Tonaco – Extrema [Luum Records] Following an impressive first release, Luum Records welcomes Tonaco to the label for their second and much anticipated offering. Since first appearing in 2019 with an EP via Transensations, Brazilian artist Tonaco has enjoyed a steady rise within the global progressive house scene. Noted for his blend of powerful grooves, hypnotic rhythms and evocative melodies, the Tocantins resident has excelled at creating his own brand of progressive house, making him one of the most promising artists to emerge from Brazil across the last half decade. Juicebox Music, Mango Alley, Meanwhile, Vapour Recordings and WARPP have been vehicles for his creative swell in recent years, in turn earning support from progressive house tastemakers Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. With 2024 being highlighted by a thunderous remix of 'Cressida' by Chaum and Hobin Rude for Juicebox Music, a track which peaked at #2 in Beatport's Progressive House chart, Tonaco begins 2025 on an impressive note, making his L Read More
Antrim – Slice of Life [Or Two Strangers] Presenting their second release of the year, Or Two Strangers unveils a new artist EP from label boss Antrim. Continuing to operate at a creative and prolific level, the Cordoba resident wrapped up 2024 on a strong note. The release of ‘Grey Skies’, Antrim’s second studio album, proved to be a highlight, along with standout projects for Clubsonica, Nightcolours and Plattenbank. It was Or Two Strangers which acted as the primary outlet for Antrim’s creative vision however, with the Hernan Cattaneo favourite notching thirteen original productions and a remix across the year. With 2025 getting underway with a well-received remix of COQUEIT’s ‘Promise’, a project which acted as Or Two Strangers first release of the year, Antrim now returns to the label with a two-track showcase ‘Slice Of Life’. The captivating sounds of ‘Slice Of Life’ steal the air and showcase a darker monochrome within Antrim’s repertoire, as jet force propulsions, striking stabs and siren-l Read More
Various Artists – Clubsonica Sampler, Vol. 7 [Clubsonica Records] Clubsonica Records opens their 2025 campaign by unveiling the seventh edition of their popular Sampler Series. Following its debut in 2021, Clubsonica's Various Artists Sampler Series is now a regular and much anticipated offering in the label's catalog, operating as an extension to the imprint’s MMW and ADE showcases. The trending series has been a platform not only for a wide assortment of upcoming talent, but continues to add some of progressive music's most notable names with each successive edition. Genre veterans Golan Zocher, Greenage, Kamilo Sanclemente, Ric Niels and Ruben Karapetyan, amongst others, have all graced Clubsonica's much sought after Sampler Series, sitting alongside a carefully curated blend of talented up and comers. Now embarking on their seventh edition as 2025 begins to take shape, Clubsonica boss Juan Pablo Torrez has compiled the series' most anticipated volume to date, featuring new music from (in order of appearance): David Podhel, Noise Generation, Gr Read More
Tryger – Punta [SLC-6 Music] D.J. MacIntyre’s SLC-6 Music closes out the month of February by welcoming Tryger to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Russia, Tryger has been a fixture of the electronic music underground for the better part of a decade. First rising to prominence with a string of early projects for Intricate Records, an imprint where he established a melodic progressive style that made him a name to watch. Continuing to perfect his craft going forward, the Russian artist would incorporate elements of organic and melodic house into his compositions, while earning the support of global tastemakers Above & Beyond, Adriatique, Armin Van Buuren, Korolova and Miss Monique. Standout projects via Amulanga, Siona and Songuara, amongst others would follow, solidifying Tryger as an in demand talent. Coming off a 2024 which proved to be his most prolific and creative to date, Tryger continues to build on that momentum as 2025 begins to shape, making his SLC-6 Music debut with ‘Punta’. Continuin Read More
Bruno Longhitano – Attitudes [Astral Records] Astral Records closes out the month of February by welcoming Bruno Longhitano back to the label for a new EP. Hailing from Argentina, the Rosario resident first emerged in 2019 with releases via Addicted Music and Us and Them Records. Instantly recognized for his haunted minimalism and deep dark melodies, Bruno would go on to record subsequent projects for Pursuit and Running Clouds across the next two calendar years, before making his Astral Records debut with a contribution to the label’s popular 'Celestial' collection. Moving forward, the Argentine would further his creative partnership with the imprint, recording his first artist EP ‘States of Essence’ in August of 2022. Continuing to develop his craft, the onset of 2025 would usher in a career highlight for Bruno, making an impressive debut on Yotto’s Odd One Out imprint with ‘Vested Interest’. Now, continuing to build momentum as we approach the year’s second quarter, Bruno makes a welcome return to Astral Records Read More
