#8 Feat. New Releases in Progressive House

An Argentine pair of impressive credentials, Gonzalo Sacc and Franco Leonardini make their collaborative debut on Clubsonica with the Honey | Jack of All Trades EP. A single remix comes courtesy of Juan Ibanez. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Gonzalo Sacc has rock-solid provenance in the realm of electronic music. Having attended the Escuela de Música de Buenos Aires (EMBA), the Argentinean producer has been at the vanguard of his countrys music scene with a varied sound that encompasses everything from Downtempo, to Deep and Progressive House. First hitting the Balkan Connection catalogue in mid-2018, Gonzalos work for Clubsonica saw the My Home | Let Me Go EP released in early 2022 alongside Frankie M and Rodrigo Lapena. Together with fellow countryman, Franco Leonardini, the duo has secured a half-century of production credits on such esteemed imprints as Armen Mirans Hoomidaas, Paul Hazendonks Manual and MNL, plus Nick Warrens The Soundgarden. Combining on Honey, sumptuous deep house chords quickly head into a bouncing bassline groove and pounding beat. Ticking hats create a rolling percussive groove while a rousing crescendo of melodic elegance continues to evolve, playing homage to the deeper sound of earlier phrasing. A delicate vocal effect adds further to listener interest at the breakdown before a subtle counterpoint motif drops in throughout the third movement. Partner track, Jack of All Trades continues with a whip-cracking, chest-thumping kick/snare combination that provides a ready-made dancefloor groove. Dubby chords, filtered arpeggios, and house pianos combine in a veritable smorgasbord of melodic flow that rises and falls with club-friendly know-how, hitting a natural zenith with an immaculately timed filtered synth lead that opens up through the second half. Hailing from La Rioja, named after its Spanish namesake, Juan Ibanez has been a staple on a plethora of esteemed underground house labels. Coming to the fore in 2018 with early work on SLC-6 Music, the Argentine star has found his music allied to such notable labels as The Soundgarden, Mango Alley, and the ever-reliable onedotsixtwo. Hitting the Clubsonica headlines in February 2021 with the Haumea EP, Joy Trip followed a month later before a remix of Rockka and Maze 28s Mirage started off 2024 in style. Now returning, the Juan Ibanez remix of Honey is a stunning progressive gem that shines from every facet with a huge rhythmic groove and devastating sub-bass sequence. Playing homage to the original, melodic themes from Honey come to the fore as they are extended in new and vibrant directions, showcasing Juans undoubted talent. Rising in energy throughout its duration, the Juan Ibanez interpretation is a modern Progressive House masterpiece of dynamism and head-shaking vitality. A sweet and silky EP, Gonzalo Sacc and Franco Leonardini master the underground house scene with ease, ably abetted by the talents of fellow countryman Juan Ibanez. Directed by Juan Pablo Torrez Mastered by Dub On Audio Press Release by James Warren Design by Dave Caro

Gonzalo Sacc, Franco Leonardini

#42 Top Releases in Organic House

The global family of AMITABHA is back together celebrating the Seven-year anniversary of Bodais music label, showcasing a journey with the best deep, organic, melodic, afro and progressive house tracks by our greatest artists from around the world. A selection of authentic musical pieces created to free your mind, connect with your body, and to open your spirit to an evolved conscious life, accepting what it is, giving the best of ourselves. Welcome to this transformative Seven Trips Around the Sun.

Elliot Moriarty, RoMi (AR), Dynacom (ARG), Bodai, Monojoke, Mauro Masi, deeinagi, Anhauser, Eric Montag, Missfeat, German Tedesco, Phelles, Trenches, Magicc, BSLC, TSF, Va O.N.E., BAHÍA BLANCA, Larson (AR), Malin Linnéa, Golan Zocher, Luciano Capomassi, Sebastian Sellares, PAUL (AR), NOIYSE PROJECT, Coloü Befu, Julian Liander, TNZKRNZ, Tommy Orellano, Fabri Lopez, Gonzalo Sacc, Franco Leonardini, Rodrigo Lapena, Ivan Aliaga, NAHS, Franco Arce, Kiky Pop, Lucefora

#43 Top Releases in Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

The global family of AMITABHA is back together celebrating the Seven-year anniversary of Bodais music label, showcasing a journey with the best deep, organic, melodic, afro and progressive house tracks by our greatest artists from around the world. A selection of authentic musical pieces created to free your mind, connect with your body, and to open your spirit to an evolved conscious life, accepting what it is, giving the best of ourselves. Welcome to this transformative Seven Trips Around the Sun.

Elliot Moriarty, RoMi (AR), Dynacom (ARG), Bodai, Monojoke, Mauro Masi, deeinagi, Anhauser, Eric Montag, Missfeat, German Tedesco, Phelles, Trenches, Magicc, BSLC, TSF, Va O.N.E., BAHÍA BLANCA, Larson (AR), Malin Linnéa, Golan Zocher, Luciano Capomassi, Sebastian Sellares, PAUL (AR), NOIYSE PROJECT, Coloü Befu, Julian Liander, TNZKRNZ, Tommy Orellano, Fabri Lopez, Gonzalo Sacc, Franco Leonardini, Rodrigo Lapena, Ivan Aliaga, NAHS, Franco Arce, Kiky Pop, Lucefora

#64 Top Releases in Electronica

The global family of AMITABHA is back together celebrating the Seven-year anniversary of Bodais music label, showcasing a journey with the best deep, organic, melodic, afro and progressive house tracks by our greatest artists from around the world. A selection of authentic musical pieces created to free your mind, connect with your body, and to open your spirit to an evolved conscious life, accepting what it is, giving the best of ourselves. Welcome to this transformative Seven Trips Around the Sun.

Elliot Moriarty, RoMi (AR), Dynacom (ARG), Bodai, Monojoke, Mauro Masi, deeinagi, Anhauser, Eric Montag, Missfeat, German Tedesco, Phelles, Trenches, Magicc, BSLC, TSF, Va O.N.E., BAHÍA BLANCA, Larson (AR), Malin Linnéa, Golan Zocher, Luciano Capomassi, Sebastian Sellares, PAUL (AR), NOIYSE PROJECT, Coloü Befu, Julian Liander, TNZKRNZ, Tommy Orellano, Fabri Lopez, Gonzalo Sacc, Franco Leonardini, Rodrigo Lapena, Ivan Aliaga, NAHS, Franco Arce, Kiky Pop, Lucefora