ANII – We Dance [TOO GOOD tO DIE] Following the launch of her Too Good To Die imprint in November, Lisbon-based, London-raised and Polish-born DJ, Producer and now Label Boss ANII returns with the second offering on the platform, delivering yet another captivating, energetic and melodically-enriched single in ‘We Dance’. One of the genre’s most exciting female talents doesn’t shy away from the opportunity to showcase her talents, gleaming with dancefloor-igniting goodness on her latest release. ANII has made it her mission to convey emotional dancefloor experiences weaved from an intricate tapestry of techno and house cuts. Affecting the scene globally, ANII’s showings at the likes of Watergate, Printworks, Hï Ibiza, Ushuaia, Theatre D’orange and countless others have enabled her to perpetuate as one of electronic dance music’s most enigmatic, emotional, and exciting names. Add to this several unforgettable offerings on Afterlife, Renaissance, Somatic and Herzblut. The second of many to follow on Read More
Several Definitions – Intra Lumos (Baime Remix) [Infinite Depth] The first release of 2024 is quite a special one. Several Definitions is back on the label after his track on the latest VA. Now he brings us his 'Should We Given' EP, which includes two great remixes of debuting artists. The first one is by our Dutch friend Collé and the second one comes from the experienced Baime. The title track 'Should We Given' immediately sets the tone of this EP. The elements are nicely introduced during the intro, after which it gets cut down by the main groove. The high tension is guided by the mysterious voices and arp. Bringing it all towards a hard-hitting moment, you won't easy forget. In his remix Collé added a more swinging groove underneath some of the main parts of the original. Nevertheless, he managed to keep a lot tension by continuous make use of the vocal parts and ascending background atmospheres. The third track 'Intra Lumos' combines the darker low-freq elements with more euphoric synthwork. A track which consists of three parts. Where the m Read More
GRAZZE & Against All Ødds Feat. Eleonora – Close My Eyes [Timeless Moment] Embark on a mesmerizing odyssey as Spanish maestro GRAZZE unveils his inaugural masterpiece on Timeless Moment, accompanied by the illustrious Israeli duo Against All Ødds and the ethereal vocals of Eleonora in the enthralling EP, "Close My Eyes." The titular track, a sublime fusion of Eleonora's celestial vocals and the resonant melodic techno prowess of Grazze and Against All Ødds, transcends mere music, becoming an introspective journey. With metaphorical lyrics that evoke profound emotions and deep contemplation, "Close My Eyes" beckons listeners to immerse themselves in its ethereal embrace. The intricate breakdown melody further enhances the immersive experience, inviting the audience to surrender, close their eyes, and freefall into the abyss of this melodic techno masterpiece. The EP continues its enchantment with the hypnotic dance floor cuts, "Cycles" and "Sinergy." These tracks, adorned with organic synths, obscure atmospheres, and evolving ambiences, deliver infectious r Read More
Solee – On The Other Side [Future Romance] In the ever-evolving realm of electronic music, one artist continues to stand out with his ability to surprises his listeners again and again and doesn´t lose his creativity. Solee, the maestro of melodic and atmospheric soundscapes, is gearing up to release another tune that promise to take listeners on an extraordinary journey. With "On the Other Side", Solee invites us to explore the deepest recesses of our musical consciousness. Embark on a journey and get lost. 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
Miss Monique – Veselka [Siona Records] Miss Monique kicks off the New Year in style with a brilliant new release on her much-hyped label Siona Records. Miss Monique has reinvigorated the progressive house scene with her delightfully serene and uplifting tracks, performances and influential live streams on her own YouTube channel. She brings great melody to classy house and techno grooves with distinctive production sound and Siona Records has also been at the heart of this revolution. This new release from Monique herself is another standout production and has been the opening track for most of her recent sets and it also appeared in her now legendary Cercle stream from Montreal. ‘Veselka’ is rooted in vast, cavernous drums that roll deep with distant bass rumbles adding weight. As the track builds, the synths arrive to bring subtle trance energy and then explodes to life and has resulted hands in the air moments throughout her huge Christmas and New Year shows from Berlin to San Diego. Once again - Miss Mo Read More
