The latest edition of our free download series welcomes ASTRØ for his first appearance. Based in Lebanon, ASTRØ first came to our attention earlier this year with a release via MoBlack Records. Landing in May and supported by a wide range of electronic music trendsetters, the double a-side release found the Beirut resident crafting two tracks rich in spirit and allusion. Also gaining considerable playtime amongst the world’s elite DJs this year has been ASTRØ’s take on ‘Leave the World Behind’ by Swedish House Mafia. Released in 2009 and featuring the vocals of Canadian singer Deborah Cox, the recognizable classic would go on to reach No. 40 in the US Dance charts. Bringing a new vision and vibe to the track, ASTRØ’s much requested rendition has been on rotation all throughout the year from Agents of Time, Dixon, Innellea, Kevin De Vries, Massano, Mind Against and Tale of Us. Now as the year winds to a close we're happy to offer it as an exclusive free download. Enjoy,

The latest edition of our free download series welcomes Arude for his first appearance. As a fixture of the electronic underground for the better part of a decade, Ukrainian artist Arude is perhaps best known for his twenty-plus appearances on long-standing Berlin imprint Steyoyoke. It was this creative swell which set the stage for more recent projects via Beatfreak, Eklektisch, Radikon and Renaissance, all of which have been ideal landing spots for his elusive sound. An in-demand remixer for sometime, it was earlier this year that Arude took to re-interpreting ‘The Sound of Violence’ by French electro duo Cassius. Originally released in 2002 via Virgin Records and highlighted by vocals from Steve Edwards, the dancefloor anthem has the distinction of being the duo’s only track to reach #1 in the hugely influential Billboard Music Charts. We’re happy to offer his take on this timeless anthem as a free download. Enjoy. Free Download: hypeddit.com/arude/soundofviolence Re

The latest edition of our free download series finds Antrim returning with a gorgeous take on HVOB’s ‘Bruise’. The Argentinean artist and Or Two Strangers boss had an exceptional year in 2021. The Cordoba resident racked up an impressive string of releases for Beat Boutique, Clubsonica, onedotsixtwo, Plattenbank and Vapour. Highlighting the year however was the release of ‘Beat2Be’, Antrim’s debut album which came courtesy of Sudbeat Music and featured sought after collaborations with Analog Jungs, Ezequiel Arias, Marcelo Vasami, Nicolas Rada and more. Also busy on the touring front, an extended stay in Mexico saw the Argentine play alongside electronic music legends Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. Firmly sitting in progressive music’s elite class of producers as 2022 began, Antrim then delivered one of the year's most gorgeous releases in ‘Seek the Sun’ c/o his Or Two Strangers imprint. Now fresh off the release of his latest Sudbeat vehicle ‘Stax’, A

The latest edition of our free download series welcomes Pongo for their first appearance. Based in Italy and made up of real-life brothers Giovanni and Daniele Bruni, Pongo first emerged in 2017 with a pair of EPs via Connected Frontline. Remixed by Aaaron and Artbat, and finding favour with a broad selection of electronic music tastemakers, the releases quickly established the duo’s neatly produced, club-centric sound. A string of projects for Booka Shade’s Blaufield Music soon followed, before the duo found a more permanent home on Marc Romboy’s long-standing Systematic imprint. In a year that has seen Pongo release seven original productions and a remix, the duo also took to re-imagining the 1979 disco-pop classic ‘Moskow Disko’ by Belgian band Telex. Currently in demand and being championed by the likes of Solomun, we’re happy to offer Pongo’s Re-touch as a free download. Enjoy. Free Download: hypeddit.com/pngoofficial/moskowdiskow Release Date

The latest edition of our free download series welcomes Bautista Toniolo back for his second appearance. May of 2020 marked the Argentinean artist's first contribution to our series with his gorgeous rework of ‘Unconditional’ by Freya Ridings. The Chacabuco resident continued to find success across the remainder of the year, with Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden being the landing spot for Bautista’s ‘Eternal Seconds’. Forging a bond with the legendary DJ and regarded label, Bautista returned for a second appearance in July of this year with a contribution to the label’s ‘Summer Collection’. In addition to his original projects, Bautista turned his attention to reworking ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’ by Lana Del Rey. The end result was a deep, emotive gem that has garnered play and support from Tony McGuinness, Eelke Kleijn and Marsh. Now being made available for the first time, we’re pleased to present the track as a free download. Enjoy! Free Download: hypeddi

