#1 Feat. New Releases in Progressive House

Tash's Movement Recordings continues a strong spring season by welcoming Pammin to the label for his debut EP. With a career that spans well over a decade, German artist Pammin has crafted a consistent stream of quality releases since first emerging in 2013 via Toolroom. Moving forward the Berlin resident would continue to develop his sound with more of a progressive and melodic approach, in turn choosing his projects wisely, adding Freegrant Music, Future Romance, Mango Alley and UV Noir to his discography. Now, fresh off a remix for Brise Records to begin the year, Pammin adds Movement Recordings to his resume with 'Strobe', alongside a remix from Moogish & Locate (IN). Beginning with 'Strobe' Pammin continues to showcase his progressive dancefloor approach. Fluid and energetic throughout, it's a framework of punchy kick drums and rippling basslines which lay the foundation for pulsating rhythms and ethereal synth flairs. Drama and tension flow leading into the main break, where Pammin flexes his creative muscles, crafting a steady build which eventually reveals a finale of astral sonics that's perfect for those peaktime moments. The companion piece 'Perma' showcases Pammin's progressive sound further but with greater melodic qualities. Clocking in at a concise six minutes in length, the Berlin resident's storytelling ability shines once again, as he delivers an uplifting journey complete with club-effective grooves, processed vocal gates and a gorgeous finale; one where emotive chord changes and shapeshifting synth mutations unite in a clever coax of colour and texture. The lone interpretation of 'Strobe' is provided by Moogish and Locate (IN) who present their first ever collaboration. Hailing from India, Moogish has been a fixture of the progressive house community for the better part of a decade. Armed with a nostalgic take on the genre, Moogish would go on to compile an impressive resume following a 2018 debut, with releases via Althea Records and Ballroom highlighting his discography. Also finding a home on Movement Recordings, the Pune resident would make his label debut in 2023 with a contribution to the popular 'ProgNoesis, Vol. 4' collection. Now returning alongside newcomer and fellow countryman Locate (IN), the duo present their debut collaborative effort, taking 'Strobe' into peaktime territory. Bringing a progressive state of mind, the duo carefully balances the themes from the original with their own nostalgic sound. Timely effects, clusters of clattering percussion and deconstructed sonics steal the air atop thunderous beats and rippling grooves; while an ominous break seals what is a great collaborative debut from Moogish and Locate (IN) to round out the release on a strong note.

Pammin

#21 Feat. Banner in Progressive House

Continuing to add new talent to their roster, Tash's Movement Recordings welcomes Maze 28 and TEELCO to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Albania, Mario Zefi aka Maze 28 has emerged as one of his country's most hotly tipped progressive house artists. In just three short years the Durres resident has earned support from genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, while his melodic creations have found a home on Clubsonica, iNU, Juicebox Music, RKP and Mango Alley, the latter of which operates as his primary home. Meanwhile, fellow countryman TEELCO has been a fixture of the progressive house underground for the better part of a decade. Noted for his deep melodic sound, the Tirana resident first emerged on the strength of tracks for Balkan Connection's BC2 and Soundteller Records, making him a name to watch going forward. The next decade would see TEELCO further hone his craft and notch standout releases for Deep Down Music, Mango Alley, RKP and Univack, while earning the praise of genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Mariano Mellino. Having been paired previously for Mango Alley, Maze 28 and TEELCO now combine their extensive forces once again, with their much anticipated Movement Recordings debut 'Sense'. Maze 28 and TEELCO showcase their ever growing creative synergy on the lead selection 'Sense'. Aimed squarely at the dancefloor, its rhythmic energies and catchy synths are immediately infectious, perfectly anchored by a warm key changing groove for maximum emotional response. The break furthers the track's evolution with a spacious approach, letting the lead breathe against a backdrop of warm textural drifts and poignant bass swells, before an intense build sparks a huge finale to send people home with a smile. 'Seekers' continues the EP's peaktime appeal with a similarly energetic approach. Here, Maze 28 and TEELCO add a great sense of space with electric lines taking centre stage atop charged beats and full rolling basslines. Nostalgic in nature and mood, its supreme flow not only makes for a perfect mid-set style track but also furthers the emotive lean of the release. The release concludes with the lush sounds of 'Kintsugi'. With a backbone of tough kick drums and chunky rhythms, comes an air of shapeshifting atmospheres and subtle but heartfelt melodies, resulting in the ultimate goosebump worthy vibe. Staying true to its title, the main break delights with a backbone of breakbeat percussion setting the stage for an oriental-themed melody to round out the EP on a feel good note.

TEELCO, Maze 28

#21 Feat. Staff Picks in Progressive House

Continuing to add new talent to their roster, Tash's Movement Recordings welcomes Maze 28 and TEELCO to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Albania, Mario Zefi aka Maze 28 has emerged as one of his country's most hotly tipped progressive house artists. In just three short years the Durres resident has earned support from genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, while his melodic creations have found a home on Clubsonica, iNU, Juicebox Music, RKP and Mango Alley, the latter of which operates as his primary home. Meanwhile, fellow countryman TEELCO has been a fixture of the progressive house underground for the better part of a decade. Noted for his deep melodic sound, the Tirana resident first emerged on the strength of tracks for Balkan Connection's BC2 and Soundteller Records, making him a name to watch going forward. The next decade would see TEELCO further hone his craft and notch standout releases for Deep Down Music, Mango Alley, RKP and Univack, while earning the praise of genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Mariano Mellino. Having been paired previously for Mango Alley, Maze 28 and TEELCO now combine their extensive forces once again, with their much anticipated Movement Recordings debut 'Sense'. Maze 28 and TEELCO showcase their ever growing creative synergy on the lead selection 'Sense'. Aimed squarely at the dancefloor, its rhythmic energies and catchy synths are immediately infectious, perfectly anchored by a warm key changing groove for maximum emotional response. The break furthers the track's evolution with a spacious approach, letting the lead breathe against a backdrop of warm textural drifts and poignant bass swells, before an intense build sparks a huge finale to send people home with a smile. 'Seekers' continues the EP's peaktime appeal with a similarly energetic approach. Here, Maze 28 and TEELCO add a great sense of space with electric lines taking centre stage atop charged beats and full rolling basslines. Nostalgic in nature and mood, its supreme flow not only makes for a perfect mid-set style track but also furthers the emotive lean of the release. The release concludes with the lush sounds of 'Kintsugi'. With a backbone of tough kick drums and chunky rhythms, comes an air of shapeshifting atmospheres and subtle but heartfelt melodies, resulting in the ultimate goosebump worthy vibe. Staying true to its title, the main break delights with a backbone of breakbeat percussion setting the stage for an oriental-themed melody to round out the EP on a feel good note.

TEELCO, Maze 28