SparroX – Energize [Polyptych Underground] Polyptych Underground continues a strong start by welcoming SparroX to the label for their fourth release. Hailing from Israel, Shlomi Rossi aka SparroX has enjoyed a steady rise since first appearing in 2016 with a release via Mind Manifest Records. Carefully straddling the line between melodic house and techno and progressive house, the next six years saw the Eilat resident build an impressive discography, with notable projects coming courtesy of Capital Heaven, Freegrant Music, Flemcy Music and Kitchen Recordings. Now adding Polyptych Underground to his resume, SparroX debuts on the label with a two track showcase entitled 'Energize'. Known for his peak time sounds, it is the commanding beats of the title selection which lead the release off. It's evident from the tracks early moments that the production is exceptional. Full, warm and packed with great character, the muscular groove provides the backbone for a series of cosmic effects, thoughtful vocal samples and delicate arps Read More
Avasono – Théo [Inspired By Trees Records] Inspired By Trees opens the fall season by welcoming Avasono back to the label for a new EP. August of 2020 marked the Swiss artist's debut on the Swiss imprint with the well received 'Terrace' single. Backed by a remix from R/Tistique, the eight minute rework quickly rose to #2 in Avasono's Beatport Top 10, and still sits at #4 over a year later. Now presenting his first project of 2021, the Swiss artist returns to Inspired By Trees with an artist showcase entitled 'Theo'. Spread across three tracks it is the enchanting sounds of the title selection which lead the EP off. Dating back to his first release in 2015, Avasono has never settled on a particular genre or blueprint for his productions. 'Theo' finds a place in the deeper, more emotive confines of melodic house and techno. Backed by a robust, well contoured groove, it's presence is strong from the outset, as layers of neatly manicured percussion and placid pads advance the narrative. Poignant chord changes elevate mood leadi Read More
Golan Zocher ft. Rona (IL) – Ready to Fly [Clubsonica Records] Clubsonica Records opens the fall season by welcoming Golan Zocher back to the label for a new single. The Colombian born, Israel based artist makes progressive music that breaks boundaries, moves feet and twists minds. Since making his label debut in 2017, Golan has found a comfortable home on Clubsonica, releasing two remixes and a single across two calendar years. Also finding a home on Beatfreak, Or Two Strangers and Proton Music, Golan now lands back on Clubsonica with a new single entitled Ready to Fly', alongside remixes from Navar and Stereo Underground. Beginning with the original mix, it is Golan's masterstroke to collaborate and introduce the sublime vocals of Rona. Hailing from Israel and an artist of profound talent, she injects the piece with authentic soul and emotion, as Golan's warm grooves and impassioned musicality provide the perfect dance floor vehicle. Rona's breathy wails come in waves, effortlessly drifting through a forest of detailed percussion and tranqui Read More
Minders – Timeless [Movement Recordings] Tash's Movement Recordings opens the month of October by welcoming Minders back to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Mexico, the Minders production team is made up of Santiago Luna and Carlos Luna. This brother duo first appeared in 2017 with a release via Reload Records, before going on to record projects for ARKHAMRA, deep dip and Revolt Records. December of 2020 marked Minders Movement Recordings debut with a contribution to the label's popular Prognoesis' collection. Continuing to build a bond with the label, the Mexican duo now makes a much-anticipated return to Movement with Timeless', alongside a remix from Sean and Dee. Following on from Hic Et Nunc' which highlighted the Prognoesis' collection, Minders continues to amaze with the lead selection Timeless'. Following a tense DJ friendly intro, the duo unleashes muscular beats, pulsating rhythms and astral sonics across a devilish first act. Dark and emotive heading into the main break, it's a series of astral cluste Read More
Matt Rowan – Schwifty/Sanctity [Soundteller Records] Closing out the month of September, Deersky’s Soundteller Records welcomes Matt Rowan back to the label for his debut EP. The Aussie artist is well known amongst long time progressive music fans for his now classic releases on Baroque Records and Hope Recordings. Having enjoyed a career resurgence over the last two years Matt has showcased his music via Just Movement, Massive Harmony Records, PHW Elements and Proton’s Particles. Having made his Soundteller debut in July of last year with an amazing remix of Lily Pita’s ‘Unforgivable Time’, Matt now returns to the label with a two track showcase entitled ‘Schwifty/Sanctity’. Beginning with ‘Schwifty’, Matt presents a stylish blend of deep grooves and intoxicating atmospheres. Warm beats and a chunky low end power the groove, while smooth rhythms, striking percussion and colourful effects deliver depth and texture across the first act. Dubby sounding at points, it’s got a lovely late night feel leading into the m Read More
