D.J. MacIntyre's SLC-6 Music continues a strong summer season by presenting the twenty-first edition of their SIX: Stage-X compilation series. Established five 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-21 continues that ethos and lands in impressive fashion with exclusive music from: Matias Vega, Martin Di Sciascio, Neeco, Jeeva, Deepfire, Maxim Sheremetev, BEIL and Eric Goodenough. Hailing from Argentina and making their label debut with 'Missing Flight' are Matias Vega and Martin Di Sciascio. Tough driving beats and dark murky bass lines set the anchor for layers of clattering percussion and orbiting effects to paint a darker monochrome across the first act, while the main break builds tension through buzzing sonics and pensive atmospheres, pushing onwards to a trippy finale. Selection two fi

Earthly Delights is a deep and organic record label that presents an Afro house release by Nüur. Nüur is a Colombian artist currently living in the UK, and his style is a percussive blend of melodic synths and enchanting atmosphere. He has been a regular feature of the Earthly Delights roster, but has also released music via other respected record labels ranging from MoBlack Records to Shango Records. He is also a skilled DJ whose productions translate his innate knowledge of how to captivate a dance floor, as his dynamic tracks find the perfect balance between energy and atmosphere. "Bica" combines a marimba style melody with earthy percussion sequenced into shuffling rhythms. The deep bassline and breakdown's cinematic vocals add to the compelling sound of this invigorating track. "Anuk" is the second track on the EP, and its trippy synth melodies are underpinned by upbeat percussion. It’s a mesmerising cut with a hallucinatory sound and a feel-good vibe. "Mi Gente" is a

Clubsonica Records continues into the summer season by welcoming AKSOM back to the label alongside debutant INA NIA. Hailing from Colombia, AKSOM debuted his newly coined melodic house and techno alias in 2023 amidst much praise. Clubsonica would act as the vehicle for AKSOM's double a-side debut 'Artefactum | Saturn', a release which would receive support from Armin Van Buuren, John OO Fleming and Mind Against, amongst others. Noted for his pristine production quality and contemporary melodic approach, the Cali resident wrapped up the year with the mainstage Beatport chart success 'Velocity', a track recorded alongside American artist Luke Alexander. Meanwhile, DJ, singer, songwriter, and producer INA NIA has emerged with a diverse array of sounds, showcasing her versatility in almost every genre as INA, and in the darker realms of melodic techno as NIA. Her music reflects a harmonious blend, capturing the essence of various genres and delivering a unique experience. Now, combining t

Continuing a strong summer season, Tash's Movement Recordings welcomes Alto Astral back to the label for a new 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. Movement Recordings has also been a landing spot for the talented duo, with their label debut 'Time Shifter' coming in 2021, an EP project recorded alongside fellow countryman Andres Moris. With 2024 already yielding standout releases for Or Two Strangers, Proton Music and The Soundgarden, Alto Astral

Ruben Karpentayn's RKP continues a strong summer season by welcoming Gorkiz and Benja Molina to the label for their first ever collaborative single. Hailing from Brazil, Gorkiz has achieved measurable success across his twelve year production career, bringing his progressive minded sound to highly regarded record labels such as Meanwhile, Mango Alley and his own Transensations imprint. Genre tastemakers Nick Warren, Guy J and more have been steadfast supporters along the way, making the Sao Paulo resident one of Brazil's top progressive music exports. Meanwhile, hailing from Spain, Benja Molina first emerged in 2009 on the strength of early tracks such as 'Never The End For Me' and 'The World Of Sound', a pair of floor friendly cuts that would establish a clean progressive sound for the Spaniard. Evolving as an artist over the next decade, the Madrid resident would adopt a deeper, more contemporary approach to his production, eventually leading to projects for Massive Harmony and Soun

Musique de Lune opens the summer season by welcoming Sturge to the label for his debut single. Hailing from Ireland but now calling the UK home, Sturge has been promoting electronic music events across Europe and beyond for many years; from Belfast to Burning Man and London to Berlin. As a DJ first, the London resident is as comfortable playing anything from downbeat to techno, but his eclectic sets usually veer towards emotive and driving melodic techno - emotion is paramount in all his selections and taking the listener on a journey is always the intention. As much a regular in the underground scene as he is on some of main the stages in London and at Burning Man, he has shared the stage with the likes of Be Svendsen, Moonwalk, Guy J, Guy Mantzur, Sabo, and YokoO, amongst others. Now, looking to make his mark as a producer, Sturge makes his Musique de Lune debut with 'What Were The Skies Like When You Were Young', alongside remixes from JFR, Dabeat and Tom Banner. Although most w

