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
Pedro Capelossi – The Dub Chronicles [Refraction Records] Refraction Records opens the autumn season with a new EP from label boss Pedro Capelossi. Brazilian born, Spain based artist Pedro Capelossi has been at the cutting edge of electronic music for the better part of a decade. Comparable to the path of his contemporaries, Pedro has found a way to create a personal universe by exploring electronic sounds, and ultimately finding his own place in the trend-driven state of underground dance music. Fully formed within the creative confines of his Barcelona studio, Pedro's first Refraction project 'Supernova', not only served as the imprints inaugural offering, but continued his mission to create contemporary club tools and destabilizing sound explorations. With the success of Refraction sweeping across the first two quarters of 2024, Pedro returned to his flagship imprint in August, teaming up with Brazilian talent Aeikus for a collaborative effort of dubbed out grooves. Now, for the label’s fifth offering, Pedro takes the reins once again, Read More
Greg Tomaz – Longing [RKP] The latest offering from Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP imprint welcomes Greg Tomaz to the label for his debut single. Hailing from India, Greg Tomaz has been a fixture of his country's electronic underground for over a decade. With a sound that balances the nostalgic and modern sensibilities of progressive house, the Bangalore resident has compiled an impressive resume, notching releases on well-established imprints such as Mango Alley, Proton’s Particles and Juicebox Music, the latter of which operates as his primary home where he acts as label manager. Selective in his projects, Greg’s lone 2024 production came in April with a well-received remix of ‘Moments’ by Shayan Pasha via 3rd Avenue. Now, presenting his first original production of the year, Greg adds RKP to his resume with ‘Longing’, alongside remixes from D.J. MacIntyre & Juan Ibanez and Makhmurian & Kiaro. The original mix sets the pace and lands with many of Greg's beloved production hallmarks. Tight kick drums Read More
Felipe Garcia (UY) & Luciano Pelliza – Gravity Falls [Dopamine White] Nikko.Z’s Dopamine White opens the month of October by welcoming Felipe Garcia (UY) and Luciano Pelliza to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Uruguay and inspired by Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo and Sasha, Felipe Garcia has an innate ability to tell a story within his brand of progressive music. Although just three years into his production career, long standing imprints such as 3rd Avenue, Balkan Connection, Deep Down Music and Droid9 have been a landing spots for Felipe’s progressive sound, as he continues to establish his place amongst the genre's rising talents. Meanwhile, hailing from Argentina, Luciano Pelliza has emerged from his country’s progressive house scene as an artist to watch. A pair of releases in 2022 via Transensations and Or Two Strangers affiliate Strangers Beats brought attention to the talented Cordoba resident, a rising force who had firmly established a groovy yet melodic take on the genre. Moving forward, the next two calendar years proved to be huge Read More
Tash – Basic Principles [Movement Recordings] The latest release from Movement Recordings finds label boss Tash back in the spotlight with a new EP. 2024 has proved to be a fruitful year for Tash, one which has seen the Greek artist release a new single in ‘Banyan Blast’ and a remix for Tomy Wahl’s ‘Vagator’ for his home imprint, alongside a well-received rendition of ‘Shiraz’ by veterans Yves Eaux and Nick Vale for Chrom Recordings. Seemingly in constant motion as a DJ, Tash has continued to be a force across India’s burgeoning scene, as well as his Greek homeland with a neverending run of gigs that continues to bolster his reputation as one Europe’s longest running selectors. Now, as 2024 reaches its fourth quarter, Tash returns to Movement with ‘Basic Principles’, alongside remixes from Futur-E and ID ID. Already a much requested track in the sets of Tash, it is the club-effective qualities of ‘Basic Principles’ which lead the release off. Finding a nice balance between progressive house and melo Read More