Sohrab G. – Runaway [Balkan Connection] Sohrab G. makes his Balkan Connection debut this week with 'Runaway'. Hailing from Tehran, Sohrab first appeared on the progressive scene in 2016 with releases on 3rd Avenue and Soundteller Records. Recent appearances on Asymmetric Dip, PHW Elements and Stellar Fountain have made for a great 2018, ultimately leading to his first release on Balkan Connection release alongside remixes from Ampish, Dante Pippi & Demitros and Mauro Augugliaro. 'Runaway' comes with a deep vibe that immediately sucks you into its spiritual narrative. Tough beats, crisp percussion and rugged rhythms make for a very groovy framework early on, perfectly paving the way for wispy atmospherics and angelic vocal pads. It's a storyboard which evolves during the main break, building subtly before getting washed away in favour of the powerful groove, which ultimately spearheads a heady finale. Balkan Connection has put together a great remixer cast lead by Ampish who makes his label debut. Initially known by h Read More
Parallel Universe – The Decision [Stellar Fountain] Stellar Fountain welcomes one of the progressive scenes freshest new duos to the label in Parallel Universe. Haling from Medellin, Colombia, Ethereal Mist and Mauro Pierotti make up the Parallel Universe production duo. Fresh off an outstanding contribution to Clubsonca’s ADE Sampler the duo now make their Stellar Fountain debut alongside remixes from Iokhonda and Christian Monique. For those unfamiliar with Parallel Universe’s ‘Mirror’, it highlighted Clubsonica’s ADE Sampler with a fresh, fiery take on progressive music which quickly found favour with Guy J. Now presenting their latest production ‘The Decision’ they continue to showcase fresh ideas and impeccable production skills. It’s buzzing energy is immediately infectious with crunchy design and rolling rhythms carrying the first act to new found emotional planes. Dark tones, mystical atmospheres and a compelling vocal narrative dominate the break, before waves of drums and sinister stabs propel the beats fur Read More
D-Formation – This Is Beatfreak [Beatfreak Recordings] In celebration of their 200th release, D-Formation returns to Beatfreak Recordings for the much anticipated follow up to his chart topping 'Anbar'. Released in April of this year the cross pollinated creation reached #3 in Beatport's highly competitive progressive house chart. Played by many of the industry's elite DJs it remains one of the year's stand out tracks, having left fans of the Spanish artist and Beatfreak label boss wondering what his next big project will be. Now as the seasons shift, D-Formation returns to his comfortable home with his most ambitious project to date 'This Is Beatfreak'. Spread across eight tracks and named in conjunction with the label's ADE event at Club NL, this collaborative concept mini album features joint productions with Citizen Kain, Rick Pier O'Neil, Stephane K and Dj Koutarou., along with three solo originals and two DJ tools. Beginning with the solo piece 'DC 18', D-Formation explores shades of deep cosmic techno. On a bed of tight, punchy Read More
Luigi Gori & Larsun Hesh – Gray Day [Phenomena] Solid Stone's Phenomena imprint ushers in the fall season by welcoming Luigi Gori and Larsun Hesh to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Arezzo, Italy, Luigi Gori has a long history in electronic music. Famed for his Presslab Boys moniker, his cutting edge productions found a home on Crosstown Rebels, Viva Music and Satoshi Tommie's now defunct SAW Recordings. Now working under his given name, Luigi partnered up with German artist Larson Hesh in 2017. The duo's creative synergy was evident immediately, with their debut collaborations finding a home on Click Records and Dear Deer. Now following a contribution to Beatfreak's 'Beatroom' Vol. 2 collection, the duo make their much anticipated debut on Phenomena with 'Gray Day'. The duo's journey into deep, mystical techno continues with the title track. Anchored by a hypno-infused groove and sultry rhythmic structures, it's a piece that builds through a variety of dramatic motifs. Ethereal synths and astral effects continue to ta Read More
Dio S – Athanasia [Sound Avenue] Madloch's Sound Avenue returns welcoming Dio S to the label for his debut EP. With releases on Lee Burridge's Get Weird and Sol Selectas, the Greek artist has been a beloved figure throughout the electronic underground for over a decade. With a broad sonic palette his productions have found favour with a cross section of Djs including Sasha, John Digweed, Nick Warren, Kidnap Kid and Groove Armada. Now following an EP for Proton's Particles, Dio makes his much anticipated Sound Avenue debut with 'Anathasia'. For an artist who was once grounded in progressive house Dio has now found a place in the deeper realms of electronic music. It's been a remarkable progression and one which continues on the lead cut 'Athanasia'. Backed by a framework of tight beats, organic drums and charged rhythms comes mystical atmospheres and radiant themes. Strummy motifs coupled with serene flutes makes for a soulful and evolving storyboard. It's a production which comes from the heart, one to cherish fo Read More
