DJ Zombi – Ninja [Or Two Strangers] Antrim’s Or Two Strangers begins the summer season by welcoming DJ Zombi to the label for his debut single. Based in Tel Aviv, the Israeli artist 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 Baltsan is well travelled, having curated music for the world’s premiere festivals and trendiest venues. With a renewed focus on his solo productions in recent years, DJ Zombi has found a home on Cid Inc’s Replug Records, Guy J’s Armadillo Records, Guy Mantzur’s Plattenbank Records and his own Beat Boutique imprint. Now making his much anticipated Or Two Strangers debut, DJ Zombi presents ‘Ninja’ alongside a remix from Mariano Mellino & John Cosani. DJ Zombi’s affinity for combining rhythm and melody has never been more profound than on ‘Ninja’. Anchored by a warm, chunky groove and exotic drums, it’s a production that flows through a m Read More
Lio Q – Morgana EP [Dopamine White] The latest release from Nikko.Z's Dopamine White welcomes Lio Q to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Buenos Aires, the Argentinean artist has found a home on John OO Fleming's JOOF Recordings, Balkan Connection, Droid9 and Strangers Beats. Now following a release on Jelly For The Babies' One Of A Kind, Lio lands on Dopamine White with his ‘Morgana' EP. The release begins with the deep progressive vibes of the title selection. Smooth and serene throughout, it carries a lovely hypnotic quality. Warm, driving and layered with great rhythms, it's a heartfelt nine-minute journey. Gentle cascades and a timely vocal sample make for gorgeous moments, before a smooth harmonic line shifts energy into the main break, ultimately ushering in a glowing finale. The companion piece ‘Cirano' follows a similar sonic ethos to its predecessor but resonates on a deeper, more mystical level. Remarkably fluid, it's incredibly meditative, moving through rhythmic pulses and atmospheric phrase Read More
Various Artists – Alteration #001 [Nugget Music] Nugget Music begins the summer season by showcasing the first installment of its 'Alteration' series. These Various Artists EPs will take a look back over the label's catalog, presenting new interpretations from some of the freshest talent in the underground. In what promises to be a highlight in the Belgian imprints release schedule, the first installment finds Stereoclip, Bigasti & DkA, Beije and Felix Cage re-interpreting tracks from Dim Kelly, Miyagi, Felix Cage and Bigasti & Beije respectively. Leading the release off and making his label debut is Stereoclip. The Belgian artist has found a home on Armada's Electronic Elements, Atmosphere Records and Positiva, where his unique take on melodic house has flourished. Now presenting his first remix project of the year, the Braine resident re-models Dim Kelly's 'Cha' with great success. Full, warm and undeniably inviting; it's smooth low end, airy effects and neatly manicured percussion provide the framework for moments of effervesc Read More
Donna-Marie – Reverie [Stellar Fountain] Donna-Marie makes her Stellar Fountain debut with 'Reverie'. Hailing from New Zealand, the Auckland resident owns a 20 year career as DJ where she played some of London's top venues like Brixton Academy, Camden Palace (now KOKO), The Fridge, Shepherds BushEmpire, Turnmills, Egg London, Scala and Ministry of Sound, while also travelling the world and landing in Australia, South Africa and the USA. On the production front she has showcased her unique take on progressive house via Freegrant Music, Massive Harmony, MNL and Perfecto Black. Now landing on Stellar Fountain for her first appearance, Donna-Marie presents her 'Reverie' EP alongside remixes from Shannon Davin and Guido Dirisio. Beginning with the title track Donna-Marie moves into peak time territory with a full, buzzing groove, electric rhythms and dreamy tones. It’s both inviting and mysterious, with wispy atmospherics and trance inducing overlays advancing the narrative across the first act. Lively effects and vocal frag Read More
Ric Niels – California EP [Soundteller Records] Deersky’s Soundteller Records adds another impressive newcomer to their roster with Ric Niels making his label debut. The Argentinean artist first appeared on the progressive music scene just a month ago with an EP for Clinique Recordings. A contribution to 3rd Avenue's 'We Are The Future' collection followed shortly thereafter, nicely setting the stage for his Soundteller debut entitled 'California'. Spread across two tracks it’s the deep, driving vibes of 'Cove' which get the EP underway. It's tough foundation is made up of meaty kicks and a mountainous groove, while airy atmospherics, tranquil arps and effervescent percussion heighten the senses above. Haunting sweeps and ghostly wails segue nicely into a short break, where the arp intensifies before trailing off into a glowing finale. The release concludes with ‘Cliffs’ which furthers the driving, hypnotic mood of the EP. Anchored by a warm and sightly fuller groove, it’s lively arps and buzzing effects resonate b Read More