Rudra – All at Once [Movement Recordings] Rounding out the month of February, Tash’s Movement Recordings welcomes Rudra back to the label for his debut EP. As one of India's longest running progressive house artists, Rudra has been a fixture of the genre's scene for well over a decade. First emerging in 2012, the Kolkata resident has steadily been making a name for himself with a string of well-crafted records that present a cutting edge sound. 3rd Avenue, aboriginal, Juicebox Music and Mango Alley have all been landing spots for Rudra's elusive sound, while he continues to earn support from progressive music's top tastemakers. Already a contributor to the Movement label collective, Rudra has appeared on the imprint’s Limited and primary divisions, the most recent of which was a remix of TEELCO’s ‘Groove Odyssey’. Now, returning to the label for his first EP, Rudra unveils his ‘All at Once’ artist showcase. The dark crunchy vibes of the title track sets the pace for Rudra's ‘All at Once’ collection. Punc Read More
Sistersweet – Birchwood Road [RKP] Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP continues a strong start to the year by welcoming Sistersweet to the label for her debut EP. Hailing from Russia, Sistersweet first emerged in 2021, recording 'Bali River' alongside side progressive house phenomenon Kostya Outta. Released via Balkan Connection, the track would set the course for a successful solo career, one where the Moscow resident would add Roger Martinez’s Higher States and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden to her discography, in turn earning praise from genre tastemakers Cid Inc, DJ Ruby, Emi Galvan and Ezequiel Arias, amongst others. Also highly regarded as a DJ, Sistersweet not only hosts her own weekly radioshow 'LUCH i SVETA' via Russia's popular Megapolisnight station, but is also well travelled, having performed from Ibiza to Sri Lanka to the far east. With 2024 being one of Sistersweet’s most creative and prolific years to date, the Russian artist now begins 2025 on a strong note, debuting on RKP with ‘Birchwood Road’, alongsid Read More
Dark Devotion – Lost in Your Eyes [Polyptych Limited] Continuing to add exciting new talent to their roster, Polyptych Limited welcomes Dark Devotion to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from the United States, Danny Kadesky has gained considerable momentum since adopting the Dark Devotion moniker in 2023. Armed with a melodic house and techno sound that often focuses on the darker realms of the genre, it was Dark Devotion’s early projects via Exit Reality and Natura Viva which set the course for subsequent standout offerings via Celestial Records, Dear Deer, Monkey League and WHITE NOIR across the next calendar year. Continuing to perfect his craft into 2025, Dark Devotion now brings his haunting, hypnotic sound to Polyptych Limited with 'Lost In Your Eyes'. The eerie qualities of ‘Don't Wanna Hide’ further cement Dark Devotion’s traditional take on melodic house and techno, forecasting a darker underbelly, spooky vocal fragments and a wavy arpeggiated narrative. As somewhat of an extension of his previous projects, Dark De Read More
JFR – Danda [Secret Feelings] Secret Feelings opens the new year with a new single from label boss JFR. Hailing from Argentina but currently calling Spain home, Juan Franco Rivero aka JFR has enjoyed a prolific 2024 one that saw the Barcelona resident make his debut on All Day I Dream with the thematic sounds of 'Lasa'. It has been Secret Feelings which has been home to the majority of JFR's output across 2024 however, finding a cohesive balance between progressive and organic house, in turn racking up seven original productions on the imprint, alongside a host of impressive remixes from DJ Ruby, Gux Jimenez, K Loveski, Mayro, Mazayr and NOIYSE PROJECT amongst many others. Choosey in his remix projects, the Argentine's lone rework of the year landed in the heart of the summer season, a stylish rendition of 'What Were the Skies Like When You Were Young' by Sturge via Musique de Lune, an imprint where he acts as the label manager. Now, as 2025 begins to take shape, JFR returns to Secret Feelings with 'Danda', alongs Read More
Che Jose – Mantra [Astral Records] Presenting their second release of the year, Astral Records welcomes Che Jose to the label for his debut single. Hailing from Australia, Che Jose has emerged from his country's electronic music landscape, staking his claim as a future great in the melodic house and techno arena. Noted for his attention to detail, euphoric themes and main room energy, Che's craft shines through vividly, making each one of his creations a memorable experience. A meticulous discography showcasing a superlative stream of releases via Armada, ERRORR, Exx Muzik, Siona Records, UV Noir and his own F.T.F.T Records have been well-received, earning play and support from genre tastemakers Agents of Time, Korolova and Paul van Dyk, amongst others. With 2024 showcasing Che’s best work to date, the Australian continues that momentum into 2025 with his Astral Records debut ‘Mantra’, alongside a remix from Paul Anthonee. On ‘Mantra’ Che showcases a peak time approach which sets the tone for the release. Read More