Analog Jungs – Arcturiano Gold [Or Two Strangers] Constellation Music opens 2025 with a new EP from label bosses Analog Jungs. Made up of Argentinean artists Claudio Cornejo and Gustavo Ruarte, Analog Jungs have been revered figures in the progressive house underground for the better part of a decade, earning praise from genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. The duo's colourful, club friendly sound flourished as a result, finding a home on some of the genre's trendsetting imprints, such as Clubsonica, Mango Alley, Meanwhile, Or Two Strangers and The Soundgarden. 2023 would prove to be an important year for the talented duo, one where they established their Constellation Music imprint and welcomed Anton MAKe, Dowden, EANP and EMPHI to the label as remixers. Continuing to nurture the label across 2024, the year would be highlighted by EP projects from Ivan Aliaga and Tomas Briski, while Digital Mess, Jamie Stevens, Redspace and Rokazer would be added to the roster as remixers. The year would also see the duo continue to be Read More
DJ Zombi – Harmonized [RKP] Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP welcomes DJ Zombi to the label with the much anticipated ‘Harmonized’. Based in Tel Aviv, Eli Baltsan aka DJ Zombi 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 is well travelled, having curated music for the world's premiere festivals and trendiest venues. With a continued focus on his solo productions in recent years, DJ Zombi has found a home on Guy J's Armadillo Records, Guy Mantzur's Moments, Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden, and his own Beat Boutique imprint. Now, in a year that has already seen DJ Zombi reach number one in Beatport’s Organic House tracks with a release via Songuara, he adds RKP to his resume with ‘Harmonized’, alongside a remix from Dmitry Molosh. Beginning with the colourful monochromes of the original mix, Zombi’s craftsmanship reveals itself across the detailed piece, one where arpeg Read More
Various Artists – ProgNoesis, Vol. 05 [Movement Recordings] Tash's Movement Recordings caps off 2024 by unveiling the fourth installment of their 'ProgNoesis' series. Landing in December of 2020, the inaugural edition of 'ProgNoesis' featured an amalgamation of progressive house and melodic techno, with a cohesive blend of both new and established artists delivering genre-defying tracks. It set the course for the annual compilation series to be a highlight in the Greek imprint's release schedule. Now three volumes deep and 'ProgNoesis' has hosted the likes of Agustin Pietrocola, Chris Cargo, Der Effket, Fabri Lopez, Julian Nates, Not Demure and more. As a yearly tradition, Movement Recordings rounds out what has been a prosperous 2024, by welcoming Kris Dur, Dylan Deck & DEGG (MT), Dagai, Nicolas Benedetti, HAFT, Around Us, Anurag Nandvanshi & Mashter to the fifth and much-anticipated edition of 'ProgNoesis'. Getting the release underway is Kris Dur who returns to the label for his second appearance. Hailing from Mexico, Kris Dur has been a Read More
Moonphazes, Luccas Deo, Fernandez – Raag [Astral Records] Astral Records rounds out a successful year by welcoming Moonphazes, Luccas Deo and Fernandez to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Brazil, this trio of the talented artists has enjoyed measurable success across their respective solo careers. With a fresh approach to melodic house and techno, Moonphazes, Luccas and Fernandez have compiled an impressive discography in recent years. Projects via ERROR, Panda Lab, Purified and more have yielded support from Agents Of Time, Fideles, Kevin de Vries, Korolova, Miss Monique, Nora En Pure and Vintage Culture, amongst others. With Moonphazes and Luccas being occasional studio partners in the past, the duo now combines their extensive forces with Fernandez, making their Astral Records debut with ‘Raag’. Selection one ‘Vortex’ finds Moonphazes and Fernandez masterfully synthesizing their talents for a dancefloor journey that is both dynamic and club-effective. Equally at home above a festival skyline or sitting in the sweet s Read More
Isse Maraà – Transcendent Dreams [Vizia Recordings] The second offing from Vizia Recordings finds label boss Isse Maraà stepping back into the spotlight. Perhaps better known for his DEKOVA alias, the Croatian artist coined his Isse Maraà moniker to focus on the cutting edge sounds of progressive and melodic house & techno. Landing within the same calendar year, it was a pair of singles via DEKOVA's Hood Stories Records which would shape the Isse Maraà sound going forward. IAMT Red and Echoverse would also play host to Isse's club-effective approach across 2024, but it was the formation of Vizia Recordings and subsequent first release which would ultimately serve as the years highlight. Now, retuning to the label for his second offering, Isse Maraà unveils a two-track showcase entitled 'Transcendent Dreams'. Selection one 'Phantom' further cements Isse’s dancefloor minded ethos with its dynamic drive and fluid cadence. Anchored by rocketing beats and percussive flashes, the journey tastefully builds to a wild-eyed intensity Read More
