More
Naaika & Morttagua – Quiet and Cold [Timeless Moment] Morttagua is back to Timeless Moment with the brand new single "Quiet and Cold" in collaboration with UK Dj/producer Naaika. Naaika is the brand new project of renowned trance dj/producer Decimel. Hailing from UK, Naaika focuses this new era in her career in deep melodic experimental music, fluctuating in the realms of chill electronica, deep house, progressive house and more. Her first release in Timeless Moment sees a thriving collaboration with label Boss Morttagua in the title single "Quiet and Cold". Quiet and Cold is a vocal track that brings the commercial and underground nuance together in perfect harmony. The soft female vocals echo a deep and mellow feeling together with lush pads, synths and introspective harmonies. A strong bass line, trademark of Morttagua sound, is pushed through evolving pluck melodies and superbly mixed sound design to bring Naaika right to the spotlight in the world stage. A true vocal future classic to be remembered timelessly! Buy: b Read More
Marcan Liav – Oucha (Nick Warren x Nicolas Rada Remix) [Stripped Recordings] Spring 2021 saw french producer / dj Marcan Liav release his acclaimed debut long-player "Sanctuary" and now just over a year later after much hard work behind the scenes we are proud present the first of four Sanctuary: Remixed EP's. Remixed I see's five tracks from the album reworked by a stellar cast. Kicking things off is "Short Life" from Italian producer Sasha Carassi who has graced high calibre labels throughout his career including Bedrock, Drumcode, Diynamic, Knee Deep In Sound, ATLANT, KATERMUKKE, Sincopat, Selador and Renaissance to name a few. "Oucha" receives the attention of the dynamic duo Nick Warren x Nicolas Rada put their stamp on the track, Nick of course needs no introduction as he is a bonafide legend with a career mostly spent at the forefront of club culture: he packs clubs and arenas worldwide from London to Buenos Aires to Burning Man, transfixing dancefloors with his distinctively forward blend of credible progressive sounds, deeper tunes, atmospheric Read More
ABUK – Endless Nightmare [Eklektisch] Abuk is the new kid on the block, a really promising talent coming from Argentina. Controlled Flight is his debut EP on Eklektisch. Planes and the sky are spaces for inspiration so this is the outcome of his last 3 flights: while “Reversed Wings” is a percussive and dancefloorish track, “Flight To Glacier” was born in a trip to Ushuaia, the most southern town in the World. Closing the package “Endless Nightmare”, a composition that comes from a bad dream while flying to Mexico. This flying-high release will be available next 13th June on digital platforms. Buy: bit.ly/3H1u8Fi Release Date: 10-06-2022 https://soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/premiere-abuk-endless-nightmare-original-mix-eklektisch?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://youtu.be/l5jXPV1Ka2g ALL PREMIERS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/premieres ALL FREE DOWNLOADS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/free-downloads ALL POD Read More
Julian Koerndl – Messiah (Mozaik (FR) Remix) [Somatic Records] Every now & then a demo lands into our inbox and shapes the future of the label. Julian Koerndl's track 'Messiah' did just that and there's more to come from him later this year. Julian has been honing his craft in the studio for the past year as has been a prominent name in the electronic underground scene kicks things off nicely with his original mix of 'Messiah'. The full-on festival vibes shine through, as we meander effortlessly through club inspired melodies, while the sultry chords and original vocals sit wonderfully on top adding an extra layer of depth. Making their debut on Somatic are French duo Mozaik. After outings on such labels as Eklektisch, Sapiens & Moblack, The boys have created a rework full of tension from the word go, developing a unique style; consisting of dynamic, groovy, deep and hypnotic fusion of genres that perfectly fit in any kind of club or festival. Up next and also making his debut is Matt Klear. Matt caught our attention earlier this y Read More
Mephisto – State Of Mind (Gorgon City ‘Renaissance’ Remix) [Renaissance] The ReMix Collection is back - and how… The undeniable flagship of Renaissance Records, a ReMix Collection is always an event when it lands; so, as festival season begins, and we turn the corner into summer, what musical news could be better? And it really is news. In keeping with the ReMix Collection ethos of inviting the biggest and best to rework undeniable Renaissance classics, which to date has included Solomun, Tale Of Us, Adam Beyer, Nicole Moudaber, Maceo Plex, Patrice Bäumel and Yotto, the label were delighted to secure the services of Gorgon City to provide their take on one of the earliest, most immediate classics - Mephisto’s State Of Mind. Released in 1992, ’State Of Mind (Quiet Mix)’ was a standout during Renaissance’s formative years at their legendary Venue 44 home in Mansfield. Its classic status was further compounded 18 months later when Sasha and John Digweed included it on the ‘Mix Collection Vol.1’ and introduced it to the ears of the wide Read More
Gespona & Agustin Giri – Rektaj [Stil Vor Talent] A new talent adding his name to the Stil vor Talent history book and one bound to conquer even vaster crowds and territories in the coming months, Spanish up-and-comer Gespona lands his debut EP for us, "Kune". Comprising four expressions of his straight out addictive floor blends, hybridising the throbbing heat of bass-charged earworms and rhythms, Gespona delivers a strikingly mature maiden effort that makes the rounds betwixt epic-sized momentums and jam-packed club intimacy. Lighting up the path, the exhilarating "Akiris" (feat. NonReal) sets the tone with a magmatic fusion of rugged EBM jack, stealth subterranean vibes and callously sensual arpeggios on a mission, primed for whipping up a frenzy across all of the club's rooms. The further syncopated "Okazi" (feat. Amadori) deftly shifts through hi-intensity martial marching, back again in the now to better feel the fast-transporting nature of Gespona's sound. Title-track "Kune" goes for a more furtive approach, starting off Read More
Space Motion & Narah – DNA [Saturate] IAMT Music Group is happy to announce the launching of a brand-new label called "Saturate". From the word go, June the 3d meets a Serbian based DJ, producer and musical maverick Space Motion together with Narah to deliver their first release "DNA' on the label. We are definitely dealing with the dance floor masterpiece! Buy: lnk.to/strt1 Release Date: 03-06-2022 https://soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/premiere-space-motion-narah-dna-original-mix-saturate/s-2NZA4ySYEr3?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://youtu.be/cDlMYtVZlZo ALL PREMIERS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/premieres ALL FREE DOWNLOADS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/free-downloads ALL PODCAST EPISODES: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/progressive-astronaut-mixes Read More