Shayan Pasha – Synonym [RKP] Ruben Karapetyan's RKP imprint continues a strong start to the year by welcoming Shayan Pasha to the label for his debut single. Hailing from Iran, Shayan Pasha first emerged as a DJ in 2010 where he quickly became a fixture of his country's nightlife, while performing alongside some of the world's top progressive house talents. A production career would follow where early releases via Area Verde, Massive Harmony Records and his own Wander Nation imprint would establish Shayan as a name to watch. 2023 proved to be Shayan's most prolific and successful year to date, notching key projects for Droid9, MNL and Transensations Records, while also receiving play from progressive house icon Hernan Cattaneo on multiple occasions. Now, looking to continue on an upwards trajectory, Shayan begins the new year by making his RKP debut with 'Synonym', alongside remixes HAFT and Kenan Savrun. 'Synonym' is apt barometer of where Shayan's headspace is at, as he lets gated synths and orbiting effect Read More
JFR – The Last Queen [Secret Feelings] Secret Feelings opens the new year with a new single from label boss JFR. Hailing from Argentina but currently calling Spain home, Juan Franco Rivero aka JFR has carved out a unique sonic identity in the world of progressive and organic house, resulting in a string of uniquely crafted records that present a resonant worldly sound. Enjoying a steady rise since emerging in 2017, it was 2021 which proved to be a breakout year for JFR, as the Argentine continued his upward trajectory with a standout release for UK behemoth Anjunadeep; a project which would lead to offerings via Clubsonica and Musique de Lune across the next calendar year, and in turn garnering support from Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and Sebastian Leger. 2023 would also bring newfound success for JFR, launching his Secret Feelings imprint in September with 'Anatonic', before ending the year with the critically acclaimed five-track showcase '21 Angels'. Now, as 2024 begins, JFR returns to his comfortable home of Secret Fe Read More
STEREO MUNK – Reflex [Movement Limited] Tash's Movement Limited opens the new year by welcoming Stereo Munk to the label for his debut EP. Based in Pakistan, Stereo Munk would establish himself within the country's electronic music scene through early releases via Massive Harmony Records and Zephyr Music. Often finding a creative balance between progressive and organic house, the Islamabad resident has since taken his superlative sound to well established imprints such as Hoomidaas, Juicebox Music, Mango Alley, Nature Rec and more, while earning support from genre trendsetter Hernan Cattaneo. Also finding a home on Movement Recordings, Stereo Munk would make his label debut in 2022 with a contribution to the label's popular 'Technical Progress' series. Now, as 2024 gets underway, Stereo Munk adds label affiliate Movement Limited to his resume with a two-track showcase entitled 'Reflex'. Stereo Munk continues to explore his unique cross-genre style on the lead selection 'Reflex'. Fluid and energetic throughout, it's a fr Read More
Antrim – La Fin Du Monde | Meeting Point [Clubsonica Records] Clubsonica Records opens the new year by welcoming Antrim back to the label for a new EP. Continuing to build on his remarkable career, the Cordoba resident ended 2023 looking back on what was perhaps his best year to date. 'Risk / Suru' via his Or Two Strangers imprint got the year underway in impressive fashion, setting up a string of excellent offerings via Paul Thomas' UV, Nick Warren's The Soundgarden and Guy Mantzur's Moments. Antrim's creative partnership with Clubsonica dates back almost a decade, with his label debut being a 2015 remix of Kamilo Sanclemente's 'The Art of Voice', a release which would lead to two well-received singles 'Catwalk' and 'Hoffnung', the latter of which being a Beatport Organic House number one release. Now, as a perennial favourite of Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, Antrim makes a welcome return to Clubsonica with 'La Fin Du Monde | Meeting Point', alongside remixes from Dabeat & Juan Pablo Torrez and D-Nox. Antrim continues to find a perfect ba Read More
TEELCO – Into the Light [RKP] Ruben Karapetyan's RKP opens the new year by welcoming TEELCO to the label for his debut single. Hailing from Albania, TEELCO has been a fixture of the progressive house underground for the better part of a decade. Noted for his deep melodic sound, the Tirana resident first emerged on the strength of tracks for Balkan Connection's BC2 and Soundteller Records, making him a name to watch going forward. The next decade would see TEELCO further hone his craft and notch standout releases for Mango Alley, One Of A Kind and Univack, while earning the praise of genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Mariano Mellino. Now, coming off his latest vehicle for Brazil's For Senses Records, TEELCO makes his debut on RKP with 'Into The Light', alongside remixes from Ruben Karapetyan and Diego R. The original mix leads the release off in impressive fashion and only furthers TEELCO's melodic ethos. Cruising effortlessly across the first movement, there's a strong sense of flow as chunky grooves, flas Read More
