foglight [Interview] foglight is a deep tech and progressive house music producer & DJ with over 12 years of experience in crafting electronic soundscapes. With a unique, enigmatic touch that infuses serious, dark, and dreamy underground elements into every track, foglight has left an indelible mark on the electronic music scene Having record deals with labels like Juicebox Music, Mango Alley, WARPP, One Of A Kind and Manual Music, foglight's musical journey has been a testament to dedication and creativity. Supported by renowned artists such as Ezequiel Arias, Alex O'Rion, Sebastien Leger, Praveen Achary, Jelly For The Babies, Andrea Cassino, Khen, and Guy J, foglight's music has gained recognition and admiration within the industry. While once receiving support from industry titans like Above & Beyond, Armin Van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, and more for trance music productions of yesteryears, foglight's production keeps on evolving. This week finds foglight returning to Juicebox Music wi Read More
Sanct J & Acrobatik [Interview] Released via Wout Records, 'Promises' is the highly anticipated new EP from the electronic music duo Sanct J and Acrobatik, a three-track EP showcases their mastery in seamlessly blending elements of melodic house and techno. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Sanct J & Acrobatik to learn more about the release of 'Promises', their background, nightlife in the Brazil, creative process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Guys, thanks for talking to us today. How are you and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Sanct J: Im doing great! Thanks for asking. I was just listening to RooneyNasr - Losing Control Acrobatik: I’m doing great, the last song I heard was “Victor Calderone, Mykol - Inner Rhythm” How was your summer and what gigs have stood out for you these last few months? Sanct J: My summer was great. I had some presentations at private events, but I was really focused on developing my projects—both musical and family—taking advantage of a small Read More
Solis (US) [Interview] Based in Madison Wisconsin, American artist David Hammond aka Solis [US] first came to our attention in 2022 with a series of releases which showcased a cohesive blend of deep, melodic and progressive house. David's unique amalgamation of sound would earn him fans across all those genre spectrums, while landing key releases via Clubsonica and Deep Down Music across 2023, in turn earning support from Gai Barone, Hernan Cattaneo, K Loveski, Subandrio, Weird Sounding Dude, amongst others. Now, as 2024 begins Solis [US] returns to Deep Down Music for his first single 'Neshira', alongside a remix from Michael A. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Solis [US] to learn more about the release of 'Neshira', his background, nightlife in the USA, creative process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi David, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Thank you for having me. It's early, so I haven't put anything on yet, but last night my Read More
Jelly For The Babies [Interview] Jelly For The Babies’ diverse style has made him a favourite amongst a broad range of top tier tastemakers including Hernan Cattaneo, Mark Knight and Eelke Kleijn. When not producing some of the smoothest deep and progressive house around, Marijan Raskovic aka Jelly For The Babies also runs One Of A Kind, RYNTH and The Purr. Now on the cusp of a new collaborative single 'Flying' with Plecta and Eleonora via The Purr, we catch up with the Serbian artist for an exclusive chat to begin the new year. Enjoy! Hi Marijan, thanks for catching up with us today! How was your holiday? - Very busy to be honest. A lot of new and quality releases that I prepared for my publishing houses as well as original music that I worked on during the whole year. Do you have a gig on NYE and if so where is it? - On December 31st, I am performing in one of the best clubs in this part of Europe, a club from Montenegro, based in Podgorica called BIRO. Probably the most beautiful garden I've ever b Read More
Cristian Hidalgo [Interview] Cristian’s unwavering passion for producing, songwriting, and performing, plus a flair for creating deep emotive dance anthems, is what moves him. His sonic aesthetic marries an epic and enigmatic mood with evocative cascading synths and rolling basslines. It’s sincere, biographical, and inspired by everything around him. From his Piedrabuena Ghetto hometown to his globetrotting, whether it is his tales from the clubs, love, life, laughter, or rebellion, his productions capture the sensations of every moment. This week find Cristian beginning the year with the Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren supported 'The Beginning Of Everything' via his You Wouldn't Understand imprint, a release which makes him an artist to watch as 2024 takes shape. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Cristian to learn more about the release of 'The Beginning Of Everything', his background, nightlife in Argentina, creative process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Cristian, thanks for joining us. What is you Read More
