Betelgeize is back on his record label It's Good To Be A Tree with a stunning organic house album featuring vocals by IKVA, and production collaborations with AIWAA, Daniel Hokum, DIBIDABO, Kapchiz, Volen Sentir, Kermesse and Valique. Each of the seven tracks on this release individually collaborates with one of the aforementioned artists, while Betelgeize and IKVA feature on all of the tracks. One of the tracks features vocals by Buduchi, which is a collaborative project between IKVA and Fotinya Fo. The release combines live instruments from around the world with beautiful synths, rhythmic percussion, and IKVA's African vocals. Known for his enchanting and imaginative sound, Betelgeize is an accomplished producer whose diverse style of organic house has been a regular feature of It's Good To Be A Tree alongside his other record label Leveldva. This release showcases the full range of his sound, while also enlisting other leading lights from the organic house scene. There is

Continuing to add new talent to their roster, D.J. MacIntyre's SLC-6 Music welcomes Muza (RU) to the label for her debut EP. Hailing from Russia, Julia Knyazeva aka Muza is an emerging DJ, singer and producer with a distinctive melodic house and techno style. With a keen sense for the dancefloor, Muza has already compiled an impressive resume since her first release just over a year ago. Releases via 16om, Plombir Music, Row Records and Suprematic highlight her discography as she continues to maneuver herself through the trendsetting confines of electronic music. Now, following the summer release of her chart topping 'Crazy State' EP, Muza adds SLC-6 Music to her resume with 'Dance Sensor', alongside a remix from Hatewax & Digital Mess. The title selection leads the release off and showcases Muza's prophetic sound design and strong dancefloor dynamics. A dark, muscular low end sets the foundation for pyrotechnic stabs and sci-fi vocal samples to paint a paranoid path into the break

Musique de Lune rounds out the month of October by welcoming Luke Santos back to the label for a special remix edition of 'I Am Everything'. As a DJ for well over two decades, Argentina born, Netherlands based artist Luke Santos has delighted crowds across the world with his far-reaching sound. Long-standing events such as ADE, WMC, The Love Parade and more have been recurring locations for Luke's exquisite taste and impeccable programming skills; while GU Music, Sudbeat and The Soundgarden have been global music brands to request his talents. A near decade-long career as a producer indicates his selective nature, with Cid Inc's Replug Records, Guy Mantzur's Plattenbank and Global Underground being the primary landing spots for his stunning creations. 2022 would see Luke return from a five-year hiatus via Musique de Lune Noire with the well-received album project 'I Am Everything'. A release which not only holds the distinction of being Noire's inaugural release, but received praise f

Refraction Records opens the autumn season with a new EP from label boss Pedro Capelossi. Brazilian born, Spain based artist Pedro Capelossi has been at the cutting edge of electronic music for the better part of a decade. Comparable to the path of his contemporaries, Pedro has found a way to create a personal universe by exploring electronic sounds, and ultimately finding his own place in the trend-driven state of underground dance music. Fully formed within the creative confines of his Barcelona studio, Pedro's first Refraction project 'Supernova', not only served as the imprints inaugural offering, but continued his mission to create contemporary club tools and destabilizing sound explorations. With the success of Refraction sweeping across the first two quarters of 2024, Pedro returned to his flagship imprint in August, teaming up with Brazilian talent Aeikus for a collaborative effort of dubbed out grooves. Now, for the label’s fifth offering, Pedro takes the reins once again,

The latest offering from Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP imprint welcomes Greg Tomaz to the label for his debut single. Hailing from India, Greg Tomaz has been a fixture of his country's electronic underground for over a decade. With a sound that balances the nostalgic and modern sensibilities of progressive house, the Bangalore resident has compiled an impressive resume, notching releases on well-established imprints such as Mango Alley, Proton’s Particles and Juicebox Music, the latter of which operates as his primary home where he acts as label manager. Selective in his projects, Greg’s lone 2024 production came in April with a well-received remix of ‘Moments’ by Shayan Pasha via 3rd Avenue. Now, presenting his first original production of the year, Greg adds RKP to his resume with ‘Longing’, alongside remixes from D.J. MacIntyre & Juan Ibanez and Makhmurian & Kiaro. The original mix sets the pace and lands with many of Greg's beloved production hallmarks. Tight kick drums

