Ending the year on a high having witnessed a plethora of musical highlights, Meanwhile has been a shining beacon for progressive house throughout 2021. Now, Australian, Mike Rish, becomes the latest debutant to showcase his talents on GMJ & Matter’s blossoming imprint with the 3-track “Beyond” EP.

From his home on Australia’s south-eastern coast, Mike Rish has witnessed an impressive rise to notoriety, courtesy of a clutch of high-profile releases on an exclusive set of blue-chip labels. Not wanting to flood the progressive house scene with a swathe of formulaic dance music, the Melbourne resident’s “selective output” is based on a carefully thought-out commitment to “keep people engaged, but also wanting more”. Thus, Rish’s work for the likes of Colorize, Serendeep and Juicebox Music, has seen the Australian carve out a sizeable niche for himself, further enhanced by March 2021’s 12-track “Interlinked” album for UGENIUS Music.

Opening his Meanwhile account with the “Beyond” title track, a chunky beat and cavernous bass groove sit tightly against off-beat hats and snare. Filtering into sonic range, an elegant arpeggio provides glorious melodic interplay as white-noise washes and meandering pads pulse gently across the near 10-minute piece. Full of spine-tingling atmosphere, additional melodic phrasing is introduced at the breakdown before extending into the third movement with ease, combined with a raft of effects and masterful touches.

A bouncing bass groove immediately finds “Mindgame” oozing with hypnotic force and low-end menace. Sat perfectly in between deep kick and ticking hats, a flowing melodic line ripples across proceedings as it rises and falls with filtered dynamism. Twisted vocal cuts and acetylene-edged synth effects pitch with glissando range adding to the aural collage in a track full of dark and mesmerising beauty.

Closing the EP, “Here For You” is characterised by an intricate percussive arrangement that introduces a subtle melodic backdrop. Effects and textured pads span the stereo stage in modulated glory as a pulsating lead melody enters the fray in the second movement. Building steadily before revealing itself fully in the stripped back breakdown, the second half blossoms in commanding fashion with a pulsating confluence of rhythm and melody. The result is a track that illustrates Mike Rish’s unique talent and technique.

A musical triptych full of innovation and sonic narrative, Mike Rish has gone above and “Beyond” with a glittering display of production prowess.

Mike Rish - Beyond (Original Mix)

3rd Avenue's first 'We Are The Future' compilation was released in 2013. The collection featured a snapshot of some of electronic music's future stars and further cemented that 3rd Avenue is an imprint that's committed to the growth of underground dance music. For the first edition of 2024 we welcome these artists (in alphabetic order): Abyssman, Agustin Paoletti, Aloft, Atman Electronic, B.I.R.DD (AR), Bemiro, Checo Cotela, Deodar, EddyThron, Ekis Ekis, Emi Tazz (AR), Graamen, Ignacio Corazza, Ilija Frapp, Ivory Coats, Keshana, Kryptone (SL), Living Stereo, SALAZAR (COL), SAMCHE, SimWou, Taleon, TULIO (AR), ViT4L.

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We Are the Future 2024, Vol. 1

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Kryptone (SL) - Soul Connects [3rd Avenue]

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Juan Vazquez, Martin Di Sciascio - Nebula [Balkan Connection South America]

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Casnik - Just a Dream [LuPS Records]

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Autumn Garden

Kirwan - Autumn Garden [Balkan Connection South America]

Depaysant, a stellar progressive house track by Soulmade (AR). With its smooth, hypnotic layers and dynamic drive, this piece finds the perfect balance between rhythm and immersion. Whether you're cruising through the city, focusing on your day, or lighting up the dancefloor, Depaysant sets the mood effortlessly.

Depaysant

Soulmade (AR) - Depaysant (Original Mix) [Protagonist Recordings]

MR081 Dave Shtorn - Elements / Celestial [EP]

Title: Elements
Artist: Dave Shtorn
Label: Magic Room
Cat.#: MR081
Style: Progressive House
Release Date: 10.01.2025

Tracklist:

1. Dave Shtorn - Elements (Original Mix)
2. Dave Shtorn - Celestial (Original Mix)

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Magic Room presents the first release of the year from label founder Dave Shtorn!

We’re kicking off the New Year in true progressive house style with two mesmerizing tracks that combine atmosphere, power, and groove.

The first track is atmospheric, powerful, and groovy, blending deep melodies with an energetic drive. It’s the perfect soundtrack to ignite your energy and set the tone for the year ahead.

The second track takes you on a hypnotic journey, where fluid melodies intertwine with a solid groove, creating an immersive and captivating experience.

Start your year with musical inspiration! 

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Elements / Celestial

Dave Shtorn - Elements / Celestial [EP]

Dave Shtorn - Elements [Magic Room]

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[2025-01-31] [BALKAN0831] ''VA - Connections, Vol. XXV''

T R A C K L I S T

01) J-Sevilla - Nivia (Original Mix)
02) Heaven INC. & Kühl - The Last Chance (Original Mix)
03) Chär Spinelli & Rodrigo Pochelu - Destiny (Original Mix)
04) Ev Rymd & Chernov - Ariella (Original Mix)
05) Togni - The Astronaut (Original Mix)
06) Nikhila Hashen - The Comeback Kid (Original Mix)
07) Chicato - Nectar (Original Mix)
08) Halishan & Rico Mannion - Humans & Aliens (Original Mix)

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Connections, Vol. XXV

Halishan & Rico Mannion - Humans & Aliens (Original Mix)

For this tenth and last episode of the CONNECT series we introduce the finest works by Arteforma and Nicolas Barnes.

Nicolas Barnes - Echo Rift

RELEASE-DATE: 18.10.2025

Florian's third album is a short deep techno journey through his adopted home of Hamburg. Initially with slight techhouse influences, he then moves towards spherical sounds.

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Irgendwo am Wasser

Nebelbank

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COMING SOON: Florian Martin - Nebelbank

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Magic Room labels group is a home of atmospheric, intelligent, progressive music. 

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Magic Room was founded by Dave Shtorn soundcloud.com/daveshtorn in 2011. Label specialize on atmospheric progressive ,deep, melodic, intelligent underground music. Progressive house, deep house, melodic techno. 

Space Room focused on ambient, idm, liquid funk, dub techno, chill waves.

Deep Room is place for deep, tech, organic house music.

To show us your DEMO send private soundcloud link for your track on magicroomlabel@gmail.com
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Dave Shtorn - Elements [Magic Room]

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