Sebastian Hal is a talented artist whose style ranges from progressive house to organic house. His music tells a story and uses melody to spark emotions on a dancefloor. His tracks combine traditional Middle Eastern musical influences with modern electronic sounds, and he has featured on respected record labels such as Cafe De Anatolia, Shango Records and Cosmic Awakenings. "Storm in my Soul" is Sebastian Hal’s latest release, and it’s a dazzling progressive house single released by Polyptych Limited. We invited Sebastian Hal for this interview to learn more about him and his new release… Hi Sebastian Hal, thanks for taking some time to do this interview. How has the start of 2026 been for you so far? Honestly? Busy in a good way. A lot of studio time, which is exactly where I want to be. The Polyptych release was a real highlight; that kind of thing sets a good energy for the rest of the year. I'm in one of those creative periods where ideas are connecting faste

Mike Rish is somewhat of a quiet achiever, with the Melbourne native having a string of releases under multiple aliases across numerous subgenres of electronic music. However, it’s under his own name where he lets his progressive-house imagination wander. His studio output is prolific, and has been embraced by progressive heavyweights, with support from the likes of Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Jamie Stevens, Kasper Koman, Matter and GMJ, to name a few. His “progressive” and consistent rise is the result of a diligent and very selective output of music, opting to release music to keep people engaged, but also wanting more.. Hello Mike, congratulations on launching your new label tor\nn. What inspired you to take this step at this moment in your career? This is something I’ve wanted to do for years. But, in this day and age of social media and “hype” culture, I was (ironically), torn about when the best time was to do it. My friend Peter gave me a nudge to st

Hailing from Portugal, DJ/Producer Sense has been releasing his own brand of house music for the better part of a decade. In drawing inspiration from various house sub-genres including Afro, Deep, Organic and Tech, Sense has taken his borderless sound to Dear Deer, Dream Culture, Natura Viva and Sag & Tre, amongst others. Also an accomplished DJ, Sense runs his own DJ academy 'DJ School Lisboa', in which he teaches the craft from scratch, working with aspiring DJs on controller choices and gig opportunities post program completion as well. Coming off a successful year, one which saw impressive outings for Bunny Tiger and Cafe De Anatolia, Sence now opens his 2025 release schedule making his Musique de Lune debut with a three-track showcase 'Joesa'. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Sence to learn more about his 'Joesa' EP, growing up in Portugal, DJing, his DJ school, future goals and much more. Enjoy! Hi Sence, thanks for catching up with us today. How has the first half

MOGI is a dynamic DJ and electronic music producer known for her electrifying performances at Tel Aviv's most sought-after venues, including Hasheket, Sensation, Secret Garden, Art Club, Rabbit, Goat and many more With a unique sound that blends pulsating beats and mesmerizing melodies, MOGI captivates audiences and keeps the dance floor alive. Her innovative approach to music production and her magnetic stage presence make her a standout artist in the vibrant Tel Aviv nightlife scene. Get ready to dive into a sonic journey like no other with MOGI's cutting-edge tracks and unforgettable live sets. This week finds MOGI making her debut on Golan Zocher's new Solvana Records imprint with a three-track showcase 'L'imaginé'. Progressive Astronaut caught up with MOGI to learn more about the release of 'L'imaginé', growing up in Israel, DJing and much more. Enjoy! Hi Mogi, thanks for talking to us today. How has the start of the year been for you? The year started off quite challengin

Hailing from South Africa, Cornelius SA has established himself amongst his country's finest electronic music exports. A graduate of the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin, the Pretoria resident would go on to develop a resonant worldly sound, oftentimes sitting in the creative space between house, techno, and ambient electronica. Beloved for his intricate rhythms, mesmerizing melodies, and deep, emotive atmospheres, Cornelius SA compiled an impressive resume in relatively short order, recording projects for Anjunadeep, DAYS like NIGHTS, Get Physical Music, Zamna, and Mau5trap, amongst others; while earning play and support from Above & Beyond, Bedouin, Black Coffee, Eelke Klejin, Lane 8 and Tiesto, to name just a few. With 2025 already highlighted by releases via Rewoven and SMR, Cornelius SA now adds Musique de Lune to his resume with 'Falling' ft. Claxy & Ra5im, alongside a remix from Juan Sapia. This week finds Cornelius making her Musique de Lune debut with '

