Kamilo Sanclemente – Altar [Zephyr Music] The latest release from Zephyr Music welcomes Kamilo Sanclemente to the label for a new single. Long regarded as one of progressive music's most prolific and beloved artists, the Colombian producer has found a home on Anjunadeep, Beatfreak, Clubsonica Records, Replug and The Soundgarden, while earning continued support from Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. Having launched Zephyr Music's new sister label Skanda Records in November with his 'Blue Triangles' single, Kamilo now debuts on Zephyr with 'Altar', alongside remixes from Kerabo and Varun Fernandes. Sitting firmly in pure progressive territory Kamilo crafts another soulful creation in ‘Altar’. Bulbous beats, lively drums and chunky bass stabs power what is a robust foundation, while mystical atmospheres and rolling rhythms fill in the framework. Spine tingling instrumentation heightens the senses across a vibrant first act, before a timely break adds just the right amount of spiritual overtones to shift energy into a groo Read More
ANUQRAM – Conjunction [Replug] Opening 2022 by adding new talent to their roster, Cid Inc's Replug Records welcomes Anuqram to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Russia, the Anuqram duo has achieved measurable success since first emerging in 2020 with a trio of releases via Ruben de Ronde's Statement! imprint. It proved to be an auspicious debut for Moscow residents Anton and Maxim, who had conceptualized the project just a year prior. The duo cast traditional genre blueprints aside and were quickly recognized for a sound that carried the melody and emotion of progressive house, along with the groove-centric rhythms of tech-house and techno. Two years on and Anuqram now finds themselves with an impressive resume, highlighted by releases for Anjunabeats, Freegrant Music, Mango Alley, Songspire and UV, while electronic music icon's Above and Beyond, Armin Van Buuren, David Guetta and Miss Monique continue to champion their sound. Continuing that upward trajectory as 2022 begins, Anuqram presents their much-an Read More
RIGOONI – Riverside EP [For Senses Records] Following on from the success of their first release, For Senses welcomes RIGOONI to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from São Paulo, Vinícius Souza aka RIGOONI has been rising out of Brazil’s electronic music underground. An appearance on Nick Warren’s Balance compilation in 2019 set the course for what has been a three-year creative swell. UK behemoth Anjunadeep, Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden, Roger Martinez's Higher States and Kindisch have all served as landing spots for the talented Brazilian. Now, coming off a well-received remix for Proton Music to begin the year, RIGOONI makes his For Senses debut with an exceptional two-track showcase entitled 'Riverside'. As RIGOONI continues to operate at a creative peak, it is the soulful sounds of ‘Riverside’ which set the tone for the release. Played out over seven enchanting minutes, a storyboard of creamy tones, shape-shifting atmospheres and clattering percussion gets intertwined with chunky bass stabs, cinematic ov Read More
Domingo + – Hardway [Sound Avenue] Continuing a strong start to the year, Madloch's Sound Avenue imprint welcomes Domingo + back to the label for his first solo EP. As one half of the Mariner + Domingo duo, American artist Chris Domingo has compiled an impressive resume across an eighteen-month stretch. Upon making his debut on Balkan Connection in July of 2020, the Florida resident went on a remarkable run, landing releases via 3rd Avenue, Proton Music, RYNTH, and The Purr. Perhaps his most comfortable landing spot was Madloch's long-standing Sound Avenue imprint, where Mariner + Domingo released ten originals across ten months, none more impactful than 'Another Life' and 'Inertia', which earned play and support from Lee Burridge and Sebastien Leger respectively. Now embarking on his future musical endeavors in solo capacity, Domingo + returns to Sound Avenue with a two-track showcase entitled 'Hardway'. As Domingo + continues to operate at a creative peak, it is the jubilant sounds of 'Hardway' which set the cours Read More
Tuxedo – Wield [Dopamine White] Nikko.Z's Dopamine White opens the new year by welcoming Tuxedo to the label for this debut single. With a career that spans well over a decade, the Polish artist lays claim to an impressive resume, highlighted by releases via John OO Fleming's JOOF Recordings, Balkan Connection, Mango Alley, Movement Recordings and his own Electronic Tree imprint. The Gdansk resident has also gained considerable acclaim for his collaborative project Fluente. Operating in conjunction with fellow countryman Monojoke, the duo has showcased their work on Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music, Nick Warren's The Soundgarden and Hot Since 82's Knee Deep In Sound. Continuing to pursue solo endeavors as 2022 begins to take shape, Tuxedo adds Dopamine White to his resume with 'Wield', alongside remixes from Andres Moris and Rikken. Timeless in style, Tuxedo's Original version sets the tone with warm grooves and hazy atmospheres. A storyboard of wavy arps, neatly manicured percussion and buoyant rhythms continue t Read More
