James Trystan, Greg Ignatovich, Alexandros Djkevingr, Rauschhaus – All Alone/Arctic [Movement Recordings] The latest release from Tash's Movement Recordings finds Alexandros DjKevinGr, Greg Ignatovich, James Trystan and Rauschhaus joining forces for two special collaborations. This quartet of artists have all achieved measurable success in their respective solo careers, with a collective discography highlighted by releases on Beatfreak, Disco Halal, Diynamic, Ellum, Parquet Recordings, Stil Vor Talent and Sudbeat Music. Their affinity for crafting cutting edge sounds always comes with a keen nose for the dance floor and in turn has earned praise from the world's most highly regarded DJs such as Hernan Cattaneo, Maceo Plex, Pete Tong and Sasha. Now landing on Movement for a rare project, the quartet presents 'All Alone / Arctic' alongside remixes from Miss Monique and Morttagua. Beginning with 'All Alone', Alexandros, Greg and James craft a peak time slice of progressive techno. Beginning with muscular beats, striking electronics and fiery percussion, the trio introduce an astral narra Read More
Santiablo – Landslide [Clubsonica Records] The latest release from Clubsonica Records welcomes Santiablo to the label for his debut single. Based in New York City, the American producer first arrived in 2020, showcasing his brand of progressive techno through label's like Dirty Humans, Neu Gravity, Subsolar Music and Techno Never Dies. As an emerging DJ, Santiablo curates his S.O.S and Submissions podcast series, while also programming music for Brooklyn's highly regarded Silver Factory. Now embarking on the most anticipated release of his young career, Santiablo debuts on Clubsonica with 'Landslide' alongside remixes from EANP and Jan Dalvik. The release begins with the dark and muscular lines of the original mix. Sonically charged, it's robust low end, rolling rhythms and kaleidoscopic arps unite in a ball of electric energy. The first act evolves with the dance floor in mind, building waves of tension as layers of percussion and timely modulation add to its dramatic appeal. Putting emotion at a premium, the narrative shi Read More
A.J Roland – Reflections [Superordinate Music] Continuing to showcase up and coming talent, Superordinate Music presents the debut album of A.J Roland. The Irish producer first came to people's attention with the 2017 release of 'Textured Ground' via Bullfinch. As A.J's inaugural release it set the course for his timeless sound which often sits in the creative space between progressive house and techno. The next three years saw the Belfast resident release a string of projects for Finder Records, before eventually signing with Superordinate in October of 2019. Eighteen months on and the synergy between the UK imprint and Irish producer continues to flourish across a bevy of compilation appearances. Now further establishing himself as a name to watch, A.J unveils his debut album 'Reflections'. Spread across ten tracks it is a club oriented long player with several notable highlights, perhaps none more powerful than the acid fuelled 'Return of the 303'. Intense and techy, it sets the course for the entire collection which offers Read More
Luis Del Vecchio & J.P. Velardi – Underground [Soundteller Records] Luis Del Vecchio & J.P. Velardi join forces for their Soundteller debut 'Underground'. The Argentinean duo have been occasional studio partners across 2021, most recently landing releases on Another Life, Future Avenue and Mistique Music. Support has come from the likes of progressive music tastemaker Hernan Cattaneo, an accomplishment which has no doubt highlighted their musical journey thus far. Now continuing to build on their creative synergy, Luis and J.P present 'Underground', alongside remixes from Paul Hamilton and Silinder. Much like their previous work, Luis and J.P focus on a traditional progressive approach with a lean towards the trippier, atmospheric area of the genre. Smooth and groovy from the outset, it's hypnotic appeal is what wins you over right away. Clusters of luminous electronics work beautifully with haunting effects and clattering percussion across the eight minute journey, while the pulsating groove powers forward to an understated climax. Returning t Read More
SALAZAR (COL) – Luca / Manigua [Onestar Records] Onestar Records opens the Spring season by welcoming Salazar back to the label for a new EP. Upon making his Onestar debut with a remix in 2018, the Medellin resident delivered his first EP for the label in 2019 entitled 'Tabby'. Championed by Nick Warren, it set the course for Salazar's place amongst progressive music's top newcomers. Finding a comfortable home on Onestar saw the year yield a second remix, while 2020 featured the release of 'Artemisa'. Now becoming increasingly more prolific, the Colombian has already notched releases for 3rd Avenue, Another Life Music and Future Avenue to begin the new year. Looking to continue that momentum, Salazar now returns to Onestar with the much-anticipated double A-side 'Luca / Manigua'. With consistent support from some of progressive music's top tastemaker's, Salazar unveils two of his finest creations to date beginning with 'Luca'. Tastefully melodic; it's warm beats, chugged low end and cross-cultural melodies place it somewhere betw Read More
