Musique de Lune rounds out the month of April by welcoming Hector Cortes to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Mexico, Hector Cortes first emerged in 2021 on the strength of a contribution to Buddhabrot's 'Constellations 01' collection. His progressive sounds quickly found favour with the genre's premiere tastemakers in Eelke Kleijn, Hernan Cattaneo, Miss Monique, Nick Warren and Patrice Baumel, eventually leading to releases via 3rd Avenue, Strangers Beats and Transensations, amongst others. Musique de Lune has also been a landing spot for Hector, with his label debut coming in 2022 as part of the label's inaugural release 'Rayons De Lune' collection. With 2024 wrapping up with 'Psionic', a track recorded alongside fellow countryman Indigo Man for MNL's 'Autumn 2024' collection, Hector opens his 2025 schedule returning to Musique de Lune with 'Soulshock'. Spread across three tracks it is the title selection ‘Soulshock’ which sets the tone for the EP. Full of colourful at

Astral Records rounds out the month of April by presenting a collaborative single from Voices of Valley and Raynz (IT). Formed in 2017 by Greek artists Valantis Likostratis and George Triantafyllakis, Voices of Valley have achieved measurable success in relatively short order. Their dark, ethereal take on techno has won over the genre's tastemakers and landed them releases via BeatFreak, Steyoyoke, Three Hands and Us & Them Records. Astral Records has also been a landing spot for the Greek duo, with three projects recorded for the Greek imprint since making their label debut in 2021. Meanwhile, hailing from Italy, Raynz (IT) began his musical journey as a guitarist, before eventually discovering techno where he took to the melodic side of the genre. Noted for his cohesive blend of traditional and trendy sounds, the Naples resident would go on to notch releases via Exx Muzik and Lelantus Records, in turn earning support from Kevin de Vries, The Element and Toto Chiavetta, amongst other

D.J. MacIntyre's SLC-6 Music opens the spring season by presenting the twenty-fifth edition of their SIX: Stage-X compilation series. Established six years ago, the beloved various artists showcase continues to search the globe for the freshest new talent that the electronic underground has to offer, featuring a cohesive blend of progressive and melodic techno styles. SIX: Stage-24 continues that ethos featuring exclusive new music from: Foreign Movies, Gándara (AR), Mindlancholic, Luciano Pelliza & Ger Nogueira, JP Mantero and BNogart. Making his label debut with selection one is British artist Julian Peake aka Foreign Movies. Beloved for his releases via Global Underground and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, the London resident's latest 'Your Life' sets the tone for the release with chunky grooves and whimsical qualities that should appeal to a broad range of house DJs. Making his label debut is Gándara (AR) who provides selection two 'A Carousel'. The Argentinean talent comes o

JFR's Secret Feelings enters the spring season by welcoming Eugenio Sanchez Moreno to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Argentina, Eugenio Sanchez Moreno has emerged from his country's progressive and organic house scene as an artist to watch. A series of releases in 2023 via 3rd Avenue and Future Avenue brought attention to the talented La Plata resident, a rising force who had firmly established a groovy yet atmospheric sound. Moving forward, 2024 would see further successes, as Eugenio built on that early momentum with a consistent and more prolific release schedule, one highlighted by projects for Dreamers, Droid9 South America and RYNTH, amongst others. Now, fresh off a five-track showcase for Madloch's Sound Avenue imprint to begin the year, Eugenio Sanchez Moreno adds Secret Feelings to his resume with 'In My Land'. The dark crunchy vibes of the title track sets the pace for Eugenio's ‘In My Hand’ collection. Punchy kick drums and frayed percussive arrangements la

Musique de Lune opens the month of April by welcoming Tom Banner back to the label for his first single. Hailing from the UK but now calling Spain home, Tom Banner has achieved measurable success in relatively short order. Emerging via a 2023 debut on Mango Alley affiliate Maldesoule, the Barcelona resident would go on to record projects for Cafe De Anatolia LAB and Kognitiv Records across the next calendar year, firmly establishing himself as a producer to watch. 2024 would also mark Tom's Musique de Lune debut, with a well-received remix of 'What Were the Skies Like When You Were Young' by Irish producer Sturge. Now, getting his 2025 off to an auspicious start, Tom returns to the label for his first original project 'It's You', alongside remixes from Dowden, The Wash, Alley SA and George Yammine. Full of detail and idiosyncrasies, 'It's You' is a glowing voyage where Tom explores a storyboard of deeper grooves, exotic percussive arrangements, poignant pianos and meandering vocal

