#9 Feat. Staff Picks in Progressive House

D-Nox and André Moret return with part two of their Sessions series. Sessions represents the next phase for the multinational pairing. Whether remixing each other or appearing on the same labels, D-Nox and Andrés musical blueprint is finely tuned, as they continue to grow together artistically. First up, the 80s-inspired Shine applies its machine funk and glittery melodies. Tough drums and an offbeat bass provide a solid foundation for the main motif to explore the limits of uplifting analogue glory. Next, Velvet gathers pace for a masterclass of progressive house. Sparse drums and a thunderous bass bedrock the melodies and sweeps of this mid-set bruiser. Finally, Spiritual rounds out this impressive three-tracker with a deep progressive ride full of musicality and soul.

D-Nox, Andre Moret

#31 Feat. Staff Picks in Progressive House

Golan Zocher joins the gang with two massive new tracks. Its with great pleasure that we welcome Golan to the Sprout ranks. Hard to believe it has only been ten years since the prolific artist began his global sonic journey. Since then, hes amassed an impressive arsenal of weaponry on seminal labels such as Sudbeat, JOOF and Mango Alley. A talented DJ, hes played from Miami to Malta, soundtracking parties around the world. Opening with Frequencies, its very easy to see how his silky smooth productions find their way onto the USBs of the great and good. Rolling from bar one, the airy pads and spiky bass create otherworldly images in your minds eye. Ethereal and hypnotic, the keys midway provide new direction and power. Next up, Intervals continues apace. Rolling bass that makes your hips wiggle? Check. Icy pads that make your mind wander? Check Check. Snappy percussive underbelly that literally makes you hurry towards a dance floor, any dance floor!? Triple check! Deep, hypnotic and devilishly beautiful, Golan Zocher is a master craftsman, and this is an EP you cannot be without.

Golan Zocher

#45 Feat. Staff Picks in Progressive House

D-Nox and André team up once more for Sessions Part 1 Clearly, a collaboration that works for both artists, Sessions represents the next phase for the multinational pairing. Whether remixing each other or appearing on the same labels, D-Nox and Andrés musical blueprint is finely tuned, as they continue to grow together artistically. Opening with Discovery, we immediately deep dive into a world of liquid cool beats, icy pads, and gated vocals. Smooth and chuggy, the track develops a wickedly warm vibe among the deep keys and cinematic sweeps. Uniquely familiar and something youll likely hear for a long time to come. Next up, Cosmic follows suit. Rubbery bass and sparse percussion make way for keyed melodics and ethereal vocals. Creating a deeply spiritual sound that transcends current trends, it harks back to the essence of the original prog sound - hard but groovy, fast but trancey. Truly a work of genius. Rounding out the trio, Brisa has housier feels. More robust and upfront than its brothers, its a spiky assault of the senses that bristles with peak time energy. The breaks are all about hands in the air and knowing smiles of appreciation; the melodies about the swaying enjoyment of finally reaching that blissful disconnect from your problems. You owe it to yourselves to own this EP. Its phenomenal.

D-Nox, Andre Moret

#68 Feat. Staff Picks in Progressive House

Sprout presents some exciting new remixes of label favourite, Criss Sources 2005 monster hit, Hugs N Kisses. To say a track like this can make a career, really isnt the platitude you think. It was certainly career-defining, but came at just the right time after years of hard work. Coming up to three decades at the pinnacle of the industry goes to show how far removed from the idea of the one-trick pony Criss Source truly is. His legacy spans multiple genres and many high performing labels, including Harthouse, Parquet and Beat Boutique Nearly 30 years of soundtracking dancefloors across the world, and building a back catalogue arsenal of club bombs to rival any of his peers. Originally released in December of 2004, Hugs N Kisses became one of the most played tracks for the next 4 years. A true club anthem supported by everyone from DJ Hell and Carl Cox right through to John Digweed and Nick Warren. Presented here with fresh remixes for 2025 by Peter Makto and Riko & Gugga, new life is injected into one of clublands most enduring moments. Peter Maktos mix opens innocently enough, building tension over the first half of the track, steadily adding percussion and deep bass and muted arps. Everything unleashes in the main break, filters open the energy turns up to 11 and the dancefloor explodes in melody, and joyous excitement. Riko & Gugga hit the ground running with a Bladerunner-esque bass and galloping percussion before acid shots and crazy psy-trance fx drive the floor wild. Aimed squarely at the peak-time, this is one secret weapon you deploy with great care. Once you set this one off theres no going back!

Criss Source