Audio Junkies – Bissa [Beat Boutique] Continuing a strong start to the new year DJ Zombi's Beat Boutique welcomes Audio Junkies to the label for a new single. Based in Tel Aviv, Audio Junkies have been crafting unique and inspiring electronic music since 2006. Appearances on Diynamic, Sincopat, Suara and Sudbeat highlight their discography, while they continue to travel the world showcasing their unique DJ skills. Now landing on Beat Boutique for their first release of 2020, Audio Junkies present their latest single 'Bissa' alongside a remix from Murat Uncuoglu. From the opening bars of ‘Bissa’ you get an immediate sense of what a gorgeous creation this is. It’s warm, full bodied low end carries great character and contour, while buoyant drums and tranquil arps operate in organic space. As the narrative evolves airy atmospheres and haunting motifs drift through the framework before effortlessly segueing into a glowing break. Quite concise, it’s vibrant electronics and gaseous motifs sit in perfect sonic harmony Read More
James Monro – Voyager (CJ Art Remix) [Yin] Tripp Baronner's Yin imprint begins the new year by inviting CJ Art to re-imagine James Monro's 'Voyager'. Having previously showcased new editions of 'Rapture' and 'Modular', the US imprint now re-visit's the UK artist's 2017 'Into The Ether' album once again with much anticipation. Hailing from Poland and heading up the Deepersense imprint CJ Art would have to be considered a veteran of the progressive house underground. His darker, almost psychedelic sound remains a favourite of both old and new fans of genre, while leading him to releases on John OO Fleming's JOOF Recordings, Bonzai, Droid9 and IONO Black. Now returning to Yin for his second appearance, CJ provides an inspired take on 'Voyager'. Drawing on the sensibilities of the original the Warsaw resident leans in a psy-progressive direction, with a reworked groove and rippling rhythmic core. Mind bending effects converge with waves of white noise, while processed vocals and piercing stabs fully saturate your senses. The v Read More
SOAME – Diffusion [Inspired By Trees] Inspired By Trees begins the new year by presenting SOAME's debut artist album 'Diffusion'. The Zurich resident is a recognized name in Switzerland's electronic culture, with more than fifteen years of organizing events such as the Arosa Electronica Festival, Backyard Hype @ Street Parade or other Label Nights, he is also on the road as a DJ and Resident DJ at the famous Hive Club in Zürich. Also a highly regarded producer, SOAME's unique style of deep, musical house and techno has found a home on Hive Audio, EIN2, Colour Series and HMWL. Having made his Inspired By Trees debut in July of 2018 with a remix of Paege's '70/50 Chance', SOAME now returns to the label for his debut album entitled 'Diffusion'. It's a story told over eight acts, showcasing a broad spectrum of emotions, with darker shades, warm harmonies, redolent rhythms and a bevy of poignant moments, all wrapped up in a techno state of mind. The album commences with the mid tempo electronica piece 'The Pack'. It's brok Read More
Ewan Rill – Sun Is Missing [Deepwibe Underground] Deepwibe Underground opens up the new year by welcoming Ewan Rill back to the label for a new EP. The Russian artist and Sever Records boss has been a mainstay of the progressive house underground since first appearing in 2011 with a release on Balkan Connection. Now nine years on he stands as one of the genre's most prolific artists with a discography of more than 1200 credits. 2019 was a strong year for the Saint Petersburg resident with an appearance on Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music being one of the highlights. Now getting 2020 underway in style Ewan returns to Deepwibe Underground with 'Sun Is Missing'. Spread across two tracks it’s the title selection which gets the release underway. Tough and chunky, it’s a piece that sits comfortably in the creative space between progressive house and melodic techno. Beginning with a punchy groove, it’s ominous tones, rough stabs and melodic clusters converge for an engaging storyboard. Sonic fragments and a ghostly air advance the n Read More
Radical Fantasy – Far Away [Stellar Fountain] The latest release from Stellar Fountain welcomes Radical Fantasy to the label for his debut single alongside remixes from Sohrab G. and Eric Lune. Based in Tel Aviv, the Israeli artist arrived on the progressive music scene in 2018 with releases on BQ Recordings and Massive Harmony Records. 2019 saw further successes with a contribution to Soundteller Records popular 'Vibrant Vibeland' series. Now presenting his first release of 2020 Radical Fantasy lands on Stellar Fountain with 'Far Away'. Known for his deep, tranquil take on the progressive genre, this is an ethos Radical Fantasy continues to explore on 'Far Away'. Beginning with a back bone of warm beats and rolling grooves it’s clear the aim is to charm and enchant the listener. Glowing atmospheres, neatly tailored percussion and wispy effects come together for a gorgeous narrative. Subtle yet emotive, a gentle arp creates a solemn calm leading into the break before a piano theme and muted beats shift energy into a purring Read More
