D.J. MacIntyre & Dr Green – Martian Boogie [SLC-6 Music] SLC-6 Music opens the new year with a new single from D.J. MacIntyre and Dr Green. Hailing from California, D.J. MacIntyre has been a beloved figure within the American electronic music scene for the better part of a decade. Oftentimes finding the creative space between progressive house and melodic techno, D.J. MacIntyre has taken his cross-genre sound to some of the underground's trendiest imprints, most notably Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, Clubsonica, Freegrant Music and RKP. Also well travelled as a DJ, the Santa Barbara resident has appeared at some of the world's most prestigious events, most notably Burning Man and ADE, while also showcasing his borderless programming skills in Moscow, Malta, Sri Lanka, and all across the United States. Meanwhile, hailing from Sri Lanka, Daniel Claessen aka Dr Green has been one of SLC-6's core artists since making his debut in 2022 with a contribution to the SIX: Stage-11 collection. The next three calendar years would see Daniel deliver eig Read More
Resteed – Lost Cities [Refraction Records] Pedro Capelossi's Refraction Records opens the new year by welcoming Resteed to the label for his debut EP. Brazilian artist Everton Muller aka Resteed has travelled a less than conventional path since his first release in 2018. With a discography that features big room and melodic house & techno through to progressive, deep and organic house, Resteed would have to be considered one of Brazil's most versatile emerging talents. Key projects via Crossfade Sounds and RYNTH have been instrumental in showcasing the deeper side of his repertoire, ultimately leading to his Refraction debut 'Lost Cities', alongside remixes from Dust Yard, Amarno and Pedro Capelossi & Aeikus. The deep enchanting vibes of 'Urban Dreams' sets the pace for Resteed's sprawling 'Lost Cities' collection. Muted kick drums and precise percussive arrangements lay the foundation for deconstructed vocals and gloriously textured overlays to paint a bucolic storyboard, while infinite delays and blurred reverberations de Read More
COQUEIT – Promise [Or Two Strangers] Antrim’s Or Two Strangers opens the new year by welcoming COQUEIT to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Argentina, COQUEIT has been a fixture of the progressive house scene across the last four years. The Cordoba resident first rose to prominence with a string of early projects for AH Digital and Droid9 South America, where he established a melodic, progressive style that made him a name to watch. Continuing to perfect his craft going forward, COQUEIT earned the support of genre tastemakers Antrim, Ezequiel Arias, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and Sahar Z, in turn landing him releases via Mango Alley and Univack. With an appearance on Mango Alley’s ‘Augmented 015’ collection wrapping up a successful 2024, COQUEIT opens the new year with his Or Two Strangers debut ‘Promise’, alongside a remix from Antrim. Beginning with ‘Promise’, COQUEIT showcases a peak time approach which sets the tone for the EP. Full of dark textures and cutting edge design qualities, the Read More
Leo Perez & Dhany G – Onix [roku] Roku opens the new year by welcoming Leo Perez and Dhany G to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Cuba and Panama respectively, Leo and Dhany have been frequent studio partners since first collaborating on a single for One Of A Kind in January of 2019. Often finding the creative space between progressive and organic house, the duo quickly compiled an impressive joint resume moving forward, recording key projects for Balkan Connection, Droid9, Transensations and their own Nature Rec imprint. With the second half of 2024 being somewhat of a production hiatus for Leo and Dhany, the duo get 2025 off to a impressive start with their roku debut ‘Onix’, alongside remixes from Ilias Katelanos & Plecta and Da Luka. Beginning with the colourful monochromes of ‘Onix’, the duo continues to explore the groovy progressive blueprints from which they have made their name. A DJ friendly intro sets the pace for swing heavy rhythms, vibrant arps and subversive melodies to layer a warm, Read More
Soulmade (AR) – Nightcrawler [Movement Recordings] Tash’s Movement Recordings opens the new year by welcoming Soulmade (AR) to the label for his debut EP. Based in Rosario, Nahuel V aka Soulmade has gained considerable momentum since adopting the Soulmade moniker in 2020. Armed with a progressive style that often finds a cohesive balance between the new and old school sounds of the genre, it was Soulmade’s first ever release, an EP project for Just Movement, which set the course for subsequent standout offerings via Balkan Connection, Droid9, SLC-6 Music, Univack and more across the next three calendar years. It was 2024 which saw the Argentine make his biggest strides however, making impressive debut’s for Freegrant Music and RKP. Now, continuing that momentum into 2025, Soulmade makes his Movement Recordings debut with ‘Nightcrawler’. The eerie qualities of ‘Nightcrawler’ further cement Soulmade’s unique take on progressive house, forecasting a darker underbelly, spooky motifs and a fiery effects narrative. As so Read More
