Federico Monachesi & Nicolas Viana – Elevation [Or Two Strangers] Antrim’s Or Two Strangers opens the fall season with a new collaborative project from Federico Monachesi and Nicolas Viana. With a career that spans the better part of two decades, Argentinaean artist Federico Monachesi has firmly etched his place within his country's progressive house history. The Tucuman resident lays claim to an impressive resume, highlighted by releases via Balkan Connection, Movement Recordings and Sendas, in turn earning him the support of Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Eelke Kleijn and Nick Muir. Meanwhile, Nicolas Viana first emerged three years ago and has enjoyed a meteoric ascent in the world of progressive and organic house. On the strength of a contribution to One Of A Kind's 'Melody Masters Exclusive' collection, Nicolas would go on to record projects for Amulanga, Kindisch, Melody Of The Soul, Musique de Lune and Renaissance, amongst others. Now, fresh off a remix for Blackhole offshoot Songspire, Nicolas returns to Or Two Strangers alongside label deb Read More
Aubrey Fry ft. her majesti – Like a Crime Remixes [Musique de Lune Noire] Musique de Lune Noire opens 2024's fourth quarter by presenting new interpretations of Aubrey Fry's 'Like A Crime'. With signings to Sasha's Last Night On Earth, John Digweed's Bedrock Records, and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, Aubrey's sonic creations have captivated audiences across the globe, from the streets of Miami to the neon-lit alleys of Tokyo. Beyond his accolades as an electronic music producer, Aubrey's prowess extends to his electrifying DJ sets, where he takes listeners on a journey through the depths of sound. Sharing stages with legends like Dave Clarke, Guy J, Jody Wisternoff and John Digweed, Aubrey's sets are a masterclass in diversity, effortlessly traversing a multitude of genres with finesse and flair. With 2023 being highlighted by his latest vehicle for Bedrock Records, the well-received three-track showcase 'Riser', Aubrey began his 2024 release schedule with 'Like A Crime', his debut for Musique de Lune's Noire division. Beloved for it's catchy vocal and Ind Read More
Various Artists – GLBLMVMT7 – Exploring Greece [Movement Recordings] The latest release on Tash's Movement Recordings finds the label showcasing the seventh installment of its 'GLBLMVMT' series. These region-specific compilations were first unveiled in 2018 with Federico Monachesi curating the progressive hotbed of Argentina. Moving forward, the label has unveiled a new edition each year, with Colombia, Cyprus, India, France and Sri Lanka being the chosen destinations, expertly curated by NuFects, Paul and Don, Aaryan, Wielki and Kyotto across the next four years. Now unveiling the seventh and much anticipated edition, Movement calls upon George Theodoridis aka Theologic to curate the label's home country of Greece, with exclusive new music from Themis Georgoudis, Billka, Theologic, Danny Alpha, MANNER, Nico Repits and Reflect Future. Selection one welcomes Themis Georgoudis back to the label for his second appearance. Hailing from Greece, Themis Georgoudis first emerged in 2021 with a contribution to UPFILTER's 'Sub Sessions' series. Immediately re Read More
Avaddon – Hands Up [Astral Records] Continuing to add exciting new talent to their roster, Astral Records welcomes Avaddon to label for their debut EP. In between the spiraling melodies and the subtly evolving layers, Avaddon is an example of deeply moving, dark, and emotional electronic music. Hailing from Israel, the duo first emerged in 2022 with a three-track showcase via Us & Them Records. Noted for a sound that utilizes a techno framework, Avaddon often pulls elements from ambient, trance, and even rock music into their productions, resulting in a sonic signature that is undeniably their own. Subsequent releases via Siamese and SIZE, coupled with support from Adriatique would solidify the Tel Aviv residents as a rising force within the world of melodic house and techno. Now, following a contribution to ERRROR's 'WRRONG TRACKS' collection, Avaddon adds Astral to their resume with a two-track showcase 'Hands Up'. Title selection ‘Hands Up’ further cements Avaddon’s dancefloor minded ethos with its dynamic d Read More
BAYCA, Halishan, Alex T – Back to Civilization [Dopamine White] The latest release from Nikko.Z’s Dopamine White welcomes Halishan, Bayca and Alex - T to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Sri Lanka, Tunisia and Sri Lanka respectively, this trio of artists have all achieved measurable success in their solo careers. With a combined discography that includes releases via Bonzai, Innerselves, Symmetric, Timeless Moment and more, the trio has more than made their mark with a sound that often finds the creative space between progressive house and melodic house and techno. Now, combining their extensive forces for Dopamine White, Halishan, Bayca and Alex - T debut on the label with ‘Back to Civilization’. The EP’s first selection ‘Sound of Echoes’ is provided by Halishan & Alex - T. Having worked on previous projects for Cafe De Anatolia, Elastic Dimension and Symmetric, the duo’s creative synergy continues to grow on their Dopamine debut. Complete with many of the duo’s beloved production hallmarks, it’s a stripped down ch Read More
