Bolth – Beyond Control [Astral Records] Astral Records opens the fall season by welcoming Bolth to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Brazil, Bolth is a DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has carved out his own unique place in the electronic music underground. With a clever co-ax of classic elements from the 70s and 80s with the melodic heart of house Music, Bolth creates a sonic intersection with techno’s foundational roots. A signature sound marked by crisp grooves, exacting sound design, and the symbiotic fusion of analog synths with digital undertones. First emerging in 2021 on the strength of his early tracks, Bolth would go on to compile an impressive resume across the next three calendar years, notching standout projects for ERRORR, New Tab Music, Panda Lab and Purified. Now, as 2024 reaches its final quarter, Bolth follows an excellent offering for SPECIES with his Astral Records debut ‘Beyond Control’. Beginning with the title selection, Bolth showcases a peak time approach which sets the t Read More
SH.AH – Home Now [BrokenHearted] Eleven Of July's BrokenHearted opens the fall season by welcoming SH.AH to the label for his debut EP. Based in the United Arab Emirates, Shahi Mohamed aka SH.AH has achieved measurable success since first emerging in 2021. A release for UK imprint inU established a sound which incorporated a fusion of genres, from progressive to organic house and melodic techno. The next three years would see the Alexandria resident find his footing more in the latter, recording projects for Bayati Records and Somatique Music. Also an accomplished DJ, SH.AH comes armed with a proven track record of successful performances at some of the most renowned venues and festivals that his country has to offer. With 2024 already yielding a successful EP for Outer Space Oasis, SH.AH now adds BrokenHearted to his resume with 'Home Now'. Beginning with the darker monochromes of the title selection, SH.AH's craftsmanship reveals itself, as striking stabs and percolating effects shapeshift atop muscular kick dru Read More
Various Artists – SIX: Stage-22 [SLC-6 Music] D.J. MacIntyre's SLC-6 Music opens the fall season by presenting the twenty-second edition of their SIX: Stage-X compilation series. Established five years ago, the beloved various artists showcase continues to search the globe for the freshest new talent that the electronic underground has to offer, featuring a cohesive blend of progressive and melodic techno styles. SIX: Stage-22 continues that ethos and lands in impressive fashion with exclusive new music from: Rebus Project, Gowzer, Narik, DEGG (MT), Noise Generation, Headkube and Uberphat. Making his label debut with selection one is Estonian artist Viktor Pekisev aka Rebus Project. 'Mankind Continuum' sets the tone for the collection with its sweeping symphonics, icy pads and chugging progressive groove that's perfect for the dancefloor. Also making his label debut is Gowzer who provides selection two 'The Future'. Known for his releases via Droid9, the Glasgow resident brings a nostalgic progressive house vibe that excels th Read More
Kevin Manning – The Rave Machine [Musique de Lune Noire] Musique de Lune's Noire division opens the fall season by welcoming Kevin Manning back to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Ireland, Kevin Manning is best known for being a part of the Bemannte & Bruder duo who first emerged in 2021 with a series of releases via Stripped Recordings. Armed with a timeless progressive sound, Bemannte & Bruder were immediately tipped as a name to watch, with subsequent projects via Aletheia Recordings, Brisbeats Records, Clubsonica and Voodoo & Prayers landing across the next three calendar years. The debut of Kevin's solo moniker came courtesy of Musique de Lune Noire earlier this year with a well-received remix of 'More Than A DJ' by SIX. Now presenting his first original project as a solo artist, Kevin returns to Musique de Lune Noire with 'The Rave Machine', alongside a remix from 'Mauez'. Kevin puts an impressive foot forward for his first solo original 'The Rave Machine'. Retro and energetic in equal measure, it's nostalgic groove and rol Read More
MakhmuriaN – Burning Man [RKP] Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP opens the fall season by welcoming MakhmuriaN to the label for his debut single. Hailing from Armenia, Arshavir Makhmuryan aka MakhmuriaN began his journey into electronic music as a DJ first, quickly becoming a fixture of Yerevan's vibrant nightlight and in turn sharing the stage with Alex Niggemann, D-Formation, Robert Babicz and Space Motion, amongst others. Arshavir's next steps were to hone his production skills, eventually forming the Doperfect duo in 2017, before eventually moving forward under his distinctive MakhmuriaN moniker. With a sound that sits in the creative space between progressive and melodic house & techno, MakhmuriaN has showcased his music via Cafe De Anatolia, Somatique and his own Dialogue of Sounds imprint which acts as his primary home. With 2024 already yielding an impressive debut for Movement’s Limited division, MakhmuriaN now adds RKP to his resume with ‘Burning Man’, alongside remixes from Kamilo Sanclemente and Dave Walke Read More