Nery, Mariz – Runaway [Astral Records] Astral Records opens their 2025 campaign with a new single from Mariz and Nery. Hailing from Brazil, Mariz first emerged with releases via Awen Tales and Three Hands Records. Immediately recognized for his amalgamation of progressive house and melodic techno, the São Paulo resident quickly became a new producer to watch. The next two calendar years saw further successes for Mariz, with releases via Hiato Music, Running Clouds and Warung Recordings highlighting his discography. Astral has also been a landing spot for the talented Brazilian, with his label debut ‘Black Sky’, landing in 2023 amidst much praise, a project which would propel him to subsequent releases via ERRORR and ZAMNA Records. Meanwhile, also hailing from Brazil is Nery, a DJ and producer for the better part of two decades. Renowned as a DJ having performed alongside David Guetta, Steve Aoki and Tiesto, the Brazilian artist has also made considerable strides as a producer. A superlative string of releases via Ame Read More
Ra Duh – Sigma / Ganymede [Higher States] Roger Martinez’s Higher States opens the new year by welcoming Ra Duh to the label for his debut EP. Best known for his The Real Experience artist moniker, Romanian artist Ra Duh was a fixture of the progressive house underground for over a decade. Releases via Aboriginal, Balkan Connection and Laika Sounds sit as discography highlights, showcasing a dark groovy sound favoured by a wide assortment of genre tastemakers. Also a highly regarded DJ, Ra Duh has played an active role in his country's nightlife, programming music for some of Romania’s trendiest events and venues, most notably Pârtia Cârlibaba, RoBurn and Untold Festival, amongst others. With the final Real Xperience release coming in 2022, the Romanian artist has spent the last two years retooling his sound for the launch of his Ra Duh alias. Now, as 2025 begins to take shape, he embarks on this new production journey, notching the moniker's debut 'Sigma / Ganymede' via Higher States. Lead track ‘Sigma’ finds Ra Read More
Cedren & Manu-l, Influence (IN) – Reflection [RKP] Continuing to add new talent to their roster, Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP imprint welcomes Cedren & Manu-l and Influence (IN) to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Malta and India respectively, this trio of progressive house talents has achieved measurable success across their careers. Both well established in their home countries as both DJs and producers, Cedren, Manu-l and Influence (IN) have shared the stage with a variety of top international talents, while boosting a combined discography featuring releases via Clubsonica, Juicebox Music and Mango Alley. Having both earned the praise of Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, Cedren & Manu-l and Influence (IN) now combine their extensive forces for the first time, landing on RKP with ‘Reflection’, alongside remixes from Paul Hamilton, B.I.G (AR) and Agustin Petros. The Orignal Mix finds the trio masterfully synthesizing their talents into a club-effective cut that’s perfectly dialled for the dancefloor. Warm chugging groov Read More
Caballero ft. María – Take Me Home [Xtao Xounds] Caballero’s Xtao Xounds imprint arrives in exciting fashion with a much anticipated single from the label boss himself. Hailing from Mexico, Hugo Caballero, aka DJ Gandulk and Caballero has been a fixture of his country's electronic music culture for the better part of two decades. With a history rich in music, Caballero began his journey playing guitar and performing in rock and alternative bands, before eventually discovering a new passion in electronic music. First emerging in 2009 with ‘Swing’, a two-track showcase recorded alongside frequent collaborator 2up, and released via Iboga Mexico, Caballero became a rising artist to watch. Subsequent projects via Digital Structures, Sounds of Earth, Steyoyoke and Undergroove Music, amongst others, were received with praise from the underground’s premiere tastemakers. Also an accomplished DJ, Caballero has been a primary figure within Mexico’s burgeoning nightlife. With a unique and cohesive blend of styles, the Mexico City resi Read More
Mike Isai – Bridge [Musique de Lune] Musique de Lune opens the new year by welcoming Mike Isai to the label for his debut single. Hailing from the United States, Mike Isai has been a rising force in the global progressive house scene since first emerging in 2020. On the strength of his first release 'Pillars to Butterflies' via Nick Warren's Hope Recordings, the Brooklyn resident was immediately tipped as a rising talent to watch. Drawing inspiration from New York City's legendary nightlife, including venues like Twilo, Tunnel, and Sound Factory, Mike's groovy club-effective sound would quickly find a home on trendsetting imprints in Meanwhile and Mango Alley, while progressive music tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren continued to be steadfast with support. Now, five years on in his production journey, Mike continues to choose his projects wisely, with a quality over quantity mentality. With 2024 highlighted by his Sudbeat debut 'Exit', Mike now opens the new year with his Musique de Lune debut 'Bridge', alongsi Read More