#4 Top Releases in Ambient / Experimental

Mango Alley proudly presents Leave The World Behind, the debut artist album from Maze 28 — a milestone that captures the evolution of his melodic, emotive, and rhythm-driven progressive house sound. Spanning 12 tracks, the album reflects the depth and maturity Maze 28 has honed over the years, with sound ranging from deep and hypnotic to dancefloor and vivid, perfectly balancing atmospheric introspection with confident, driving energy. The album consists of 6 original tracks and 6 collaborations featuring Ricky Ryan, Subandrio, Alex ORion, Weird Sounding Dude, GMJ, and Paul Thomas — names who have inspired Maze 28 and whose work he has deeply respected for years. Each of the established artists brings their own distinct touch to the release, expanding the albums sound palette with deeper grooves, captivating melodies, and refined dancefloor momentum. Leave The World behind is designed for both immersive listening and late-night club worlds. The heart of it is simple and sincere: a nod to the old-school roots — the timeless sound that continues to inspire and stays with us forever. This is where Maze 28 steps in and invites listeners to disconnect from the everyday noise and dive into a soundscape crafted with heart, precision, and purpose.

Maze 28, Ricky Ryan, Subandrio, Alex O'Rion, Weird Sounding Dude, GMJ, Paul Thomas

#7 Feat. Banner in Progressive House

Starting the new year with a bang, GMJ & Matter return to their renowned Meanwhile imprint with another sumptuous twin-track EP, courtesy of Cryo / Keepers. 2025 was yet another year to remember for GMJ & Matter. From gigs across their native Australian homeland, to Skyline Glasgow, Balance Croatia and Prague, to another sold out Meanwhile showcase in conjunction with Vapour Records at Club Akhnaton for ADE, the duos tour schedule has racked up the air miles and lit up clubs and festivals across the globe. In tandem, their production output has shone equally brightly with Telomeres on Meanwhile in March 2025, the Apex / Undergrowth EP on Kasey Taylors Vapour in May, Aprils stunning Voyage Austral with Pole Folder on All Day I Dream and the vibrant Red Sky on Balance Music in July. Remixes for Mango Alley, Songspire Records and Sirup Music have continued to provide an iridescent aura over the duos increasingly sought-after remix work. Opener, Cryo, bristles with bassline brio as a pulsating sub hits the listener square in the chest. A fizzing percussion adds urgency, and a thumping beat provides dancefloor energy. Evolving easily through its phases, a glorious analogue synth cuts across the mix like a hot knife through butter, coming to fore at the mid-point break. Hitting its straps in the second half, the combination of rhythm, bass and melody combine in a magical alchemy that transcends the Progressive House genre. Keepers continues the club-friendly vibe with a rolling percussive groove and sumptuously filtered pads. Using syncopated elements to devastating effect, a subtle motif adds vibrancy before a generous, free-flowing synth creates a mystical dynamism redolent in delays and reverb that percolate throughout the mix. Never dropping in pace, rising tension is created using snare rolls, before the energy is dissipated in a powerful drop that illustrates bassline bravado juxtaposed against melodic charm. Cryo / Keepers once again demonstrates GMJ & Matters unerring ability to create sparkling musical gems, frozen within a timeless rhythmic milieu. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

GMJ, Matter

#7 Feat. Staff Picks in Progressive House

Starting the new year with a bang, GMJ & Matter return to their renowned Meanwhile imprint with another sumptuous twin-track EP, courtesy of Cryo / Keepers. 2025 was yet another year to remember for GMJ & Matter. From gigs across their native Australian homeland, to Skyline Glasgow, Balance Croatia and Prague, to another sold out Meanwhile showcase in conjunction with Vapour Records at Club Akhnaton for ADE, the duos tour schedule has racked up the air miles and lit up clubs and festivals across the globe. In tandem, their production output has shone equally brightly with Telomeres on Meanwhile in March 2025, the Apex / Undergrowth EP on Kasey Taylors Vapour in May, Aprils stunning Voyage Austral with Pole Folder on All Day I Dream and the vibrant Red Sky on Balance Music in July. Remixes for Mango Alley, Songspire Records and Sirup Music have continued to provide an iridescent aura over the duos increasingly sought-after remix work. Opener, Cryo, bristles with bassline brio as a pulsating sub hits the listener square in the chest. A fizzing percussion adds urgency, and a thumping beat provides dancefloor energy. Evolving easily through its phases, a glorious analogue synth cuts across the mix like a hot knife through butter, coming to fore at the mid-point break. Hitting its straps in the second half, the combination of rhythm, bass and melody combine in a magical alchemy that transcends the Progressive House genre. Keepers continues the club-friendly vibe with a rolling percussive groove and sumptuously filtered pads. Using syncopated elements to devastating effect, a subtle motif adds vibrancy before a generous, free-flowing synth creates a mystical dynamism redolent in delays and reverb that percolate throughout the mix. Never dropping in pace, rising tension is created using snare rolls, before the energy is dissipated in a powerful drop that illustrates bassline bravado juxtaposed against melodic charm. Cryo / Keepers once again demonstrates GMJ & Matters unerring ability to create sparkling musical gems, frozen within a timeless rhythmic milieu. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