Astral Records opens the month of July with a new collaborative project from Paul Anthonee and Emiliano Demarco. In addition to being a core part of the Astral family, Paul Anthonee has achieved global recognition for his far-reaching sound. Tale Of Us, Maceo Plex, Carl Cox, Innellea, Fideles, Kevin De Vries and more have praised his work, while Running Clouds, Steyoyoke, Parquet and UV Noir have been landing spots for his sought-after tracks. In recent years Paul has chosen to primarily focus on Astral as his production home, while also adding Melodic Room, Ritual and We Are to his resume. Meanwhile, hailing from Argentina, Emiliano Demarco has achieved measurable success across his near decade long career. Releases via Eleatics Records, Future Romance and Sequence Music highlight his discography, while trendsetting DJs in 8Kays, Coeus, Massano, Oostil and Tale of Us have been supporters along the way. Astral Records has also been a home for Emiliano, with his debut coming earlier th

SLC-6 Music continues a strong summer season by presenting new interpretations of '3-Sphere' by Michael St. Patrick, FreakyBro and label boss D.J. MacIntyre. Hailing from the USA, this trio of SLC-6 regulars have all achieved measurable success in their respective solo careers. As veterans of California's infamous rave scene dating back to the 90's and early 2000's, Michael, Freakybro and D.J. MacIntyre have compiled a bevy of impressive projects for SLC-6 over the last six years, oftentimes finding the creative space between progressive house, melodic techno and psy trance. With D.J. MacIntyre's peak time techno-tinged take on the track first surfacing as part of the label's SIX: Stage-2 collection five years ago, SLC-6 now showcases new interpretations of '3-Sphere' by Michael St. Patrick, Soulmade (AR) and D.J. MacIntyre who presents an updated 'Cosmological' version of the track. Opting for a melodic dancefloor friendly approach, it is D.J. MacIntyre's 'Cosmological' version w

Baikal Nomads is an influential organic house record label run by Chingis, and the imprint’s new release is the eighth edition of their annual compilation, ‘Badarchin’. ‘Badarchin, Vol. 8’ features 18 tracks including three collaborations, and artists from 9 different countries. This globally sourced release embraces cultural diversity, and features music with deep atmosphere, organic percussion and spellbinding melodies. The artists who feature on this release include Alacrán del Amor, JAVALI (MX), Andrew Shartner, Böle, Borowsky, Catatonique, Cereus, Dj Shaman, Dragon House, Jocan Deka, Samuel Wexler, K2W0, Kerem Genc, Lello Fusco, m.age.project, Makossa (IT), Niño Amarillo, Savanna, Sainz (VE), Tlazohtla and Yodh. Many of the artists on this release have previously been featured on Baikal Nomads, but there are also record label debuts by Dragon House, Makossa (IT), Borowsky, Böle, Savanna & Sainz, Jocan Deca & Samuel Wexler, Yodh, Alacran del Amor & Jav

Tash's Movement Recordings opens the month of July by welcoming Tomy Wahl back to the label for a new EP. Hailing from Argentina, Tomy Wahl has been a fixture of his country's electronic underground for the better part of a decade. With a sound that finds a cohesive balance between afro, progressive and melodic house, the Buenos Aires resident has compiled an impressive resume, notching releases on well-established imprints such as Eleatics, Sincopat and Stil Vor Talent, while earning support from Adam Beyer, Richie Hawtin and Solomun. Movement Recordings has also been a landing spot for Tomy, with his label debut 'Out of My Mind' coming in November of last year, a release which led to projects for Black Rose and Exx Underground. Now, following an EP project for Beatfreak Recordings, Tomy returns to Movement with 'Vagator', alongside remixes from Tash and SEQU3l. The EP's title selection 'Vagator' sets the pace and lands with many of Tomy's beloved production hallmarks. Tight kick