Leandro Murua – Mananti [Deepwibe Underground] The latest release from Deepwibe Underground welcomes Leandro Murua to the label for his debut EP. Based in Cordoba, the Argentinean artist has compiled an impressive resume since first appearing in July of last year. In just eight short months Leandro has landed releases on 3rd Avenue, Another Life Music and Balkan Connection South America. Now continuing to build momentum he debuts on Deepwibe Underground with 'Mananti'. The title track kicks off the proceedings with a classic progressive sensibility. Tough beats, rolling grooves and a fluid arp work wonderfully across the first act. Dark and energetic, the pulsating groove drives forward with striking effects piercing the air at timely moments. Stripping down into the main break sees the dark narrative evolve further with an array of devilish electronics eventually leading to a commanding drop and ominous finale. The release concludes with ‘The Starry Night’ which drifts further into hypnotic territory. Anchored by a war Read More
Blanka Barbara – Lost in Digital Fog [Eat My Hat Music] The latest release from Ziger’s Eat My Hat welcomes Blanka Barbara to the label for her debut EP. Born in Poland but now based in London, the classically trained pianist and composer has been delighting electronic music fans with her melodic techno sound for just over a year. Releases for Bevel Rec and Dynamica highlight her short but well-kept discography. Now stepping up for the most anticipated release of her career, Blanka debuts on Eat My Hat with ‘Lost in Digital Fog’. Beginning with the title and showcase piece, Blanka crafts a proper slice of peak time melodic techno. Driving beats, electric rhythms and devilish effects make for a lively beginning, as cosmic arps and processed vocal stabs emerge across the first act. Stripping down into the break a futuristic air provides a sense of calm; placid and inviting in equal measure, eventually providing the perfect bridge to a charged drop and fiery finale. The companion piece ‘Shadow Figure’ follows a similar sonic Read More
Pea K Five – Sirocco EP [Soundteller Records] Continuing to diversity their roster, Soundteller Records welcomes Pea K Five to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from France and showcasing an exotic sound, Pea K Five has just one release to his credit, a contribution to Akbal Music's 'Winter Wonderland' collection. The groovy, cross-cultural vibes of 'The Riverside' were a highlight of the release and alerted the Organic House community of a rising new talent. Now continuing to build on that momentum, Pea K Five debuts on Soundteller with 'Sirocco'. The lead track 'Apple Juice' is quite unique on a variety of levels. From it's deeper beginnings comes a fresh blend of processed vocals and wonky effects which perfectly complement a well carved acidic groove. Icy vocal pads add a great sense of space as the acid lines open up, eventually reaching a tweaky apex during a gamer-esque main break, before shifting mood again into a finale that is equal parts groovy and emotive. The companion piece 'Our Home' follows suit with a s Read More
M.Rojas – Ruderalis [Dopamine White] Nikko.Z's Dopamine White welcomes Matias Rojas aka M.Rojas to the label for his debut EP. Based in Buenos Aires, the Argentinean artist first made his name as a DJ, sharing the booth with some of his country's greats, such as Soundexile, Mariano Mellino, Kevin Di Serna, Simon Vuaranbom, Mike Griego, Facundo Mohr, Marcelo Vasami and Juan Deminicis. 2019 then saw Matias begin to produce, eventually landing releases on Balkan Connection and Clinique Recordings. Now presenting his first release of 2021, M.Rojas debuts on Dopamine White with 'Ruderalis'. Beginning with the title selection Matias explores traditional progressive house sensibilities. Tough yet warm, a well contoured groove sets the piece in motion as striking percussion adds swing to the framework. Dynamic effects and arpeggiated fragments converge for heartfelt moments as the first act unfolds, before haunting chord changes transfer energy into the main break. Tastefully tranquil, the centerpiece heightens emotion, as a Read More
SUZe – Anthem of Nostalgia [Movement Recordings] Movement Recordings opens the spring season by welcoming SUZe to the label for her debut EP. While spending time in both France and California, she has settled in Germany, calling Hamburg home. Upon making her debut on Beatfreak's Limited division in 2019, SUZe has since gone on to showcase her music via Freegrant, KATERMUKKE and ICONYC Noir. Often sitting in the creative space between progressive house and melodic techno, the German artist's sound continues to evolve and impress. Now stepping up for her first original project of the year, SUZe debuts on Movement Recordings with 'Anthem of Nostalgia' alongside remixes from Heerhorst and Starkato. Beginning with the title selection, SUZe delivers one of her best productions to date. Led by a warm yet punchy 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 myste Read More
