Sabo is an American artist who has been instrumental within the organic house scene. Not only is his record label Sol Selectas one of the most influential organic house record labels, but he is also a revered DJ and producer whose music helped pioneer the genre. Although organic house is the best way to describe his sound, he has eclectic tastes that include other genres such as Afro house, melodic house, deep house and anything mid-tempo that has tribal drums or a world music influence. Most recently, Sabo teamed up with Namito and Shamoun to release their three-way collaboration, “Spicy Sumac.” “Spicy Sumac” is out now via Sol Selectas, and we invited Sabo for this interview to find out more about him as an artist and his new release… Hi Sabo, could you start by talking through your music style, and what inspired you to start your record label Sol Selectas? “My style is best described as organic deep tribal house and downtempo. I like percussive drums, and gr

Fleitas Jr, known by most by his Thales Senses artist moniker — is a Paraguayan producer and DJ who stands out in the world of electronic music. At 25 years old, Thales has already achieved measurable success by incorporating progressive and organic sounds into his productions, in turn landing projects via Amulanga, Do Not Sit On The Furniture, Souksonic and The Soundgarden, with Eelke Kleijn, Eli Nissan, Lost Desert, Shai T and more having all championed his work of late. This week finds Thales making his Musique de Lune debut with 'The Valley of Samsara', an EP co-produced with Joseph Kaz, and backed by remixes from Den Macklin and Lucas Zárate. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Thales to learn more about the release of 'The Valley of Samsara', his background, electronic music in the Paraguay, DJing, and much more. Enjoy Hi Thales, thanks for talking to us today. How has the first half of the year been so far? Hi, thank you very much for this space. I am very happy wi

Argentinean artist Agustín Ficarra made his debut in 2020 and has since scaled his associations & quality, from releases on D-Nox's 'Sprout', Mango's 'Mango Alley' to Nick Warren's 'The Soundgarden' and Hernan Cattaneo & Graziano Raffa's 'Sudbeat'. Agustín continued making waves, especially throughout his home country, with comprehensive & genre-breaking DJ sets, whether on his own or alongside fellow peers from the 'Who Knows' crew. This week finds Agustin making his debut on Praveen Achary's Juicebox Music with a three-track artist EP 'Revival'. To showcase a portion of his range, Agustín has crafted three tracks that express certain musical directions, whether it's the hard-hitting techno-influenced monster in "Revival" or the organic-infused emotionally charged groover in "Levitar" or the technically unconventional songwriting in "Conventional Habit". Progressive Astronaut caught up with Agustín to learn more about the release of 'Revival', his background, e

Hailing from Armenia, the Supacooks duo first emerged in 2013 with a project via BEEF Records. Applauded for their deep house grooves, Supacooks enjoyed a steady rise in the years to come, with Dear Deer, Nervous Records and Ready Mix Records all becoming landing spots for the duo's transcendent sound. Continuing to evolve as artists, Supacooks would experience an evolution in sound with the advent of melodic house and techno, choosing to explore the trend in their own productions, while earning the praise of the genre's tastemakers. Beatfreak, Lost On You, Movement and Parquet would be instrumental, serving as vehicles for the duo's contemporary vision and continued rise. Now, over ten years into their production career, the Armenian duo has created a bridge between their past and present, while also firmly establishing their Kitchen Recordings imprint. Although the majority of their original material has been reserved for Kitchen in recent years, Supacooks now add RKP to their resum

Hailing from the progressive house mecca of Argentina, Tomas Briski began his musical journey at the tender age of 14. Born into a family of artists and inspired by the likes of Guy J, Jamie Stevens and Roy Rosenfeld, the Cordoba resident would find his footing quickly, signing his first project to Mango Alley’s ‘Augmented 013’ collection in March of 2024. Immediately regarded as one of his country’s top progressive house prospects, Tomas would sign EP’s with Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden and Mayro’s Traful imprint, in turn earning support from genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Sébastien Léger, amongst others. With an unrelenting drive for innovation and detail in each production, Tomas now adds Constellation Music to his resume with ‘Eunoia / The Clock’, alongside remixes Rokazer and Redspace. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Tomas to learn more about the release of 'Eunoia / The Clock', his background, electronic music in the Argentina, DJing, and much

