Balance Music

Mango Alley

Bedrock Records

We are excited to announce Drunken Kongs new progressive alias D-SHIFT! Dee from Drunken Kong has always been a big fan of progressive house, and this release is a testament to a new beginning for D-SHIFT! This EP features two tracks that showcase expertly programmed melodies, coupled with grooves and intricate arrangements. We also recruited one of our favourite Argentinean artists, Mariano Mellino, for remix duties! He delivered a progressive stormer that works every time! Jump on board for a taste of D-Shift!

Sprout

Volt Crew

In August 2024, Toronto-based duo Beije delivered a magical musical triptych in the shape of Ardere. As Proton Music returns to the EP, a pair of remixes from Brazilian and Sri Lankan talents now reimagines two of those tracks. A powerful force in South American Progressive and Organic House, Vinicius Souza has created a sizeable following through his RIGOONI moniker. Starting his production journey in 2018, the Brazilian star quickly found his way onto a host of noteworthy modern imprints that include the likes of Hicky & Kalos Plaisirs Sonores Records, Roger Martinezs HIGHER STATES and Nick Warrens The Soundgarden. Add to that a mentoring programme on his own Amesch imprint, a Beatport Organic House #1 spot and runner-up in a Sonic Academy Remix Contest, and it is not hard to see why RIGOONI is such a highly regarded figure in modern dance music. A trio of remixes for Proton Music have seen reworkings of Savvas, Trilucid and Dabeat in 2022 and 2023, as the São Paulo-based artist now returns for a fourth outing. Taking on the delightful Lumina, the RIGOONI remix drives easily forward courtesy of a compelling beat and light percussive touch. Evolving gently, elements from the original gradually come to the fore, accompanied by a developing palette of additional production material that always remains sensitive to the aural characteristics of Beijes work. Hitting its heights, post-breakdown, a gated synth sequence adds interest and dancefloor character, following the melodic patterns that made Lumina such a powerful original piece. A prolific and exciting talent, NOIYSE PROJECT, has quickly gone about ripping up the rulebook in search of a unique and defining Progressive House sound. Some 300 production credits later, and the Sri Lankan artist has seen his music become a staple of numerous well-established imprints. Thus, Mango Alley, UV Noir, Balkan Connection and AMITABHA have all played host to his well-defined sound, featuring heavily in their release schedules. Furthermore, his own Till The Sunrise imprint has been a regular home for a host of original music since late 2021. A pair of original tracks in Myth in Manaus and Naymaria both found their way onto Particles in 2019, as NOIYSE PROJECT now makes his Proton Music debut with a captivating rhythmic powerhouse. Taking the tribal drive of Impetus, the remix further extends the groove with a series of pitched effects and thumping kick. Evolving steadily, the melodic elements so central to the original gradually make their presence felt in an immaculately programmed dancefloor shell. Hypnotic and mesmeric in execution, the track takes on a whole new direction as NOIYSE PROJECT keeps the energy and vibrancy high throughout. Directed by Jay Epoch Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Ben Mautner Text by James Warren

From the United States, producer J Lauda presents The Frequency / Libertas / Astir, an EP that showcases his evolution within the realm of melodic Progressive House, shaped by a clean, energetic, and emotional approach. Released by Univack, this work brings together three tracks connected by a cohesive sonic narrative, where each piece offers a distinct experience within the same journey. Libertas opens with force: a hypnotic structure, acid-driven progression, and an explosive drop make this a peak-time weapon, crafted to release tension on the dancefloor. Astir takes us to another dimension, with immersive textures, a serpentine bassline, and an expansive atmosphere that breathes depth and emotion. The EP concludes with The Frequency, a luminous and uplifting composition marked by rhythmic solidity and melodic warmth perfect for opening sonic spaces. A work of sonic precision that balances strength and sensitivity, reaffirming J Laudas place on the international Progressive House map. Feedbacks & Support: Danny Tenaglia, Eelke Kleijn, Mariano Mellino, Paul Thomas, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Steve Parry, Patrick Kunkel, Nicolas Viana, Dj Ruby, Simply City, Ruben Karapetyan, Cosmonaut, K Loveski, Kyotto, Miss Melera, Redspace, Benja Molina, Cream, Dave Walker, Ziger, N-TCHBL, VegaZ, Suzy Solar, Avenue One, Mind Of Us, Gux Jimenez, Camila (AR)... Mastered by Integral Bread

Cass and Baunder drop some serious heat with fresh remixes of Danny Tenaglia x Cass & Slides iconic Fever Rising. Originally crafted by the legendary Danny Tenaglia and released on Cass and Lee Burridges FIRE Recordings back in 2001, Fever Rising stood tall as one of the defining tracks of progressive houses golden era. A dance floor weapon supported by heavyweights like Sasha, John Digweed, and Tenaglia himself, its tough drums and dark sonics perfectly embodied the underground spirit that ruled the clubs of that time. First up, the ever-reliable Baunder injects his trademark silky grooves into this classic, updating the drums without losing that tribal essence. Playful melodics weave around the hypnotic vocal, creating a timeless blend of energy and emotion. Next, Cass Cutbush steps in with two fresh versions. His 4by4 mix channels the raw drive of early-2000s prog, with subtle shifts and an epic main break that pays homage to the scene he helped shape. On the breakbeat version, Cass explores a more emotional side wistful, hopeful, and beautifully melancholic.

Approaching the end of another successful year, Meanwhile welcomes Fran Garay to the label with the powerful Restored / Irresponsible / Ill Be Better EP. Immersed in the world of electronic music from an early age, Fran Garay journeyed along a pathway of Dubstep and EDM before reaching a destination where he discovered Progressive House aged 16, inspired by the sounds of Martín García. From this epiphany, the Argentine producer has quickly become a staple of the progressive fraternity with over a century of production credits dating back to a 2020 debut on 3rd Avenue. Since then, Balkan Connection, Paul Thomass UV Noir, Forty Cats PURRFECTION and Mangos Mango Alley have played host to the Fran Garay sound. Now the Villa Mercedes resident from San Luis province returns to Meanwhile after a debut on September 2024s Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 4 compilation. Showcasing his distinctive and versatile sound, Restored is powered by traditional, club-friendly tropes. A dynamic rhythmic backdrop creates a high-energy vibe while a rolling bassline groove creates dancefloor character. A syncopated motif brings mid-range joy in effortlessly shifting repetitions, culminating in a white noise-fuelled breakdown before reaching its zenith in the second half. Here, the full cast of melodic and rhythmic actors join forces in a chorus of pitched synth phrases that rise, in siren-like intensity, before dropping back into the magnificent rhythm and bassline melange of earlier phases. Irresponsible boasts a huge thumping beat and rolling groove, while a subterranean bassline joins the throng, blending seamlessly alongside the rising melodic themes. Held together with an invisible sonic glue, a cascading and fractured analogue lead sequence glistens like shards of broken glass in the autumn sunlight. Subtly shifting patterns of light and dark rise and fall in intensity as the complex melodic patterns rotate around a central theme. The result is an innovative and unique track. Following the themes of its predecessor, Ill Be Better, continues the driving rhythmic framework with lighter shaker patterns adding delicate urgency. Once again, shifting motifs are in full evidence, this time punctuated by a flowing freeform pattern that gradually appears from the second movement. Evolving easily, the track erupts after the mid-point breakdown into a glorious collage of shifting sonic patterns that command listener attention, in turn creating an awe-inspiring listener experience. Full of intriguing sonic landscapes and a unique approach to his craft, Fran Garay has certainly risen to new heights with his Restored / Irresponsible / Ill Be Better EP. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren