Steffen & Stefan aka HANNE & LORE met 10 years ago at an event in their hometown Herford and started to spend studio time together. Soon after, the song “An der Waterkant”, released by Super Flu’s label Monaberry, became their breakthrough as a producing duo. It was the kickoff to a journey of countless memorable parties, festivals and after hours that created music released on many different labels along the way. For the 10 year anniversary, they asked 10 amazing friends and colleagues to reinterpret one of the tracks which developed into a wonderful collection of finest dance music by the likes of Andhim, Tube&Berger, Schories, Glitz, ZDS, Aka Aka, Lexer, David Jach, Ole Biege and Dompe. Hanne & Lore`s own label Heulsuse will release it on December 8 2017. ► YouTube: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautSubscribe ► Soundcloud: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautSC ► Website: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautWEB ► Facebook: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautFB ► Twi

Sleep in. Wake up in a haze of wasted breath and a puff of smoke. Get up. Stir things up. Drink it all. Neon lights and bright cities - or is it the other way around? Screeching tires and distorted laughter - and vice versa. Stir drinks. Mix things up. Get in clubs. Don’t get into fights. Not the other way around. Feel the dance floor - the guys, the girls, the beats, beats, beats. Is this a dream or is this just a mesmerizing track? Get back in. Remember that rhythm. Don’t sleep. The duo Baime A.K.A Mikael Melander and Jens Christian Nørgaard are known for exploring the paths of melodic techno with a twist of old school house and a grain of acid. Mikael is known from his recent victory in Danish mix-off of the Burn Residency competition, the music collective Cph deep and the infamous IG60 parties, and Jens for being behind the Blindfold records label. In the studio the melodic sound of techno is their main musical character. Baime has recently released their first original

Simon Doty’s Rhetorical Music makes a much welcome return this week with a new EP from Mia Mendi and ASAS. We last heard from the Canadian imprint in March of this year with the remix edition of Rauschhaus’ ‘Theory of Everything’ EP. Now following a nine month hiatus Rhetorical returns with a hugely anticipated EP from Mia Mendi & ASAS alongside a remix from Simon Doty & Zein. The title and showcase piece ‘Dunya’ leads the release off and features much loved UK vocalist Jinadu. The production is ultra crisp, highly detailed and yet hugely emotive. Not an easy thing to accomplish these days but creamy synths in combination with a powerful yet not overbearing vocal and timely modulation makes it goosebump worthy all way through. The companion piece ‘Vindicta’ comes in a touch more atmospheric and less distinct. Anchored by a full, meaty groove the piece moves through a free flowing storyboard of astral synths, gaseous atmospheres and esoteric effects. Dynamic claps a

Argentina is a country with a celebrated progressive house heritage. One of the key figures at the inception of the movement was Marcelo Vasami. First hitting the scene in 2005, the Buenos Aires-based artist quickly became one of the genre's most recognizable names, eventually showcasing his music on Sudbeat and Hope Recordings. He continues to be one of his country's most popular DJs, having shared the stage with Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy J and Replug label boss Cid Inc. Having debuted on Replug in 2011, Marcelo now makes a long overdue return with a brand new EP entitled 'A Fantastic Fear Of Everything'. Original music from Marcelo has been scarce as of late, with his last project (a collaboration with fellow countryman Nicko Izzo) being released well over a year ago on Nick Warren's Hope Recordings. 'A Fantastic Fear Of Everything' couldn't arrive with more anticipation and points to being the Argentine's career best work. Entrancing soundscapes combined with a sub heav

This is the final release in Thomas Schumachers break out Natural Rhythm trilogy on Noir Music. Not only did he position himself on the top of the charts with the first two releases but he also put his name straight in the spotlight and into the dj-sets of many of the top players in the techno scene. So whats the next move when you have great success and peoples attention ?For both Noir Music and Thomas Schumacher its a no-brainer; You take it one step further and keep challenging yourself and your audience. The opener Stella on this release is an example of just that. A very emotional string-led track accompanied by relentless techno beats, distorted arppeggios and a big cinematic break to make you pull your hair out from pure joy (i know i almost did). Persistence is a mesmerising acid-journey that digs deeper and deeper in its intensity as it evolves into one of Thomas Schumachers signature breaks. Then the track takes an unexpected turn through a more complex, dynamic rhyth

