NCTRNL label bosses Sarkis Mikael and Dear Humans join forces with Ukrainian artist Dekado and gifted vocalist Daria V to cover ‘Wicked Game’, the 90s hit by American rock sensation Chris Isaak. The four LA-based artists flip the original’s haunting strains into two modern, electronic cuts. Both tracks feature Daria’s timeless rendition of Isaak’s sorrowful lyrics, her soothing performance capturing the essence of the ballad perfectly, stirring heart and soul alike. Dear Humans & Sarkis Mikael unleash the club mix, taking listeners on a wild ride through euphoric melodic soundscapes. They trade the original’s wailing strings for thundering stabs and incorporate chugging drums, swelling synths and trance-inducing drops. Dear Humans & Dekado’s lush downtempo version then overlays her vocal with cosmic rhythms, dubbed-out drums echoing throughout the gaps between the vocalist’s words while maintaining the authentic guitar from Chris’ masterpiece. This i

trueColors is a deep and melodic record label that releases organic house with enchanting melodies and its new release features an original track by imprint favourite Inámo. Alongside Inámo's original, the seven-track release also includes remixes by Super Flu, Vander and Sasha Carassi, plus three alternative versions produced by Inámo himself. Deeply rooted in the nightlife of America's New York City as a local DJ, promoter and music director, Inámo is a producer whose output has been focused towards the esteemed record labels Earthly Delights and trueColors. The release features the original mix of "La Llama" plus three alternative remixes all produced by Inámo to express a different mood, energy and atmosphere. It also features the vocals of Spanish singer Niña Indigo who dreamed up the lyrics while meditating. Super Flu also provide a remix in the melodic style they have championed via their own record label Monaberry, plus other highly respected imprints such as

Radikon founder Jonas Saalbach is coming home with an elaborate 2 piece release. Our first EP of 2023 is suffused by his polished signature style in between melancholia pop and a crystal clear in your face production. 'Alive' features SBSTN on a peak vocal performance, while the protagonist of 'Voids' is an upfront but hypnotic synthesizer theme padded by a driving 16th note basspattern and a slightly darker overall appeal. Both tracks are another manifesto for Jonas' sweet spot at the vanguard of this decade's Melodic techno. Buy: bit.ly/3RmxPKQ Release Date: 10-02-2023 https://soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/premiere-jonas-saalbach-alive-feat-sbstn-original-mix-radikon/s-Kkm8M14hJxZ?si=4ba15161c251446782f3aebba75ab14a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://youtu.be/4fXz6bsZDls ALL PREMIERS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/premieres ALL FREE DOWNLOADS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/free-downloads

Italian duo Moonwalk make their debut on Joris Voorn's Spectrum label, presenting a impressive two track salvo of emotional and expansive melodic techno. ‘Dark Waves’, a collaboration with fellow Italians EarthLife, fuses hammering, metronomic percussion and growling bass synths that build from a subdued rumble to an epic and melodic peak. A cavenous tune for those spine-tingling moments. ‘In Your Mind’ is built from the groove up, to deliver another exhilarating hands-in-the-air ride, with a magical crescendo, ghostly vocals and icy melody. Buy: SpectrumNL.lnk.to/SPCTRM036 Release Date: 10-02-2023 https://soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/premiere-moonwalk-x-earthlife-dark-waves-original-mix-spectrum/s-zdxPUm68K6E?si=d972ad7fb2f74a0bb35413348f780210&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://youtu.be/Dq0pk5s7GJk ALL PREMIERS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/premieres ALL FREE DOWNLOADS: soundcloud.c

Sainte Vie's new track 'Fear' is the first single from his upcoming Hypnotic Places EP. Pablo Piña Hernandez aka Sainte Vie is an electronic music producer, sound engineer, and founder of Akumandra. He is based in NYC and has a deeply emotional sound with rich synth designs. All that is evident here with Fear laying up the rolling drums, icy hi hats and epic leads. It's full of late night menace with the drums locking you in as the synths unfold in poetic fashion. This is a stylish new cut that is a fine taster of the full EP to come. Buy: bit.ly/3JLzUhK Release Date: 09-02-2023 https://soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/premiere-sainte-vie-fear-original-mix-akumandra/s-tSbfocPqd5S?si=f678d4f8965942aabe611a776aa5f599&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://youtu.be/EZ7Fvjd5Bsk ALL PREMIERS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/premieres ALL FREE DOWNLOADS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/free-downl