Emi Galvan – Wake Up [Movement Recordings] The latest release from Tash's Movement Recordings welcomes Emi Galvan back to the label for a brand new EP entitled 'Wake Up'. The Argentinean artist has found a comfortable home on the Greek imprint since making his debut in December of 2012. A controlled release schedule coupled with creative excellence has always made the demand for Emi's music quite formidable. Now following an excellent remix for Huminal, the Argentine returns to Movement for a brand new EP alongside remixes from Jorgio Kioris and Forniva. Beginning with the title track Emi's rich musical background becomes readily apparent as he crafts a dance floor creation for the ages. Built around a romping, funk filled groove it's the melodic narrative which eventually grabs a hold of you. Delicate and emotive, it's poignant themes evolve subtly into a wall of soulful harmonies and vibrant colour. A well crafted break is the icing on the cake with a drummy, tension filled build that is sure to capture the full attention Read More
Fernando Olaya – Momentum [Asymmetric Recordings] Fernando Olaya returns to Lonya’s Asymmetric Recordings for his debut EP entitled ‘Momentum’. The Colombian artist first appeared on the Israeli imprint in October of 2016 with a contribution to the labels ‘ADE Sampler’. Now following strong releases for Auditen Music, Manual Music and Perspectives Digital, Fernando lands back on Asymmetric with his first EP project. Comprised of three tracks, ‘Momentum’ showcases why both progressive house and melodic techno fans have become so enamoured with Fernando’s sound. Beginning with the title track we get some of the Colombian’s most quirky, hook heavy melodies this year. Bright, vibrant and a touch metallic in character, it’s a never ending storyboard of kaleidoscopic twists and turns. Hugely stimulating, it’s the warm, groovy low end which ultimately locks down it’s dance floor appeal, while a drummy build out of the break adds further fuel to the fire. The second selection ‘Moon Landing’ continues the m Read More
Sander Chan & Alexis Tyrel – The Waves [Lessismore] The latest release from Lessismore finds Alexis Tyrel back in the spotlight with a brand new collaboration. The Dutch artist has been a fixture of the electronic underground for over two decades. Originally releasing and touring under his given name of Gideon, the Lessismore label boss adopted the Alexis Tyrel moniler upon returning to the scene after a seven year hiatus. His fresh, cross pollinated style has reached a wide spectrum of music fans while also being remixed by a long list of elite talent, most notably Gui Boratto, Funk D’Void and Hernan Cattaneo. Hailing from Eindhoven, Sander Chan is one of the Netherlands freshest electronic talents. His ‘Machine’ club nights have a set a precedent for modern techno music and now he teams up with industry veteran Alexis Tyrel for their much anticipated ‘The Waves’ collaboration. Coming across two versions, it’s the ‘Night’ Mix which leads the release off. Dark and deliberate from the outset it’s a piece which carr Read More
Chris Cargo – Mirage (The Remixes) [If You Wait] The latest release from If You Wait finds the label showcasing new interpretations of Chris Cargo’s ‘Mirage’. Originally released in December of last year it found the Irish artist crafting one of his trademark dark, progressive chuggers. A significant piece in the resurgence of this progressive house veteran it now gets reworked for 2018 by Weird Sounding Dude and Francesco Pico. India’s Abhijith Hegde aka Weird Sound Dude has had a hand in some of this years more memorable progressive house releases. Beginning with his five track artist showcase on Praveen Achary’s Juicebox Music in April to his most recent effort, a two track EP for Canada’s Strange Town Recordings. Now putting his remixer cap on Abhijith delivers a stunning interpretation of ‘Mirage’. The vibe of the original is well maintained but presented in more of an atmospheric context. It’s hazy backdrop is quite intoxicating, pulling you into the hypnotic rhythms and cross cultural motifs, the latter Read More
TEELCO – Rosa dell’Alba [Soundteller Records] Deersky’s Soundteller Records welcomes the talented TEELCO back to the label this week with ‘Rosa dell'Alba’. Hailing from Tirana, the Albanian artist first appeared on the Polish imprint in 2016 with a contribution to the label’s popular ‘Summer Sampler’ series. Now following a release on Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic’s Mistique Music, TEELCO returns to Soundteller for his debut EP. The title track is a gorgeous slice of deep, dreamy house which Soundteller has been exploring a lot more this year. Clocking in at 115 BPM, it’s charming melodies and warm, laid back groove work wonderfully together. Joyous and shimmering across it’s eight minute journey the main break proves to be the perfect interlude to open your pleasure centres up. Powerful bass tones and clattering percussion make for a mildly tense second act before the beats drop and the framework gets rebuilt into a DJ friendly finale. The companion piece ‘Another World’ is equally gorgeous and cl Read More