Nikko.Z’s Dopamine White opens the month of October by welcoming Felipe Garcia (UY) and Luciano Pelliza to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Uruguay and inspired by Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo and Sasha, Felipe Garcia has an innate ability to tell a story within his brand of progressive music. Although just three years into his production career, long standing imprints such as 3rd Avenue, Balkan Connection, Deep Down Music and Droid9 have been a landing spots for Felipe’s progressive sound, as he continues to establish his place amongst the genre's rising talents. Meanwhile, hailing from Argentina, Luciano Pelliza has emerged from his country’s progressive house scene as an artist to watch. A pair of releases in 2022 via Transensations and Or Two Strangers affiliate Strangers Beats brought attention to the talented Cordoba resident, a rising force who had firmly established a groovy yet melodic take on the genre. Moving forward, the next two calendar years proved to be huge

The latest release from Movement Recordings finds label boss Tash back in the spotlight with a new EP. 2024 has proved to be a fruitful year for Tash, one which has seen the Greek artist release a new single in ‘Banyan Blast’ and a remix for Tomy Wahl’s ‘Vagator’ for his home imprint, alongside a well-received rendition of ‘Shiraz’ by veterans Yves Eaux and Nick Vale for Chrom Recordings. Seemingly in constant motion as a DJ, Tash has continued to be a force across India’s burgeoning scene, as well as his Greek homeland with a neverending run of gigs that continues to bolster his reputation as one Europe’s longest running selectors. Now, as 2024 reaches its fourth quarter, Tash returns to Movement with ‘Basic Principles’, alongside remixes from Futur-E and ID ID. Already a much requested track in the sets of Tash, it is the club-effective qualities of ‘Basic Principles’ which lead the release off. Finding a nice balance between progressive house and melo

Clubsonica Records opens the fall season by welcoming Bemannte & Bruder back to the label for a new EP. Hailing from Ireland, the Bemannte & Bruder duo first emerged in 2021 with a series of releases via longstanding UK imprint Stripped Recordings. Armed with a timeless progressive sound, Bemannte & Bruder were immediately tipped as a name to watch, with subsequent projects via Aletheia Recordings, Brisbeats Records and Voodoo & Prayers landing across the next two calendar years. Clubsonica has also become a comfortable home for the duo, with an EP and remix project released across the last twelve months. Now, following last years well received 'Amongst the Stars' EP, Bemannte & Bruder make a welcome return to Clubsonica with 'Summer Nights', alongside remixes from Antrim and Gux Jimenez. Noted for their timeless style, it is the title selection which leads the release off and only furthers that narrative. Tight kick drums and neatly manicured percussion provide a DJ friendly intr

Astral Records opens the fall season by welcoming Bolth to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Brazil, Bolth is a DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has carved out his own unique place in the electronic music underground. With a clever co-ax of classic elements from the 70s and 80s with the melodic heart of house Music, Bolth creates a sonic intersection with techno’s foundational roots. A signature sound marked by crisp grooves, exacting sound design, and the symbiotic fusion of analog synths with digital undertones. First emerging in 2021 on the strength of his early tracks, Bolth would go on to compile an impressive resume across the next three calendar years, notching standout projects for ERRORR, New Tab Music, Panda Lab and Purified. Now, as 2024 reaches its final quarter, Bolth follows an excellent offering for SPECIES with his Astral Records debut ‘Beyond Control’. Beginning with the title selection, Bolth showcases a peak time approach which sets the t

Eleven Of July's BrokenHearted opens the fall season by welcoming SH.AH to the label for his debut EP. Based in the United Arab Emirates, Shahi Mohamed aka SH.AH has achieved measurable success since first emerging in 2021. A release for UK imprint inU established a sound which incorporated a fusion of genres, from progressive to organic house and melodic techno. The next three years would see the Alexandria resident find his footing more in the latter, recording projects for Bayati Records and Somatique Music. Also an accomplished DJ, SH.AH comes armed with a proven track record of successful performances at some of the most renowned venues and festivals that his country has to offer. With 2024 already yielding a successful EP for Outer Space Oasis, SH.AH now adds BrokenHearted to his resume with 'Home Now'. Beginning with the darker monochromes of the title selection, SH.AH's craftsmanship reveals itself, as striking stabs and percolating effects shapeshift atop muscular kick dru