Ruben Karapetyan – Sooner or Later [Movement Recordings] The latest release from Tash's Movement Recordings welcomes label artist Ruben Karapetyan back for a new EP. Following a ten-year hiatus, the Armenian born, USA based artist made a triumphant return to electronic music in 2020 with a series of the releases via the Greek imprint. On the strength of his ethno-progressive sound and remixes from Emi Galvin, Matan Caspi and Stan Kolev, Ruben earned praise and support from the underground's top tastemakers, while enjoying an extended stay in Beatport's Progressive House charts. Additional releases for Droid9 and Eat My Hat landed with equal fanfare, making the Los Angeles resident one of the progressive scene's fastest rising artists to emerge in recent times. Now continuing on that upward trajectory, Ruben returns to his comfortable home of Movement Recordings with a two-track showcase entitled 'Sooner or Later'. Beginning with the title selection, Ruben crafts a spiritual slice of progressive house with a tantalizing atmospheric narrat Read More
Matt Rowan – Clarity [Soundteller Records] Following on from the success of 2021's 'Schwifty/Sanctity', Matt Rowan returns to Soundteller Records with 'Clarity'. In a year that saw the Australian producer land releases via Just Movement, PHW Elements, RYNTH and Spring Tube, it was the aforementioned two track showcase for Polish imprint Soundteller which perhaps displayed Matt's greatest depth as an artist. His first project of 2022 looks to continue that creative trajectory beginning with progressive sounds of 'Boss Hog'. Many of the production hallmarks which made Matt so popular over a decade ago are prevalent here as well, albeit juiced up for today's progressive landscape. Catchy hooks come in the form of vocal edits and wavy basslines, while swing heavy rhythms and buoyant percussion deliver those motifs perfectly to the dancefloor. Meanwhile, title selection 'Clarity' is equally pacey at 124 bpm and lands with equal vigor. Once again a clever array of vocal edits and stabs stand out, married perfectly with interestin Read More
Nick Lewis – A Quiet Place [Stellar Fountain] Continuing a strong start to the year, Stellar Fountain welcomes Nick Lewis to the label for his debut single. The UK born, New Zealand based artist has been a fixture of the progressive house underground for a decade. First emerging in 2012 with a release via Polytechnic Recordings, Nick has gone on find a home with BC2, Droid9, Mirablis Records, Pro-B-Tech and more. Also founding the Emotional Content Recordings imprint, Nick now adds Stellar Fountain to his resume with 'A Quiet Place', alongside remixes from Chris Brid and Mauro Masi. The original sets the mood for the release with heartfelt musicality, nature motifs and immaculately produced grooves. Sitting in the creative space between organic and progressive house, Nick marries glowing tonal themes with exotic percussive arrangements and fragmented vocals across the first movement. Moderately tense leading into the break, the interlude then serves to lighten the mood further, bringing more emotional depth and ultimately for Read More
Not Demure, RYAN (AR) – Lavender [-102C] Deepwibe Underground's -102C begins the new year by welcoming Ryan (AR) and Not Demure to the label for a two track showcase. Born in Argentina but now based in Spain, Ryan (AR) found his footing quickly following his debut release for Clinique Recordings in 2019. The Barcelona resident took his deep sound to top tier destinations such as Nick Warren's The Soundgarden and Hoomidaas. Similarly, Not Demure was born in Argentina and now calls Spain home. Following initial releases for Hitclub and TOTUM Music in 2017, the Mar del Plata native went on to showcase his sound via LAIKA Sounds, Magician On Duty and Univack. Now joining forces for the first time, DJ Ryan and Not Demure debut on -102C with 'Lavender'. Beginning with 'Vetive' Not Demure and RYAN work placid atmospheres and organic percussion over warm punchy beats and mountainous bass tones. The duo’s drifting effects are beautifully crafted, creating a vivid soundscape and magical transition into a second act of fragmented Read More
Kamilo Sanclemente & Arbey Gonzalez – Falling [Deepwibe Underground] Continuing a strong start to the year, Deepwibe Underground welcomes Kamilo Sanclemente back to the label for his debut single. With a career that spans the better part of a decade, Colombian artist Kamilo Sanclemente has risen into one of his country's most beloved progressive house producers. The Cali resident has showcased his music via highly regarded imprints such as Anjunadeep, Replug and The Soundgarden, while earning continued support from the genre's top tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. Having made his Deepwibe Underground debut last year with a well received remix of The Cobb’s ‘Reflection’, Kamilo now returns to the label with Arbey Gonzalez for their first single entitled ‘Falling’, alongside remixes from Forty Cats. On 'Falling' Kamilo and Arbey craft a smooth slice of vocal-led progressive house. The Colombian's production hallmarks are immediately evident with warm, mountainous bass anchoring hazy atmospheres and dreamy tonal themes. This colour Read More