Sistersweet – Birchwood Road [RKP] Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP continues a strong start to the year by welcoming Sistersweet to the label for her debut EP. Hailing from Russia, Sistersweet first emerged in 2021, recording 'Bali River' alongside side progressive house phenomenon Kostya Outta. Released via Balkan Connection, the track would set the course for a successful solo career, one where the Moscow resident would add Roger Martinez’s Higher States and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden to her discography, in turn earning praise from genre tastemakers Cid Inc, DJ Ruby, Emi Galvan and Ezequiel Arias, amongst others. Also highly regarded as a DJ, Sistersweet not only hosts her own weekly radioshow 'LUCH i SVETA' via Russia's popular Megapolisnight station, but is also well travelled, having performed from Ibiza to Sri Lanka to the far east. With 2024 being one of Sistersweet’s most creative and prolific years to date, the Russian artist now begins 2025 on a strong note, debuting on RKP with ‘Birchwood Road’, alongsid Read More
Dark Devotion – Lost in Your Eyes [Polyptych Limited] Continuing to add exciting new talent to their roster, Polyptych Limited welcomes Dark Devotion to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from the United States, Danny Kadesky has gained considerable momentum since adopting the Dark Devotion moniker in 2023. Armed with a melodic house and techno sound that often focuses on the darker realms of the genre, it was Dark Devotion’s early projects via Exit Reality and Natura Viva which set the course for subsequent standout offerings via Celestial Records, Dear Deer, Monkey League and WHITE NOIR across the next calendar year. Continuing to perfect his craft into 2025, Dark Devotion now brings his haunting, hypnotic sound to Polyptych Limited with 'Lost In Your Eyes'. The eerie qualities of ‘Don't Wanna Hide’ further cement Dark Devotion’s traditional take on melodic house and techno, forecasting a darker underbelly, spooky vocal fragments and a wavy arpeggiated narrative. As somewhat of an extension of his previous projects, Dark De Read More
JFR – Danda [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 enjoyed a prolific 2024 one that saw the Barcelona resident make his debut on All Day I Dream with the thematic sounds of 'Lasa'. It has been Secret Feelings which has been home to the majority of JFR's output across 2024 however, finding a cohesive balance between progressive and organic house, in turn racking up seven original productions on the imprint, alongside a host of impressive remixes from DJ Ruby, Gux Jimenez, K Loveski, Mayro, Mazayr and NOIYSE PROJECT amongst many others. Choosey in his remix projects, the Argentine's lone rework of the year landed in the heart of the summer season, a stylish rendition of 'What Were the Skies Like When You Were Young' by Sturge via Musique de Lune, an imprint where he acts as the label manager. Now, as 2025 begins to take shape, JFR returns to Secret Feelings with 'Danda', alongs Read More
Che Jose – Mantra [Astral Records] Presenting their second release of the year, Astral Records welcomes Che Jose to the label for his debut single. Hailing from Australia, Che Jose has emerged from his country's electronic music landscape, staking his claim as a future great in the melodic house and techno arena. Noted for his attention to detail, euphoric themes and main room energy, Che's craft shines through vividly, making each one of his creations a memorable experience. A meticulous discography showcasing a superlative stream of releases via Armada, ERRORR, Exx Muzik, Siona Records, UV Noir and his own F.T.F.T Records have been well-received, earning play and support from genre tastemakers Agents of Time, Korolova and Paul van Dyk, amongst others. With 2024 showcasing Che’s best work to date, the Australian continues that momentum into 2025 with his Astral Records debut ‘Mantra’, alongside a remix from Paul Anthonee. On ‘Mantra’ Che showcases a peak time approach which sets the tone for the release. Read More
ShemoW – Glitchwave [Dopamine White] Nikko.Z’s Dopamine White opens the new year by welcoming ShemoW to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from the progressive house hotbed of Sri Lanka, ShemoW’s passion for music production was sparked after a viewing of the 2015 UMF After Movie trailer, a moment which marked his journey into becoming a DJ and producer. After years of honing his skills, the Rathnapura resident emerged with his first offerings in 2019, a trio of releases which laid the foundation for his future as a progressive house artist. 2024 proved to be the most impactful year, with ShemoW recording projects for 3rd Avenue, Balkan Connection, Kodai and Soundteller, amongst others. Now firmly solidified as a newcomer to watch, ShemoW begins 2025 with his Dopamine White debut ‘Glitchwave’. The charged progressive vibes of ‘Glitchwave’ set the pace for ShemoW’s two-track showcase. Beefy kick drums, pulsating grooves and rugged percussion lay the foundation for pyrotechnic synth mutations and orbitin Read More