The latest installment in our free download series welcomes Nicolas Rada for his third appearance. Upon beginning his career in 2007, Nicolas quickly became a favourite of Hernan Cattaneo where his original productions and private remixes become a staple in the sets of the storied DJ. Hailing from Buenos Aires, the Argentinean artist eventually found a home on Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden and Eelke Kleijn’s Days Like Nights where his groovy progressive sound has flourished. 2017 proved to be a breakout year, highlighted by his first remix collaboration with Nick Warren, where the duo reworked Upercent’s ‘Pulsacions’ to both critical and commercial success. Now frequent studio partners, Nicolas and Nick have continued to build a strong studio synergy showcasing their original material on Nick’s The Soundgarden imprint while also recording a string of impressive remixes for Get Physical, Monday Social Music, Proton Music and Timeless Moment. On the solo front, Nicolas has a

The latest installment of our free download series welcomes Rodrigo Lapena for his debut appearance. Whether releasing in solo capacity or with frequent studio partner Gonzalo Sacc, the Argentinean artist has delighted progressive music fans with his releases via 3rd Avenue, Balkan Connection, BCSA, Mango Alley, One Of A Kind and his own pad imprint. Hyped of late has been Rodrigo’s private interpretation of New Order’s classic ‘Crystal’. Made famous throughout clubland by John Digweed who remixed the track with Nick Muir as Bedrock in the year 2000, the duos iconic progressive house interpretation went on to be played by the underground’s most influential DJs. Now more than two decades later Rodrigo has reimagined the track in his own unique style, and after much demand we’re happy to offer it as an exclusive free download. Enjoy! Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/vie58p Release Date: 02-04-2021 https://soundcloud.com/rodrigo-lapena/new-order-cry

The latest edition of our free download series finds Ezequiel Arias returning for his fifth appearance. Hailing from Cordoba, the Argentinean artist sits amongst progressive music’s elite, with releases on Anjunadeep, Replug, Sudbeat and The Soundgarden highlighting his discography, along with support from the genre’s premiere tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. In past installments of our series Ezequiel has taken to editing and remixing iconic tracks from 16 Bit Lolitas and Active Child. Looking back across electronic music’s history once again, the Cordoba resident now unveils his edit of Sasha’s memorable remix of Unkle’s ‘In A State’. Released in 2003 on Universal Music, before eventually being featured on the first edition of Sasha’s acclaimed ‘Involver’ mix series, the British DJs epic take on the track still resonates strongly today. Now as we kick off a new year in our free download series we’re pleased to present Ezequiel’s fresh update on th

The latest installment of our free download series welcomes No Result for their debut appearance. Based in Tel-Aviv, Israel; EYAL & Yoni make up the No Result production duo. Arriving earlier this year with a well received bootleg interpretation of Sting's ‘Desert Rose’, No Result immediately became a name to watch in the world of melodic house and techno. November then saw the duo team up with fellow countrymen Purple Pill for a powerful rendition of ‘Stil’ by Acid Arab. A masterful collaboration which cleverly blended exotic drums with cross cultural motifs and electric grooves. Now continuing that momentum as the year winds to a close, No Result debut on our free download series with their first ever original production entitled ‘Sunrise’. Enjoy! Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/wrncu5 Release Date: 31-12-2020 https://soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/free-download-no-result-sunrise-original-mix-paf098/s-xMCdCISedfY ALL PREMIERS: soundcloud.com/progre

The latest installment of our free download series welcomes Mike Isai for his debut appearance. Based in Brooklyn, New York, the American artist first came to our attention with a release on Nick Warren’s Hope Recordings in September of this year. The cross cultural sounds of ‘Pillars to Butterflies’ was well received by progressive music tastemakers and fans alike, quickly making Mike an up and coming talent to watch. Also featured heavily in the recent sets of Nick Warren has been Mike’s take on Celeda’s house classic ‘Be Yourself’. Released in 1999 and most famously played and remixed by Danny Tenaglia, the track remains one of electronic music’s most recognizable and iconic productions. Now after several airings by Nick, perhaps most famously at his The Soundgarden Boat boat party, we’re happy to offer the track as an exclusive free download. Enjoy. Free Download: https://bit.ly/2IKHiwp Release Date: 19-11-2020 https://soundcloud.com/mikeis