Sitting as one of Colombia's premiere progressive house talents, David Barragan aka Dabeat has enjoyed a steady rise since first emerging in 2008 with a release courtesy of Beatfreak Recordings. Now laying claim to an impressive discography, the Santiago de Cali resident has showcased his music via Anjunadeep, Mango Alley, Plattenbank, Proton, Replug and Sudbeat. Also a primary contributor to Juan Pablo Torrez's Clubsonica Records, Dabeat has recorded six remixes for the Colombian imprint across a five-year stretch, beginning with his label debut in 2018. Now, following a well-received debut for Global Underground to begin the year, Dabeat returns to Clubsonica for his first artist EP entitled ‘Vesta | Evolving', alongside remixes from Rauschhaus and Sean & Dee. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Dabeat to learn more about the release of 'Vesta | Evolving', his background, nightlife in Colombia, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi David, thanks for talking to us today. How has yo

With releases via Elebated and Songuara, French born, Canada based artist DAF has been crafting a deep, organic brand of house music from his Toronto studio, one which has been impressing the genre's trendsetters, while he has also found a place in the city's burgeoning nightlife as a DJ. This week finds DAF returning to Songuara for his first artist EP entitled 'El Cielo', a release which follows on from his label debut in 2022, which was a contribution to the imprint's highly regarded 'Tales' series. Progressive Astronaut caught up with DAF to learn more about the release of 'El Cielo', his background, nightlife in Toronto, studio process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi David, thanks for talking to us today. How has your start to the year been so far and please tell us something interesting about your day today? Hi and thank you for having me! Well 2024 started pretty well since as you might know my EP “El Cielo” is coming out on Songuara and I have to say, I’m really ex

Ignacio Torne have achieved measurable success as both a DJ and producer. The Argentinean artist's discography is highlighted by projects for Massive Harmony, Movement Recordings and Nube Music, while his tracks have earned the praise of progressive house tastemakers Armen Miran, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and more. This week finds Ignacio launching his new PHA imprint with an EP from Agustin Pengov, alongside remixes from Fabri Lopez and Ignacio Berardi. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Ignacio to learn more about the release of his new label, his background, DJIng and more. Enjoy! Hi Ignacio, thanks for talking to us today. How has your start to the year been so far and please tell us something interesting about your day today? Hello friends, first of all, greetings and thanks for the interview, I have been a follower of yours since your beginnings. This is the beginning of the year personally with many projects that luckily are all happening. My daily life is my dail

DJ Lutique is the Ukrainian brand now - fresh and trendy, with its very own style. Undoubtedly, he is a brilliant musician, composer, and house music producer, doing everything to perfect his favorite business! As a producer, Lutique has long ago stepped beyond Ukraine’s borders, as a part of releases of famous "No Definition", "99 Waves", "Nurvous Records", "3Bridge Records", “Houseworks”, “Egoiste”, “Milk & Sugar” labels. As a DJ, he’s a part of the Kiev’s noisiest parties, as well as in the other cities of Ukraine and more places abroad. He’s a producer and a host of a popular Kiss FM Ukraine radio mix show PREVIEW. This week finds DJ Lutique launching his new 'Muse Department' imprint with fellow countryman Stas Underhill. Together the duo have produced the label's inaugral single 'Activation', which also includes a remix from Taly Shum. Progressive Astronaut caught up with DJ Lutique to learn more about the release of 'Activation', his background, wo

Made up of German artists Jan de Vice and JP Silence, the Electric Dada alias was revealed to the world in 2020. The duo's progressive style was immediately recognized for its emotive qualities and strong dancefloor sensibility. A transcendent sound which would see them go on to release key projects via Clubsonica, Dopamine White, Massive Harmony and Univack, while also earning praise from the underground's premiere tastemakers. Having been paired together once previously for a release via Electronic Groove, Da Luka and Electric Dada combine their extensive forces once again, getting 2024 off to a strong start with ‘Rubicon’, alongside remixes from Subandrio and Forty Cats. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Electric Dada to learn more about the release of 'Rubicon', their background, working as a duo, nightlife in Germany, studio process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Guys, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to?

