Juicebox Music's 80th release welcomes back ALURIA to the label with a special 2-track EP, featuring Mangos and Avocados & Lunchbox, alongside DNYO & Greenage remixes. Juan Correa Lopez introduced his ALURIA alias in 2016 to create boundary-less electronic music, breaking the mould of tradition and striving for exploring the different. The Merlo (Buenos Aires, Argentina) born artist, and now currently based in Brooklyn (New York, USA), made appearances on many reputable imprints from the likes of Manual Music, Stripped Recordings & One of a Kind, to name a few. ALURIA made his debut on Juicebox Music in 2023 through the first edition of our Fables compilation with his single Precession and now he returns with two weapons: Mangos and Avocados, a deep & dubby yet heavy & twisted concoction and Lunchbox, a minimal & simple yet peak & wonky banger. To celebrate the release of his Juicebox Music EP, ALURIA has curated 10 tracks which influenced the lead selection 'Mangos and Avocados'.

Nikola Jovanovic is a progressive house music producer based in Belgrade, Serbia. With a passion for crafting emotive and dynamic tracks that blend melodic hooks with driving rhythms, Nikola has quickly gained recognition in the electronic music scene by releasing his music on leading labels such as Deep Down Music, AH Digital, in2U Records, Future Avenue, Consapevole Recordings, Big Bells Records and Symmetric. Through his music, Nikola invites listeners on a journey of sound and emotion, weaving together hypnotic melodies and pulsing basslines. From introspective to peak-time grooves, his productions showcase a wide range of influences and moods, all delivered with his signature touch of musicality and production finesse. His music was supported by many renowned figures in the industry such as Mayro, DJ Ruby, Hobin Rude, Paul (AR), Weird Sounding Dude, Ziger, Christian Monique, Leandro Murua, Sinan Arsan, Andres Moris, Franco Mohr, Digital Mess, Jorge Viana, Nicolas Soria, Ishan (SL

Based in Argentina, Andres Moris has been one of progressive music’s more prolific artists in recent years. This steady stream of output has served the Cordoba resident well, earning continued praise from genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and Guy J, while showcasing his key projects via Mango Alley, Meanwhile, Or Two Strangers, Sudbeat, and his own Long Way Records imprint. This week finds Andres making his Flown Records debut with 'Scope', a three-track showcased backed by a remix from Adrian Font. To celebrate the release of his Flown Records EP, Andres has curated 10 tracks which influenced the lead track 'Scope'. Enjoy! I wanted to try to incorporate some techno-ish elements to this track, so there’s many techno-ish tracks for reference 1. Guy J - High This is a very special old school track, the catchy groove and the drive in the ambience was the main reference from this masterpiece 2. Matador - The Enemy (Julian Jeweil Remix) This track alw

Mark MacLeod is a DJ and producer focused on the deeper sides of house, progressive & downtempo. Founder of Music for Seekers and label boss at Deep Down Music, this week finds Mark releasing 'Chemical Madness', a dark brooding production produced during the pandemic. In celebration of the release, Mark has selected his Top 10 milestone releases in the evolution of Deep Down Music. Enjoy! As a label owner, picking your favourite releases is like picking your favourite children. Every parent has a favourite child I guess. But you don’t talk about it. :) Instead, as I prepare to hand Deep Down Music off to a new caretaker, here are the top 10 releases that created momentum for us or represented an evolution of the label. Into Fruition - GMJ This was our 2nd release. Somehow, I convinced GMJ to do a single with us even before we launched. Thanks to support from Guy J and others it quickly rose to #8 on Beatport’s progressive house chart. I thought to myself “running

Hailing from Russia, Meeting Molly first emerged in 2019 with an EP via Amsterdam based powerhouse Songspire. Deep and dreamy across three tracks, it set the course for what has been a remarkable five-year stretch. Beloved for his progressive minded approach, Meeting Molly would quickly build an impressive resume, notching standout projects for Higher States, Juicebox Music, Meanwhile, Sound Avenue and Mango Alley, the latter of which would become his primary home. This week finds Meeting Molly making his debut on Forty Cats' PURRFECTION imprint with a stellar remix of 'Fallitur' by Matt Oliver. To celebrate the release of his 'Fallitur' remix, Meeting Molly has curated 10 tracks which influenced his journey into Progressive House. Enjoy! 'Fallitur' is available now via PURRFECTION: https://tinyurl.com/28hz2z9n 1. Sasha - Xpander This track is a true legend and a symbol of progressive house. "Xpander" taught me how to create a powerful, atmospheric soundscape using minimal