Mike Rish – Rise [EDGE] Presenting their third release of the year, EDGE welcomes Mike Rish to the label for his debut EP. Through an unwavering dedication to progression, Mike Rish has been sharpening his patented club-effective sound with each subsequent evolution. Based in Melbourne, the Australian’s enthusiastic attitude towards experimentation, coupled with extraordinary creative vision has made him one of the more unique progressive house artists to emerge in the last decade. Choosy in his projects, Mike’s resume has remained meticulous and well thought out since making his debut in 2019. Anjunadeep, Juicebox Music, Lost & Found and Sudbeat have all been landing spots across what has been a five-year creative swell, while genre tastemakers Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, Jamie Stevens, Kasper Koman, Nick Warren and more have been steadfast with support along the way. With 2024 already yielding a standout project for GMJ and Matter’s Meanwhile, Mike now adds EDGE to his resume with a three-track showcase Read More
Savrun Brothers – Phantasm [Movement Recordings] Tash’s Movement Recordings rounds out the month of September with a new EP from the Savrun Brothers. Made up of real life brothers Kenan and Mahmuthan Savrun, the duo have compiled an impressive resume since the moniker’s debut in 2020. Early releases via Mistique Music and Soundteller Records paved the way for standout projects via Droid9 and Mango Alley across the next four calendar years, while Kenan has continued to operate in solo capacity, notching discography credits for MNL, RKP, Suza Records and Univack. Now paired once again following a contribution to Mango Alley’s ‘Augmented 012’ collection, the Savrun Brothers add Movement Recordings to their resume with ‘Phantasm’, alongside remixes from Matias Chilano and Stereo Munk. The title track gets the release underway and sits as one of the duo’s most club-effective productions to date. Punchy kick drums and perfectly contoured grooves set the foundation for a narrative of pulsating rhythms, transcendent voc Read More
Dr Green & HAZEY (PK) – Serpens [SLC-6 Music] D.J. MacIntyres SCL-6 Music rounds out the month of September with a debut collaboration from Dr Green and HAZEY (PK). Hailing from Sri Lanka, Daniel Claessen aka Dr Green has been one of SLC-6s core artists since making his debut in 2022 with a contribution to the SIX: Stage-11 collection. The next two calendar years would see Daniel deliver seven originals and two remixes for the American imprint, while also finding a home on Droid9 and La Foresta, amongst others. Meanwhile, HAZEY (PK) has the distinction of being one of the first female DJs from Islamabad, and also the first ever female producer of progressive & organic house from Pakistan. With a contribution to the Comet Records Delve Into PAKISTAN II collection in August, HAZEY (PK) now embarks on her first ever collaboration, teaming up with Dr Green for her SLC-6 debut Serpens, alongside remixes from Kyotto, Influence & Anurag Nandvanshi and Federico Monachesi. Combining their talents Dr Green and HAZEY (PK) craft a cross- Read More
Juan Sapia – A Small Kind of Revival [Or Two Strangers] Antrim’s Or Two Strangers closes out quarter three by welcoming Juan Sapia back to the label for a new EP. Hailing from the progressive house hotbed of Argentina, Juan Sapia has enjoyed a steady rise since first emerging in 2017. As a favourite of progressive music tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, the Buenos Aires resident has compiled an impressive resume, landing releases on top tier imprints such as Clubsonica, EDGE, Mango Alley, Sudbeat and The Soundgarden. Or Two Strangers has also been a landing spot for Juan, having contributed four original productions across three releases since making his label debut in 2019 with ‘Magic Moon’. With 2024 already yielding successful projects for Genesis Music and Proportion, Juan now returns to Or Two Strangers with a four-track showcase entitled ‘A Small Kind Of Revival’. The title track gets the release underway and sits as one of Juan’s most emotional yet club-effective productions to date. Punchy kick drums and Read More
Ogawa, OMB, Haruo Chikada – CO2 [Musique de Lune] Musique de Lune rounds out the month of September by welcoming Ogawa, OMB and Haruo Chikada to the label for their debut single. Hailing from Japan, this trio of artists have been pivotal in the development of their country's progressive house scene. Tokyo resident Daisuke Yamagishi aka OMB has been releasing music for over two decades, getting his start on influential label's like 3Beat and Audiotherapy, projects that were championed by Anthony Pappa, John Digweed and Hernan Cattaneo. Meanwhile, hailing from Nagoya, DJ Ogawa has been one of the pioneers of his city's underground scene. In 2001, he began his own event called SMASH at Club Mago and after 12 years of a solid reputation of high-quality music and world-class DJs, SMASH became known across the country, being favored by many international talents such as Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed and Satoshi Tomiie. Moving forward, Ogawa became a standout on the Japanese circuit, performing at many legendary clubs such as Womb, Yellow a Read More