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 Roger Martinez's 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

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

Hailing from Argentina but currently calling Spain home, Juan Franco Rivero aka JFR has carved out a unique sonic identity in the world of progressive and organic house, resulting in a string of uniquely crafted records that present a resonant worldly sound. Enjoying a steady rise since emerging 2017, it was 2021 which proved to be a breakout year for JFR, as the Argentine continued his upward trajectory with a standout release for UK behemoth Anjunadeep; a project which would lead to offerings via Clubsonica and Musique de Lune across the next calendar year, and in turn garnering support from Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and Sebastian Leger. 2023 would also bring newfound success for JFR, launching his Secret Feelings imprint amidst much praise. With a healthy balance of progressive and organic house, coupled with a consistent release schedule, Secret Feelings now sits as one of the underground's best new labels. Although primarily keeping his original productions for Secret Feelings

Pioneering Argentinian organic and progressive house female-producer Bodai returns to her 6 year-old Label AMITABHA to deliver a 3-track EP, showcasing her singing, song-writing, and multi-disciplinary talents. Written in her home-studio during pandemic times, Gisele Bruno aka Bodai, born in 1985 explains she was inspired by the pop-music sounds from the decade she grew up in. The EP is called 'Calling My Name', including also an organic, yet melodic house piece called 'If You Don't Find Me', and a breaks-track called 'On My Mind'. The EP will be followed by Club Remixes from renowned artists coming this second part of the year. To celebrate the release the Buenos Aires resident has curated a collection of 10 Tracks that inspired 'Calling My Name'. Enjoy! 'Calling My Name' is available now via AMITABHA: https://tinyurl.com/yka2mtyp -PLAYLIST- Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) This is my all-time favorite song. I grew up listening to

DJ Ruby is the most prolific dance music artist to emerge from the party island of Malta, amassing a massive worldwide fan base that follows him unconditionally. A dedicated ambassador of the underground progressive house scene, renowned for delivering flawless, hypnotic journey sets and a positive party vibe wherever he performs. With a nonstop career that began in the early '90s and continues to thrive today, DJ Ruby is a true pioneer who has evolved with the scene as both a DJ/ producer and event promoter. He has been instrumental in shaping Malta’s dance music scene, where he was a central figure for many years. Recently, he has taken to the global stage and successfully made a name for himself internationally. With three decades of experience, he has performed alongside many legendary names in electronic music and boasts a vast discography of his own productions and remixes. His gig diary has expanded into an extensive record, and his numerous achievements have earned him signi