Jayden Klight – Click [Sound Avenue] Sound Avenue begins the new year by welcoming Jayden Klight back to the label for his debut EP. The US artist made his first appearance on the Belgian imprint in September of last year with a remix of 'Pattern Lock' by Madloch and Subnode. His enticing deep house sound has also found a home on several esteemed imprints, such as L'enfant terrible, Magician On Duty, Nie Wieder Schlafen and Seven Villas. Now beginning the new year in style, Jayden lands back on Sound Avenue with 'Click' alongside a remix from Silence Path. Spread across three tracks it's the enchanting sounds of 'Nothing' which get the release underway. Subtle shades and tones set the piece in motion, as tepid beats and dusty percussion add a gorgeous hip swinging quality. Vocal overlays advance the narrative across the first act, adding heartfelt moments and romantic overtones leading into the main break, before cascading aquatics and muted pianos make for an elegant finale. The lone interpretation of 'Nothing Read More
Audionoble – Nevermore [Movement Recordings] Movement Recordings begins the new year by welcoming Audionoble to the label for his debut EP. The Turkish DJ and producer has been a known figure within Istanbul’s club scene for over a decade, getting a foothold with his self organized events before showcasing his talents at the city's trendiest venues. Making his production debut earlier this year, Audionoble landed releases courtesy of FIFTH ELEMENT, Revolt Music and Wold Records, where his astral techno sound was well received. Now getting 2021 off to a great start Audionoble debuts on Movement Recordings with ‘Through the Night’, alongside remixes from Juan Pablo Torrez and Toni Magna. Beginning with the title selection ‘Through the Night, Audionoble delivers one of his best production to date. Led by a punchy groove, electric rhythms and arpeggiated fragments, its ethereal nature proves to be quite inviting. Dark and mysterious across the main break, it’s flair for the dramatic grows, with the introduction of an in Read More
Lost Rhythm – Transcendence [Lostium] The latest release on Lostium finds label boss Lost Rhythm back in the spotlight with a new single. Hailing from Berlin, the German artist established the Lostium imprint in 2019 for a vehicle to release his astral inspired creations. With three releases already etched into the label's discography, 2020 also saw Lost Rhythm contribute a track to Progressive Dreamers popular 'Top List' collection. Now beginning the new year in style, Lost Rhythm returns to his comfortable home of Lostium with the much anticipated 'Transcendence'. Although early into his electronic music journey, Lost Rhythm has developed an affinity for mystical storyboarding. Evident once again on his latest creation 'Transcendence', the Berlin resident marries modern techno sensibilities with emotive motifs. Anchored by a deep, hypno-groove and sultry rhythmic structures, it’s a production that flows through a myriad of astral aesthetics. Highly dramatic throughout, ghostly synths and wispy effects converge for Read More
Teleport-X – Omega [Deepwibe Underground] Deepwibe Underground begins the new year by welcoming Teleport-X back to the label for a new EP. The Argentinean artist appeared on the Estonian label three times across 2020, making the imprint his primary home. Adding to what was his best year to date were releases on Droid9 Limited, Just Movement and Suprematic. Now starting the new year off in style Teleport-X lands back on Deepwibe Underground with 'Omega', alongside a remix from K Loveski. Spread across three tracks it’s the progressive techno crossover sound of the title cut which leads the EP off. Dark and punchy from the outset it’s robust low end and crisp percussion make an immediate impact, while buzzing arps and sweeping effects fill in the framework. Smooth chord changes advance the narrative into emotive territory, before becoming fully realized during a breakbeat fuelled centrepiece and gigantic final movement. Continuing with ‘Vortex’ Teleport-X follows a similar sonic ethos with a tough, percussive slice Read More
Various Artists – The Lost Remixes [Whose Haus] Whose Haus rounds out 2020 by showcasing new interpretations of the label's back catalog. Founded by Canadian DJ/Producer Markku Arimo Kinnunen in 2008, the progressive minded imprint has been home for some of the genre's premiere talents. Guy Mantzur, Khen, Cid Inc, Marcelo Vasami, Lonya, Silinder, Medway and more have all showcased their music via the long standing imprint. Now as the year winds to a close the label invites James Gill, qoob and Dijon to re-imagine select tracks from the label's history. First up and making his label debut is Replug and Sudbeat alum James Gill who provides a fresh take on Silinder's 'Among Thieves'. Commanding from the outset; waves of pulsating bass power the foundation while driving percussion and luminous arps surround the framework. Racing towards the main break, weeping effects and electric rhythms steal the air, perfectly setting up a concise centrepiece which expertly melts down before the powerful groove drops for an exhilarating finale. Read More