Born and raised in Belarus but now based in Poland, Kostya Outta first emerged over a decade ago. On the success of early tracks such as ‘High Flyers’ and ‘Silence’, Kostya’s groovy melodic sound was born, making him a new breed of progressive house producers to watch going forward. A continued evolution in sound across the last three years has seen the Belarusian artist rise into one of the genre’s most in demand talents. World class DJs such as Eelke Kleijn, Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, D-Nox and more have been steadfast supporters along the way, while releases via Replug, Mango Alley, Proportion and Afterglow have been discography highlights. This week finds Kostya making his Musique de Lune debut with a remix of 'CO2' by Japanese trio OMB, Ogawa and Haruo Chikada. To celebrate the release of his 'CO2' Remix, Kostya has curated ten tracks to gear up for the Mango Alley x Manual ADE Closing Party, where he will perform on October 20th alongside Rauschhaus, Pa

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 club-effective progressive house, complete with a techy flair. Continued support from genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, along with key releases for Balance Music, Mango Alley, Meanwhile, Or Two Strangers and Replug have made the Argentinean duo a much in-demand act. Currently operating at their most prolific and creative to date, the beloved duo now add Higher States to their resume with a three-track showcase 'Hypnotica / Hypersonic / No Input'. To celebrate the release of 'Hypnotica / Hypersonic / No Input', EANP has curated 10 tracks which influenced their journey into progressive house. Enjoy! Tom Glass - Naive Naive by Tom Glass stands out for its combination of electronic, melodic, and rhythmic elements

Russian artist K Loveski has been a beloved figure of the progressive house underground for well over a decade. A series of releases for Omid 16B's Alola Records spearheaded what has been a thirteen-year creative swell. The Saint-Petersburg resident now boasts a resume highlighted by releases via Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, Balance Music, Mango Alley and Or Two Strangers, while also earning the support of Hernan Cattaneo and Guy J along the way. This week finds K Loveski returning to Mark MacLeod's Deep Down Music with an excellent remix of 'Soulspace' by Solis [US]. To celebrate the release of his 'Soulspace' remix, K Loveski has selected ten special tracks for home listening. Enjoy! K Loveski's 'Soulspace' remix is available now via Deep Down Music: https://tinyurl.com/5bxjbfcw My home listening is more like digging some new music of different sorts. But when I have a special moment and I need a certain soundtrack for this chances are that you will hear these tunes. I’

Manchester based producer Mazayr has been experimenting with electronic music for well over a decade. As a drummer in his youth, Mazayr's love for rhythm and groove eventually found its way into electronic music. After years of perfecting his craft the UK artist made his debut in 2021 with ‘Pipe Dreaming’, a release via Bulgarian imprint Magic Moment. Mazayr's emotive musicality and exotic, dance floor friendly grooves then caught the attention of Canopy Sounds, Musique de Lune, One Of A Kind, Stellar Fountain, The Purr and more, all of which have served as landing spots for his transcendent sound going forward. Also an accomplished DJ, Mazayr has frequented various venues across Manchester, including Pangaea Festival and the infamous Sankeys nightclub. In 2019, he began hosting events and a mix series under the Right Frequency banner to showcase melodic house music. 2024 has proved to be his most prolific production year to date, with four projects recorded across the first four

Born and raised in Argentina, Julian Nates emerged from his country's progressive music landscape in 2017. Noted for his attention to detail and inventive percussive arrangements, Julian's craft shines through vividly, making each one of his creations an exhilarating experience. Choosey in his projects, the Cordoba resident lays claim to an impressive resume, highlighted by releases via Nick Warren's The Soundgarden and Antrim's Or Two Strangers, while progressive music tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and Guy J have been steadfast supporters along the way. Having made his Musique de Lune debut with a contribution to the label's 'Rayons De Lune' collection, Julian would go on to produce his first artist EP for the label 'Crystal Eyes'. Landing in February of last year, it set the course for Julian's return to The Soundgarden for his first artist showcase, one which would round out 2023 on a strong note. Now, presenting his first project of 2024, Julian returns to Musique de Lu