The latest release from Droid9 finds the label showcasing new interpretations of 'Phoenix Symphony' by NOIYSE PROJECT & Pedro Capelossi. Released in June of 2019 this heavyweight collaboration was a summer season highlight for the US imprint. Now seven months on the label invites Juan Pablo Torrez, Luciano Scheffer, Gabriel Amato and Juliane Wolf to re-imagine the track for 2020. Juan Pablo Torrez got his 2020 off to a great start with a remix alongside fellow countryman Kamilo Sanclemente. Released through his burgeoning Clubsonica imprint it once again showed just what a progressive music hotbed Colombia has become. Now presenting his first solo production of the year he turns in an extra large rendition of 'Phoenix Symphony'. The tempo and drive come up a few notches here for a remix that should fair very well at peak time. Being one of the more modern purveyors of the progressive sound, Juan has always relied heavily on rhythm and groove rather than big, obvious leads, and such

Magician On Duty continues a great start to the year by welcoming Jakhira to the label for his debut EP. The Belgian artist made a strong entry into the deep house scene last year with releases on Dream Culture and Be Adult Music. Now bringing his sultry sound to Magician On Duty, the Lebbeke resident presents his 'Kitezh' EP. Beginning with the title selection Jakhira explores a gorgeous blend of organic drums and charming musicality. Warm beats and layers of exotic percussion set the foundation for a gorgeous narrative of Mediterranean motifs. Soulful vocal wails drift over the framework for impassioned moments before coming to full fruition during a heartfelt break. The companion piece 'Quiraing' continues the ethos of the EP while adding a slightly more reflective quality to round it out nicely. Smooth, elegant and a touch romantic, it’s an incredibly charming ten minute journey. Muted pianos and ghostly wails marry elegant motifs and wispy atmospherics, while exotic percussi

The latest from Deersky's Soundteller Records welcomes Andy King to the label for his debut single. The UK artist lays claim to a meticulous discography highlighted by releases on BCSA, ICONYC, Proton Music and Stripped Digital. After capping off a successful 2019 with a release on Solarstone's Pure Progressive imprint, Andy now debuts on Soundteller with 'Hemisphere' alongside remixes from Eric Lune and Monojoke. Always surfing the genre barriers with an effortless ease, Andy explores his pure progressive roots on 'Hemisphere'. Beautifully designed, it’s tough galloping beats play off shimmering arps and spacey sweeps across the first act, before eventually melting down into a tranquil break. Creating tension with each successive loop, ghostly wails drift across the framework, as muted rhythms gently rumble below. Cosmic synths then steal air at opportune moments, washing away the atmosphere into a rush of beats and percussion for a powerful finale. Fresh off a stunning remi

If You Wait begins 2020 with label boss Chris Cargo back in the spotlight with a new single. The Irish artist had a fantastic 2019 highlighted by releases on Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, Beat Boutique and onedotsixtwo. Now looking to build on that momentum Chris lands back on his comfortable home of If You Wait with 'Coyote'. Chris' trademark dark style is on fine form here with a beefy groove and powerful kicks sitting at the foundation. Unique stabs and airy atmospheres create an air of anticipation, eventually leading to a band of fragmented clusters and ghostly overlays. Expansive at nearly two minutes in length, the main break sits at the heart of piece. Reflective and hopeful, it's effervescent air expertly builds to a shimmering crescendo, perfectly setting up a melodic finale. A gorgeous creation from Chris which certainly gets the new year off to a great start for both himself and If You Wait. Highly recommended. Buy: https://bit.ly/2GJcesO Release Date: 03-02-20

Lost & Found begins the new year with label boss Guy J back in the spotlight with a new EP. The Israeli born, Malta based artist captured the hearts of electronic music lovers once again in 2019. The April release of 'Synthopia / Cicada' rode a wave of success you rarely see in progressive music, enjoying a six month long stay in Beatport's sales charts, while also being two of the most memorable tracks in Guy's sets leading up to the release. August then yielded the equally impressive Clarian collaboration 'Night Rescue', a single track offering which charmed listeners with it's demure yet powerful qualities. Now landing back on his comfortable home of Lost & Found to begin 2020, Guy presents his first release of the year 'Day Of Light / Mind Of'. Perpetually operating at a creative peak, Guy J has continued to be progressive music's leading trendsetter. On 'Day Of Light' he reinforces that sentiment with a near ten minute opus which effortlessly melds elements of deep house, pro