Michelle Gurevich – Party Girl (Sainte Vie Remix) [Sainte Vie] Michelle Gurevich’s sensually dark track, Party Girl, is given a high energy twist in Sainte Vie’s newest remix. The original track’s gloomy mood that is emphasized by a deep guitar riff now offers contrast to the dynamic synths and powerful beat. Gurevich’s marvelous voice retains its mysterious quality as it glides like a spirit over the track, melding the darker elements of the original track with the vibrancy imbued by Sainte Vie. As the beat progresses and is charged with energy, Gurevich’s siren call becomes increasingly alluring, plunging the listener into a delightful trance. In the climaxes of the track, the lead synth, masterfully treated with an arpeggiator, offers its own cosmic melody to accompany Gurevich’s sensual invitation to party and experience the velvet darkness of night life. Buy: https://www.beatport.com/release/party-girl-sainte-vie-remix/4367263 Release Date: 12-01-2023 ALL PREMIERS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/premier Read More
CamelPhat – Running Man [MAHOOL] Needing no introduction, MAHOOL is proud to have the Grammy nominated CamelPhat for the label's third installation. As the MAHOOL story keeps unravelling, CamelPhat present a monstrous dance floor record, 'Running Man'. The track has found its way into some of the iconic British duo's essential sets over the last few years, like Creamfields, and in MAHOOL's home festival, MDLBEAST Soundstorm. With super early support from FISHER and Dom Dolla, 'Running Man' releases on January 11th, marking a very strong start for the year and for the label. Buy: www.beatport.com/release/running-man/4369832 Release Date: 11-01-2023 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
Far From Home & Retoric – The Arrival (Paul Anthonee Remix) [Astral] Astral Records opens the new year by welcoming Far From Home & Retoric to the label for their first collaborative project. Based in Argentina and comprised of Lautaro Lopez Delgado & Lucas Amicone, Far From Home crafts mystical melodic techno which takes listeners on a journey. The duo's otherworldly sound has found a home on Be Free Recordings, Coalescentia Records, Heinz Music, Sequence Music and more. Astral Records has also been a home for the duo's cutting edge sound, making their label debut in 2022 with the well received 'Gates to Atlantis'. Meanwhile, Spanish artist Retoric has made impressive strides since emerging in 2019 with an EP via ARKHAMRA. The Madrid resident has earned the praise of Tale Of Us, The Element and Oostil, while continuing to display sophisticated sound design and memorable musical themes throughout his productions. Now, combining their extensive forces for the first time, Far From Home and Retoric begin 2024 on Astral Records with 'The Arrival', Read More
Naeiiv – Follow The Unknown [Radikon] Radikon regular 'Naeiiv' delivers yet another manifold masterpiece into his library of cinematic house operas. The south german savant invites us to 'The Puzzle', a collaboration with 'Several Definitions'. Both combine their production veteranism to create a riddled and complex manufacturing build around wide open melody arcs with a loose and simultaneously precise detuned edge, seasoned with stuttering synth shots over a hammering kick pattern. The introduction of 'Follow The Unknown' alone features more harmonic complexity than the majority of contemporary electronic music releases. This short but impressive melancholic uprising gets a twisty cut off to reveal the true nature of its artistic intent, which is nothing less than the revelation of a wild dance floor beast. 'Falling Down' contrasts rhythmic simplicity born out of a carefully curated drum design with a borderline freaked out synthesizer orgy. Both elements are carefully placed over the intense arrangement in between warm Read More
Hidden Empire – Take You For A Ride [Stil Vor Talent] Label stalwarts Hidden Empire are back at it this winter with the first volume to their new diptych release. Comprised of three cuts that span the pair's sonic universe far and wide, 'Beyond The Realm' packs the very kind of hair-raising fuego to turn any dance floor upside down and have you zoning out to unknown spheres in the blink of an eye. Inspired by a journey to Mexico during which they could experience the country's deeply mystic atmosphere and its vibrant, colourful culture, this new effort's aim was to "catch the spirit of the time, infusing it with a danceable rhythm that wraps around you like a hypnotic spell" the duo explains. All about "embracing the now" and "creating an emotional journey that's both introspective and irresistibly groovy", 'Beyond The Realm' summons the hi-NRG chug of heavy-duty techno wares and laces it up with a tang of balearic-flavoured melancholy and thunder ous EBM/dubstep, wobbling with menacing presence as the groove unfolds, languid and sensual Read More