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
Analog Jungs – Arcturiano Gold [Or Two Strangers] Constellation Music opens 2025 with a new EP from label bosses Analog Jungs. Made up of Argentinean artists Claudio Cornejo and Gustavo Ruarte, Analog Jungs have been revered figures in the progressive house underground for the better part of a decade, earning praise from genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. The duo's colourful, club friendly sound flourished as a result, finding a home on some of the genre's trendsetting imprints, such as Clubsonica, Mango Alley, Meanwhile, Or Two Strangers and The Soundgarden. 2023 would prove to be an important year for the talented duo, one where they established their Constellation Music imprint and welcomed Anton MAKe, Dowden, EANP and EMPHI to the label as remixers. Continuing to nurture the label across 2024, the year would be highlighted by EP projects from Ivan Aliaga and Tomas Briski, while Digital Mess, Jamie Stevens, Redspace and Rokazer would be added to the roster as remixers. The year would also see the duo continue to be Read More
DJ Zombi – Harmonized [RKP] Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP welcomes DJ Zombi to the label with the much anticipated ‘Harmonized’. Based in Tel Aviv, Eli Baltsan aka DJ Zombi has been a fixture of the electronic underground for over a decade. Whether operating as one half of the famed crossover act Weekend Heroes, or under his solo moniker of DJ Zombi, Eli is well travelled, having curated music for the world's premiere festivals and trendiest venues. With a continued focus on his solo productions in recent years, DJ Zombi has found a home on Guy J's Armadillo Records, Guy Mantzur's Moments, Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden, and his own Beat Boutique imprint. Now, in a year that has already seen DJ Zombi reach number one in Beatport’s Organic House tracks with a release via Songuara, he adds RKP to his resume with ‘Harmonized’, alongside a remix from Dmitry Molosh. Beginning with the colourful monochromes of the original mix, Zombi’s craftsmanship reveals itself across the detailed piece, one where arpeg Read More
Various Artists – ProgNoesis, Vol. 05 [Movement Recordings] Tash's Movement Recordings caps off 2024 by unveiling the fourth installment of their 'ProgNoesis' series. Landing in December of 2020, the inaugural edition of 'ProgNoesis' featured an amalgamation of progressive house and melodic techno, with a cohesive blend of both new and established artists delivering genre-defying tracks. It set the course for the annual compilation series to be a highlight in the Greek imprint's release schedule. Now three volumes deep and 'ProgNoesis' has hosted the likes of Agustin Pietrocola, Chris Cargo, Der Effket, Fabri Lopez, Julian Nates, Not Demure and more. As a yearly tradition, Movement Recordings rounds out what has been a prosperous 2024, by welcoming Kris Dur, Dylan Deck & DEGG (MT), Dagai, Nicolas Benedetti, HAFT, Around Us, Anurag Nandvanshi & Mashter to the fifth and much-anticipated edition of 'ProgNoesis'. Getting the release underway is Kris Dur who returns to the label for his second appearance. Hailing from Mexico, Kris Dur has been a Read More
Moonphazes, Luccas Deo, Fernandez – Raag [Astral Records] Astral Records rounds out a successful year by welcoming Moonphazes, Luccas Deo and Fernandez to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Brazil, this trio of the talented artists has enjoyed measurable success across their respective solo careers. With a fresh approach to melodic house and techno, Moonphazes, Luccas and Fernandez have compiled an impressive discography in recent years. Projects via ERROR, Panda Lab, Purified and more have yielded support from Agents Of Time, Fideles, Kevin de Vries, Korolova, Miss Monique, Nora En Pure and Vintage Culture, amongst others. With Moonphazes and Luccas being occasional studio partners in the past, the duo now combines their extensive forces with Fernandez, making their Astral Records debut with ‘Raag’. Selection one ‘Vortex’ finds Moonphazes and Fernandez masterfully synthesizing their talents for a dancefloor journey that is both dynamic and club-effective. Equally at home above a festival skyline or sitting in the sweet s Read More
Isse Maraà – Transcendent Dreams [Vizia Recordings] The second offing from Vizia Recordings finds label boss Isse Maraà stepping back into the spotlight. Perhaps better known for his DEKOVA alias, the Croatian artist coined his Isse Maraà moniker to focus on the cutting edge sounds of progressive and melodic house & techno. Landing within the same calendar year, it was a pair of singles via DEKOVA's Hood Stories Records which would shape the Isse Maraà sound going forward. IAMT Red and Echoverse would also play host to Isse's club-effective approach across 2024, but it was the formation of Vizia Recordings and subsequent first release which would ultimately serve as the years highlight. Now, retuning to the label for his second offering, Isse Maraà unveils a two-track showcase entitled 'Transcendent Dreams'. Selection one 'Phantom' further cements Isse’s dancefloor minded ethos with its dynamic drive and fluid cadence. Anchored by rocketing beats and percussive flashes, the journey tastefully builds to a wild-eyed intensity Read More
Paul Deep (AR) – Lilac | Refracted [Clubsonica Records] Clubsonica Records rounds out the year by welcoming Paul Deep back to the label for a new EP. Hailing from Argentina, Paul Deep has been a fixture of the progressive house scene for over a decade. The Buenos Aires resident first rose to prominence with a string of early projects for Sound Avenue affiliate 3rd Avenue, where he established a groovy, progressive style that made him a name to watch. Continuing to perfect his craft going forward, Paul earned the support of genre tastemakers Lee Burridge, Guy Mantzur, Henry Saiz, Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, in turn landing him releases via All Day I Dream, Natura Sonoris, Plattenbank, Sudbeat and The Soundgarden. Clubsonica would also become a comfortable home for the Argentine, with five appearances on the label across a seven-year stretch. Now, following an impressive debut for Cristoph’s Consequence Of Society imprint, Paul returns to Clubsonica for his first solo artist EP ‘Lilac | Refracted’, alongside remixes from Ilias Kat Read More