Paul Anthonee – A World Beyond [Astral Records] Rising from the storied history of Movement is a new concept imprint 'Ãstrαλ'. Meaning 'of the stars' - Astral Records can be thought of an ecstatic, mystical out-of-body experience, wherein the spiritual traveller leaves the physical body and travels in an astral body onto 'higher' realms. A fitting description for the musical blueprint of the label which looks to showcase the best in contemporary melodic house and techno. Holding down the AandR duties is long-time Movement Recordings artist Paul Anthonee who has been operating at the heart of the genre since it's early beginnings. In addition to an extensive history with the Greek imprint, the Cyprus based producer has also showcased his music via Beatfreak Recordings, Lost On You, Parquet, Steyoyoke and Suara. It seems only fitting then that Astral's inaugural release comes courtesy of Paul himself who presents his most anticipated project to date 'A Word Beyond'. Spread across four tracks it's the mystical, peak time vib Read More
Ari Fernan – Turning Pages EP [Buddhabrot] The latest release from Funk State's Buddhabrot imprint welcomes Ari Fernan with 'Turning Pages'. Based in Buenos Aires, the Argentinean artist first appeared in late 2019 with a release via Michael A's Genesis Music. The next eighteen months has seen Ari go on to showcase his music with Antrim's Strangers Beats, Balkan Connection and Soundteller Records. Now presenting his first new music of 2021, Ari debuts on Buddhabrot with 'Turning Pages'. Spread across two tracks it’s the tough yet bouncy mood of the title selection which leads the release off. Punchy beats and nicely sculpted bass unite for a powerful low end, while squelchy stabs and trippy effects advance the narrative. Haunting overlays add depth leading into the main break, as a shimmering arp rises to prominence. Undeniably progressive, its emotive quirks play off a backdrop of glowing pads, before perfectly shifting energy into a powerful drop and groovy finale. ‘Convictions’ follows suit with a slightly deepe Read More
Madloch & Subnode – Vanilla Noise Remixes [Sound Avenue] Sound Avenue rounds out a strong winter season by showcasing new interpretations of 'Vanilla Noise' by Madloch, Subnode and Pedro Capelossi. Originally released in November of 2020 as part of the 'Turmeric Latte' EP, it found the trio combining their creative forces for an exquisite organic house journey. With detail, rhythm and musicality all at a premium, it proved to be the perfect selection to close out the two-track showcase. Now with the Spring season upon us, Sound Avenue invites Valdovinos and Rohrer and Stohler to re-imagine the track. Making his label debut and providing the first interpretation of 'Vanilla Noise' is Valdovinos. Since making his production debut just over five year ago, the Argentinean artist has found a home on All Day I Dream, Shanti Radio Moscow, Tale and Tone and TRYBESof. Also an accomplished DJ, Valdovinos has had the honour of opening for top international talents such as Gui Boratto, Giorgia Angiuli, Hermanez and Luciano. Now making his much-antic Read More
Various Artists – Clubsonica Sampler, Vol. 1 [Clubsonica Records] The latest release from Clubsonica Records finds the label showcasing the first edition of their Sampler Series. The Colombian imprint's popular MMW and ADE Various Artists releases have become an annual highlight for progressive music aficionados. Clubsonica's Sampler series will look to operate under a similar ethos, showcasing the best of progressive house and its closely related derivatives of organic house and melodic house and techno. The label's first edition features exclusive music from (in order of appearance): Around Us and Reyul Mather, Austin Leeds and Danko Skystöne, Juan Ibanez, Cedren and Manu L, Ric Niels and Solid Sessions. Hailing from the Netherlands and making up the Around Us production duo are Jan Boom (from Analog Effect) and G.A.B.Y. With their respective solo careers spanning the better part of two decades, Jan and G.A.B.Y. united their creative forces as Around Us in 2018, showcasing their music via Kitchen Recordings, Manual Music and Mango Alley. Mexi Read More
Rikken – Blue Moon [Soundteller Records] Soundteller Records welcomes Rikken back to the label for a new EP entitled 'Blue Moon'. Based in Berlin, the German arist made his debut on the Polish imprint in April of last year with 'Frozen World'. The two track offering proved to be some of his most creative work to date, eventually leading to releases on Droid9, Future Avenue and One Of A Kind later that year. Now following three remixes to begin 2021, Rikken returns to Soundteller with his first original project of the year. Always finding a creative line between progressive house and melodic techno, Rikken leans closer to the latter on the first selection 'Substance'. A beefy foundation makes for a strong presence early as hypnotic arps percolate throughout the framework. Nicely accented with clustered effects, it's precise percussion fires forward as smooth chord changes segue into the main break. The centrepiece's trippy disposition proves to be the prefect prelude for a finale of processed vocals and buzzing synth line Read More