Superordinate Music returns in a big way this week, showcasing new remixes of Robert R. Hardy's 'Verum'. Originally released in April of this year as part of the 'Emotions' EP it found the Hungarian artist going deep and soulful, drifting away from some of his more progressive minded material into ADID territory. It foreshadowed much of what was to come from Robert and remains a special part of his discography. Now as the seasons shift we see Superordinate inviting Solid Stone and Nicholas Van Orton to reinvent the track. First up and making his debut on the label is Solid Stone who is best known for his gorgeous progressive creations courtesy of Max Graham's Cycles imprint and Tim Penner's Slideways Music. Here he up's the tempo a touch and adds considerable melodic charm. The production is warm, round and inviting as contoured walls of bass move through chord changes with detailed percussion and dulcet motifs adorning the framework. The break although relatively brief all things

The latest release from Flow Vinyl welcomes Dale Middleton back to the label for a brand new EP. The UK artist last appeared on the Portuguese imprint in February of 2016 with his 'Coruscate' EP. Recent outings for Plattenbank, SOSO and his own Tarnished Tracks imprint have all been sensational, not to mention another hugely successful tour of Argentina just last month. Now making a much anticipated return to Flow Vinyl Dale presents his latest EP entitled 'Nans'. Dale has always treaded the waters between progressive house and techno with an effortless ease. This EP once again showcases sensibilities from both with the lead track sitting comfortably in the latter. The UK artist's neatly tailored production is on display here once again with crisp, detailed design and an electric mood that's sure to be fire on the dance floor. When Dale does veer towards techno he's got this metallic sound which tends to dominate the lead elements, making for an epic yet deliberate feel which is ex

Not slowing down, Deersky's Soundteller Records continues on a great run with a brand new EP from Monojoke this week. The Polish artist remixed 'This Is Not Happening' by Federico Monachesi just last week for the label and also released his massive 'Paradisum' single through Tuxedo's Electronic Tree. Now Monojoke returns to Soundteller for his first EP entitled 'Redemption'. Long time Monojoke fans love his unabashedly, grandiose approach to progressive music and generally that's what we get from the Polish artist. 'Redemption' however is a much deeper and groovier affair which serves as a nice change of pace. The unique design qualities remain; vibrant, effervescent sounds resonance brightly but a chunkier foundation and spacious framework change the mood considerably, allowing the mid tempo BPM and soulful motifs to create a lovely, laid back vibe. There definitely seems to be a lot of deep house trends crossing over into the progressive world and this is further evidence of tha

John Johnson's Hydrogen imprint celebrates its 100th release this week with Hansgod's debut album. The French artist has been a primary contributor not only to Hydrogen but also parent label ICONYC where he has appeared three times. Hansgod's debut album comes at an appropriate moment, one where there is a demand for such a collection. His recent releases have showcased an ever expanding sonic palette and although this is a dance floor oriented project it's something which certainly gets explored on 'Egolies'. Beginning with the first track 'Stole My Heart' you get an immediate sense of what Hansgod is all about. Spacious, meticulously produced grooves where all the elements breathe perfectly and provide maximum aural impact as a result. The vocal elements emanate soulful qualities while bulbous bass stabs and tight percussion keep the seven minute journey locked on the dance floor. It not only sets the tone for the entire collection but leads nicely into 'SMAC'. The tempo and ene

The latest release on Michael and Levan and Stiven Rivic's Mistique Music welcomes Rick Pier O'Neil back to the label for a brand new single. The French artist and RPO Records label boss last appeared on the storied imprint in June of this year with a remix of Jonatan Ramonda's 'Clash of the Souls'. Now returning to the label for his first original music in over two years Rick presents his latest single entitled 'Golden Path'. Spread out over two versions 'Golden Path' encompasses what progressive house fans love about Rick's inimitable style. Part 1 is perfectly suited for peak time play with its electric groove and memorable melodic moments. Driving and full of wicked effects it flows through crunchy rhythms and rugged stabs before eventually giving way to a delicate melodic section that steals the show. Meanwhile Part 2 lowers the tempo and goes for a deeper, groovier approach. It's chunky foundation is immediately appealing, playing off a strong rhythmic core and cosmic effec