Paul Deep (AR) – Lilac | Refracted [Clubsonica Records] Clubsonica Records rounds out the year by welcoming Paul Deep back to the label for a new EP. Hailing from Argentina, Paul Deep has been a fixture of the progressive house scene for over a decade. The Buenos Aires resident first rose to prominence with a string of early projects for Sound Avenue affiliate 3rd Avenue, where he established a groovy, progressive style that made him a name to watch. Continuing to perfect his craft going forward, Paul earned the support of genre tastemakers Lee Burridge, Guy Mantzur, Henry Saiz, Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, in turn landing him releases via All Day I Dream, Natura Sonoris, Plattenbank, Sudbeat and The Soundgarden. Clubsonica would also become a comfortable home for the Argentine, with five appearances on the label across a seven-year stretch. Now, following an impressive debut for Cristoph’s Consequence Of Society imprint, Paul returns to Clubsonica for his first solo artist EP ‘Lilac | Refracted’, alongside remixes from Ilias Kat Read More
Nick Lampos – Cruiser [Polyptych Limited] Winding down a successful year, Polyptych's Limited division welcomes Nick Lampos to the label for his debut EP. Based in Australia, Nick Lampos has carved out a less than conventional path since first emerging in 2017. A string of progressive minded releases via Framework's Capital Heaven imprint quickly made the Australian artist a name to watch going forward. Looking to showcase his versatility as a producer, Nick would then find a home on Subliminal's Soul division with the housed up sounds of 'We Are Here', a project which would lead to an artist showcase on the label's primary platform, along with an impressive debut for Markus Schulz's Coldharbour Recordings, the latter of which landing just last year. Now, presenting his first project of 2024, Nick adds Polyptych's Limited division to his resume with 'Cruiser'. Beginning with the groovy monochromes of 'Atora’, Nick continues to flex his studio repertoire with an indie-inspired dancefloor journey. A DJ friendly intro set Read More
Shayan Pasha – Seraphim [Movement Recordings] As 2024 reaches its final month, Tash's Movement Recordings welcomes Shayan Pasha back to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Iran, Shayan Pasha first emerged as a DJ in 2010 where he quickly became a fixture of his country's nightlife, performing alongside some of the world's top progressive house talents. A production career would follow shortly thereafter, where early releases via Area Verde, Massive Harmony Records and his own Wander Nation imprint would establish Shayan as a name to watch. 2024 has proved to be Shayan's most prolific and successful year to date, notching key projects for Deep Down Music, inU, RKP, The Soundgarden and UV, while also receiving play from progressive house icon Hernan Cattaneo on multiple occasions. Also finding a home on Movement Recordings in 2024, Shayan would make his label debut with a contribution to the 'Technical Progress, Vol. 14' collection, a project which was followed by a groovy interpretation of ‘Butterfly’s Ball’ by Daniel Read More
Robbie Akbal – Osenchi [Suleiman] Robbie Akbal drops a stripped-back and organic release on Canadian record label, Suleiman. One of the two original tracks is a solo production, and the other is a three-way collaboration with, re os - REO MATSUMOTO, and, Mamazu. The collaborative track has also been remixed by Dachshund. Born and raised in Mexico, Robbie Akbal is a skilled DJ and producer who for over a decade has released immersive tracks with flowing percussion, soothing pads and organic instruments. He heads up the highly respected record labels, Akbal Music and Midnight Riders. Alongside numerous releases on his own imprints, his music has also featured on other prestigious record labels ranging from Get Physical to Crosstown Rebels. Collaborating with Robbie Akbal are, re os - REO MATSUMOTO, and, Mamazu, who have previously teamed up with him to release a track called, “Arcadia,” that came out via, Akbal Music. re os - REO MATSUMOTO and Mamazu, team up regularly, and together they have worked as a d Read More
Mind Echoes – 14 Joys [RKP] Continuing what has been a strong fourth quarter, Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP welcomes Mind Echoes to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Brazil, Vitor Menescal aka Mind Echoes has enjoyed a steady rise since first emerging in 2022 with a contribution to ‘Transenses’, a popular various artists series by Transensations Records. Noted for his progressive style, the Fortaleza resident would form a strong bond with the label going forward, recording six originals and a remix across the next two calendar years. Additional projects via 3rd Avenue, Comet Records and Droid9 also sit prominently on his discography, while progressive house tastemakers in Hernan Cattaneo, Gai Barone, Khen and more have chimed in with support. Now, continuing on an upwards trajectory, Mind Echoes adds RKP to his resume with a two track showcase ‘14 Joys’. ‘14 Joys’ leads the release off in fine fashion and only furthers Mind Echoes’ knack for crafting cutting edge progressive house. Strong kic Read More