DC005 - MOSHIC - No Slept For Days Now

DJ | PRODUCER |SOUND DESIGNER | REMIXER |
Moshic Aka Argonout
MoshicDaSilva
Moshic is a globally renowned electronic music artist best known for his deep, dark, melodic, and emotional approach to progressive house. With a career spanning over two decades and more than 500 original releases, he continues to receive strong support from industry legends like Pete Tong, John Digweed, Solomun, Nicole Moudaber, Dubfire (Deep Dish), Sasha, Hernán Cattáneo, and many more. His latest tracks were recently featured by the mighty John Digweed on Bedrock Records, and he also received a special Remix from his close friend and fellow Israeli luminary Guy J, highlighting Moshic’s enduring influence and respect within the scene.
Born into a family of musicians, Moshic was surrounded by creativity from an early age. However, his musical path was deeply shaped by his time serving as a medic in the Israeli National Service at age 18—an experience that brought him face-to-face with the fragility of life and instilled in him a sense of emotional depth that would later permeate his music.
After his service, he dedicated himself entirely to electronic music—specifically progressive house, which was still under-recognized in Israel. Despite early pushback for his “dark” style, a bold move to New York City became a turning point. The city’s vibrant underground scene allowed him to fully express his vision and connect with global artists.
Moshic began releasing music under the alias Argonout, with early singles signed to the legendary Dutch label Cyber Records. One of Moshic’s first releases under his own name was the track “Nightstalker,” which quickly became an underground anthem and gained widespread recognition, featured in top compilations and praised by DJ Magazine. In a major milestone, the entire Argonout project catalog was later purchased by Armin van Buuren’s label, Armada Music, confirming its importance in progressive music history.
Building on that momentum, Moshic released the landmark compilation "Distorted Patterns," which featured top Middle Eastern talent and showcased his curatorial skills. His Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1, invited and hosted by Pete Tong, became legendary—marking him as the first Israeli artist ever featured on the show. Tong praised him as “the best Israeli thing since falafel.”
Moshic’s sound is instantly recognizable—dark, melodic, hypnotic, cinematic, and infused with subtle Middle Eastern textures. Avoiding commercial trends and easy samples, his productions are built from the ground up with emotional precision and an uncompromising vision.
With his independent label Contrast Records, Moshic provides a home for his distinct sound and a platform for rising artists who share his love for deep, boundary-pushing progressive house.
He has toured extensively around the world, released on top labels, and has been recognized three times in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs. In 2003, he won two MTV Israel Awards: Best Underground Release and Best Producer.
From Tel Aviv to Tokyo, Buenos Aires to Berlin, Moshic’s sound continues to move dancefloors, inspire producers, and remind the world that authenticity and depth will always stand the test of time.

I grew up competing in classical piano, and got First Place in the state of Texas when I was 17, so that's where I got the ear for great music. Avid listener to all genres of House music. I really missed all those great mixes from around 98-04, that is until I came across TheMHRproject. The incredible amount of effort documenting The Golden Age Of House helped reignite my love for all things dance with so much of the music that has made such a positive difference in my life. 

https://sites.google.com/site/themhrproject/ https://soundcloud.com/themhrproject  

I'm Always on the look out for my next "Favorite" to excitedly share with my friends. LOVE to dance, it's one of the few things that truly relaxes my mind. It's my soul's way of putting up my hand and saying, "HEEEEYYYYYY I'm Here!"  

Podcasts, Bookings, Remixes and such: AKIVA.prog@gmail.com

Latest releases:

https://www.beatport.com/artist/akiva/572633

'I cherish the sounds that we are able to create using digital, and analog machines - an extension of our human minds and imagination.'

AKIVA is a melodic house and techno producer/DJ/live act based in Los Angeles producing and curating music inspired by the progressive house scene of the early 2000s. 

Topping Beatport charts with music on underground labels such as 3rd Avenue, Arey, ARRVL, Balkan Connection, Dear Deer, Deedmusic Berlin, Gibbon Records, Hexagonal, ICONYC, JourneyDeep, Later Caked Melodic, Mystique Music, Pro B Tech, Sound Avenue, Saturo Sounds and more. 

AKIVA has shared the decks with who’s who of electronic dance music greats such as Alan Nieves, Alex O'Rion, Amber Long, Amir Telem, Anthony Pappa, AUDIOGLIDER, Cid Inc, Cream (PL), Dave Seaman, Dennis Ferrer, Desna, Francesco Lombardo, Galestian, Guzy, Hernan Cattaneo, Higgins, Ian Dillon, Jaap Lighthart, Jay Hill, Jonas Saalbach, Juheun, Juliane Wolf, Khen, Lonya, Made in Paris, Markus Saarlander, Miyagi, Modus, Pete Moss, Squire, Sonic Union, Steve Marx, Steve Parry, Technasia, Viviana Toscanini, and more. 

AKIVA started his journey through music with Jaco Pastorius. The rhythmically diverse and bass-driven fusion style, presented to him by his father and uncle's jazz records, prompted his purchase of an Ibanez bass guitar. Along with jazz, he developed a love of smooth tenor and alto saxophones and, string sounds of the violin and viola through his love of classical music. 

While he was jamming out to heavy metal and classic rock in high school, Akiva discovered electronic music on NYC's KTU station. AKIVA immediately started playing progressive and goa-psytrance songs with his friends at parties. House and techno music were still considered underground at that time. As the scene grew, both in NYC and abroad, he spent waking hours adding to his music collection and refining his production skills. 

AKIVA brings passion from all of his beloved musical genres, world music, and the classical inspirations of old school techno and house, focusing on the ethereal and deep melodies found across the world today.

romanklepanda@gmail.com 
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https://www.mixcloud.com/dashboard/my-shows/published/

https://youtube.com/@pan_da_room?si=Ww7m9-qEpb4vUEs0

I'm not a d j , not a producer, I'm a music lover.. an addict of electronic, strictly none of the commercial crap.. Deep, Tech, Minimal, Techno, Progressive, House, Lounge 

Earthling | Cosmopolitan | Pacifist | Procrastinator