#1 Top Releases in Electronica

2025-11-28 Global Underground

James Holden, Cornucopia, nthng, Thomas Gandey, Glusko, Guy J, Tantum, Stereo Underground, Ryan Davis, Dusty Kid, Unclubbed, Zoe Durrant, Skee Mask, Roswitha Nash, Oora, Pig&Dan, Will Saul, Joe Dukie, Yoav Shuella, Tom Day, Tom Demac, Real Lies, Lucy Gooch

#3 Top Releases in Ambient / Experimental

2025-11-28 Global Underground

James Holden, Cornucopia, nthng, Thomas Gandey, Glusko, Guy J, Tantum, Stereo Underground, Ryan Davis, Dusty Kid, Unclubbed, Zoe Durrant, Skee Mask, Roswitha Nash, Oora, Pig&Dan, Will Saul, Joe Dukie, Yoav Shuella, Tom Day, Tom Demac, Real Lies, Lucy Gooch

#5 Top Releases in Progressive House

2025-11-28 Global Underground

James Holden, Cornucopia, nthng, Thomas Gandey, Glusko, Guy J, Tantum, Stereo Underground, Ryan Davis, Dusty Kid, Unclubbed, Zoe Durrant, Skee Mask, Roswitha Nash, Oora, Pig&Dan, Will Saul, Joe Dukie, Yoav Shuella, Tom Day, Tom Demac, Real Lies, Lucy Gooch

#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

#20 Feat. Banner in Progressive House

Hello World! The time has come for my first solo EP on keep my letters and Im very proud to present three of my personal favorite tracks. I will always remember these tracks as a vision that eventually became keep my letters. A1 / Baires Ayyy Buenos Aires! This track is very special to me. I had to hold back on releasing it for a very long time to be able to make the release happen exactly how I want it. I wrote it during the 2023 We Are Lost Tour. After spending some days off in the beautiful mountains of Patagonia, we traveled back into Buenos Aires. It was in that moment that I wrote Baires. Many fans were anticipating this track after Guy J played it at Loveland, now it is finally out! Baires was released already on vinyl for KML001V, so the top supporters already know what its about. A2 / Oh Grey World This track was written during the winter time in Berlin. Sometimes the clouds can hang so low that the world turns grey. B1 / Herbst Sticking to the theme of weather and the seasons, Herbst (German for Autumn) was written in a single session in my studio in the Funkhaus Berlin. It was a golden fall day and the magic from the OB6 let me capture that moment.. Design: Tom Liebchen Photography: Christoph Koestlin

Tantum

#20 Feat. Staff Picks in Progressive House

Hello World! The time has come for my first solo EP on keep my letters and Im very proud to present three of my personal favorite tracks. I will always remember these tracks as a vision that eventually became keep my letters. A1 / Baires Ayyy Buenos Aires! This track is very special to me. I had to hold back on releasing it for a very long time to be able to make the release happen exactly how I want it. I wrote it during the 2023 We Are Lost Tour. After spending some days off in the beautiful mountains of Patagonia, we traveled back into Buenos Aires. It was in that moment that I wrote Baires. Many fans were anticipating this track after Guy J played it at Loveland, now it is finally out! Baires was released already on vinyl for KML001V, so the top supporters already know what its about. A2 / Oh Grey World This track was written during the winter time in Berlin. Sometimes the clouds can hang so low that the world turns grey. B1 / Herbst Sticking to the theme of weather and the seasons, Herbst (German for Autumn) was written in a single session in my studio in the Funkhaus Berlin. It was a golden fall day and the magic from the OB6 let me capture that moment.. Design: Tom Liebchen Photography: Christoph Koestlin

Tantum

#59 Top Releases in Progressive House

Hello World! The time has come for my first solo EP on keep my letters and Im very proud to present three of my personal favorite tracks. I will always remember these tracks as a vision that eventually became keep my letters. A1 / Baires Ayyy Buenos Aires! This track is very special to me. I had to hold back on releasing it for a very long time to be able to make the release happen exactly how I want it. I wrote it during the 2023 We Are Lost Tour. After spending some days off in the beautiful mountains of Patagonia, we traveled back into Buenos Aires. It was in that moment that I wrote Baires. Many fans were anticipating this track after Guy J played it at Loveland, now it is finally out! Baires was released already on vinyl for KML001V, so the top supporters already know what its about. A2 / Oh Grey World This track was written during the winter time in Berlin. Sometimes the clouds can hang so low that the world turns grey. B1 / Herbst Sticking to the theme of weather and the seasons, Herbst (German for Autumn) was written in a single session in my studio in the Funkhaus Berlin. It was a golden fall day and the magic from the OB6 let me capture that moment.. Design: Tom Liebchen Photography: Christoph Koestlin