Hi Rafael, thanks for talking to us today. How has your start to the year been so far and please tell us something interesting about your day today? Hello guys! Thanks for having me here :) 2024 started with many meetings to plan the whole year in the best way because I have many important projects coming. And today I just started my remix for Vintage Culture new album :) Looking back on 2023 what gigs of yours have stood out and why? In 2023, I played more than 100 shows all over the world and I can’t just keep only one in mind but phonix klein in Istanbul is always a good idea or Mexico / Argentina / Brazil and everytimes when I’m playing in soho garden in dubai :) What’s a piece of music from 2023 that had the biggest impact on you, and what makes it outstanding for you? For me, My Religion from Aladag was the most beautiful track that I heard last year. Super emotional and this piece of art really touched my heart, even more with the story behind. But to

Maximiliano Biondi aka Maezbi was born in Lobos, Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1993. Since the beginning of his life is linked to music. In his adolescence he began to develop an interest for the electronic music, influenced by DJs like Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, Nick Warren, Sebastien Leger, Lee Burridge, Lost Desert, DAVI and other great artists. His sets are characterized for versatile sounds with a variety of rhythms, but with a strong tendency to generate percussive grooves and sweet melodies. He positions his sound in the creative space between deep/tribal & progressive house. This week finds Maezbi making his debut on Praveen Achary's Juicebox Music with an excellent remix of 'Lost In Roses' by Kabi (AR) and K Loveski. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Max to learn more about the release of his 'Lost In Roses' Remix, his background, nightlife in Argentina, studio process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Maximiliano, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was th

Well known Top 10 Melodic House & Techno & Indie Dance producers & International Dj DUO. More than 20-year career in the music industry. Owners of famous & popular Exx Muzik & Exx Underground Labels. Their releases have been supported by: Tiesto, Black Coffee, Cris Lake, Rebuke, John Summit, Yotto, Vintage Culture, Paul Van Dyke, Fisher, Dom Dolla, Fideles, Gorgon City, Medusa, Argy, Spada, Nora En Pure, Gabriel & Dresden, Fat, R3HAB, Sevenn, Oliver Koletzki and many others. Progressive Astronaut caught up with Airsand & TuraniQa to learn more about their recent releases, their background, studio 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? Hi, We are glad to be at your interview. We now live in Thailand on the island of Phuket – we attend performances by artists, for example, a set from Dj Fisher, who often plays our track Airsand, Davrin – "Ta Ta", Nina Kraviz, Moojo, Mar

Emerging in 2011, French producer ZooL gained recognition with a string of releases via his D&B Records imprint. The Bergues resident would go on to quickly establish himself within the French electronic scene, producing a brand of deep musical house nicely geared for the dancefloor. Although relatively quiet across the next decade, 2023 would see ZooL re-emerge with a fresh organic style that has found a home on Bekool Records and Cafe De Anatolia. Now, continuing to establish himself as 2024 begins, ZooL makes his Musique de Lune debut with a three-track showcase entitled 'Safaga'. Progressive Astronaut caught up with ZooL to learn more about the release of ‘Safaga’, his background, nightlife in France, studio process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi ZooL, thanks for joining us. What is your current mood and what was the last piece of music you listened to? The last song I listened to was Bahía Blanca by Morning Elegance released on a Lost Miracle. What’s a piece o

Hailing from Rosario, the FJL first emerged in 2020 with a contribution to BC2's 'Novus' collection, a track which would tip him as a name to watch in the world of progressive house. Further successes would come across the next three calendar years, with key projects via Antrim's Or Two Strangers, Mango's Mango Alley and Madloch's Sound Avenue highlighting his resume, in turn earning the support of Above & Beyond, Ezequiel Arias, Hernan Cattaneo, Roy Rosenfeld, Khen, Mariano Mellino, Nick Warren and Simon Vuarambon, amongst others. With his latest Mango Alley vehicle 'Fixation' starting the year on a high note, FJL continues on an upwards trajectory with his Higher States debut 'Forgotten Angels'. Progressive Astronaut caught up with FJL to learn more about the release of ‘Forgotten Angels’, his background, nightlife in Argentina, studio process, DJing, and more. Enjoy. Hi Fausto, thanks for talking to us today. How has your start to the year been so far and please tell