Booking - suratt@kontrast-artists.net

It was a breakthrough by name, and by nature. By 2013, Carlo Ruetz had been playing twisted technoid minimal for a decade, but it was his debut longplayer of that year - Breakthrough - that launched him into the spotlight. Within 24 hours of its release the album crashed into the top spot of Beatport's minimal techno chart, and it also caught the discerning ear of Richie Hawtin. Since that unmissable moment, Carlo has only gathered more and more momentum; acclaimed EPs for MINUS, DEEPERFECT and KD MUSIC, alongside memorable performances at international Minus showcases and Richie Hawtin's essential Ibiza night ENTER. Unique in sound and in situation, Carlo Ruetz is the 'overnight sensation' born of ten years in the trenches of the underground.

Rostock-bred Carlo bought his first turntables and mixer in 2001, and his devotion to the minimalist aesthetic was forged in his early sets. He soon became a regular fixture of clubs and open air parties in northern Germany, then broadened his horizons further, to blaze the stage at ENTER. Ibiza at Space, FUSE Brussels, TOFFLER Rotterdam, 10 DAYS OFF - The Last Waltz Ghent, and a 2015 tour through India. Carlo began writing his own compositions in 2010, and marked up releases for Moonplay Records and Slaap Records before the game-changing arrival of Breakthrough through Supdub Digitales. Carlo Ruetz is Known for starting from scratch with every production, mining deep for unexpected sounds and arrangements, and taking compelling bends and turns while in the DJ booth. It's no surprise that Richie Hawtin counts Carlo Ruetz as part of the new Minus generation. Expect to hear more from this overnight veteran who exists at the leading edge of minimalism and techno.

Hellow there! 
My name is Rod, Im from Brazil, and my passion is music! So hope you guys enjoy some of my sets, so put your dancing shoes and lets rock that thing! 
See ya!!l

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@obscuramsc
@senso-sounds
@minimood
@octopusrecordings
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I like to create mixes of atmospheric progressive house, with the occasional bit of techno thrown in too. I always strive to make every mix a proper journey, hopefully ebbing and flowing whilst balancing dark and light, throughout. 

All my mixes contain a blend of propulsive, driving tracks, coupled with deeper, more emotional productions. There is so much amazing music out there, and I always aim to do it justice, and put any track in a context that will give it maximum impact - whilst still fitting perfectly with the mix as a whole. 

I know when the time is right to record a mix, as I feel an absolute compulsion to do so. Everything uploaded to this page has come about as a result of that. I hope they all convey the overall feeling, and warmth, that I was striving for.

I am immensely proud of all of the mixes I have uploaded to my page, and the many others that are hosted elsewhere on this site - all of which can be found my playlists. I very much hope that any of you kind enough to take the time to listen, enjoy them.

I was a resident for Progressive House UK from 2020-21, and all the mixes that I recorded for that excellent site, and many others not on here, can be found at: 

https://www.mixcloud.com/steviereid/

In addition, I was a winner in a mix competition judged by Quivver in 2017, a hugely proud moment. I have also done guest mixes for Gai Barone's Patterns show, Il Modo, PFG, Saturo Sounds, 21C Progressive House and Melodic Distraction.

A bit about me: I am Edinburgh born and bred, I feel incredibly lucky to call this beautiful city home. Growing up, the house was always full of music thanks to my parents. I was also lucky enough to be exposed to some fantastic music thanks to my older brother's exemplary taste.

When branching out on my own, of a wide variety of genres, Depeche Mode were the band that spoke to me the most - with honourable mentions to New Order and The Smiths. 

Even as a young child, the dark atmosphere of their tracks resonated with me, and that has been the biggest influence on the kind of progressive house that I play in my sets.

It was early 90s rave music that first got me into dance music, but it was hearing the bassline on Orbital's 'Halcyon' for the first time in 1995 that made me realise that such music could move you in many, many more ways. 

Seeing Leftfield live in 1996 at the Barrowlands in Glasgow remains the most incredible music experience I've ever had. I was a regular at some seminal Edinburgh clubs in the late 90s and early 2000s, but it was at the legendary Taste where I truly found my clubbing utopia. 

In 2006, thanks to the generosity of Mark and Brian at a Taste afterparty, I had a shot of CDJs for the first time. Later that year, thanks to the advent of virtual DJing, I began recording mixes. I've never really stopped since.

In terms of influences from the world of progressive house, there are too many to mention - but Quivver is my all time favourite producer. As such, when my December 2017 mix was picked out by him for a mix competition he was running, it was among the proudest moments of my life.

I would always consider myself to be a bedroom (or living room!) DJ first and foremost, but I have been lucky enough to play at some fantastic clubs and venues.

I made several appearances at Karnival in Edinburgh, the undoubted highlight of which was appearing on the same bill as Inner City. I was also lucky enough to play at (the sadly now defunct) Kinfolk in Brooklyn NYC, with two of my closest friends.

If DJing was something I never thought I'd end up doing, making music most certainly wasn't - but thanks to Edinburgh legend Kev Wright, I have co-produced numerous tracks that have been released since 2011.

Through Kev I was also lucky enough to tag along with he, Gary and the Beat Laundry crew - and playing live streams during lockdown, with that amazing community, managed to put so many special times into an era that was so challenging for everyone.

My true happy place has always been playing at parties in my living room, or at a friend's house, with a great group of people. 