Leah Marie (Late Night Music) is a DJ/producer from Melbourne Australia based in Berlin. Leah first jumped behind the decks in 2019 and has since become a key player in Australia's deep, progressive & melodic house scene. Playing iconic venues, festivals and events across Australia, Germany and beyond. Her passions lie with the deeper sides of underground house & techno, which connect with the mind, body and soul. This week finds Leah Marie making her Musique de Lune Noire debut with a remix of 'Back In Love' by Ash Mellor. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Leah to learn more about her remix of 'Back In Love', growing up in Australia, DJing, future goals and much more. Enjoy! Hi Leah, thanks for talking to us today. How has the first half of 2025 been for you? Hey guys, thanks so much for the chance to chat. The first half of 2025 has been good thanks. Busy, busy start to the year. Time is flying by! I can’t believe we’re almost halfway through the year. Let

Paco S less, anagram composed by Pasquale Seguino. He, an Italian DJ and producer, is constantly evolving and looking for innovative sounds and vibrant waves for his tracks which, so far, have attracted the attention of many gurus of the Melodic Techno scene such as Erly Tepshi (black rose & Befree records) - Monophase IT (impressum & Afterlife), Aquadro (Revelation), and Tale Of Us, who supported him in two world events, such as Tomorrowland and Awekenings with the song "Watanka". Paco began his production journey moving from small labels to the most important ones, such as DOA, Aida Records, Awen Records, Revelation Label, Sueslide, Outer Space Oasis, Lelantus, Superordinate Music and Wout Records. He participated in festivals such as the Decibel Open Air (Florence), opening the dance at the Zamna Stage and later at the Monsterland in Ferrara (Italy). Furthermore, in 2024 he ranked 2nd in the Techno Egypt competition and has released more than 25 songs including singles a

Two electronic music addicts, who joined forces to follow their passion, to bring their own way of sound to life. 'Victoria' is OUT NOW on Polyptych Limited. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Becky & Takt to learn more about the release of 'Victoria' growing up in the Germany, DJing and much more. Enjoy! Hi Guys, thanks for talking to us today. How has the start of the year been for you? We started chilled and relaxed into the new year. We both spent the holidays with our families to get back to the studio for some fresh ideas. Let’s look back on the first three months of the year, what gig of yours stood out the most and why? We were busy in the studio. So no gigs but what was outstanding, was our gig at a little terrace on the top of a mountain here in our region, with some nice party people and an awesome view. It took place last summer according our event series called 'HEIDIDEI zum feierabend‘ - actually launched as a monthly video podcast. Now we are or

Dutch electronic artist Camiel Villa steps into the spotlight with his debut album ‘A Way Out’, released on the ever-evolving Cinematique label. Blending the hypnotic drive of melodic techno, the emotional pulse of progressive house, and the atmospheric depth of downtempo electronica, Villa crafts a cohesive and cinematic listening experience that feels both introspective and dancefloor-ready. It’s a bold introduction to an artist clearly unafraid to explore the boundaries of genres. Across the album’s diverse tracklist, Villa showcases a refined ear for melodic storytelling including collaborations with Kagu and Swanborn. Whether it's a haunting vocal, a brooding synthline, or a percussive twist that shifts the energy in surprising directions, ‘A Way Out’ is a like a beautiful journey. Villa demonstrates his ability to balance emotional weight with rhythmic momentum, inviting listeners to not just hear the music, but feel it. ‘A Way Out’ isn’t just an album, c

Anna Maria Harokopou aka Anna Maria X (more known as AMX) Born in Athens Greece, studied sociology. Started her radio career in 1996 on groundbreaking radio station Klik Fm. Moved onto Best Radio in 2001 with the show Best Weekend Mix catering to dance music lovers all over the world. Hosted the dance music show on Mad TV for 4 years. Has lent her voice to countless TV and radio commercial ads and from 2010 till the present is the official "voice" of the Onassis Cultural Foundation. She was resident dj of legendary greek club +Soda at its peak. She has released 6 mixed compilations (Believer 1&2, Sleepless Drive 1&2 and Back2Back Sessions 1&2 with G.Pal) 
The song "Ocean Of Blue" featuring her vocals was characterized a dance classic in greek electronica and received international acclaim. 
Has djed around the globe ( Canada,France, Germany, Romania, Poland, Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Turkey. Egypt, Dubai, Argentina and Lithuania where she returns to at least twice a year) and in