Servando & Gaspar Aguilera – Dizziness [SLC-6 Music] D.J. MacIntyre’s SLC-6 Music opens the spring season by presenting new interpretations of ‘Dizziness’ by Servando & Gaspar Aguilera. Originally released as part of the label’s ‘SIX: Stage-19’ collection from February of last year, ‘Dizziness’ found the Argentinean duo crafting a smooth progressive journey complete with aquatic themes, gated vocals and a sturdy groove that was perfect for mid-set play. Still holding a spot in the duo’s Beatport Top 10 best sellers more than a year after its release, SLC-6 Music now invites Rebus Project and B.I.R.DD to re-imagine the track for spring 2025. Hailing from Estonia but now calling Scotland home, Viktor Pekisev aka Rebus Project returns to the label following a contribution to the ‘SIX: Stage-22’ collection from last year. Always a creative remixer, the Glasgow resident adds considerable funk to the groove, while a top line of delicate arps, wispy vocal drifts and airy effects make for a perfect summery vibe. The re Read More
Floresta – Mayan Spirit [Luum Records] Luum Records opens the spring season by welcoming Floresta to the label for their debut single. Emi Tazz, Mariano Domínguez and Sonia Veragua make up the Floresta production team, and through combining their creative forces the trio has created a sound all their own. A unique amalgamation of ancestral motifs with contemporary rhythms takes listeners on an explorative journey, one which proves to be both transcendent and memorable. Noted for their borderless approach to productions and live performances, Floresta continues to emerge as 2025 unfolds, making their Luum Records debut with 'Mayan Spirit', alongside a remix from Kris Dur. Full of detail and idiosyncrasies, 'Mayan Spirit' is a dimly lit voyage where the group explores a storyboard of lazy mid-tempo grooves, wispy atmospheric swells and meandering vocal coactions, which add a unique soul and emotion to the journey. It's rippling framework while powerful, presents a smooth, cruising vibe across the first act, evoking emo Read More
Ilona Maras – Boomerang [MJA the Vision] Clif Jack's record label, MJA the Vision, presents an explosive two-track techno EP by, Ilona Maras. Ilona Maras is riding high after a recent EP on Alan Fitzpatrick's We Are The Brave, which adds to an impressive catalogue that also includes music on other labels ranging from Frankyeffe's Riot Recordings to Reinier Zonneveld's Filth on Acid. Based in Switzerland, Ilona Maras is well known within Zurich's underground club scene, as she is a resident DJ at the city's internationally renowned, Hive Club. Her style is an intoxicating blend of hammering drums and rousing synth lines that deliver a vigorous energy. This is Ilona Maras' second solo release on MJA the Vision, she has also contributed to one of the record label's compilations, and continues to establish herself as one of the imprint's core artists. "Boomerang" opens the release with a pulsating bassline and rattling hi-hats, while rushing rave sirens sweep across the mix, and a stabbing melody delivers frantic te Read More
Namatjira – Und So Weiter [Musique de Lune] Musique de Lune opens the spring season by welcoming Namatjira to the label for his debut EP. Having developed a passion for electronic music from an early age, Joost van der Vleuten aka Namatjira has now firmly etched his place in the history of progressive house. With a career spanning the better part of two decades, the Dutch artist has earned the praise of world class DJs such as Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, Nick Warren and Sasha, while showcasing his music on renowned record labels, most notably Anjunadeep, Armada, Purified, Songuara and Sudbeat. Joost's unique take on progressive and organic house has also seen him remix some of electronic music's biggest stars in Armin Van Buuren and Guy J. Now furthering what has already been a storied career, Namatjira adds Musique de Lune to his resume with a four-track showcase 'Und So Weiter'. The title selection sits as a prime example of Namatjira's elusive craftmanship, invoking a rare combination of hope, heartache, reflect Read More
Hobin Rude – Lunar Bloom EP [Higher States] Roger Martinez’s Higher States opens the spring season by welcoming Hobin Rude to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Serbia, Hobin Rude first emerged in 2020 on the strength of a remix for Jelly For The Babies One Of A Kind imprint. His progressive sounds quickly found favour with the genre's premiere tastemakers in Armen Miran, Eelke Kleijn, Guy Mantzur, Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, eventually leading to releases via Hoomidaas, Juicebox Music, Mango Alley, Plattenbank, Sudbeat, The Soundgarden and WARPP. Also an established DJ, the Belgrade resident has played across the globe, showcasing his keen sense of dancefloor dynamics alongside elite international talents Guy J, Roy Rosenfeld, Tim Green and Volen Sentir, amongst others. With 2025 already yielding key projects for iNU and Mango Alley, Hobin now adds Higher States to his resume with ‘Lunar Bloom’. Beginning with ‘Lunar Bloom’, Hobin showcases a groovy melodic approach which sets the tone for the EP. Full Read More
