Jickow – Run & Jump [Movement Recordings] The latest release on Tash's Movement Recordings welcomes Jickow to the label for his debut EP. As a highly regarded DJ, Jickow began his journey in the South of France before going on to delight crowds at Kater Holzig (Berlin), Rachdingue (Catalonia) and Jesus Club (Saint Petersburg). Eventually settling in Belgium, Jickow became a primary figure in the country's nightlife, sharing the booth with international talents such as Oxia, Lee Van Dowski, Pleasurekraft, Olivier Huntemann, Anthony Rother and Marc Houle. As a producer, JIckow takes the quality of quantity approach, taking time to perfect his craft and choosing his projects wisely, with Beatfreak, Frequenza and Pursuit being landing spots for his fresh take on melodic house and techno. Now following a project for Deep House Belgium, Jickow steps up to Movement Recordings for his debut EP 'Run and Jump' alongside a remix from Gelassenheit. Beginning with 'Jumping in the Sand' Jickow delivers one of his best productions to dat Read More
Chaum – Dyan Moon [Soundteller Records] Deersky's Soundteller Records welcomes Chaum to the label for his debut EP 'Dyan Moon'. Born in Greece but now based in the UK, Angelos Moutsai aka Chaum has emerged in the world of progressive music since making his debut in 2016. Releases via Beat Boutique, Hoomidaas, One Of A Kind and RYNTH have been vehicles for his unique take on the genre and it's related derivatives. Now following a contribution to Mango Alley's 'Augmented 005' collection, Chaum makes his Soundteller debut with a three track showcase. With three originals to choose from it is '19.5' which leads the release off. Smooth and inviting from the outset, it’s submerged groove, jangly motifs and colourful arps act as an intro piece in a way, building anticipation for what's to come while showcasing Chaum's explorative production chops. The second selection 'Ovate' continues on a similar meditative pulse but takes closer aim at the dance floor. Electric rhythms coupled with a machine gun style groove and firing pe Read More
Inessa – Song of the Soul [Deepwibe Underground] Continuing a strong summer season, Deepwibe Underground welcomes Inessa to the label for her debut EP 'Song of the Soul'. Hailing from Tunisia but now based in Austria, Inessa fell in love with electronic music at an early age as a dancer, before finding her way as a DJ and producer. With stops in Paris, London and New York City along the way, Inessa now calls Vienna home, where she founded her label Leisure Music Productions and is a well known event promoter and DJ. With a sound that touches on the organic sensibilities of Deep House, Progressive House and Melodic Techno, she has showcased her music via Aletheia Recordings, Bonzai Progressive and Natura Viva. Now continuing to emerge as an artist, Inessa steps up to Deepwibe Underground for her first EP alongside a remix from Soulmade (AR). Getting the release underway are the deep and hypnotic sounds of the title selection. Warm beats and rolling bass unite for a smooth yet powerful low end, while spacey effects and rollin Read More
JEI BLVCK ft. Kieran Fowkes – All That Matters [Stripped Recordings] Continuing to build a bond with Stripped Recordings, JEI BLVCK returns to the label for a new single. The American artist made her debut on the UK imprint in January of this year with 'Feel'. Written in conjunction well known vocalist Kieran Fowkes, the duo earned praise from a cross section of electronic music tastemakers. Also a commercial success, it's contemporary style and emotive slant saw the track rise to the top of JEI's Beatport Best Sellers chart where it still sits at the time of this writing. Now teaming up once again, JEI and Kieran unveil their latest studio creation 'All That Matters', alongside remixes from Tone Of Arc, Markus Homm and Bemannte & Bruder. Beginning with the Original Mix, JEI aims at a peak time dance floor with great results. Backed by a muscular, machine gun style groove, it's rippling undulation lays the foundation for Kieren's spine-tingling vocals to work their magic. Amidst of maze of perfectly manicured percussion and drifting atmospheres, the Read More
Mariner + Domingo – Skating On Ice [Balkan Connection] Mariner + Domingo return to Serbia's Balkan Connection with 'Skating On Ice'. In what has been a fruitful partnership, the last year saw the US duo rise through the landscape of progressive and organic house. It is Balkan Connection who has the distinction of releasing Mariner + Domingo's first ever single in July of last year, with duo then going on to record a follow-up and a remix for the long standing imprint. On the strength of those releases along with outings for 3rd Avenue, RYNTH, Sound Avenue and The Purr, the duo quickly grew into one the organic house scene's freshest new acts. 2021 has only seen Mariner + Domingo rise higher, beginning the year with their ‘Move On’ EP via Madloch’s Sound Avenue imprint. Highlighting the release was the Lee Burridge supported ‘Another Life’ which quickly rose to the top of the duo’s best seller’s chart. Now as the month of July begins, Mariner + Domingo return to Balkan Connection with a new two track showcase. Lead track Read More
