Operating out of his Brooklyn studio, Mike Isai is a new name to grace the Meanwhile catalogues as the Australian imprint delivers its 18th release with “Home / 87 North”. A single remix comes from fellow US artist, Forerunners.

A relative newcomer to the Progressive House scene, Mike Isai’s nascent production career has already seen a debut on the Nick Warren led, Hope Recordings, via September 2020’s “Pillars to Butterflies” EP. A March 2021 reworking of Shanil Alox’s “Algorithm” for Droid9 illustrated Isai’s remix capabilities, as the US star now debuts on Meanwhile with his twin-tracker.

Opening proceedings, “Home” is a dark and sultry piece that pulsates hypnotically through its near 9-minute voyage with a panoply of textured layers and white-noise effects. Quickly hitting its stride, a pounding kick is accompanied by an immaculately syncopated synth motif that provides the basis for a counterpoint phrase to sit elegantly on top in glittering repetitive pattern. Reaching a rousing filtered denouement at the mid-point, “Home” drops back into a familiar arrangement as all elements combine to impressive effect in the third movement.

Continuing the powerful rhythmic framework of its partner, “87 North” immediately impresses with its 16th note bassline and seismic kick. Another syncopated synth loop provides an imposing trademark production technique as haunting melodies drift over the mid-range, drenched in reverb and white-noise washes. Coruscating pads add further intrigue as the 7-minute piece evolves, coming fully to the fore in a ‘wall of sound’ breakdown, before the second half picks up the pace again with percussive intensity. The juxtaposition of meandering melodic threads and bassline urgency thus creates an impressively woven dynamism.

Another new artist to grace Meanwhile finds Arizona based Brenden LaBonte creating a potent wave of success with his Forerunners moniker. With over a double century of production credits to his name for some of the finest modern dance imprints, Sudbeat Music, Anjunadeep, and Black Hole have all played host to the US artist’s emotive soundscapes. Reworking “Home”, the Forerunners remix is chock full of the trademark soundscapes that characterise LaBonte’s work, with whispering melodies floating atop a powerful beat and ticking hi-hat groove. A relentless bassline sequence adds weight and poise over the 8-minute offering as subtle variations on Mike Isai’s original make their presence felt. Pausing for breath at a spine-tingling mid-point, cadenced bass groove and subtle melodic prowess hit the heights in the latter stages.

New music sees Mike Isai guided home by his north star, accompanied by a shining remix from Forerunners.

Mike Isai - Home

Spencer Brown - Reforma / Polybomba Out Now on diviine

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Reforma / Polybomba

Reforma (Weska Mix)

Spencer Brown - Reforma (Weska Mix) [diviine 003]

TRACKLIST

Paul Thomas played:

1. Nora En Pure - Prophets of Hope [Enormous Tunes]
2. Marsh - All Night Long [Anjunadeep]
3. Ruben Karapetyan & Mango - Golden Age (Anthony Pappa & Jamie Stevens remix) [Mango Alley]
4. Golan Zocher & Choopie - SAO (Hernan Cattaneo & Simply City remix) [Univack]
5. Guy J - State of Trance [Lost & Found]
6. Whoriskey - Save Yourself (Ruben Karapetyan Remix) [JOOF]
7. ID - ID
8. Jerome Isma-Ae & Weekend Heroes - In The Dark [Anjunabeats]
9. Victor Garde - Aylyak [Siona]
10. DJ Misjah & DJ Tim - Access (Joris Voorn Remix) [Armada]
11. SHAZZE - Deception (Inner Sense Remix) [UV Noir]
12. Boxer Extra-Terrestrial [Colorize]
13. Greg Ochman - Shapes In The Fog [UV]
14. London Grammar - Big Picture (Paul Thomas Remix) [Promo]

Jares played:

15. Radieux - Waterfalls and Us (Kamilo Sanclemente, Mauro Aguirre Remix)
16. Jares - Sam's Voyage Part III (Kamilo Sanclemente remix)
17. Jares - Eternity (Ruben Karpetyan remix ) [Unreleased]
18. Emanuel Satie, Maga, Sean Doron & Tim Engelhardt - Side by Side
19. Céleste - Ralle (Dirty Doering Remix)
20. Nathan Shaw - By Means of an Angel (Original Mix)

Paul Thomas Presents UV Radio 297 - Guest Mix From Jares

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Luciano Elvira - Akisa (Original Mix) [UV]

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01. Simos Tagias - Katla (Alex O'Rion Remix) [Movement Record-ings]
02. Alexey Sonar - Sandy Dessert (Extended Mix) [SkyTop]
03. Taylan - After Dark [La Foresta Recordings]
04. Seyah - Look Around (Extended Mix) [SkyTop]
05. Redspace, ISMAIL.M - Street Codes [WARPP ]
06. Taylan - High on Life [La Foresta Recordings]
07. Cream (PL) - Avian [Lowbit]
08. Luke Mandala - Eagle Song (Nick Muir Remix) [Proton Music]
09. Redspace, ISMAIL.M - Light Beings [WARPP ]
10. ZAHNA - Polisemia feat. Tuzio (Lio Q Remix) [Transensations Records]
11. Maze 28 - Break Point [Mango Alley]
12. Maxxim, flanerr - Moments of Wonder (Extended Mix) [Songuara]
13. Space Food, Tommy Veanud - Paititi [Sarcasm Recordings]
14. Maze 28 - Reflex [Mango Alley]
15. Seyah - No Way Back (Extended Mix) [SkyTop]
16. Hector Cortes, Hassan Maroofi, Jaime Garza - Shine The Light (Munz (AR) Remix) [One Of A Kind]
17. Shayan Pasha - Highnology (Leandro Murua Remix) [UV]
18. Simos Tagias - Blaze (Weird Sounding Dude Remix) [Movement Recordings]
19. Gaba (BRA), Lucas Zárate, Hodila Izba - Vayu (Soul Engineers Remix) [Songuara]
20. Kasper Koman - Biome [Meanwhile]
21. Emi Galvan, DJ Zombi - Train Affair (Extended Mix) [Songuara]
22. Michael A - Atrium [Genesis Music]
23. K Loveski, Kabi (AR) - Whisper From the Moon (ARTN Remix) [Juicebox Music]
24. Paul Arcane, FromTheEarth - Orion (Extended Mix) [UV Noir]

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Self Reflect

Self Reflect (Extended Mix)

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PREMIERE: FaranGro — Home Green (Extended Mix) [Polyptych]

Sonic Horizons

Sonic Horizons - Framewerk Remix

Brent Lawson V's Menkee - Sonic Horizons (Framewerk Remix) Soundcloud Edit

PEREZO & Orso - Everybody Dope

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Our final release of 2025 comes from Sonickraft and Victor Flash. The title track, “Brighter Days Ahead,” is pure progressive bliss, featuring a housy piano line and wonderfully uplifting atmospheres. “Prima” continues the housy vibe with a strong groove and a driving synth chords. “Switching Sides” leans more into Indie Dance, delivering a gritty sawtooth lead, commanding basslines, and fresh pads and chords.

Self Reflect (Extended Mix)

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