Ben Yang – Prophet [Soundteller Records] Deersky's Soundteller Records begins the new year by welcoming Ben Yang to the label for his debut single. Based in Miami, the US artist has the distinction of being the first new producer to release music via Eli & Fur's NYX Imprint, where he made his debut in June of 2019. November of the same year then saw Ben remix the duo's vocal hit 'Into The Night' for Anjunadeep. Now following a quiet 2020, Ben begins the new year with his Soundteller debut 'Prophet' alongside remixes from David Leckenby and Kenan Savrun. Clocking in at 127 BPM the trance inspired original leads the release off. Tastefully melodic, it’s muscular foundation, pulsating rhythms and hopeful overlays unite for captivating first act. Fragmented arps and icy effects add further depth and rhythm, before segueing into a melodic break which carries a lovely sense of refinement. Muted keys and pixie-like sonics create a surreal environment, resetting the mood before getting washed away in a rush of fluid beats for a Read More
INNERPHONIC – Our Groove [Faraway Scope] Innerphonic begins the new year returning to their Faraway Scope imprint with 'Our Groove'. The Belgian duo of Mad Gregor and Marc Denuit make up the Innerphonic duo, establishing the moniker in 2018 with a string of releases via Caravelle. 2020 proved to be a prolific year for duo, in addition to creating Faraway Scope, Innerphonic showcased their music via 3rd Avenue, Caravelle and Massive Harmony Records. Now continuing that momentum into 2021, the duo return to their comfortable home of Faraway Scope with a two track EP. Beginning with 'Organic' the duo explores their powerful progressive sound with a warm, groovy creation that’s sure to get your dance floor moving. Waves of undulating bass power the foundation while clattering percussion, fragmented vocals and icy overlays surround the framework. Racing towards the main break, smooth chord changes and and luminous tones steal the air, perfectly setting up a cinematic centrepiece and exhilarating finale. Rounding out the Read More
Alex M.I.F. – Levitation [Stellar Fountain] Stellar Fountain begins the new year by welcoming Alex M.I.F. back to the label for a new single. The Ukrainian artist has been a steady contributor to the Hungarian imprint since making his debut in 2013 with the 'Deep City Lights' EP. Follow up singles then landed later that same year and in 2016, before he eventually returned to the label in 2020 with a contribution to the 'Signals from the Void' V collection. Now following a release on Miss Monique's Siona Records to end 2020, Alex returns to Stellar Fountain with 'Levitation' alongside remixes from Greg Tomaz and FAIDE. Beginning with the original mix Alex moves into melodic techno territory with a foundation of breakbeats, liquid-like rhythms and astral synth design. Wispy atmospherics, spiralling arps and trailing effects advance the narrative, perfectly setting the stage for a gorgeous musical lead to descend over the framework as the break commences. The piano-like cascades add a poignant flair, before a well crafted buil Read More
Jose Tabarez – Agave [Just Movement] Just Movement begins 2021 by welcoming Jose Tabarez to the label for his debut single. As a staple of the progressive house scene for the better part of a decade, the Hungarian artist has showcased his music on 3rd Avenue, Balkan Connection and Stellar Fountain. Now following a joint single via Droid9 to end 2020, Jose begins the new year with his Just Movement debut 'Agave' alongside remixes from Jaap Ligthart and NOIYSE PROJECT. Beginning with the original mix Jose dives into the pure progressive side of his repertoire. It’s muscular beats and well contoured groove carry a large presence, while waves of arps and layers of percussion advance the narrative. As momentum builds, warm overlays and emotive chord changes play off each other for gorgeous moments, before indistinct vocals add a new dimension leading into a heavenly finale. Returning to the label and providing the first remix is Jaap Ligthart. The Dutch artist first appeared on the Dutch imprint in 2017 with a remix Read More
Julian Nates – Suppose [Or Two Strangers] Antrim’s Or Two Strangers begins the new year by welcoming Julian Nates back to the label for a new EP. The Cordoba resident first appeared on the Argentinean imprint in 2018 with a contribution to the label’s popular ‘Strangers’ series. 2019 then saw Julian return alongside fellow countryman Mauro Augugliaro for the duo’s collaborative EP ‘Intense Pleasure’. 2020 proved to be Julian’s most successful year to date, with a string of well received releases for Balkan Connection, Clubsonica, Mango Alley and Proton’s Particles, while also earning praise from progressive music tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Guy J. Now beginning the new year on a strong note, Julian returns to Or Two Strangers with ‘Suppose’. Comprised of two tracks it’s the fluid qualities of the title cut which get the EP underway. Rhythmically charged from the outset; it’s rippling groove, buzzing rhythms and glowing sonics converge for a ball of pulsating energy. Evolving beautifully, the Read More