GMJ, Matter

#8 Top Releases in Progressive House

Starting the new year with a bang, GMJ & Matter return to their renowned Meanwhile imprint with another sumptuous twin-track EP, courtesy of Cryo / Keepers. 2025 was yet another year to remember for GMJ & Matter. From gigs across their native Australian homeland, to Skyline Glasgow, Balance Croatia and Prague, to another sold out Meanwhile showcase in conjunction with Vapour Records at Club Akhnaton for ADE, the duos tour schedule has racked up the air miles and lit up clubs and festivals across the globe. In tandem, their production output has shone equally brightly with Telomeres on Meanwhile in March 2025, the Apex / Undergrowth EP on Kasey Taylors Vapour in May, Aprils stunning Voyage Austral with Pole Folder on All Day I Dream and the vibrant Red Sky on Balance Music in July. Remixes for Mango Alley, Songspire Records and Sirup Music have continued to provide an iridescent aura over the duos increasingly sought-after remix work. Opener, Cryo, bristles with bassline brio as a pulsating sub hits the listener square in the chest. A fizzing percussion adds urgency, and a thumping beat provides dancefloor energy. Evolving easily through its phases, a glorious analogue synth cuts across the mix like a hot knife through butter, coming to fore at the mid-point break. Hitting its straps in the second half, the combination of rhythm, bass and melody combine in a magical alchemy that transcends the Progressive House genre. Keepers continues the club-friendly vibe with a rolling percussive groove and sumptuously filtered pads. Using syncopated elements to devastating effect, a subtle motif adds vibrancy before a generous, free-flowing synth creates a mystical dynamism redolent in delays and reverb that percolate throughout the mix. Never dropping in pace, rising tension is created using snare rolls, before the energy is dissipated in a powerful drop that illustrates bassline bravado juxtaposed against melodic charm. Cryo / Keepers once again demonstrates GMJ & Matters unerring ability to create sparkling musical gems, frozen within a timeless rhythmic milieu. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

GMJ, Matter

#11 Feat. New Releases in Overall

Delving into an ever-growing archive of blue-chip releases, GMJ & Matter end the year with a compilation of the highest quality. "Meanwhile Impressions - 2023" is a new series that takes a retrospective look back at another year chock full of musical highs after another phenomenally successful year for the label. Combining original works from the likes of Simos Tagias, label head-honchos themselves and fellow countryman, Jamie Stevens, remixes come from industry icons such as Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami, and Cid Inc. Adding further to the smooth sonic latticework, rising stars Mike Rish, Tantum and Ruben Karapetyan fit elegantly into the 12-track showcase that is the perfect snapshot of an exciting year before Meanwhile continues its assault on the progressive house scene throughout 2024. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

GMJ, Matter, Alex O'Rion, Ezequiel Arias, Jamie Stevens, Jiminy Hop, Mike Rish, Simos Tagias, Tantum, Ivan Aliaga, Ruben Karapetyan

#14 Top Tracks in Progressive House

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GMJ, Matter

#22 Feat. Banner in Progressive House

Mango Alley proudly presents Leave The World Behind, the debut artist album from Maze 28 — a milestone that captures the evolution of his melodic, emotive, and rhythm-driven progressive house sound. Spanning 12 tracks, the album reflects the depth and maturity Maze 28 has honed over the years, with sound ranging from deep and hypnotic to dancefloor and vivid, perfectly balancing atmospheric introspection with confident, driving energy. The album consists of 6 original tracks and 6 collaborations featuring Ricky Ryan, Subandrio, Alex ORion, Weird Sounding Dude, GMJ, and Paul Thomas — names who have inspired Maze 28 and whose work he has deeply respected for years. Each of the established artists brings their own distinct touch to the release, expanding the albums sound palette with deeper grooves, captivating melodies, and refined dancefloor momentum. Leave The World behind is designed for both immersive listening and late-night club worlds. The heart of it is simple and sincere: a nod to the old-school roots — the timeless sound that continues to inspire and stays with us forever. This is where Maze 28 steps in and invites listeners to disconnect from the everyday noise and dive into a soundscape crafted with heart, precision, and purpose.