Allan McLoud – Solitude [Movement Recordings] Tash's Movement Recordings opens the new year by welcoming Allan McLoud to the label for his debut EP. Scottish-born, Zurich-based producer/DJ Allan McLoud has been involved in electronic music for well over three decades. The late eighties found Allan fascinated with the synth-driven styles which quickly found prominence during that era; a sound which led him to begin producing breakbeat influenced electronic music, before eventually finding his true passion in trance. It was a sound which would lead him to Germany where he began DJing in the country's north and building a catalog full of releases supported by the top DJs of the time. Fast forward to present day and Allan now calls Zurich home where he has rejuvenated his studio repertoire with the sounds of progressive house. His energetic melodic take on the genre has served him well, landing key releases for John OO Fleming's Joof Aura, Droid9, LuPS Records and Transensations. Now, getting 2024 underway with one of the biggest rel Read More
Far From Home, Retoric – The Arrival [Astral Records] Astral Records opens the new year by welcoming Far From Home & Retoric to the label for their first collaborative project. Based in Argentina and comprised of Lautaro Lopez Delgado & Lucas Amicone, Far From Home crafts mystical melodic techno which takes listeners on a journey. The duo's otherworldly sound has found a home on Be Free Recordings, Coalescentia Records, Heinz Music, Sequence Music and more. Astral Records has also been a home for the duo's cutting edge style, making their label debut in 2022 with the well received 'Gates to Atlantis' EP. Meanwhile, Spanish artist Retoric has made impressive strides since first emerging in 2019 with an EP via ARKHAMRA. The Madrid resident has earned the praise of Tale Of Us, The Element and Oostil, while continuing to display sophisticated sound design and memorable musical themes throughout his productions. Now, combining their extensive forces for the first time, Far From Home and Retoric begin 2024 on Astral Records with 'The Arrival', Read More
Plasmatique – Resurgence [luft&liebe] German record label luft&liebe is known for its upbeat style of techno which incorporates melodic synth lines and driving percussion. The label's new release is a single from Plasmatique, who presents a new track in her trademark style, which blends uplifting melodies and fast-paced rhythms to create an exhilarating groove in a style similar to others such as Innellea, Matador and ARTBAT. Plasmatique spent several years working as a professional music producer before starting to focus on her own music, and along with previous releases on luft&liebe she has also featured on other respected record labels such as Harthouse. "Resurgence" is the solo track on this release, and it opens with a pulsating bassline and a fluttering melody synth that builds tension underneath shuffling hi-hats. Unfolding to introduce the vigorous chords of the lead sound, the track builds towards an epic breakdown with spine-tingling suspense. When the drums slam back in, the melody erupts to d Read More
ITAI – When It Gets Stormy [The Teddy Bear Lounge] ITAI is a saxophone player turned electronic music artist, and his new release is an exhilarating melodic house release with cinematic suspense. Known for his releases on labels such as Laroz's Camel Riders and The Soul Brothers' Talavera Records, ITAI has also played live saxophone as part of collaborative performances with other artists such as BLOND:ISH. Living in America, ITAI is a well-travelled performer who has played shows all over the world. His shows are a blend of organic instruments, synthesisers and drum machines. He uses a looper to generate spontaneous tunes that utilise piano and saxophone performances. This release is the 7th chapter of "The Unfinished Project" that ITAI has been releasing via his record label The Teddy Bear Lounge. It's a storytelling series where each release is a chapter in the story, and it will culminate as a collection that will captivate mind, body and soul. "When It Gets Stormy" is the solo track on this release, and it pays homage Read More
Rod Notario – Unknown [Musique de Lune] Musique de Lune closes out a successful second year by welcoming Rod Notario to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Argentina, Rod Notario first emerged in 2020 with a contribution to 3rd Avenue's 'We Are The Future' series. Immediately noted for his nostalgic progressive sound, the Buenos Aires resident would go on to record an EP for Antrim's Strangers Beats, a release which would firmly establish Rod as a new artist to watch as 2021 began. Further success came across the next two calendar years, with an EP for long-standing Serbian imprint Balkan Connection being the highlight. Now, embarking on the most anticipated release of his young career, Rod adds Musique de Lune to his resume with a two-track showcase entitled 'Unknown'. Continuing to focus on a nostalgic sound it's 'Unknown' which sets the tone for the release. Wrapped within a DJ friendly intro are punchy beats, chunky basslines and a retro-styled rhythmic section. The Argentine's storyboarding eventually takes hol Read More