Rod Notario [Interview] Hailing from Argentina, Rod Notario first emerged in 2020 with a contribution to 3rd Avenue's 'We Are The Future' series. Immediately noted for his nostalgic progressive sound, the Buenos Aires resident would go on to record an EP for Antrim's Strangers Beats, a release which would firmly establish Rod as a new artist to watch as 2021 began. Further success came across the next two calendar years, with an EP for long-standing Serbian imprint Balkan Connection being the highlight. Now, embarking on the most anticipated release of his young career, Rod adds Musique de Lune to his resume with a two-track showcase entitled 'Unknown'. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Rod to learn more about the release of 'Unknown', his background, nightlife in Argentina, creative process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Rod, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Hi! Thank you so much for having me. I’ve been doing really good! I’ Read More
EANP [Interview] Having worked together since 2014, it wasn't until 2018 that Buenos Aires residents Ezequiel Anile and Nicolas Petracca decided to coin the EANP alias for their collaborative efforts. Now firmly established, the moniker has become synonymous with quality progressive music. Continued support from genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, along with key releases for Balance Music, Mango Alley, Or Two Strangers and Replug have made the Argentinean duo a much in-demand act. This week finds the duo making their debut on Flown Records with a three-track showcase alongside a remix from Andrea Cassino. Progressive Astronaut caught up with EANP to learn more about the release of 'Alnilam / Mintak / Sparkles', their background, nightlife in Argentina, creative process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Guys, thanks for talking to us today. How are you and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Hello, Progressive Astronaut friends! Luckily, we find ourselves very well! The Read More
Alchimist [Interview] Alchimist, whose real name is Trianni Fabrizio, was born in 1966 in Gallipoli in Italy. In 1980 under his first stage name he follows a career as a DJ until 2012. In the same year, moving to Belgium, he gives life to his new musical project Alchimist. Fabrizio loved music from an early age and made electronic music his passion, composing with a pc "Amiga 500" keyboards Roland, Alessis, Korg etc .. Fascinated by computers and turntables he started using both for mixing at the age of 14. Attending parties and concerts and frequenting the radios, he realized that his place was behind his particular consoles and not on the dance floor! He then dedicated himself to perfecting his DJ Producer skills by composing songs inspired by the soundtracks of Hanz Zimmer, James Horner, M83, and Jean Michael Jarre. Also influenced by the science fiction literature of great writers such as Isacc asimov, from which he takes inspiration for the titles of his productions. A fusion of virtual and digital te Read More
Feature: Luke Garcia [Interview + Premiere] Spanish artist Luke Garcia has enjoyed measurable success across his decade-long career. The Madrid resident has been praised for his borderless approach to production, in turn landing standout projects for Diynamic, Innervisions, Sum Over Histories and TAU. As occasional studio partners since the beginning of 2023, Colossio and Luke made their collaborative debut via Engrave Ltd with ‘Let Go’, a release which would precede a recent contribution to Innervisions ‘Secret Weapons’ Part 16. Now, continuing to build on their creative partnership, Colossio and Luke end the year with their microCastle debut ‘Amen / Ryen’. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Luke to learn more about the release of 'Amen / Ryen', his background, nightlife in Spain, creative process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Luke, thanks for talking to us today. How are you and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Hi guys! Thank you for inviting me to your channel and doing this interview! Read More
Lillo R [Interview] As a co-founder of the groundbreaking record labels Sun Theory Music and Ointe Record Label, Lillo R is more than just a name; he's a movement. Drawing inspiration from the American titans of House and Techno, the Colombian artist has mastered the art of blending diverse genres into a harmonious flow. From Traditional House to Tech House, Deep House, Minimal, Techno, and the soul-stirring Organic House, his music is a vibrant tapestry of global sounds. This week sees Lillo serving up a new two-track showcase 'Give Me the Answer' via his Sun Theory Music imprint. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Lillo to learn more about the release of 'Give Me the Answer', his creative process, nightlife in Colombia and Atlanta, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Carlos, thanks for joining us. How are you and what was the last piece of music you listened to? Thank you for having me! I'm doing well, fully immersed in the creative flow. The last piece of music that captivated me was 'Slice Of Life Read More