Montw – Mantle / Chronal / Bloom [Higher States] Presenting their second release of the year, Roger Martinez’s Higher States welcomes Montw to the label for his debut EP. Since first appearing in 2017, Russian artist Stanislav Prokofiev aka Montw has enjoyed a steady rise within the global progressive house scene. Noted for his blend of hypnotic rhythms and captivating atmospheres, the Moscow resident has excelled at creating his own brand of electronic futurism, making him one of the more unique artists to emerge from Russia across the last decade. Juicebox Music, Mango Alley and WARPP have been vehicles for his creative swell over the last three calendar years, in turn earning support from genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. After opening the year with his latest Mango Alley project ‘Zemer’, a single recorded alongside Italian duo Moodintrigo, Montw now makes his much anticipated Higher States debut with a three-track showcase ‘Mantle’. The enthralling sounds of ‘Mantle’ crash in and set any precon Read More
Amhain & Covsky – Salamander [Musique de Lune] Presenting their second release of the year, Musique de Lune showcases a first ever collaboration from Amhain and Covsky. Hailing from Australia, both Amhain and Covsky have achieved measurable success across their respective careers. As two of their country's most recognized progressive house producers, the duo have racked up impressive resumes. Releases via Balance Music, Mango Alley, Meanwhile Horizons, onedotsixtwo, Proton Music, Sound Avenue and Vapour Recordings, amongst others; sit as discography highlights, while genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren have been supporters along the way. With 2024 being a memorable year for both Amhain and Covsky, the duo now combine their extensive forces as 2025 takes shape, making their collaborative debut for Musique de Lune with 'Salamander', alongside remixes from Kasey Taylor and Juan Ibanez. The Original Mix lands with many of the duo's most beloved production hallmarks. Warm, fluid grooves combined with balmy effects and Read More
Nimbus [BR] – Spectral Illusion [SLC-6 Music] Presenting their second release of 2025, D.J. MacIntyre’s SLC-6 Music welcomes Nimbus (BR) to the label for their debut single. Hailing from Brazil, Tom and Venao make up the newly coined Nimbus production moniker. First operating as a DJ duo, the pair founded UNNIT, an event promotion to support Brazil’s vibrant nightlife. As a producer Venao has already achieved measurable success across his four year solo career. Releases via Balkan Connection, Comet Records, Deep Down Music and Electronic Groove sit prominently on his discography, while support from progressive music trendsetters Ezequiel Arias, GMJ, Hernan Cattaneo and Mariano Mellino, amongst others, has propelled him into the forefront of Brazil’s burgeoning progressive scene. SLC-6 has also been a landing spot for Venao, with his label debut coming in May of last year. Now, paired with Tom as Nimbus, the duo make their production debut via SLC-6 with ‘Spectral Illusion’, alongside remixes from Leandro Murua and Dr Gr Read More
Nacres – Arcadia [RKP] Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP welcomes Nacres back to the label for his second single ‘Arcadia’. With a career that spans three decades, Turkish artist Nacres was a fixture of his country’s nightlife for many years, DJing at some of Istanbul’s trendiest venues, most notably Andromeda, Club 2019 (Twenty) and Taxim Night Park. A lengthy hiatus from the industry would see Nacres return in 2018 when his career as a producer would officially begin. On the strength of early tracks 'Nibiru' and 'Grand Jete', the Turkish artist established himself amongst the progressive house community and inturn landed releases via Bonzai Records, Droid9 and his own Soundeluxe imprint. The next five calendar years would see the Istanbul resident go on to record key projects for AH Digital and Mango Alley. Ruben Karapetyan’s RKP would also become a home for Nacres, with his label debut coming in 2023 with ‘Naturalize’, a release which would lead to a 2024 remix of ‘Red Lights From Afar’ by Maze Read More
Notamous – Black Horizon [Movement Limited] Tash’s Movement Limited opens the new year by welcoming Notamous to the label for their debut single. Hailing from Lithuania, but now calling the United States home, the Notamous production duo has been honing their sound since first merging in 2023. Their unique combination of musical influences, coupled with a diverse cultural background has taken them to releases via Droid9, Kitchen Recordings, One Of A Kind, Runemark and their own Kodai imprint which acts as their primary home. With 2024 marking their most prolific and creative year to date, the Chicago residents now open 2025 with their Movement Limited debut ‘Black Horizon’, alongside a remix from Hobin Rude. The original mix leads the release off in fine fashion and only furthers the duo’s knack for crafting cutting edge progressive house. Warm kick drums and a bed of key-changing bass swells provide the anchor for layers of clattering percussion and pyrotechnic stabs. Cruising with an effortless ease, there's a stro Read More