Branko and Niklas, also known collectively as Hidden Empire offer up three original tracks channelling an impulsive and deeply moving soundscape, fitting to their usual approach. 'Black Beauty' kicks in with an energetic groove, massive bassline rolling in from the first bars. Its a relentless excursion into a cavernous Techno territory that rings true to its title. A different slice of powerhouse Techno comes in the shape of 'Build Your Empire', a track brimming with thrilling synths and dramatic escalation. 'Transcending Time' offers a more penchant, yet equally dark Tech expedition, accented with haunting sirens along strings of various suspense-building elements. ► YouTube: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautSubscribe ► Soundcloud: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautSC ► Website: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautWEB ► Facebook: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautFB ► Twitter: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautTW ► Instagram: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautIG ► PA Booking Enquiries: 

Spanish producer extraordinaire AFFKT has a rare set of skills.A complete perfectionist in the studio, his tracks show a vast depth and clarity, and his giant evolving structures take us to a completely unique place with each successive twist. Epic, emotive and raw, an intense wall of sound. ► YouTube: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautSubscribe ► Soundcloud: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautSC ► Website: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautWEB ► Facebook: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautFB ► Twitter: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautTW ► Instagram: bit.ly/ProgressiveAstronautIG ► PA Booking Enquiries: management@progressiveastronaut.com Buy: bit.ly/AFFKTVertigoPreOrder Release Date: 20-11-2017 ► Octopus Records ♫ www.youtube.com/user/OctopusHeadquarters @octopusrecordings www.facebook.com/OctopusRecordings/ www.instagram.com/octopusrecordings/ www.beatport.com/label/octopus-records/5281 ► AFFKT ♫ www.affkt.com/ @affkt www.facebook.com/AFFKT twitter.com/#!/AF

Monojoke makes a much anticipated return to Juicebox Music this week with his 'Arterials' EP. The Polish artist first appeared on the Indian imprint in February of 2016 with a remix of ‘Sigiriya’ by Subandrio. 2017 has been filled with quality productions for Monojoke, including several collaborations with Tuxedo (as Fluente) which have found their way onto Knee Deep In Sound and Sudbeat Music. Now as the year winds to a close Monojoke presents a brand new EP alongside remixes from Greenage and Matias Chilano. Monojoke has certainly developed his own sound over the years and he’s become one of the most beloved artists in the progressive house underground as a result. The lead track ‘Arterials’ showcases that beautifully with its effervescent, electric sound. Chuggy and dynamic, the first act flows through an array of cosmic effects and bleepy rhythmic elements. The narrative then evolves into epic proportions during a two minute break. Crafted for maximum dramatic impact

The 11th edition of 'Four To The Floor' is here. Diynamic Music's very own various artist series, which is always comprised of four dancefloor-oriented tracks that have one special quality in common: they have all been heavily road tested and certified by label boss Solomun on his countless gigs all over the world. Opening the record is a soaring Tech House train with the catchiest electric guitar-turn-string-turn-choir riff you will hear all year: 'Im So Crazy', originally released by Par-T-One in 2001, now remixed by Armonica. Up next is German Brigante with 'Mango', a thumping bass heavy anthem with lots of old-school elements. The third track 'Choose Life' by Alexandros Djkevingr & Greg Ignatovich has gained a lot of attention through Solomun's Tomorrowland set and features lyrics of Danny Boyle's critically acclaimed film 'Trainspotting'. Closing off the eleventh instalment of FTTF is Serhan Guney with his dreamy 'Journey Of The Mind', an ethereal Deep House voyag

Paul Hazendonk's hugely successful track 'Sanction' gets new life this week with a special set of fresh interpretations. Originally released in December of 2016 alongside remixes from Hernan Cattaneo & Martin Garcia and Boss Axis. It marked the Dutch label's 200th release and enjoyed an extended stay in Beatport's Progressive house chart as well. Now almost a year later we see the label inviting Rauschhaus, Sezer Uysal and Idham to reinvent the track for 2017. One of this year's hottest and most prolific artists has undoubtedly been Rauschhaus. The German producer has seen his music showcased by Parquet, Steyoyoke and Traum where his modern melodic style has flourished. Here he puts his own unique twist on 'Sanction' taking it into dark and dramatic territory. Full of devilish tones, a charming break and a warm, robust groove it's certainly dialled nicely for the dance floor. The drum work is what strikes me the most though, incredibly detailed with offset hits and a web of mesmer