Andre Moret & Mariusso – Cygnus [Clubsonica Records] Clubsonica Records opens the spring season with a new collaborative project from Andre Moret and Mariusso. As one of Brazil's most highly regarded progressive house artists, Andre Moret has achieved many successes across his seven year career. World class DJs Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren have been regular supporters, while his inimitable productions have found a home on Mango Alley, Plattenbank, The Soundgarden and Warung Recordings, amongst others. Also an accomplished DJ, the Campinas resident has taken his impeccable taste and smooth programming skills around the world, performing in Argentina, Colombia and Uruguay, while also being a fixture of Brazil’s vibrant nightlife, through his highly regarded gigs at D.EDGE, Club 88, Clash Club, Gate22 and more. Meanwhile, also hailing from Brazil, Douglas Mariusso aka Mariusso made his mark as a DJ first, gaining recognition early on for performances at both clubs and festivals, most notably Alakazam, NuGarden, Tulum Open Air, Vozz an Read More
Ruben Karapetyan – Moai [RKP] The latest offering from RKP finds label boss Ruben Karapetyan returning for a new single. Since returning to the world of electronic music in 2020, Armenia born, Los Angeles based artist Ruben Karapetyan has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence in the progressive house arena. With a sound that carefully balances a retro-modern style, Ruben has racked up a superlative string of releases for a host of revered imprints in Clubsonica, Mango Alley and The Soundgarden, in turn earning praise from the genre’s tastemakers. Seemingly in perpetual motion across 2024 while performing alongside Guy Mantzur, Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, it was ‘Cosmic Dot’, recorded alongside Albanian phenom Maze 28 and released via Mango Alley which proved to be the year’s highlight. The near eight minute peak time offering enjoyed a three month stay in Beatport’s progressive house sales chart, while also being recognized by the outlet as one of the genre’s best tracks in their curated playlist Read More
Cendryma – Fusion [roku] Roku opens the spring season by welcoming Cendryma to the label for his debut EP. American producer Daniel Sampson aka Cendryma has carved out a less than conventional path on this way to being one of his country’s rising talents. From his early beginnings as trance producer under the Tecnosine and Sam Cydan monikers, the Oregon resident eventually grew tired of the genre’s constraints. Some downtime during the global pandemic gave Daniel time to pursue other creative avenues, eventually landing on progressive house and his current alias Cendryma, a project which he states ‘truly embodies my evolving sound and creative vision.’ Now, just over a year into his journey as Cendryma, Daniel has made measurable strides, compiling well-received projects for Deep Down Music, Pattern, PURRFECTION, UV and his own Cydana Sounds imprint. With 2025 already yielding an emotive take on ‘A Galaxy Above’ by Chris Sterio and Stan Seba, Cendryma continues on his explorative path, making his Read More
JFR – Kekei [Secret Feelings] Presenting their second release of the year, Secret Feelings unveils a new single from label boss JFR. Hailing from Argentina but currently calling Spain home, Juan Franco Rivero aka JFR has built momentum off 2024, a year which included an appearance on All Day I Dream, with an exceptional offering to begin 2025 via his Secret Feelings imprint. Landing in February, 'Danda' would showcase JFR's inventive melodies and elusive approach to production, in turn earning support from a broad selection of DJs. Now, as 2025 approaches it's spring season, JFR returns to Secret Feelings with 'Kekei', alongside a remix from Hole Box & Vite. Continuing to survey newfound sounds, JFR crafts one of his most memorable productions to date in ‘Kekei’. Full of deep, mystical qualities, the elusive talent smoothly blends warm voluptuous grooves with exotic percussion and cross-cultural themes, making for a smooth yet energetic path into the break. Smoothly evolving across the interlude, the distin Read More
Various Artists – Celestial V [Astral Records] Closing out the month of March, Astral Records unveils the fourth installment of their 'Celestial' series. Continuing their highly stylized brand of melodic house and techno, the label continues to push the boundaries of this burgeoning genre, while never losing sight of the cosmic qualities that has made the sound so appealing to many. With an emphasis on melody and emotion, Astral Records continues the success of 2024's 'Celestial IV', a collection which also celebrated the label’s three year anniversary, with the much anticipated fourth edition, featuring (in order of appearance) Maywell, Redot, U.NID, Wailey, Paul Anthonee and Acrobatik & Fernandez. The collection’s first selection is provided by Maywell who makes his label debut. Hailing from Mexico, Maywell has risen out of his country’s melodic house and techno underground as a talent to watch. Releases via deep dip, Freegrant Music and Settlement have forecasted a powerful club-effective sound currently on rotation wi Read More