Lio Q – Behind My Soul [Droid9] The latest release from Droid9 welcomes Lio Q back to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Buenos Aires, the Argentinean artist first appeared on the US imprint in August of 2019 with a remix of Perceptual's 'Blackshape'. October saw the Buenos Aires resident return with a contribution to the label's 'ADE & Friends' collection. Also laying claim to releases on John OO Fleming’s JOOF Recordings, Auditen Music and Balkan Connection, Lio Q now lands back on Droid9 with 'Behind My Soul'. The pure progressive sounds of the title cut lead the release off and show just how apt the Argentine is at creating groovy rhythmic concepts. It’s rolling cadence builds effortlessly across the first act, quickly becoming infectious as layers of percussion and sweeping atmospheres carry into the main break. Soulful harmonics and glowing pads add a blissful slant to the proceedings, while a brief but tension filled build sparks a powerful drop. The release concludes with ‘Septiembre’ whi Read More
Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic – Filthy Shadows [Kunai Records] Fresh off their well received 'Blackout' single, Michael and Levan and Stiven Rivic return to their Kunai Records imprint with 'Filthy Shadows'. Released in October, 'Blackout' once again showed the trio's sonic diversity while also receiving remixes from scene legends Lexicon Avenue and Medway. Now following a remix for Robert Babicz and Babiczstyle, Michael, Levan and Stiven land back on Kunai for a new single alongside remixes from Hernan Cattaneo and Soundexile and Yves Eaux. Often sitting in the creative space between deep and progressive house, the much loved trio sits closer to the former with 'Filthy Shadows'. It's deep, dubby framework is perfectly tailored, adorned with percussive flurries, ghostly effects and subtle shades and tones. Warm bass swells and a modular wave highlight the main break, flowing through emotive chord changes, before it's dramatic allure pulls you back into a meditative state for a spellbinding finale. The first interpretation of 'Filthy Shadows Read More
Fernando Olaya – Iguazu [Univack] Univack begins the new year by welcoming Fernando Olaya to the label for his debut EP. As one of Colombia's most recognized progressive house artists, the Zipaquira resident has showcased his music on Asymmetric, BeatFreak, Movement, Traum and his own Sonnet Speciale imprint. Now making his much anticipated Univack debut, Fernando presents his 'Iguazu' EP to kick start the new year. Beginning with the title track ‘Iguazu’ Fernando continues to explore the progressive minded ethos which has made him such an in demand artist. Energetic and fluid, warm beats and rippling bass unite for a robust low end. Dramatic pulses and piercing stabs add mightily to the rhythmic core, as layers of percussion build momentum with each successive loop. Enticing yet mysterious, gentle harmonics and ghostly atmospheres take the narrative into an otherworldly break, melting down to an arcane rumble, before a tasteful build cues a glowing finale. ‘Tulum’ follows suit with more of a peak time Read More
Kachelly – Skazka [Soundteller Records] Continuing an excellent start to 2020 Deersky's Soundteller Records welcomes Kachelly back to the label for a new EP. The worldly artist had a strong 2019 highlighted releases on Nick Warren's The Soundgarden and John Johnson's ICONYC. Now getting the new year off to a great start he presents a four track artist showcase via Soundteller Records. Beginning with ‘Wilderness’ Kachelly explores a deeper progressive sensibility which sets the tone for the EP. Warm, inviting and undeniably smooth, it’s a creation which quickly captures your imagination, gently pulsing with swing heavy momentum as wispy effects, hazy harmonics and atmospheric drifts further saturate your senses. It's meditative vibes are strong as cross cultural motifs layer the swing heavy framework, advancing the narrative into a mystical break before eventually melting down into a classy drop and smooth finale. The title selection 'Skazka' showcases a deeper side of Kachelly's repertoire with a lower tempo, exot Read More
SALAZAR – Artemisa [Onestar Records] Onestar Records gets the new year off to a strong start with a new EP from Salazar. The Colombian artist provided one of the label's most sought after tracks in 2019 with 'Tabby'. Championed by Nick Warren for several months it quickly rose to the top of the label's best selling tracks, while earning praise from a broad spectrum of the progressive house tastemakers. Now returning for a much anticipated followup Salazar presents his 'Artemisa' EP. Beginning with 'Artemisa’ Salazar explores his pure progressive roots with a mystical creation full of powerful qualities. Waves of undulating bass power the foundation while robust rhythms and percussive flurries fill in the framework. A strong effects complement builds momentum, before perfectly segueing into a timely break. Oriental motifs rise to prominence, adding a cinematic flair, as a warm rush summons the beats for a massive drop. The second selection 'Factor D' furthers the peak time sensibilities of it's predecessor, with a f Read More