Continuing to showcase exciting new talent, Clubsonica Records welcomes COQUEIT to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Argentina, COQUEIT has been a fixture of the progressive house scene across the last four years. The Cordoba resident first rose to prominence with a string of early projects for AH Digital and Droid9 South America, where he established a melodic, progressive style that made him a name to watch. Continuing to perfect his craft going forward, COQUEIT would earn the support of genre tastemakers Antrim, Ezequiel Arias, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and Sahar Z, in turn landing him releases via Mango Alley and Univack. With the onset of 2025 highlighted by a well-received debut for Or Two Strangers, COQUEIT continues to break further ground as the year enters its second quarter, adding Clubsonica to his resume with ‘Warning’. The peak time sounds of the title selection ’Warning’ steal the air and present a prophetic monochrome within COQUEIT’s repertoire

The latest offering from Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP finds VegaZ SL & Nicolas Benedetti presenting their second ever collaboration ‘Timeless’. Hailing from the progressive house hotbed of Sri Lanka, Vegaz SL has established himself with a mesmerizing groovy sound that continues to fuel his country’s dancefloors. On the strength of early tracks in 2021, the Galle resident would go on to compile an impressive resume across the next four calendar years, showcasing his music via Hoomidaas, Mango Alley, roku, Sound Avenue, WARPP and his own La Foresta imprint; while some of the world's most highly regarded DJs in Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren championed his work along the way. Meanwhile, Argentinean artist Nicolas Benedetti has enjoyed a quick rise since first emerging in 2019. The Buenos Aires resident would quickly earn the praise of progressive music tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Alex O'Rion, Mariano Mellino, Nicolas Rada and more, while landing key projects via Balkan

D.J. MacIntyre’s SLC-6 Music opens the spring season by presenting new interpretations of ‘Dizziness’ by Servando & Gaspar Aguilera. Originally released as part of the label’s ‘SIX: Stage-19’ collection from February of last year, ‘Dizziness’ found the Argentinean duo crafting a smooth progressive journey complete with aquatic themes, gated vocals and a sturdy groove that was perfect for mid-set play. Still holding a spot in the duo’s Beatport Top 10 best sellers more than a year after its release, SLC-6 Music now invites Rebus Project and B.I.R.DD to re-imagine the track for spring 2025. Hailing from Estonia but now calling Scotland home, Viktor Pekisev aka Rebus Project returns to the label following a contribution to the ‘SIX: Stage-22’ collection from last year. Always a creative remixer, the Glasgow resident adds considerable funk to the groove, while a top line of delicate arps, wispy vocal drifts and airy effects make for a perfect summery vibe. The re

Luum Records opens the spring season by welcoming Floresta to the label for their debut single. Emi Tazz, Mariano Domínguez and Sonia Veragua make up the Floresta production team, and through combining their creative forces the trio has created a sound all their own. A unique amalgamation of ancestral motifs with contemporary rhythms takes listeners on an explorative journey, one which proves to be both transcendent and memorable. Noted for their borderless approach to productions and live performances, Floresta continues to emerge as 2025 unfolds, making their Luum Records debut with 'Mayan Spirit', alongside a remix from Kris Dur. Full of detail and idiosyncrasies, 'Mayan Spirit' is a dimly lit voyage where the group explores a storyboard of lazy mid-tempo grooves, wispy atmospheric swells and meandering vocal coactions, which add a unique soul and emotion to the journey. It's rippling framework while powerful, presents a smooth, cruising vibe across the first act, evoking emo

Clif Jack's record label, MJA the Vision, presents an explosive two-track techno EP by, Ilona Maras. Ilona Maras is riding high after a recent EP on Alan Fitzpatrick's We Are The Brave, which adds to an impressive catalogue that also includes music on other labels ranging from Frankyeffe's Riot Recordings to Reinier Zonneveld's Filth on Acid. Based in Switzerland, Ilona Maras is well known within Zurich's underground club scene, as she is a resident DJ at the city's internationally renowned, Hive Club. Her style is an intoxicating blend of hammering drums and rousing synth lines that deliver a vigorous energy. This is Ilona Maras' second solo release on MJA the Vision, she has also contributed to one of the record label's compilations, and continues to establish herself as one of the imprint's core artists. "Boomerang" opens the release with a pulsating bassline and rattling hi-hats, while rushing rave sirens sweep across the mix, and a stabbing melody delivers frantic te