G'Day everyone, and welcome to another exclusive Il Modo Progcast. Join us as each and every Wednesday we take you to the far flung reaches of Planet Progressive, returning with another brilliant DJ set for your aural pleasure. 

This week we are back down under, as Australia welcomes us in again. We have landed at the home of a noted and respected artist, with his game well in the ascendancy... this is Fourthstate! 

Fourthstate (Alex Braknys) is an Australian-based music producer, DJ, and label A&R renowned for his head-caving DJ sets and progressive breaks productions.

A versatile artist since 2003, traversing through progressive breaks, deep and progressive house, techno, electronica, minimal, and melodic soundscapes. He has shared the decks with some of the world's best DJs, including Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy J, Danny Howells, Anthony Pappa, and James Zabiela. While frequently appearing on esteemed underground radio stations such as Proton Radio, Frisky Radio and Subcode.

Fourthstate's charting original productions and remixes have gained traction in the industry and have been played by his biggest influence, none other than John Digweed.

Fourthstate's recent releases on labels such as Late Night Music, Massive Harmony and Morphosis have received great feedback and support from heavyweights such as Jamie Stevens, Anthony Pappa, Eelke Kleijn, Gai Barone, Sonic Union, and more.

Fauxplay - Inhale (Mind Of Us Ambient Remix) - Music To Die For.
Yehno - Farfaraway - AnjunaDeep
Nuage, Pecq - Night Air (il-lo Remix) - House of Youth
Windom R, Affire - You Can Be - Calligraphy Recs
juSt b & Nor b (HU) - Decades (Robert R. Hardy Remix) - Stellar Fountain
Cary Crank - Deep Forest (Extended Mix) - SunExplosion
Victor Crain - Quarter - SoundTeller
Sam Scheme & Jiminy Hop - Poulia #14 - Shambhalla
Larsh - Hovering - Droid9
Patch Park - Don't Stop (Guy J Remix) - District Recs
Sc00pS - Sunrise - Celestial
Dylhen - Thumper - Mango Alley
ShemoW - Waves of Koi - Soundteller ADE Sampler
Four Candles, Zehv & Essco - Nightcrawler (Four Candles Remix) - Keep Thinking Music
D'Wachman - We Will Never Forget That Never Happened (Patch Park Remix) - Manual Music
Cortona -  Foresta (Angelic Breaks Mix) - Music to Die For
Framewerk - The Drums - Capital Heaven
Tristan Case, Barry Jamieson, Tom Barlow - Clinken Haus (Jamie Stevens Remix) - SudBeat
Yune Pinku - Blush Cut - Headroom Records
Bibio - Phantom Brickworks VII - Warp
Bibio - Llyn Peris - Warp

https://linktr.ee/fourthstate
https://www.mixcloud.com/Fourthstate/
https://soundcloud.com/fourthstate
https://www.facebook.com/fourthstate

The Progcast - Episode 245 - Fourthstate

Axel V is an electronic music producer, remixer and dj, who has been mixing beats since he was 15 years old. His sound is a unique fusion of electro and breakbeat influences, stemming from his passion of Kraftwerk, Information Society, Cybotron, Afrika Bambaataa, 2 Live Crew and The Egyptian lover. His unique style of production shares a signature sound of complex beat patterns, uplifting melodies and passionate bass lines. Whether you're a fan or a newcomer to Axel V 's music, you won't want to miss his upcoming releases. Keep an eye out for his new music .

Joe Wink's journey as a DJ began in 1994 when he embarked on a residency spinning breaks. Fast forward to the present day, and breaks remain the cornerstone of his sound, with a particular focus on deep, emotional, and melodic tracks. Joe has honed his craft to perfection, creating a unique journey with his mixing skills that showcases hidden gems that the masses may have missed. Over a decade later, he evolved to digital mixing and production, crafting noteworthy edits and mashups that have earned him a reputation as a true master of his craft. 
     Joe's passion and unwavering perfectionism are evident in the countless mixes he has curated as the mastermind behind Broken Essence, his original concept for a podcast exploring progressive breaks with the top guest artists and DJs in the genre. Since its inception ten years ago, the show has gained international acclaim, with over 320 hours of quality archived break mixes and more than 100 guest mixes. Joe's ultimate goal is to inspire listeners around the globe to tap into their intuitive beauty and inner light, igniting their imaginations and fueling their creativity.
     To fully immerse yourself in his captivating vibes, be sure to follow Joe Wink on Twitch at www.twitch.com/joe_wink or tune in to his monthly series, Broken Essence, on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/joe_wink & DI.FM 4th Sunday of every month from 3-5pm EST/2000-2200 BST
https://www.mixcloud.com/joewink/
https://www.mixcloud.com/joewink2/
https://www.di.fm/shows/broken-essence
https://www.twitch.tv/joe_wink
https://soundcloud.com/mrwinkbrokenessence

Digital Slag is a BreakBeat DJ based in Preston, Lancashire who has been DJ'ing for a number of years having played at infamous nights such as 'Lowdown & Dirty' in Manchester & 'Monster Monster' in Barrow, having had the privilege to have performed alongside acts such as Krafty Kuts  and The Dub Pistols. 

Digital Slag was BPM DJ of the month June 2012 and September 2013 he was also one of the runner's up at BPM for 'DJ of the year' competition 2012 and 2013 

Bookings and enquires contact dames2008@live.com

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The Progcast - Episode 245 - Fourthstate

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