Basil O’Glue – Monarch [Eat My Hat Music] The latest release from Ziger's Eat My Hat Music welcomes Basil O'Glue back to the label for a new single. The Greek artist and Saturate Audio label boss made his Eat My Hat debut in July of 2020 with the 'Sycophants' single. A remix of label boss Ziger then followed later that year along with releases for John OO Fleming's JOOF Recordings and UV. Continuing his bond with the label, May of this year then saw Basil return for his second remix, taking 'Supervision' by label boss Ziger and Nosh and SJ into his world of high energy progressive house. Now following projects for Mango Alley and Pure Trance, Basil makes a welcome return to Eat My Hat with 'Monarch', alongside a remix from Lugubre. Beginning with the Original Mix Basil moves into darker territory with a machine gun style groove, charged rhythms and devilish percussion. Ominous and compelling at the outset, it's arpeggiated trails and waves of crunchy electronics make for a high octane first act, before gently melting down Read More
Eichenbaum – From the Clouds [Dopamine White] Nikko.Z's Dopamine White continues a strong summer season by welcoming Eichenbaum to the label for his debut EP. Born in Argentina, but now based in New Zealand, Andres Eichenbaum aka Eichenbaum began his journey into electronic music at a young age. Cutting his teeth as a DJ first, Andres shared the booth with some of Argentina's best home-grown talent at the trendiest venues throughout Buenos Aires, before eventually relocating to Waiheke Island, New Zealand. Continuing his journey as DJ down under, Andres has programmed music for some of Auckland's premiere venues, most notably Neck of the Woods, Studio The Venue and AURA, while opening for international talents Booka Shade and Dave Seaman. Early into his production career, Eichenbaum first appeared in January of this year with a contribution to the Soundteller Records 'Vibrant Vibeland' series. Now presenting his first ever artist EP, Eichenbaum debuts on Dopamine White with 'From The Clouds'. Comprised of two tracks it's the Read More
Etherwave – Genesis | Leonids [Clubsonica Records] Clubsonica Records opens the summer season by welcoming Etherwave back to the label for a new EP. On the strength of 2019 releases via RunAfter Records and Extravaganza, the UK artist made his Clubsonica debut in June of last year with the 'Pathfinder' EP. Backed by DJ Fronter and Paul Angelo and Don Argento remixes, the release earned the praise of melodic house and techno tastemakers, instantly making Etherwave a rising talent to watch. Now making a welcome return to label, the UK artist presents his 'Genesis | Leonids' double a-side EP, alongside remixes from Parallel Universe, Subandrio and Armandhe. With a return to his progressive house roots it is 'Genesis' which leads the release off. Warm beats, rolling bass tones and striking percussion set the piece in motion, as dreamy atmospheres and wispy effects slowly encase the framework. Wavy arps then further the narrative, adding moments of meditative momentum with the main break approaching. As the interlude unfolds, tasteful m Read More
Freddy Be & Savi Leon – Tihkal [Monday Social Music] The tenth release from Monday Social Music finds label boss Freddy Be returning alongside Savi Leon for a new single entitled 'Tihkal'. The Los Angeles duo have been occasional studio partners since 2016, racking up singles for Under No Illusion and New Violence Records, while earning the praise of electronic music tastemakers Sasha, John Digweed, Danny Tenaglia and Mark Knight. Eventually finding a comfortable home on Freddy's burgeoning Monday Social imprint, the duo now returns to the label for a much anticipated follow-up to last years 'Endless Summer'. Continuing to build on their creative synergy it is the US duo's masterstroke to introduce the sublime vocals of Duncan Jones aka DNCN. Having worked with electronic luminaries such as Maceo Plex and Riva Starr, the UK vocalist also provided the chops for Freddy and Savi's Under No Illusion vehicle 'Habitual'. Now teaming up once again, the trio creates dance floor magic with 'Tihkal'. Smooth and organic in all the right ways Read More
Various Artists – Vibrant Vibeland #15 [Soundteller Records] As we hit the years midway point, Deersky’s Soundteller Records presents Volume 15 of their ‘Vibrant Vibeland’ series. Conceptualized in 2014, the various artist collections have become a much anticipated part of the Polish imprint's release schedule, while also being a favourite amongst progressive music fans looking to discover new talent and the genre's future stars. Already notching two new editions across 2021, the series now embarks on it's fifteenth installment with sixteen new tracks that cover all corners of the globe. Although the label has trended towards organic house on many of it's recent releases, the latest Vibrant Vibeland returns to the label's roots of progressive house and melodic house and techno. Featured on the collection are (in order of appearance): Leo Guerrero, Clover, Valeria Petz, Mick Whitehouse, Diego R, Matías Delóngaro, Araguz, Robin Thurston, Disto (SL) & holl3n, Juani Otatti, STEREO MUNK & Dublew, Facundo Borras, Baltimo, Luman, PIUR and Kali Read More