Alto Astral & Porra – Looking for You [Or Two Strangers] Antrim’s Or Two Strangers continues a strong start to the year by welcoming Alto Astral and Porra to the label for their debut EP. Originally from Argentina and now calling Spain home, Martina Mozzoni and Matias Villafañe aka Alto Astral first emerged in 2019 on the strength of early tracks ‘Time Shifter’ and ‘One of a Kind’. Noted for their groovy progressive sound and memorable live performances, Alto Astral quickly became a rising duo to watch, in turn receiving nominations for Best Duo and Best Live Set in the electronic music scene in Córdoba. Now nearly five years on Alto Astral have built an impressive resume with standout releases via Freegrant Music, Proton and Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden. Meanwhile, Buenos Aires based Porra has enjoyed similar success across his decade long career. After impressive debut’s on Omid 16B’s Alola and Sex on Wax, the talented Argentine would emerge as one of his country’s finest progressive house exports, showcasing his musi Read More
Various Artists – Clubsonica Sampler, Vol. 5 [Clubsonica Records] Clubsonica Records opens the month of March by unveiling the fifth edition of their Sampler Series. Following its debut in 2021, Clubsonica's Various Artists Sampler Series is now a regular and much anticipated offering in the label's catalog, fitting nicely alongside the MMW and ADE showcases which operate under a similar ethos. The trending series has been a platform not only for a wide assortment of upcoming talent, but continues to add some of progressive music's most notable names with each successive edition. Genre veterans Golan Zocher, Greenage, Kamilo Sanclemente, Ric Niels, Ruben Karapetyan, amongst others, have all graced Clubsonica's much sought after Sampler Series, sitting alongside a carefully curated blend of talented up and comers. Now embarking on their fifth edition, Clubsonica boss Juan Pablo Torrez has compiled the series' most comprehensive volume to date, featuring new music from (in order of appearance): Erich Von Kollar, NAHS & Martin Fredes, Nic Rinaldi, Sens Read More
MakhmuriaN – Golden Times [Movement Limited] Tash's Movement Limited opens the spring season by welcoming MakhmuriaN to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Armenia, Arshavir Makhmuryan aka MakhmuriaN began his journey into electronic music as a DJ first, quickly becoming a fixture of Yerevan's vibrant nightlight and in turn sharing the stage with Alex Niggemann, D-Formation, Robert Babicz and Space Motion, amongst others. Arshavir's next step were to hone his production skills, eventually forming the Doperfect duo in 2017, before eventually moving forward under his distinctive MakhmuriaN moniker. With a sound that sits in the creative space between progressive and melodic house & techno, MakhmuriaN has showcased his music via Cafe De Anatolia, Somatique and his own Dialogue of Sounds imprint which acts as his primary home. Now, following his latest Dialogue of Sounds vehicle 'I'm in Love' to begin the year, MakhmuriaN adds Movement Limited to his resume with a two-track showcase entitled 'Golden Times'. MakhmuriaN conti Read More
Carla Durisch – Moist [THRPY] Carla Durisch launches her new record label THRPY with debut track "Moist" dropping on the 15th of March. The label will be an outlet for the artist to explore the raw edges of house & techno. Living in Zurich, Carla is an exciting DJ and producer whose style, despite diving deep, is full of energy and a knowing sense of humour. 2023 was a big year for Durisch who played over 90 shows that included Ibiza, Berlin, Miami, Dubai, Bali; her native Switzerland, alongside other parts of the world. Her debut EP, ‘I Just Wanna Dance,’ came out via Damian Lazarus' Crosstown Rebels, and featured a remix by the legendary Seth Troxler. Any producer whose first release comes via record labels such as Crosstown is destined for big things. THRPY is the next chapter in Carla's evolution as an artist, and the record label's title is a play on the word 'Therapy' which is her go-to remedy; a cathartic passion for sound that provides an escape from the daily grind. Not only is THRP Read More
Ivan Aliaga – Robotica / Black Whale [Constellation Music] Analog Jungs Constellation imprint opens the new year by welcoming Ivan Aliaga to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from the talent-rich region of Cordoba, Ivan's musical palate takes reference from the progressive genre's vast spectrum; in turn creating an authentic voice that is all his own. Noted for his attention to detail, tough kick drums and electric design quality, Ivan's craft shines through vividly, making each one of his creations an exhilarating experience. On the strength of releases via Mango Alley, Meanwhile, Or Two Strangers and The Soundgarden, Ivan has earned the praise of genre trendsetters Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed and more. 2023 proved to be a breakout year for the progressive house phenom, adding Cid Inc’s Replug Records and Alex O’Rion’s Solis Records to his resume. Now, following a collaborative EP with Jamie Stevens to begin the year, Ivan makes his much-anticipated Constellation debut with ‘Robotica / Black Whale’. Beginning with 'Ro Read More