Tantum

#62 Top Overall Releases

2025-11-28 Global Underground

James Holden, Cornucopia, nthng, Thomas Gandey, Glusko, Guy J, Tantum, Stereo Underground, Ryan Davis, Dusty Kid, Unclubbed, Zoe Durrant, Skee Mask, Roswitha Nash, Oora, Pig&Dan, Will Saul, Joe Dukie, Yoav Shuella, Tom Day, Tom Demac, Real Lies, Lucy Gooch

#64 Top Releases in Progressive House

A Meanwhile regular and firm favourite, Tantum returns once more with another 3-track EP of supreme quality with Dejavu / It Has To Be Like This / Palindrome. A Berlin-based artist with a rich seam of impressive releases to his name, Tantum has always been comfortable straddling the boundaries between forward thinking Melodic Techno and Progressive House. Since a 2018 debut on EIN2, a century of production credits has seen him a regular on Guy Js Lost & Found, John Digweeds Bedrock and Mangos ever-impressive Mango Alley. Meanwhile has also been a growing force in Tantums production prowess, centred around a pair of high-quality EPs, found in May 2023s Secondary / Suan Pan / Narko and March 2024s Contact High / This is Real / Scatter. An appearance on October 2025s Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 5 with Pluto, alongside YANIQ, further shone a light on the Germans skill and technique. Now returning with a third original EP, Dejavu is a driving powerhouse complete with a bouncing, growling bassline, juxtaposed against light reverse-reverb touches and beautifully sculpted melodic textures. Building effortlessly, open filters herald the rise and fall of a club-friendly tour de force, while a crisp percussive shell creates the perfect vehicle for the melodic elements to flourish. Continuing the deep, dark themes of its predecessor, a punchy kick propels It Has To Be Like This forward in relentless fashion alongside off-beat hats and a clicking, popping percussive texture. A veritable smorgasbord of analogue synths fills the left-right spectrum with immaculate syncopation, coming to the fore at the breakdown before dropping back into the familiar hypnotic phrasing of earlier movements. The upshot is a delicate affair that provides a nod to Gui Borattos early work. The beautifully sculpted melodic soundscapes continue courtesy of Palindrome, where familiar themes resonate through hypnotically cadenced plucks and spine-tingling bassline progression. Fizzing and cracking percussive touches add to the sumptuous aural collage in an understated fashion before opening up at the mid-point with textured pads. Hitting further heights in the second half, a new melody rotates, gradually rising in intensity to create a warm and blissful conclusion. A musical triptych of the highest order finds Tantum looking to the future with Dejavu / It Has To Be Like This / Palindrome. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

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#64 Feat. Banner in Progressive House

Back for a fourth incarnation of the best-selling series, GMJ and Matter unearth the next batch of rare precious gemstones, courtesy of Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 4. An album full of progressive promise from across the globe, US producer Sam Scheme opens proceedings, using a huge sub-bassline to devastating effect across Episode #9. Juxtaposed against muted, twinkling synth motifs and huge driving rhythm, it paves the way for Meanwhile supremo, GMJ, to deliver another majestic offering. Announcing his Higher Self through a meticulously arranged combination of deep bassline presence, thickly textured pads and dynamic arp, all the hallmarks of the Australians renowned production sound are in full evidence as a hypnotic powerhouse evolves over its duration. Regular on the likes of super-labels, Bedrock, Mango Alley and Lost & Found, Tantum showcases his sought-after sound through earworm motif, powerful effects and a developing soundscape. Further enhanced by Zurich-based YANIQ, the Swiss producers genre-blurring fusion of Progressive House and Melodic Techno gives Pluto a sound as sharp as a razors edge. Argentinean force, Not Demure, continues to serve up a bountiful supply of impressive releases as we move towards the end of 2025. Building on work for Movement, Worlds Apart and Paul Hazendonks Manual Music, Doomsday is a typically bristling affair, full of dark majesty and sprawling sci-fi landscapes. The result is a gloriously dynamic and complex affair with flashes of light sonic touch at the break. Fellow Meanwhile head honcho, Matter, never fails to disappoint, and Helios is no exception. Aptly named, shimmering sunlit melodies float across the track, developing out of a driving, mesmerising beat and delivering a devastating progressive number. Performing to a growing fanbase across North America, Europe and the Middle East, Kostya Outta confirms himself as a force to be reckoned with through Cloudy. Strong in melodic counterpoint and filtered synth phrasing, a rolling beat and light percussive touch illustrate the Russian stars dancefloor flair before prolific Belarusian artist, Michael A, adds to his 1300 production credits with a typically lavish combination of hypnotic rhythm and escalating melodic patterns. Trademark arps, thickly textured pads and stuttered vocal cuts add to the collage. The final trio sees a debut for important Cuban DJ, Ryan (CU). Founder of the La Cura de la Semena imprint, Succubus is redolent in Latin percussive flair which pans the stereo spectrum while a haunting motif flows freely atop. Providing a unique and innovative vibe, it paves the way for Michael Bennetts The Last Stand to hit effortless heights with full rhythmic force and gently pulsating pads for the Vapour, Mango Alley and Zero Tolerance regular. A relative newcomer, a gated melody and huge post-breakdown drop, keep intrigue high with a chorus of effects and bassline groove. The final act sees Israeli and Italian icons, Lonya and Graziano Raffa combine on the delightfully laid-back Breakups. Heavyweights of the underground scene for more than 15 years, a combination of deliciously smooth and evocative melodies drifts in nostalgic fashion over a heavy beat and sumptuous pads, made all the more powerful by a lead guitar motif in the second half. Hitting the heights once more with its global travels across the sound of Progressive House, Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 4 is a sonic journey like no other. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