Nicholas Van Orton gets 2020 off to a strong start with a new 3 track EP via Balkan Connection. 2019 proved to be a great year for the Buenos Aires resident, having released several well received projects, most notably collaborations with Hot TuneiK and DJ Paul, along with a massive remix of East Cafe’s ‘Being Kind Is Overrated’ and his 'Kick Flip / Rack Punch' EP to round out the year. Now beginning the new year on his second home of Balkan Connection, the BCSA boss presents his three track 'SK8' EP. 'Heelflip' kicks off the proceedings with a tough and driving progressive mood. Rolling grooves, electronic lines and dark motifs surround the percussive framework, before icy atmospheres and a deadly vocal loop ultimately steals the show. A touch ominous, it’s unique character sounds fresh while a concise break perfectly preludes a storming finale. The second selection ‘Varial’ is not only nicely titled but continues the theme of the EP perfectly. Its dark, punchy be

Ziger’s Eat My Hat imprint ushers in the new year by welcoming MXV to the label for his debut single. Hailing from London, the UK artist first appeared in November of 2018 with a release on Gabriel Ananda’s Soulful Techno Records. 2019 saw further successes with quality outings for Balkan Connection, Droid9, ICONYC and Soundteller Records. Now continuing to build momentum into 2020 MXV debuts on Eat My Hat with ‘Einrude’ alongside remixes from Tantum and Weird Sounding Dude. Beginning with the original mix MXV crafts a mystical sounding slice of progressive house. Bulbous beats, charged rhythms and striking effects begin the seven minute journey. Senses heighten as icy atmospheres and gaseous sweeps unite across a devilish first act. Percussive flurries and clustered motifs further advance the narrative, flowing effortlessly into an expansive break. Spanning close to two minutes in length the interlude saturates your senses with kaleidoscopic lines and a symphonic lead, op

Clubsonica Records continues a strong start to the new year by welcoming Andre Moret to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from São Paulo but now based in Campinas, the Brazilian artist has been rising out of his country's burgeoning progressive house scene. Having already landed releases on Balkan Connection, Soundteller Records, Stellar Fountain and Transensations Records, Andre now debut's on Clubsonica with 'Recover' alongside a remix from Magitman. Andre has become loved for his unique cross pollination of progressive house and trance. The title selection 'Recover' leads the release off and showcases this ethos wonderfully. It's chugging rhythms flow effortlessly across the first act, building waves of momentum as tantalizing arps and shimmering pads shift energy into the main break. Wispy atmospherics coupled with emotive chord changes and tasteful modulation highlight the centrepiece, before smoothly segueing into a driving finale. The second selection 'New Earth' follows

Movement Recordings continues a strong start to the year by welcoming Gabriel Amato to the label for his debut EP. Rising out of Argentina's electronic music underground, the Buenos Aires resident has found a home on 3rd Avenue, Balkan Connection South America, Clinique Recordings and onedotsixtwo. Now just two years into his production journey, Gabriel steps up to Movement Recordings with 'Astral' alongside a remix from Kenan Savrun. Spread across three tracks it's the progressive techno moods of 'Voices' which get the EP underway. Dark and hypnotic from the outset it's punchy low end and crunchy rhythms provide momentous drive, while astral effects and haunting chimes fill in the framework. Stripping down into the main break, the narrative expands as indistinct vocals add a dramatic flair, eventually getting washed away into a swirling reservoir, before effortlessly shifting energy into a haunting finale act. The second and also title selection 'Astral' follows a similar soni

The latest release from Mirabilis Records welcomes Rokazer to the label for his debut single alongside a remix from Paul Sawyer. The French artist has found a comfortable home on Freegrant Records where he has delivered two EPs, a single and a remix of Andre Sobota since making his first appearance in 2018. Now after a six month hiatus the Paris resident lands on Mirabilis with 'Cosmos' to kick start the new year. Known for his peak time creations, Rokazer continues to explore that ethos on 'Cosmos'. Dramatic from the outset, it’s DJ friendly intro is complemented with a tension filled underbelly and waves of grinding synths. Dark and chunky in all the right ways, it’s crunchy rhythms add mightily to the narrative, while fiery overlays bring dynamic moments as the main break approaches. Melting down to a spacey arp builds sizable anticipation during the centrepiece, before a flurry of effects sparks a groovy drop. The lone interpretation of 'Cosmos' is provided by Paul Sawy