Dublew & STEREO MUNK – Ballad of a Distant Star [Dopamine White] Nikko.Z's Dopamine White opens the month of September by welcoming Stereo Munk and Dublew to the label for their debut single. Based in Pakistan, Stereo Munk and Dublew have been frequent collaborators for the better part of five years. Often finding a creative balance between progressive and organic house, the duo has taken their superlative sound to well established imprints such as 3rd Avenue, Mango Alley and Movement Recordings, while earning support from genre trendsetter Hernan Cattaneo. Continuing to deliver fresh music across 2023, Dublew and Stereo Munk now add Dopamine White to their resume with 'Ballad Of A Distant Star', alongside remixes from Dark Soul Project and Maze 28. Beginning with the Original mix Dublew and Stereo Munk masterfully synthesize their talents into one singular progressive minded vision. Warm punchy beats and a spacious groove set the foundation for a narrative of metallic fragments, cosmic effects and heartfelt harmonics. Pushing a melodic mood in Read More
Ruben Karapetyan – Live in the Moment [Movement Recordings] Tash's Movement Recordings opens the month of September by welcoming Ruben Karapetyan back to the label for a new EP. Born in Armenia but now calling Los Angeles home, Ruben Karapetyan has carved out a unique place in the electronic underground. Following a ten-year hiatus, Ruben returned in 2020 to a rousing response via releases courtesy of Movement Recordings. On the strength of his first two singles for the label 'Gignesthai' and 'Hathor', Ruben quickly emerged as a hyped talent in the trend-driven state of progressive house. Releases via Clubsonica, Mango Alley, Univack and more would soon follow, further establishing Ruben as a top tier talent and in demand remixer. Now, following a contribution to The Soundgarden's 'Summer Collection', Ruben returns to his initial home of Movement Recordings with 'Live In The Moment', alongside remixes from Michael Hooker and Dowden. Destined to be a highlight in Ruben's discography, 'Live In The Moment' lands in impressive fashion and once Read More
Lumme & Miguel Lautaro – Rude Intention [Astral Records] Astral Records opens the month of September by welcoming Lumme and Miguel Lautaro to the label for their debut EP. Based in Switzerland, both Lumme and Miguel have achieved measurable success in their respective careers. Armed with a fresh production approach and distinctly cosmic sound, the duo's combined discography is highlighted by releases via Awen Records, Somatic Records and Univack. Now in the fourth year of their creative partnership, Lumme and Miguel continue on an upwards trajectory, making their Astral Records debut with a two-track showcase entitled 'Rude Intention'. The title selection finds Lumme and Miguel calling upon the vocal talents of Kill Coco; who collectively craft an electric slice of melodic techno. Sitting on a modern astral perch, it's a marriage of tight manicured beats, swing heavy rhythms, and finely tuned percussion which set the course for Kill's ethereal vocal phrasing and razor-sharp synths to work their magic. Anthemic and energetic in equal mea Read More
Saintbull & GUUSE – Looking for the Rain [Musique de Lune Noire] Presenting their first ever collaboration, Saintbull and Guuse debut on Musique de Lune's Noire division with 'Looking For The Rain'. Based in Spain and Argentina respectively, both Saintbull and Guuse have made their mark on the electronic underground. Although early in their careers the duo's combined discography is already highlighted by releases via Almar, Freegrant Music, Polyptych, trndmsk and WAYU Records. With a sound that incorporates elements of organic and melodic house, Saintbull and Guuse continue on that explorative path with their Musique de Lune Noire debut 'Looking For The Rain', alongside a remix from Sanio & Zarth. ‘Looking for the Rain’ finds the duo with a strong creative synergy as they craft a deep melodic cut that’s perfectly styled for the dancefloor. Rhythmically charged, its smooth pulsating cadence, hopeful pads and mesmerizing percussion set the piece on a course for aural enlightenment. As the first act begins to cruise, it's a soulful vocal and Read More
Elias Erium – Sol [Phenomena] Phenomena celebrates their five-year anniversary with a special EP project from label boss Elias Erium. Previously known as the hugely successful progressive house/trance producer Solid Stone, the Canadian artist coined the new 'Elias Erium' moniker to further his audio experiments outside the confines of what he had created with Solid Stone. Success came quickly with world class DJs such as Adriatique, Mind Against and Nick Warren supporting this new chapter of Eilas' career. With the five-year anniversary of the label impending, Elias has crafted the forthcoming 'Echoes' EP, a project which tactfully ties his roots of Solid Stone with the current contemporary sounds of Elias Erium. The end result is a five-track audio travelogue which not only fuses the sensibilities of the monikers together, but creates a bridge into the future of the Erium sound. The 'Echoes' EP has been designed to give the fanbase of Solid Stone an introduction to the next phase of Elias Erium, while in turn cel Read More