Maze 28, Ricky Ryan, Subandrio, Alex O'Rion, Weird Sounding Dude, GMJ, Paul Thomas

#22 Feat. Staff Picks in Progressive House

Mango Alley proudly presents Leave The World Behind, the debut artist album from Maze 28 — a milestone that captures the evolution of his melodic, emotive, and rhythm-driven progressive house sound. Spanning 12 tracks, the album reflects the depth and maturity Maze 28 has honed over the years, with sound ranging from deep and hypnotic to dancefloor and vivid, perfectly balancing atmospheric introspection with confident, driving energy. The album consists of 6 original tracks and 6 collaborations featuring Ricky Ryan, Subandrio, Alex ORion, Weird Sounding Dude, GMJ, and Paul Thomas — names who have inspired Maze 28 and whose work he has deeply respected for years. Each of the established artists brings their own distinct touch to the release, expanding the albums sound palette with deeper grooves, captivating melodies, and refined dancefloor momentum. Leave The World behind is designed for both immersive listening and late-night club worlds. The heart of it is simple and sincere: a nod to the old-school roots — the timeless sound that continues to inspire and stays with us forever. This is where Maze 28 steps in and invites listeners to disconnect from the everyday noise and dive into a soundscape crafted with heart, precision, and purpose.

Maze 28, Ricky Ryan, Subandrio, Alex O'Rion, Weird Sounding Dude, GMJ, Paul Thomas

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GMJ, Matter

#52 Top Releases in Progressive House

Mango Alley proudly presents Leave The World Behind, the debut artist album from Maze 28 — a milestone that captures the evolution of his melodic, emotive, and rhythm-driven progressive house sound. Spanning 12 tracks, the album reflects the depth and maturity Maze 28 has honed over the years, with sound ranging from deep and hypnotic to dancefloor and vivid, perfectly balancing atmospheric introspection with confident, driving energy. The album consists of 6 original tracks and 6 collaborations featuring Ricky Ryan, Subandrio, Alex ORion, Weird Sounding Dude, GMJ, and Paul Thomas — names who have inspired Maze 28 and whose work he has deeply respected for years. Each of the established artists brings their own distinct touch to the release, expanding the albums sound palette with deeper grooves, captivating melodies, and refined dancefloor momentum. Leave The World behind is designed for both immersive listening and late-night club worlds. The heart of it is simple and sincere: a nod to the old-school roots — the timeless sound that continues to inspire and stays with us forever. This is where Maze 28 steps in and invites listeners to disconnect from the everyday noise and dive into a soundscape crafted with heart, precision, and purpose.

Maze 28, Ricky Ryan, Subandrio, Alex O'Rion, Weird Sounding Dude, GMJ, Paul Thomas

#72 Top Overall Releases

Starting the new year with a bang, GMJ & Matter return to their renowned Meanwhile imprint with another sumptuous twin-track EP, courtesy of Cryo / Keepers. 2025 was yet another year to remember for GMJ & Matter. From gigs across their native Australian homeland, to Skyline Glasgow, Balance Croatia and Prague, to another sold out Meanwhile showcase in conjunction with Vapour Records at Club Akhnaton for ADE, the duos tour schedule has racked up the air miles and lit up clubs and festivals across the globe. In tandem, their production output has shone equally brightly with Telomeres on Meanwhile in March 2025, the Apex / Undergrowth EP on Kasey Taylors Vapour in May, Aprils stunning Voyage Austral with Pole Folder on All Day I Dream and the vibrant Red Sky on Balance Music in July. Remixes for Mango Alley, Songspire Records and Sirup Music have continued to provide an iridescent aura over the duos increasingly sought-after remix work. Opener, Cryo, bristles with bassline brio as a pulsating sub hits the listener square in the chest. A fizzing percussion adds urgency, and a thumping beat provides dancefloor energy. Evolving easily through its phases, a glorious analogue synth cuts across the mix like a hot knife through butter, coming to fore at the mid-point break. Hitting its straps in the second half, the combination of rhythm, bass and melody combine in a magical alchemy that transcends the Progressive House genre. Keepers continues the club-friendly vibe with a rolling percussive groove and sumptuously filtered pads. Using syncopated elements to devastating effect, a subtle motif adds vibrancy before a generous, free-flowing synth creates a mystical dynamism redolent in delays and reverb that percolate throughout the mix. Never dropping in pace, rising tension is created using snare rolls, before the energy is dissipated in a powerful drop that illustrates bassline bravado juxtaposed against melodic charm. Cryo / Keepers once again demonstrates GMJ & Matters unerring ability to create sparkling musical gems, frozen within a timeless rhythmic milieu. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

GMJ, Matter