Sam Scheme, GMJ, Tantum, YANIQ, Not Demure, Matter, Kostya Outta, Michael A, RYAN (CU), Michael Bennett, Graziano Raffa, Lonya

#64 Feat. Staff Picks in Progressive House

Back for a fourth incarnation of the best-selling series, GMJ and Matter unearth the next batch of rare precious gemstones, courtesy of Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 4. An album full of progressive promise from across the globe, US producer Sam Scheme opens proceedings, using a huge sub-bassline to devastating effect across Episode #9. Juxtaposed against muted, twinkling synth motifs and huge driving rhythm, it paves the way for Meanwhile supremo, GMJ, to deliver another majestic offering. Announcing his Higher Self through a meticulously arranged combination of deep bassline presence, thickly textured pads and dynamic arp, all the hallmarks of the Australians renowned production sound are in full evidence as a hypnotic powerhouse evolves over its duration. Regular on the likes of super-labels, Bedrock, Mango Alley and Lost & Found, Tantum showcases his sought-after sound through earworm motif, powerful effects and a developing soundscape. Further enhanced by Zurich-based YANIQ, the Swiss producers genre-blurring fusion of Progressive House and Melodic Techno gives Pluto a sound as sharp as a razors edge. Argentinean force, Not Demure, continues to serve up a bountiful supply of impressive releases as we move towards the end of 2025. Building on work for Movement, Worlds Apart and Paul Hazendonks Manual Music, Doomsday is a typically bristling affair, full of dark majesty and sprawling sci-fi landscapes. The result is a gloriously dynamic and complex affair with flashes of light sonic touch at the break. Fellow Meanwhile head honcho, Matter, never fails to disappoint, and Helios is no exception. Aptly named, shimmering sunlit melodies float across the track, developing out of a driving, mesmerising beat and delivering a devastating progressive number. Performing to a growing fanbase across North America, Europe and the Middle East, Kostya Outta confirms himself as a force to be reckoned with through Cloudy. Strong in melodic counterpoint and filtered synth phrasing, a rolling beat and light percussive touch illustrate the Russian stars dancefloor flair before prolific Belarusian artist, Michael A, adds to his 1300 production credits with a typically lavish combination of hypnotic rhythm and escalating melodic patterns. Trademark arps, thickly textured pads and stuttered vocal cuts add to the collage. The final trio sees a debut for important Cuban DJ, Ryan (CU). Founder of the La Cura de la Semena imprint, Succubus is redolent in Latin percussive flair which pans the stereo spectrum while a haunting motif flows freely atop. Providing a unique and innovative vibe, it paves the way for Michael Bennetts The Last Stand to hit effortless heights with full rhythmic force and gently pulsating pads for the Vapour, Mango Alley and Zero Tolerance regular. A relative newcomer, a gated melody and huge post-breakdown drop, keep intrigue high with a chorus of effects and bassline groove. The final act sees Israeli and Italian icons, Lonya and Graziano Raffa combine on the delightfully laid-back Breakups. Heavyweights of the underground scene for more than 15 years, a combination of deliciously smooth and evocative melodies drifts in nostalgic fashion over a heavy beat and sumptuous pads, made all the more powerful by a lead guitar motif in the second half. Hitting the heights once more with its global travels across the sound of Progressive House, Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 4 is a sonic journey like no other. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