Donny Carr – Ascension [Inspired By Trees] Inspired By Trees opens the spring season by welcoming Donny Carr back to the label for his debut single. Born in Sacramento, California but now based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the American artist made his first appearance on the Swiss imprint in 2019 with a remix of 'Decent Groove' by Echoes. 2020 saw Donny have his most prolific year to date, compiling an excellent string of releases for Balkan Connection, Droid9, Juicebox Music and Mango Alley. Now presenting his first new music of 2021 Donny returns to Inspired By Trees with 'Ascension' alongside a remix from Guzy. There's always been a great character about Donny's music. Something very warm and fluid which makes for effortless sounding productions, whether they be of the deeper or more robust variety. 'Ascension' has those traits in spades with a liquid-like groove providing the perfect foundation for waves of tranquil arps and immaculately manicured percussion. It's this serene narration which sets up a placid sounding break Read More
Sergio Del Lago – Gadigal [Polyptych] Sergio Del Lago readies 'Gadigal' single for Polyptych debut alongside a remix from High On Mars. Born in Lake Como but now based in Florence, the Italian artist began his production career in 2016 focusing on house and tech house. Although well established in the spaces five years later, Sergio eventually found new inspiration in a more melodic sound. This fresh approach earned the Italian almost immediate acclaim, signing his music to Miss Monique's Siona Records and Natura Viva. Now continuing that musical path, Sergio makes his Polyptych debut with a new single alongside a remix from High On Mars. Tastefully melodic, the original mix leads the release off with a shapely, upbeat groove and buoyant percussion. As the first act takes shape this energetic framework gets complemented with arpeggiated fragments and sweeping swells, providing a clean rush into the main break. Icy overlays add an orchestral vibe across the centrepiece, offset with a granular, key changing underbelly, Read More
ANMA & Aves Volare – Storm [ICONYC] John Johnson's ICONYC opens the month of April with a fresh collaboration from ANMA and Aves Volare. Based in Berlin and Frankfurt respectively, this German duo are highly regarded in the melodic house & techno world. Collectively ANMA and Aves have showcased their music on top tier imprints such as Eleatics Records, Mango Alley and Stil Vor Talent, while earning praise from the genre's premiere tastemakers. Now joining forces once again ANMA and Aves land on ICONYC with 'Storm' alongside remixes from Sean & Dee and Eric Rose. Beginning with the original mix, ANMA and Aves deliver one of their best productions to date. Led by a dark cavernous groove, it’s electric rhythms and astral sonics unite for an interstellar storyboard. Quirky and cool, cosmic synth phrasing delights during the first act, as a maze of percussion and drums pushes momentum forward. Dark and mysterious across the main break, it’s flair for the dramatic grows with the introduction of a mystical vocal, sitti Read More
Gabriel Filip & Goda Brother – Red Clouds [Eat My Hat] Ziger’s Eat My Hat Music opens the spring season by welcoming Gabriel Filip & Goda Brother to the label for their debut single. Hailing from Romania and Egypt respectively, the duo have both achieved measurable success in their solo careers. With releases via 3rd Avenue, BCSA, Droid9, Kitchen Recordings and Sound Avenue, both Gabriel and Goda Brother have etched their place in the progressive underground. Now coming together for their first ever collaboration the duo debut on Eat My Hat with ‘Red Clouds’ alongside a remix from Mind Conspiracy. The Original Mix leads the release off and finds Gabriel and Goda Brother crafting a powerful slice of progressive techno. Dark and menacing from the outset, it’s electric groove ripples with machine gun-like undulation, as astral synths and clattering percussion fill in the framework. A hazy atmospheric canopy creates a warm glow atop the charged underbelly, eventually unveiling a tantalizing arp which smoothly shifts energy into th Read More
Nick Vierra – Love & Hate [Deepwibe Underground] Hailing from Russia and making his Deepwibe Underground debut is Nick Vierra. Early into his electronic music journey, the Perm City resident has landed releases with Balkan United, Massive Harmony and Soundteller Records. Now stepping up for the most anticipated release of his career, Nick debuts on Deepwibe Underground with Love & Hate alongside remixes from Christian Monique and Roman Kandel. The beefy beats and airy atmospheres of the original mix get the release underway. Although a relative newcomer, Nick's production stands out here with a robust and shapely low end, coupled with detailed percussion and a bevy of swirling atmospheres. Choir-like pads and clustered keys advance the narrative, perfectly setting up a musically rich break and suitably groovy finale. Fresh off the release of his album Roman Kandel returns to the label for his first remix. Now one of Deepwibe's core artists, the Spanish producer takes 'Love & Hate' into deeper territory for a great complemen Read More