Blanka Barbara – Ever Closer [roku] Presenting their third release of the year, roku welcomes Blanka Barbara to the label for her debut EP. Born in Poland but now based in London, Blanka Barbara first emerged in 2020 with a series of releases via her Rabbit Records imprint. Quickly catching the attention of the progressive house and melodic techno communities, the next two years would see the classically trained pianist and composer go on to record projects for Lane 8's This Never Happened, Ziger's Eat My Hat Music, John OO Fleming's Joof Aura, Mango Alley and Proton's Particles. With 2023 projects for Juicebox Music and Balkan Connection already in the books, Blanka now adds roku to her resume with 'Ever Closer', alongside remixes from Danny Lloyd and Bondarev. Destined to be a highlight in Blanka's discography, it is the melodic stylings of 'Ever Closer' which get the release underway. Electrically charged from the outset, its rolling rhythmic structures, striking percussion and character rich groove set the piece Read More
Auseeb & Rabiee – Progpoganda [Comet Records] Comet Records opens the month of September with a new EP from two of the label's founders in Auseeb & Rabiee. Pakistani artist Auseeb returns following his collaboration with Gorkiz 'Macroscopic Ego'; the label's well received inaugural offering from May of this year. This auspicious debut has spearheaded what has been a memorable start for the label. Now four releases in and Comet Records has already established itself as one of 2023's best new labels, making it a potential landing spot for many artists moving forward. Continuing on this upwards trajectory, Auseeb and Rabiee Ahmad combine their extensive forces for the label's fifth offering 'Progpoganda', alongside a remix from Mindlancholic. Title track 'Progpoganda' lands with a resounding thump and shows just how thematic progressive music can be. With a strong exotic narrative, Auseeb & Rabiee take strong drum arrangements and mystical vocal pads through a fist act that is equal parts spiritual and groovy. The track's strong Read More
Alan Fitzpatrick – Envisions [We Are The Brave] Alan Fitzpatrick is back on his record label We Are The Brave with a hedonistic techno track with rave-inspired sounds. Needing little introduction as one of techno's most accomplished artists, Alan Fitzpatrick has headlined mainstages at festivals and large-scale events all over the world. He is also an influential producer who has dropped music via highly respected record labels ranging from Adam Beyer's Drumcode to Radio Slave's Rekids. We Are The Brave is a platform that Alan Fitzpatrick uses to champion artists who share his musical vision such as Joel Mull, Marco Faraone and Gary Beck, but it's also an uncompromising outlet for his own productions. "Envisions" is the solo track on this release and it opens with heavy industrial percussion and a thundering kick drum overlaid with thrashing hi-hats. Its throbbing bassline and swirling arpeggio unfold with building tension, while the euphoria of the pitched vocal tones create a warehouse party vibe. Buy a copy HERE. Read More
Kamilo Sanclemente – Galactic Resonance [Deepwibe Underground] Deepwibe Underground rounds out the summer season by welcoming Kamilo Sanclemente back to the label for a new single. Long regarded as one of his country's premiere progressive house artists, the Cali resident has notched a litany of successes over the last decade. Prolific and consistent in equal measure, Kamilo has earned the praise of electronic tastemakers Guy Mantzur, Hernan Cattaneo, Lee Burridge and Nick Warren, while showcasing his music via All Day I Dream, Anjunadeep, The Soundgarden, Replug and more. Also finding a home on Deepwibe Underground, Kamilo has delivered three singles and a remix since making his label debut in October of 2021. Now, fresh of his EP to commemorate Clubsonica's one hundredth release, Kamilo lands back on Deepwibe Underground with 'Galactic Resonance'. For an artist as prolific as Kamilo his consistent level of quality productions is nothing short of remarkable. Although the Colombian has delved into organic waters on occasion (and with great suc Read More
Messier & EZEK – All I Need [Eat My Hat Music] Ziger's Eat My Hat Music continues a strong summer season by welcoming Messier and EZEK to the label for their debut single. Hailing from the USA and Brazil respectively, both Messier and EZEK are well established in their solo careers. A combined discography boasts releases via Awen Tales, Beatfreak, Freegrant, Steyoyoke, Univack and more. The duo's astral sounds have also found favour with a broad selection of the underground's tastemakers in Danny Tenaglia, Guy Gerber, Hernan Cattaneo, Nicole Moudaber and more. Having previously collaborated on a track for Beatfreak's Elements 05 collection, Messier and EZEK join forces once again, making their Eat My Hat debut with 'All I Need', alongside a remix from Ziger. Aimed squarely at a peak hour dance floor, 'All I Need' marries trance-inducing rhythms and striking percussion with punchy beats and rolling grooves. An array of squelchy stabs and devilish effects steals the air across the first act, sweeping in and out of the stereo-fie Read More