Those opportunities are few and far between now since my amazing daughter Anya was born in 2023 - but I'm at a different stage of life now, and I am blessed to have this amazing addition to an already phenomenal family.

Making mixes will never leave me though, and I very much hope to still continue to do so, as much as I can, going forward. As much as it's amazing playing in front of a crowd that you're in sync with, I love the permanence of a recorded mix.

There is no better feeling than receiving messages from someone you haven't met, on the other side of the world, letting you know that they are enjoying something that you have created.

As long as I feel compelled to keep putting them together, I will most definitely do so. 

(Very well done if you read this far!)

Booking: maurice@revo-artists.com
Captain at @kosmos_records
Resident at @elipamanokeclub
Contact: aiomusic.contact[at]gmail.com
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The Leipzig based producer Aio loves to experiment with his music while remaining his distinctive sound. Dark elements interlink with elegant melodies to shake your bones and fondle your soul at the same time. Aio connects opposing dots within a universe of sounds, crafting an experience that captivates from the very first second and lingers on. His productions have gained reputation over the last years with releases on esteemed techno labels such as Senso Sounds, Stil vor Talent and Alula Tunes. 

Driven by the desire to unveil his unfiltered vision of 'Space Techno', he established his own label, Kosmos Records, during the summer of 2023.
Holding a residency at Leipzig’s renowned club Elipamanoke he curates an event series that features a blend of local talent and international headliners.

With his energetic sets, he has been able to excite audiences at renowned clubs like Sisyphos, Watergate, Kater Blau and abroad. One of his recent highlights was an electrifying live set at the famous Fusion Festival, which attracted a lot of attention. Catch him playing his live sets, where he exclusively showcases his own productions or witness him curating a DJ set, taking you on a journey through space.


Played at:
Fusion Festival
Feel Festival
Praerie Festival
Zurück zu den Wurzeln Festival
Artlake Festival
Meeresrausch Festival
ZilpZalp Festival
Freiflug Festival
Lusatia Festival
Katzensprung Festival
Sisyphos Berlin
Watergate Berlin
Kater Blau Berlin
Ritter Butzke Berlin
Institut für Zukunft Leipzig 
Station Endlos Halle
objekt klein a Dresden
Harry Klein München
Bahnwärter Thiel München
Legal Club München
Waagenbau Hamburg
Südpol Hamburg
ZODIAK Brüssel
Marktkantine Amsterdam
Boathouse Amsterdam
MS Treue Bremen
Weidendamm Hannover
Insel der Jugend Magdeburg
Kitkat Berlin
Mensch Meier Berlin
Humboldthain Berlin
Magdalena Berlin
Keller Berlin
Kosmonaut Berlin
Polygon Club Berlin
Beate Uwe Berlin
Fluc Wien
Le Bourg Lausanne
So&So Leipzig
Elipamanoke Leipzig
OstXXX Leipzig
Westwerk Leipzig
Ilses Erika Leipzig
TBA Dresden
Sektor Dresden

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Sin música la vida sería un error.
Dj/Producer. 
3rd Avenue
Balkan Connection
Soundteller Records

Soul Alt Delete has quickly established himself as a rising force in the world of Progressive House and Trance. With releases on some of the scene’s most respected labels, including Black Hole Recordings, UV, and ICONYC, his music resonates with a global audience and continues to earn the support of industry heavyweights such as Paul van Dyk, Hernán Cattáneo, Sasha, and Solarstone.

Renowned for his meticulous production style, Soul Alt Delete blends deep, hypnotic grooves with emotive melodic frameworks, creating a sound that is both innovative and timeless. His recent feature as the opening track on Black Hole’s iconic In Search of Sunrise compilation underscores his position as an artist to watch, solidifying his reputation among the genre’s most forward thinking artists.

With a clear creative vision and a growing catalogue of acclaimed releases, Soul Alt Delete is carving out a distinct place in the electronic landscape, bridging the underground with the global stage.

Booking: booking.and.wy@sound-embassy.com

Melodic - Groove - Deep - Emotional

AND(W)Y is a German-born, Dubai-based DJ, producer, and co-founder of SixthSense Events UAE, a creative collective shaping the city’s underground sound. His music moves between Melodic Techno, Tech House, Minimal, and Progressive grooves. Driven by emotion and dancefloor dynamics, he blends cinematic melodies, rolling basslines, and hypnotic rhythms into cohesive journeys that defy genre boundaries.

His musical foundation was built early, discovering electronic music at the age of 13. With a background as a professional chef, his creative instincts now flow into crafting carefully structured DJ sets infused with both flavor and depth.

Inspired by the sonic worlds of X Recordings (by Adriatique), Radikon, and Anjunadeep, AND(W)Y has shared the stage with artists such as Tita Lau, Farrago, and Sarazar, performing across Germany, Europe, the United States, and the UAE.

From Cologne (Germany)
Based in Dubai (UAE)

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Founded in 2013, Progressive Astronaut is a carefully curated platform, operating at the heart of the electronic underground. Initiated with the intent of musical exploration, we set out to showcase innovative content to our ever growing community. Established globally, our loyal following embraces our contemporary vision for cutting edge electronic music, as seen through our premieres, podcasts, interviews, free downloads and more. Progressive Astronaut is a platform for discovery, with a healthy blend of emerging artists, along with the scenes most revered names, operating as a central hub where music aficionados, DJs, artists and label managers unite in a thriving environment bound by a passion for music. The continued evolution of dance culture resonates from the core of our platform as we move forward into the future. Come join us.

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