Nicolas Soria – Double C [Stellar Fountain] Stellar Fountain welcomes Nicolas Soria to the label for his debut single 'Double C'. Hailing from Rio Grande, the Argentinean artist first came to our attention in 2020 with a release courtesy of Dynacom and Bodai's AMITABHA imprint. His deep, organic sound was quickly recognized by both fans of the genre and tastemaker DJs, landing him future projects via Cigarette Music, Flug Lab and pad records across 2021. Now adding Stellar Fountain to his resume, Nicolas debuts on the label with 'Double C', alongside remixes from GastoM and Augusto Landucci. As the lines get further blurred between organic and progressive house, Nicolas finds a nice sweet spot between the two on 'Double C'. The low end is robust, powerful and full of great shape and character, while choir-like vocal pads and Mediterranean style motifs make for a colourful canopy above. The primary theme comes to full fruition during the break, with soulful strings marrying jangy hooks for a classy apex and playful finale. Read More
Funkstate – Caelia feat. Sarah Chilanti [Buddhabrot] Buddhabrot returns for their ninth release, welcoming label bosses Funkstate for a followup to last years 'Untimed Souls'. Having launched the label in November of 2020, the Argentinean duo have amassed an impressive discography, with strong projects from After Burn, Alejo Fochi, Ari Fernan, Carl OS, Hyunji-A and Marea Neagra. Now just under a year into their label journey, Funkstate returns for their second and much anticipated Buddhabrot offering entitled 'Caelia', which features the vocals of Sarah Chilanti. Continuing to trend closer to deep and organic territory, Funkstate readies a beauty in 'Caelia'. From it's warm and sultry beginnings comes an array of stunning vocal elements, from gentle gates to choir-like overlays and full phrasing, Sarah's chops sound absolutely magical here. The smooth flow created across the first act works amazingly well at teasing not only the vocal but hints at instrumentation as well, both of which come to full fruition during the break, as Sara Read More
Mononoid – Fate of Vision [ICONYC] Rounding out the month of September in style, John Johnson's ICONYC welcomes Mononoid back to the label for a new EP. Residing in the Netherlands, Andy Godderis and Igor Shumlyanskiy otherwise known as Mononoid have had a great year thus far. After capping off 2020 with an EP for Beatfreak Recordings, the Dutch duo began the year with a remix for Movement Recordings, before going on to deliver two more remixes for ICONYC in April and May. The US imprint has developed into somewhat of a home base for Mononoid who also lay claim to releases via Beat Boutique, Einmusika, Lost & Found and Stil Vor Talent. Now presenting their first original project of the year, the Dutch duo return to ICONYC with 'Fate of Vision'. With much of progressive music leaning towards more organic sounds of late, it's nice to hear that Mononoid continues to stick to their harder edge sonic profile. The title track 'Fate of Vision' hits hard right out of the gate with muscular kicks and a forest of nicely mani Read More
Julian Rodriguez & Maximo Gambini – Plastic People [Deepwibe Underground] Deepwibe Underground caps off the month of September by welcoming Julian Rodriguez & Maximo Gambini to the label for their debut single. Based in Argentina, both Julian and Maximo have achieved measurable success in their respective careers, notching releases on well established imprints such as 3rd Avenue, Balkan Connection, Mango Alley, RYNTH and Julian's own Massive Harmony imprint, while also earning support from progressive music's elite guard of DJs. Now coming together for their Deepwibe Underground debut, the duo unveil their latest single 'Plastic People', alongside remixes from Monograph & The Cobb and Alex Konstantinov. Beginning with the original mix, Julian and Maximo move into pure progressive territory with a warm full groove, liquid-like rhythms and driving percussion. Wispy atmospherics and playful arp fragments advance the narrative as energy continues to build, perfectly setting the stage for a nostalgic sounding break. Warm bass swells and cinematic soundsc Read More
Bynomic & Stan Seba – Artifact [Dopamine White] Making their label debut, Bynomic and Stan Seba present their Artifact' EP for Nikko.Z's Dopamine White. Based in Switzerland and South Korea respectively, Bynomic and Stan have been occasional studio partners of late. Projects for Future Avenue, Stellar Fountain and Superordinate Music have cultivated a creative bond between the two and have earned them praise from some of progressive music's premiere tastemakers. Now adding Dopamine White to their resume, Bynomic and Stan unveil a two-track showcase for the Greek imprint. Beginning with the title selection the cross-continental duo carve out a ten-ton kick drum and deep, muscular groove. This floor shaking marriage serves as the vehicle for pixie-like melodies and cinematic soundscapes to work their magic, building effortlessly into a glowing break. Emotive and cosmic in equal measure, the centrepiece delights with its whimsical flair and tasteful modulation, perfectly setting up a thunderous drop and spirited finale. The rele Read More