Arthesia vs DalNulla – Reaction [Eat My Hat Music] Ziger's Eat My Hat Music returns welcoming Arthesia vs DalNulla to the label for their debut single 'Reaction'. Hailing from Italy, Arturo Mazzia and Alberto Chiappo make up the Arthesia vs DalNulla duo and although early in their electronic music journey have already landed releases on Alter Ego Progressive, Azure Recordings and M.I.K.E. Push Studio. Now their amalgamation of progressive house and trance finds its way to Eat My Hat alongside a remix from Celene. Beginning with the original mix Arthesia vs DalNulla continue to explore darker, peak time sensibilities with great success. Energetic and crunchy from the outset, tough beats and perfectly contoured bass unite for a powerful foundation. Dramatic pulses, tense arps and haunting vocal loops add sizable momentum leading into the main break. Short yet impactful, the centrepiece builds anticipation mightily through waves of noise and panning effects, ultimately leading to an energy bridge and fiery final act. The duo have als Read More
Rafa’EL – Misconception [Movement Recordings] Tash’s Movement Recordings celebrates their 200th release by welcoming Rafa’EL back to the label for a new EP. The Polish artist first appeared on the Greek imprint in September of 2016 with the ‘Fields of Hope’ EP. Written in conjunction with Northern Lights boss K Nass, it made for a stellar label debut. Also owning releases on Balkan Connection, Beatfreak, ICONYC, Soundteller and Stellar Fountain, Rafa’EL now lands back on Movement with ‘Misconception’ alongside remixes from Paul Angelo & Don Argento and Sean & Dee. Beginning with the title track Rafa’EL explores the deeper spectrum of progressive minded house. Its warm, spacious groove is perfectly contoured, adorned with tasteful arps, finely tuned percussion and timely effects. Stripping down into the main break, icy overlays heighten anticipation before a cavernous reservoir adds just the right amount of tension as a smooth finale ensues. The companion piece ‘All I Could Think’ continues the deep yet trip Read More
Julian Nates – Deep Pocket [Dopamine White] The latest release from Nikko.Z's Dopamine White welcomes Julian Nates to the label for his debut EP. As one of Argentina's most promising talents, the Cordoba resident lays claim to releases on Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, Antrim's Or Two Strangers and Soundteller Records, while also earning the praise from progressive music tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Guy J. Now following releases for Clubsonica Records and Massive Harmony to begin the year, Julian debuts on Dopamine White with ‘Deep Pocket'. Beginning with the title cut Julian explores a somewhat deeper side of his studio repertoire. Free and flowing from the outset its spacious low end is perfectly contoured, providing momentous swing while detailed drums and tranquil arps fill in the framework. Stripping down into the main break the narrative expands with a second arp rising to prominence, gently elevating mood as a barrage of beats cues a meditative finale. The companion piece ‘Detachment' follows with a subtle r Read More
ROCKKA – Star Voyage EP [Deepwibe Underground] The latest release from Deepwibe Underground welcomes ROCKKA to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Sri Lanka, Rockka aka Lakith Adikaram has been releasing his own unique style of progressive music for just over a year. Appearances on Emotional Content Recordings, Superordinate Music and OLD SQL Recordings highlight his discography with 2020 looking to be even more prolific. Now stepping up for his first and much anticipated Deepwibe Underground release, ROCKKA presents his 'Star Voyage' EP. Focusing on the nostalgic spectrum of progressive house it’s the title selection ‘Star Voyage’ which gets the EP underway. Warm and well contoured, the groove is bouncy, inviting and highly rhythmic. Tantalizing arps and wispy effects work incredibly well together, while driving percussion fills in the framework. The main break furthers the narrative with tasteful modulation and a hopeful overlay which builds anticipation, elevating mood before the chunky groove drops in for a smoot Read More
Lily Pita – Unforgivable Time [Soundteller Records] Lily Pita makes a welcome return to Deersky's Soundteller Records with 'Unforgivable Time' alongside remixes from Matt Rowan and Greenage. The Indonesian artist last appeared on the Polish imprint in September of 2018 with her well received 'Concorde' EP. Lily's fresh take on progressive music has also found a home on Beatfreak, Bedrock, Controlled Substance and ICONYC. Now following a remix for Yin to the begin the year, Lily presents her first original project of 2020 via Soundteller Records. The original mix kicks the release off with both groovy and atmospheric qualities. It’s chunky cadence is nicely accentuated with tailored percussion and luminous tones. Rugged stabs then further the storyboard, leading to a stripped middle section which builds tension through an elephant-like motif, before wondrous atmospherics descend over the framework for a groovy finale. The first interpretation of 'Unforgivable Time' is provided by Matt Rowan who makes his label debut. The Aussie Read More