TPSY, a talented artist who has made a significant impact on the music scene. From the beginning of his career, TPSY has showcased his ability to create and deliver sets with his own unique style, characterized by melodic and dark grooves that captivate his audience. In addition to his prowess as a DJ, TPSY has ventured into producing his own music, creating a repertoire of original compositions. His dedication and passion for music have earned him recognition, as he has recently signed his first tracks with prominent labels in the industry. Not only has he impressed his followers, but he has also caught the attention of industry giants such as Tale of Us, Kevin de Vries , Massano, The Element, 19:26, and many others. These heavyweights in the industry have supported TPSY's music, playing it in some of the world's biggest clubs and festivals. With his distinctive style and ability to connect with the audience through vibrant sets and productions, TPSY has established himself

Valencia based sound architect Upercent has developed a distinct brand of electronic futurism. An enthusiastic attitude towards experimentation, coupled with extraordinary creative vision has made the Spaniard one of the more unique artists to emerge in the last decade. Upercent’s first microCastle project, 2018’s 'Vuit', not only served as the imprint's second ever vinyl release, but continued the Valencia resident’s mission to create contemporary club tools and destabilizing sound explorations. Seemingly in constant motion moving forward, Upercent would go on to record projects for Diynamic, Kompakt and Watergate, amongst others, firmly establishing his place amongst the underground’s premiere talents. Now more than five years on from this elusive string of projects, it has been Habitat, Innervisions, Sum Over Histories and TAU which have been vehicles for his creative swell over the last two calendar years, reminding us of the niche he carved out during his initial rise, as

With signings to Sasha's Last Night On Earth, John Digweed's Bedrock Records, and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, Aubrey Sky's sonic creations have captivated audiences across the globe, from the streets of Miami to the neon-lit alleys of Tokyo. Beyond his accolades as an electronic music producer, Aubrey's prowess extends to his electrifying DJ sets, where he takes listeners on a journey through the depths of sound. Sharing stages with legends like Dave Clarke, Guy J, Jody Wisternoff and John Digweed, Aubrey's sets are a masterclass in diversity, effortlessly traversing a multitude of genres with finesse and flair. With 2023 being highlighted by his latest vehicle for Bedrock Records, the well-received three-track showcase 'Riser', Aubrey now presents his first project of 2024, making his Musique de Lune Noire debut with 'Like A Crime'. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Aubrey to learn more about the release of 'Like A Crime', his background, electronic music in the UK, DJing an

Inspired by artists such as Eric Prydz, Cristoph, Victor Ruiz, Charles D and more, K A R I M creates music between spiritual progressive house and powerful, driving techno. Incorporating elements from live instruments, synthesizers, and vintage samples, he gives his sound a gritty feel on the low end. Originally from Miami and now living in Chicago, K A R I M's sound borrows from everything including hip-hop, soul, and R&B to metal, punk, indie and more. This week finds K A R I M making his debut on Early Origin with 'Vishnu', a track co-produced alongside Frank Bono and remixed by label boss Evgenii Rymd. Progressive Astronaut caught up with K A R I M to learn more about the release of 'Vishnu', his background, nightlife in Chicago, DJing and much more. Enjoy Hi Karim, thanks for talking to us today. How has the first half of your year been and please tell us something interesting about your day today? Between corporate work and production, I’ve been busy… to say

For Dane and Dana, there are few things in life better than losing yourself in the music. With this project, they seek to pay it forward from the other side of the booth. Danae is an Amsterdam-based DJ/producer duo with a passion for spreading good vibes through progressive and hypnotic dance music. Brought together by this shared passion more than 15 years ago, Danae has since been honing their craft of musical storytelling. With early support from Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Muir, Danae’s music delivers uplifting melodies and dark introspective grooves, spanning the full range of human emotion. This week finds the duo making their debut on Mark MacLeod's Deep Down Music with the thematic sounds of 'Devs', alongside an excellent remix from The Wash Progressive Astronaut caught up with Danae to learn more about the release of 'Devs', their background, electronic music in the Netherlands, DJing and much more. Enjoy Hi Dane and Dana, thanks for joining us. How has your start