MPathy, Øntold – Sakkara [Movement Recordings] The latest release on Tash’s Movement Recordings welcomes MPathy and Øntold to the label for their debut EP. As a producer for over a decade, Berlin based MPathy has certainly found a comfortable home on German powerhouse Steyoyoke, with fifty-seven discography credits coming courtesy of the long-standing imprint. In addition to being an integral part of the beloved label, MPathy is also an accomplished DJ, being a fixture of Berlin’s nightlife as well taking his immaculate sounds to some of the world’s trendiest venues and biggest festivals. Meanwhile, Iranian artist Øntold has also achieved measurable success across his near five-year career. His astral sound has found a home on Sequence, Steyoyoke, Us & Them and his own Squarenoise Records imprint, while earning support from Dubfire, Øostil and Tale Of Us, among others. Now, combining their extensive forces for the first time, MPathy and Øntold debut on Movement Recordings with ‘Sakkara’, alongside a remix from Unseen Read More
Pedro Capelossi – Supernova [Refraction Records] Pedro Capelossi's Refraction Records arrives in exciting fashion with a much anticipated EP from the label boss himself. The Brazilian born - Spaniard naturalized, Barcelona based artist has forged a distinctive sound which focuses on inventive use of atmosphere and rhythm, drawing the lines between global dance cultures without adhering to any fixed formula. First emerging in 2019, Pedro quickly established himself with a consistent stream of superlative releases via Hoomidaas, Seven Villas, Sound Avenue, Tales of Romance and The Soundgarden; in turn earning the praise of Eelke Kleijn, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Pablo Bolívar and Powel, amongst others. A sparse but well-thought out release schedule has only made the love for his sound stronger and his new projects all the more anticipated. With Pedro's latest Hoomidaas vehicle 'Rainbow Road' opening his 2024 season, the Barcelona resident now unveils his flagship record label with a brand new EP entitled 'Supernova', alongside re Read More
Maxi Vega, Emiliano Demarco – Triton [Astral Records] Astral Records opens the month of March by welcoming Emiliano Demarco & Maxi Vega to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Argentina, both Emiliano and Maxi have achieved measurable success in their respective solo careers. Both approaching a decade's worth of production credits, Emiliano and Maxi have been producing a mesmerizing blend of melodic house and techno from their Buenos Aires based studios. As occasional production partners the duo have combined their extensive forces for releases via Eleatics Records, Future Romance and Sequence Music, amongst others, while also receiving support from 8kays, Coeus, Massano, Oostil and Tale of Us. Now, continuing to build on their creative partnership, Emiliano and Maxi add Astral Records to their resume with a three track showcase entitled 'Triton'. Emiliano and Maxi continue to explore their astral style on the lead selection 'Triton'. Fluid and energetic throughout, it's a framework of punchy kick drums and rippling basslines wh Read More
Mind Of Us – Forever [Just Movement] Just Movement opens the new year by welcoming Mind Of Us to the label for their debut single. Hailing from the UK, this trio of producers first emerged as Mind Of Us in 2021 with a single for Framewerk's long-standing Capital Heaven imprint. Immediately noted for their nostalgic progressive sound, Mind Of Us would go on to release their first artist EP for Pro-B-Tech Music in 2022. It was the following year which proved to be the most prolific however, one where the trio would go on a creative swell and in turn land key projects via 3rd Avenue, Afterglow, Freegrant Music and Univack, amongst others. Now, looking to bring that momentum forward into 2024, Mind Of Us adds Just Movement to their resume with 'Forever', alongside a remix from RIGOONI. The original mix leads the release off in grand fashion and only furthers the trio's mesmerizing sound. Strong kick drums and a backdrop of glowing textural bliss provide the anchor for creamy arps and layers of flickering percussion. Crui Read More
Twilight Music Sculpture – Morning Always Comes [Musique de Lune Noire] Musique de Lune Noire opens their 2024 season by welcoming Twilight Music Sculpture to the label for his debut EP. Canadian artist Twilight Music Sculpture has been crafting a blend of deep, melodic and organic house from his Toronto studio, while also taking the city's dancefloor's on a journey. A 2021 debut via his Twilight Music imprint set the course for what has been a three-year creative swell of superlative releases. While keeping the majority of his output exclusive to his own imprint, he has also recorded projects for Amber Long's Modern Architect and most recently, Pedro Mercado's long-running Chrom Recordings, a single which got 2024 off to an impressive start. Now, continuing on an upwards trajectory, Twilight Music Sculpture adds Musique de Lune Noire to his resume with a two-track showcase entitled 'Morning Always Comes'. Following on from some of his past releases Twilight Music Sculpture continues to focus on the retro-sounds from which he has built his career. Emot Read More