Second chapter on the way towards the anticipated release of their third studio album on Stil vor Talent, "Momentum", here comes Hidden Empire's second single, "Last Call". Tapping in the duo's trademark seam of EBM-laced techno bound for hi-impact dancefloor hustle and further far-reaching, cross-dimensional escapology, this second instalment delivers a serious amount of craggy electro reliefs to surf and synth-splattered jack to sync your brainwaves to. Whereas the lead number "Last Call" has us journeying to straight out Moroder-esque territories, flush with the aptly configured palette of fuzzy space disco bass, fast-paced Italo churn and vocodized talk for good measure, the second track "Avalanche" opts for a more brooding, deadlier approach. Cutting its path away from prying eyes, this one finds Hidden Empire pulling the stealth weaponry to absolute hypnotic effect - perfect for serious in-between peak time business with its thick, thriller-like tension, mist-shrouded atmosph

Husa & Zeyada’s ‘Long Way Home’ album gets a new twist with the likes of Elif & Gespona, 16BL, Wild Dark, Mustafa Ismaeel & Bross. Mixed with some of the top remixers the album has seen through it’s single releases such as Wahm, Madmotormiquel, Made By Pete, Artphorm & Woe! Buy: li.sten.to/iamherx079 Release Date: 03-02-2023 https://soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/premiere-husa-zeyada-a-little-fun-gespona-elif-remix-iamher/s-E5kr5aEqFG1?si=b6f98ae561944f719ee04b760000dff2&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing https://youtu.be/fxhq5GzYut4 ALL PREMIERS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/premieres ALL FREE DOWNLOADS: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/free-downloads ALL PODCAST EPISODES: soundcloud.com/progressiveastronaut/sets/progressive-astronaut-mixes

Opening the month of February, Astral Records presents a new EP from Q.U.A.K.E and Martin Magal. Netanel Assaraf aka Q.U.A.K.E have been a fixture of the electronic underground for over a decade. Operating at the heart of the melodic house and techno movement, he has amassed an impressive resume, with standout projects via Freegrant Music, Timeless Moment and Miss Monique's Siona Records. Astral Records and affiliate Movement Recordings have also been landing spots for his elusive sound, with four discography credits spread across the last two years. Meanwhile, newcomer Martin Magal emerged just nine short months ago with a release via Area Verde. Immediately recognized for his infectious dancefloor sound, the Israeli artist quickly found a home on Panda Lab Records, Perspectives Digital and Timeless Moment. Now, combining their extensive forces for the first time, Q.U.A.K.E and Martin Magal land on Astral Records with their debut collaboration 'Desire for Life'. Title track 'Desir

Annett Gapstream is back on Artminding with her first EP. Two originals show her distinctive and characteristic musical variety drawn by vivacious DJ gigs all over Europe. Just as her international career, also her latest productions are picking up speed and reflect the constant process of heading a little further. For the title track “Halluzination” Annett Gapstream premiered herself in the recording booth of the studio and created a dynamic, highly memorable iteration towards illusional, hallucinatory messages that wreathe the audience in a higher mental state while dancing. Surrounded by a lofty melody and very present drums the track reveals an entire new range of melodic techno creativity. Meanwhile “Surrealism” and its warm bassline conveys a more soothing or relaxed atmosphere with lots of potential to dream away during clubby mornings. The whole idea of this release is fulfilled by three extraordinary remixes. Amsterdam based electronic music gem Hollt, shooti

Opening the month of February, Tash's Movement Recordings welcomes Who Else and Sassa to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Argentina, Who Else emerged from his country's electronic music landscape in 2014. Eventually finding a place in the melodic house and techno underground, the Buenos Aires resident would rise into one of the genre's trendsetters, with releases via Balance Music, Eleatics, Eklektisch and Get Physical, while earning play and support from Adriatique, Hernan Cattaneo, Hot Since 82, Solomun and Tale Of Us. Meanwhile, Italian artist Sassa has enjoyed similar success since first arriving in 2020. The Milan resident has been a recent favorite of Maceo Plex, Solomun and Tale of Us, while releases via Be Free Recordings and Lost On You sit prominently on his short but impressive discography. Now, combining their extensive forces for the first time, Who Else and Sassa debut on Movement Recordings with 'Who Are You', alongside a remix from Paul Anthonee. EP opener