Let’s finish off a very productive 2023 with a bang. The EP Promethean, by Aquariox & Akiva, including my remix was released roughly a week ago. It’s currently smashing the charts of Beatport, the #1 site for music made for the dancefloor. When writing this, the EP is at #1 for all Progressive House releases and #15 for all genres, aka all EPs released on Beatport at the moment. My remix also just entered the Progressive House Top 100, where it currently sits at a respectable #65. What a fantastic ending to an overall great year.
For me, this year has been busier than normal for producing and releasing new music, and it is not quite over yet.
Out now is what already seems to be my most popular tune yet this year; As the Magic Wears Off. Released on the Argentinan label Hexagonal Music, this new EP comes with three incredible remixes by John Keding, Chris Hover, and Matt Black.
It’s time for another of my one-hour live DJ mixes, where I play what I believe to be some of the best new Deep Progressive House music out there at the moment. This time I also did a live recording of me putting together this mix in my studio. As usual, I try to fit in some of my newly released music or music by friends of mine. This time is no different as I’ve recently released two EPs on ICONYC Noir and Hexagonal Music; The EP Desperately, together with fellow Swedish Producer John Keding, including remixes by K Loweski and Ben Haydie and another EP called As the Magic Wears Off, with remixes by John Keding, Chris Hover, and Matt Black.
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John Keding & Björn Fogelberg make their ICONYC Noir debut with a brand-new single entitled ‘Desperately’. The Swedish producers developed a universally loved unique style; dynamic, groovy, deep and hypnotic fusion of genres that perfectly fits in any kind of club or open-air festival.
‘Desperately’ finds John Keding & Björn Fogelberg at their creative best with a driving, hypnotic production that’s nicely dialed in or the dance floor. Punchy beats and a full, driving groove anchor the piece, as vibrant tones and spacey effects adorn the framework. The main break hits suddenly and its astral charm quickly saturates your pleasure centers, before melting down to a cavernous reservoir as the beats drop for a storming finale.
The first remix of ‘Desperately’ comes courtesy of Berlin mainstay Ben Haydie who also marks his label debut with a gorgeous melodic take. The German artist reshapes the original elements into something dreamier and more melodic spacious sounding. The wonk factor on the low end is quite high and monumentally groovy as well, nicely playing off the rolling rhythmic qualities as dulcet hooks and gentle harmonics drift in and out of the framework. The main break shifts the narrative into more emotive territory but the dance floor sensibility remains, with muted beats and percussive clusters building towards a tasteful drop. Superb rework from Ben Haydie.
The second rework comes from label mainstay K Loveski. The Russian producer who has seen his excellent releases on Soundgarden, Mango Alley, and Droid9 to name a few, turns in a brilliant interpretation here. Deep, compelling and acutely driving dark progressive house beats, are the name of the game. The deep qualities and richly textured groove make for a lovely first act. As atmospheres evolve, distinctive stabs steal the air, before a massive break takes you further into a haze of deep progressive audio euphoria, perfectly setting up a grand finale to close out this masterpiece. A brilliant remix from K Loveski that is destined for the sets of the big boy progressive brigade. Highly recommended.
Time flies and it’s already November. I sat down the other day and recorded this, my November mix. As usual, it’s jam-packed with the latest and best in Deep Progressive and Organic House Music. Deep, Techy, Proggy, Dreamy. That’s how I like my music. :) Hope you enjoy it too.
My remix of the John Keding monster tune Forever and Ever is out now on all streaming platforms. Check it out. More tunes to come from both of us in the near future. Collabs and remixes.
It’s time for another mix by me. Please put on your headphones and diving gear, as this one goes deep down, real deep. As usual, I recorded this mix live, on a Pioneer DJ controller, in my studio. Hope you enjoy it.
It’s time for another monthly one-hour DJ-mix by me. This one turned out to be a bit more chill than previous ones. Check it out if you are into the deeper side of House music. As usual, the whole mix was recorded live by me in the XAKK Studio.
My latest tune One Thousand Days is out now on on Spotify, Beatport, Apple Music, and all the other places for streaming good music. My first full-length release on Addictive Sounds, this EP also has two amazing remixes by friend and musical collaborator John Keding. Be sure to check out this new release and as always, press that heart icon in Spotify.
I have recorded another monthly one-hour DJ mix. This is my mix number 15, with my very personal selection of the best of the latest in Deep Progressive House Music. Check it out. Recorded live by me in the XAKK Studio.
Neeco – Antechamber
Chris Zippel, Tim Angrave – Dhere (Meeting Molly Remix)
Gorge, Jordan Arts – Falling
Digital Mess – Raspberry Porridge
Digby & Oliver – Human (Mike Rish Remix)
Jamie Stevens – Dante
Nick Muir – All One Word (Trilucid Remix)
Bjorn Fogelberg – One Thousand Days
John Keding, Bjorn Fogelberg – Evolution Revolution
Lake Avalon – Velorum
Tali Muss, RASALAS – Ozran (Jiminy Hop Remix)
Foreign Movies – Inside Me feat. Tarayah (Oliver & Tom Remix)
Nishan Lee, Sarah Chilanti, NAHS – Two Faced
ANUQRAM – Don’t Stop
Boom Jinx, Nitrous Oxide, Einar K, Vintage & Morelli – Breathing (Van Murten Extended Remix)