The latest release from Balkan Connection welcomes Nicolas Rada back to the label for a brand new EP. It's been the best year on record for the Argentinean artist. After finding a home on Nicholas Van Orton's Balkan Connection South America, Nicolas has delivered fresh music for Dopamine, One of A Kind, Sound Avenue and Soundteller Records. He's also become a mainstay of Balkan Connection's primary imprint where he now makes his 16th appearance with the much anticipated 'Cumulonimbus'. The title track leads the release off and you immediately get a feel for Nicolas' groovy progressive sound. It's something he's honed over time and this year in particular it's really resonated with the progressive underground. Smooth, rolling and full of great rhythmic hooks it's got a superb dance floor sensibility. The mystical top end pushes it into brilliant territory though, swirling atmospheres and clustered motifs trail through the framework for an all out spiritual experience. The compan

The latest release from Just Movement welcomes Ivanshee to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Belarus, Ivan Shpakouski aka Ivanshee has been pushing his energetic brand of progressive house since 2011 with releases on Balkan Connection, JOOF Aura, Inmost Records and Stellar Fountain's Astrowave division. Now Ivanshee steps up for his much anticipated debut on Just Movement with 'Horizon' alongside remixes from Adnan Jakubovic and Ewan Rill. From darker beginnings the lead track 'Horizon' flows through a wonderful range of emotions. Mysterious and engaging it's subversive moods open up with poignant chord changes and trancey synths, the latter of which come alive during the main break. A feverous third act stays true to the trancey moods all while the darker underbelly maintains an unconventional contrast. The companion piece 'Misty Patrol' comes with a similar design profile as deep, rolling grooves and trancey melodies immediately grab your attention. Phasing effects make fo

The latest release on Clinique Recordings finds the label showcasing brand new interpretations of Ewan Rill and Casper's 'Bus' EP. Originally released in February of 2016 it presented some of the duos best ever work. Now Clinique invites Imran Khan, Zan Prevee, Hot Tuneik and Jiminy Hop to rework the track for 2017. The release begins with two interpretations of 'Back to the Roots' by Imran Khan who is now a label regular making his 10th appearance. He's turned in a lovely rendition; full of deep, well textured grooves, succulent keys and a delicate, reflective emotion. The expansive, almost cinematic break is a gorgeous interlude and the stripped back drop is all the more powerful as result. Lovely work from Imran. Zan Prevee also provides a top remix, lowering the tempo just a touch but beefing up the groove for a more progressive minded feel. His quirky melodic top line shines while timely drops and rhythmic shifts keep the groove fresh and your attention locked. Closing t

Stellar Fountain returns this week by welcoming Safinteam back to the label for his debut EP. Timur Safin aka Safinteam hails from Russia and began his career in 2016 with a string of releases on Bullfinch, Majestic Family and Blendwerk. The electronic underground quickly took note of his deep, soulful sounds. May of this year marked his debut on Stellar Fountain with a remix of 'Crystal Fountain' by sYnus. Safinteam now returns for his debut EP alongside remixes from Alfonso Muchacho and Mo' Funk & Asta Nova. The lead track 'In Conjunction' may catch die hard Stellar Fountain fans a bit off guard. A vocal led piece that sits somewhere comfortably between Deep House and Indie-dance. Quite melancholic with dulcet melodies playing nicely off the vocals and a spacious framework to make it all work really well. The companion piece 'Missing In Action' also comes in quite housey with an interesting makeup over all. Distinctive bass stabs combined with soulful vocal samples and cinema

Federico Monachesi returns to Deersky's Soundteller Records this week with a brand new single entitled 'This Is Not Happened'. The Argentinean artist is fresh off an excellent remix of Erich Von Kollar for Stellar Fountain released in late August. Long noted for his clean, detailed productions Federico now makes a much anticipated return to Soundteller with a new single alongside remixes from Kamilo Sanclemente & Golan Zocher, Monojoke and Paul Kardos. The original mix is another excellent example of Federico's pristine production quality. Incredibly spacious, all the elements seem to sit perfectly in the mix, from a meaty, rolling groove to waves of vibrant percussion. When you've got a framework this good the simplest elements tend to sound monstrous and that's the case with the arp and shifting atmospheres here. Nothing gets lost in the mix and the gaseous effects which spiral throughout the break are a nice, subtle touch which adds drama and tension. A pure progressive love