STEREO MUNK & Leandro Murua – The Swamp [Movement Limited] The latest release from Tash’s Movement Limited finds Stereo Munk and Leandro Murua collaborating on a two-track EP. Based in Pakistan, Stereo Munk would establish himself within the country's electronic music scene through early releases via Massive Harmony Records and Zephyr Music. Often finding a creative balance between progressive and organic house, the Islamabad resident has since taken his superlative sound to well established imprints such as Hoomidaas, Juicebox Music, Mango Alley, Plattenbank and more, while earning support from genre trendsetters Guy Mantzur and Hernan Cattaneo. Also finding a home on Movement Recordings, Stereo Munk would make his label debut in 2022 with a contribution to the imprint's popular 'Technical Progress' series, a release which would lead to three additional projects for the label’s various outlets, the most recent of which was a remix for the Savrun Brothers. Meanwhile, Argentinean artist Leandro Murua has enjoyed similar success across his Read More
Amir Telem – My Shadows [Inspired By Trees] Amir Telem continues to have one of his most prolific years to date, this week returning to Inspired By Trees with a new single 'My Shadows'. Famed for releases via Kindisch, Movement Recordings, UV Noir and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, Israeli artist Amir Telem has continued to delight fans with his unique take on electronic music. Equally adept at creating organic, melodic or progressive house, Amir's productions are often borderless, appealing to a broad range of DJs and in turn finding a place on the world's largest dance floors. With 2023 yielding key releases for EIN2, Joof Aura, Mango Alley, Manual Music, Rebirth and more, 2024 has proven to be equally impressive, adding Dreaming Awake, Earthly Delights, Echoes of Time, Siona and Where The Heart Is to his resume. With the success of Amir's Inspired By Trees debut 'Embrace The Pain' also highlighting 2023, a return to the label seemed inevitable and now comes in the form of 'My Shadows', alongside remixes from Jelly For The Read More
Betelgeize – Serokariy the Pigeon and Skypark [It’s Good To Be A Tree] Betelgeize is back on his record label It's Good To Be A Tree with a stunning organic house album featuring vocals by IKVA, and production collaborations with AIWAA, Daniel Hokum, DIBIDABO, Kapchiz, Volen Sentir, Kermesse and Valique. Each of the seven tracks on this release individually collaborates with one of the aforementioned artists, while Betelgeize and IKVA feature on all of the tracks. One of the tracks features vocals by Buduchi, which is a collaborative project between IKVA and Fotinya Fo. The release combines live instruments from around the world with beautiful synths, rhythmic percussion, and IKVA's African vocals. Known for his enchanting and imaginative sound, Betelgeize is an accomplished producer whose diverse style of organic house has been a regular feature of It's Good To Be A Tree alongside his other record label Leveldva. This release showcases the full range of his sound, while also enlisting other leading lights from the organic house scene. There is Read More
Muza (Ru) – Dance Sensor [SLC-6 Music] Continuing to add new talent to their roster, D.J. MacIntyre's SLC-6 Music welcomes Muza (RU) to the label for her debut EP. Hailing from Russia, Julia Knyazeva aka Muza is an emerging DJ, singer and producer with a distinctive melodic house and techno style. With a keen sense for the dancefloor, Muza has already compiled an impressive resume since her first release just over a year ago. Releases via 16om, Plombir Music, Row Records and Suprematic highlight her discography as she continues to maneuver herself through the trendsetting confines of electronic music. Now, following the summer release of her chart topping 'Crazy State' EP, Muza adds SLC-6 Music to her resume with 'Dance Sensor', alongside a remix from Hatewax & Digital Mess. The title selection leads the release off and showcases Muza's prophetic sound design and strong dancefloor dynamics. A dark, muscular low end sets the foundation for pyrotechnic stabs and sci-fi vocal samples to paint a paranoid path into the break Read More
Luke Santos – The Encoded Remixes [Musique de Lune] Musique de Lune rounds out the month of October by welcoming Luke Santos back to the label for a special remix edition of 'I Am Everything'. As a DJ for well over two decades, Argentina born, Netherlands based artist Luke Santos has delighted crowds across the world with his far-reaching sound. Long-standing events such as ADE, WMC, The Love Parade and more have been recurring locations for Luke's exquisite taste and impeccable programming skills; while GU Music, Sudbeat and The Soundgarden have been global music brands to request his talents. A near decade-long career as a producer indicates his selective nature, with Cid Inc's Replug Records, Guy Mantzur's Plattenbank and Global Underground being the primary landing spots for his stunning creations. 2022 would see Luke return from a five-year hiatus via Musique de Lune Noire with the well-received album project 'I Am Everything'. A release which not only holds the distinction of being Noire's inaugural release, but received praise f Read More