Sam Scheme, GMJ, Tantum, YANIQ, Not Demure, Matter, Kostya Outta, Michael A, RYAN (CU), Michael Bennett, Graziano Raffa, Lonya

#74 Top Releases in Progressive House

Back for a fourth incarnation of the best-selling series, GMJ and Matter unearth the next batch of rare precious gemstones, courtesy of Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 4. An album full of progressive promise from across the globe, US producer Sam Scheme opens proceedings, using a huge sub-bassline to devastating effect across Episode #9. Juxtaposed against muted, twinkling synth motifs and huge driving rhythm, it paves the way for Meanwhile supremo, GMJ, to deliver another majestic offering. Announcing his Higher Self through a meticulously arranged combination of deep bassline presence, thickly textured pads and dynamic arp, all the hallmarks of the Australians renowned production sound are in full evidence as a hypnotic powerhouse evolves over its duration. Regular on the likes of super-labels, Bedrock, Mango Alley and Lost & Found, Tantum showcases his sought-after sound through earworm motif, powerful effects and a developing soundscape. Further enhanced by Zurich-based YANIQ, the Swiss producers genre-blurring fusion of Progressive House and Melodic Techno gives Pluto a sound as sharp as a razors edge. Argentinean force, Not Demure, continues to serve up a bountiful supply of impressive releases as we move towards the end of 2025. Building on work for Movement, Worlds Apart and Paul Hazendonks Manual Music, Doomsday is a typically bristling affair, full of dark majesty and sprawling sci-fi landscapes. The result is a gloriously dynamic and complex affair with flashes of light sonic touch at the break. Fellow Meanwhile head honcho, Matter, never fails to disappoint, and Helios is no exception. Aptly named, shimmering sunlit melodies float across the track, developing out of a driving, mesmerising beat and delivering a devastating progressive number. Performing to a growing fanbase across North America, Europe and the Middle East, Kostya Outta confirms himself as a force to be reckoned with through Cloudy. Strong in melodic counterpoint and filtered synth phrasing, a rolling beat and light percussive touch illustrate the Russian stars dancefloor flair before prolific Belarusian artist, Michael A, adds to his 1300 production credits with a typically lavish combination of hypnotic rhythm and escalating melodic patterns. Trademark arps, thickly textured pads and stuttered vocal cuts add to the collage. The final trio sees a debut for important Cuban DJ, Ryan (CU). Founder of the La Cura de la Semena imprint, Succubus is redolent in Latin percussive flair which pans the stereo spectrum while a haunting motif flows freely atop. Providing a unique and innovative vibe, it paves the way for Michael Bennetts The Last Stand to hit effortless heights with full rhythmic force and gently pulsating pads for the Vapour, Mango Alley and Zero Tolerance regular. A relative newcomer, a gated melody and huge post-breakdown drop, keep intrigue high with a chorus of effects and bassline groove. The final act sees Israeli and Italian icons, Lonya and Graziano Raffa combine on the delightfully laid-back Breakups. Heavyweights of the underground scene for more than 15 years, a combination of deliciously smooth and evocative melodies drifts in nostalgic fashion over a heavy beat and sumptuous pads, made all the more powerful by a lead guitar motif in the second half. Hitting the heights once more with its global travels across the sound of Progressive House, Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 4 is a sonic journey like no other. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

Sam Scheme, GMJ, Tantum, YANIQ, Not Demure, Matter, Kostya Outta, Michael A, RYAN (CU), Michael Bennett, Graziano Raffa, Lonya

#79 Top Releases in Progressive House

Guy Js launch of Early Morning marked a bold step towards ushering in a new era of creative advancement. The labels ninth installment features Tantums debut, comprising three tracks that collectively span nearly 22 minutes. Tantum, known for blurring the lines between melodic techno and progressive house, has cemented an international reputation for his innovative sound in the electronic music sphere. The title track, Out of Nowhere, embodies the notion that inspiration somehow often strikes unexpectedly. However, Tantums hypnotic creation reflects countless hours of meticulous sound exploration and idea refinement. Continuing with Unblur, the track builds on its predecessor with added energy, abstract effects, and creative audio engineering, crafting a psychedelic mosaic where bass and drums stand as steadfast anchors. Rounding out the release is Out of Nowhere (Subandrio Remix), expertly crafted by DJ and producer Subandrio, whose upbringing across Europe and Sri Lanka infuses diverse cultural influences into his work. His remix not only honors Tantums vision but also adds a distinct character, seamlessly merging two artistic perspectives into a cohesive whole. In the climactic moments before the drop, Subandrio introduces significant contrasts, showcasing his signature style and enhancing this exceptional piece, and closing the release with a euphoric crescendo.

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