Melodic Techno / Progressive House

While the dance floors may be empty this month, the music continues forward with no lack in energy and quality. Take a dive into these tracks and crank up your stereo. The very best Progressive House tracks for the month including tracks from Issac, Emi Galvin, Gux Jimenez and more.
Chart created by: Luke Hunter

The 15 Best Progressive House Tracks of April 2020

Prog house 20

Gazebo (Ep) Out now 

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Fairmont - Gazebo (Patrice Baumel Remix)

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Mathame refine their singular sound on ‘Skywalking’ and a collaboration with Tale Of Us, ‘Departure’.
Following 2018’s ‘Nothing Around Us’ single, Mathame show no sign of slowing down. Their Afterlife Recordings follow up is a dancefloor single of epic proportions, taking the duo further into a realm of their own. Tension hangs off the sliding chords and spacious arrangements. In the case of ‘Skywalking’ it reaches an uplifting, euphoric crescendo, in Tale Of Us’ intro edit of ‘Departure’ the theme goes darker and off-kilter. Bona fide anthems in the sets of Mathame and Tale Of Us.

Mathame - Skywalking

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Denis Horvat returns to Afterlife Recordings for a second EP of distinctive, dancefloor productions.

A year after ‘Modelo’ comes ‘Miracle Of The Rose’, an evocative and authentic development of Horvat’s sound. On ‘Noise’, the vocals of Lelah give way to a stripped-down, reverberant groove. The title track rises with a free-flowing melody before dropping a tough, angular beat. ‘Divin’ is the EP’s deepest cut, before digital only track ‘Royale’ rounds off this diverse release with flair.

Denis Horvat - Miracle Of The Rose EP (AL025)

A1 Noise feat. Lelah
B1 Miracle Of The Rose
B2 Divin
Digital only: Royale

Denis Horvat - Noise feat. Lelah

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Patrice Bäumel is back for his third release on Afterlife, ‘Transmission’.

The two slick, hyper-detailed rollers have all the markings of Bäumel’s best work: patient progression, dubby chords and moments of slow-release euphoria. 

Patrice Bäumel - Transmission EP (AL033)
A1 Sender 
B1 Receiver

Patrice Bäumel - Receiver

The latest release from Madloch’s Sound Avenue imprint welcomes B.A.X. back to the label for his debut EP. The Vietnamese artist first appeared on Belgian imprint in January of this year with a remix of Madloch & Subnode’s ‘Lion’s Mane’. Classically trained and borderless in his approach to production, the Ho Chi Minh City resident has also found a home on fryhide, Manual Music and Sound Avenue affiliate 3rd Avenue. Now embarking on one of the most creative projects of his career B.A.X. presents his ‘Serenade to Earth’ EP. 

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Serenade to Earth

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B.A.X. - Into the Aura [Sound Avenue]

Stepping up next on the prolific Last Night On Earth label is rising Mexican talent Issac. Having been supported in the past by label founder Sasha, Guy Gerber and Dixon (to name just a few), it’s no surprise to see his hypnotic dancefloor tracks being released on LNOE. 
 
Issac begins the EP with ‘Clavel’, a percussive, driving track where stripped-back drum sounds combine their elegant pulses to form a complexity of entrancing polyrhythms. Crisp, rolling 909 Toms bring a sense of melody with their powerful tones while contrasting against shimmering ride cymbals and a firm, floor-filling kick drum. Before long, the expanse of drums breaks away for a truly euphoric uplift of oscillating synths and heroic vocal pads, forming a momentous drop, somewhere between classic trance and hard-hitting techno. 
 
‘It’s An Extreme Life’ delivers more complex rhythms, where layers of recurrent guitar scratches congregate amongst twinkling bell sounds and trippy, glitched-out drum tops. The ten-minute composition builds gradually up to a minimalistic breakdown that exposes the harmonic rhythms of the track’s epicentre. 
 
Issac closes the record with ‘Rimel’, a fusion of acid-house era drum machines (like the infamous Roland TR-727 congas), blend amongst the nip-tuck-tight pulse of driving 4/4 kicks and swaying shaker loops. Fusing in anthemic synth lead lines and massive, echoing chord stabs, ‘Rimel’ closes the record with true harmonic bliss.

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It´s An Extreme Life

Part of the "Fall Particles 2019", Julian Nates now returns with "Luminism", reprising the original track and adding the delightful, "Renaissance". Remixes come from UK and UAE stars.

From Cordoba, Julian Nates has forged a name for himself from his home in central Argentina. An accomplished pianist and violinist in early years, he reached a professional standard in drums after studying at the acclaimed music conservatory in his hometown. A switch to electronic music quickly saw success with over a century of production credits and releases on Balkan Connection, Soundteller and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden. Adding to the light melodic overtones of "Luminism", partner tack, "Renaissance" is full of the impressive musical sensibilities of the title track as off-beat shakers and intelligent clave percussion pave the way for a syncopated arpeggio to trip delicately across the mid-range. Building with ease, further arpeggiated sequences entwine and evolve as richly textured pads pulsate gently in waves before coming to the fore in a stripped-back breakdown. Hitting its stride, all elements combine once more in a sparkling second half to impressive effect.

A growing force since early production work for Clinique Recordings in late 2016 and early 2017, Imran Khan's career has continued to gather pace at an impressive rate. Through an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and developing his production technique, the UK artist's portfolio has continued to find him a sea of admirers with over 100 credits for the likes of MNL, Astrowave and Superordinate Music. The "Organik" and "Sunsweat" EPs were notable 2019 highlights for Proton Music, while "Arrival" was a Particles highlight in August 2018 including remixes from Kamilo Sanclemente and Dabeat and Hot TuneiK. Reworking the title track, the trademark percussive phrase of "Luminism" opens proceedings alongside an intricate groove carved by Imran Khan. New motifs shine through as Khan's production talent is in full evidence with a plethora of new production material that takes the essence of the original and takes it on a new sonic voyage of discovery. Over its 10-minute duration, layers of sound melt into the complex rhythmic structure to create another high-class sonic interpretation.

A renowned DJ across the Middle East, Ejaz Ahamed has found success with his support slots for Digweed, Cattaneo, Zabiela and a host of others. In tandem a production career has continued to showcase the Dubai resident's skill with a clutch of growing releases for the likes of Stellar Fountain, PHW Elements and Darin Epsilon's Perspectives Digital. A pair of remixes for Jero Nougues and Sam Heyman saw an opening salvo for Particles in mid-2017 and 2018 and it is a pleasure to welcome the Indian born artist back for a third outing. Taking on "Renaissance", the Ejaz Ahamed remix revels in cascading bassline prowess that pays tribute to Nates' original with its intelligent use of central arpeggio that is transformed and developed in innovative new fashion alongside a chorus of new production work. Cast within a strong and dynamic new rhythmic framework, the resultant interpretation is an impressive affair.

New music from Julian Nates plus remixes from Imran Khan and Ejaz Ahamed paints "Luminism" with a bright new sonic palette.

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Luminism

Luminism (Imran Khan Remix)

Crabo

Emi Galvan - Crabo [The Soundgarden]

'From a city that never sleeps, Midnight Traffic surges through Hyderabad. A “Light Year” that sparkles and shimmers. Melodies become frozen in time, weightless and timeless they flow in never-ending patterns. White-noise washes and dizzying stereoscopic sensations converge again in hypnotic rhythmic cadence.

Egyptian skies reflect a new vision with striking beat. The rhythm of the earth’s pulse reflected in clear night air. Amplified through a new sound palette, familiar pads sweep across time and patterns appear through new sonic architecture. Ampish travels a new “Light Year” where rolling bassline frequencies resonate in hypnotic dancefloor fashion in the flash of an eye.

From north-western Russia, Ewan Rill creates a new vision of St. Petersburg beauty. Dark intensity pervades the deep space of echoing bassline pattern that drifts effortlessly. A star-field of twinkling lights sonically reflected in delayed synth notes fade into the distance, colliding occasionally in reverberated openness. Power and clarity represented in mathematical precision through space and time.'

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Midnight Traffic - Light Year (+ Ampish, Ewan Rill Remixes)

Premiere: Midnight Traffic - Light Year (Ewan Rill Remix) [Mango Alley]

The latest release from Clubsonica Records welcomes Gux Jimenez back to the label for a new EP. Upon making his label debut in February of 2019 with a remix of Moveme's ‘Traumtanz', the Colombian artist then went on to release his first artist EP for Clubsonica in March. The year yielded many other successes, with outings for Balkan Connection, Droid9, Juicebox Music, Soundteller Records and UV being the most notable. Now presenting his first project of 2020, the Cartagena resident returns to Clubsonica with ‘El Inicio | El Fin' alongside remixes from Kamilo Sanclemente, Juan Pablo Torrez & Dabeat and Giovanny Aparicio.

Beginning with ‘El Inicio', Gux sets the tone of the EP with a storyboard of pulsating grooves and euphoric motifs. Anchored by a warm, redolent foundation and waves of fragmented melodies, it's an evolving atmospheric narrative which first captures your imagination. Haunting vocal choirs and trance inducing arps add perfectly to its exhilarating nature, before eventually melting down into a charming break and perfectly setting up an energetic finale. The companion piece ‘El Fin' follows suit with charged beats, rolling rhythms and joyous melodic concepts. Built around a series of tantalizing, trance inspired arps, the first act is well fashioned for peak time play. Stripping down into the main break, poignant chord changes add further fuel to its emotive core, before an unabashedly epic build sends the energy into overdrive.

The first interpretation of ‘El Fin' is provided by Kamilo Sanclemente, Juan Pablo Torrez & Dabeat. Operating from the heart of Colombia's electronic music scene, this trio of artists have collectively showcased their music on Nick Warren's Hope Recordings, Beatfreak, Parquet Recordings and UV. Beloved as their country's foremost progressive music talents, Kamilo, Juan and Dabeat now unite for a special collaborative remix of ‘El Fin'. Fluid and groovy in equal measure, its perfectly contoured foundation moves with a powerful yet buoyant drive. Fresh design qualities make for a commanding rhythm core, while pensive atmospheres add anticipatory vibes leading into the break. Processed vocals and striking tones make for a hugely impactful centrepiece, as mind bending modulation fully saturates your senses leading into a classy drop and ominous finale.

Rounding out the release and providing the second and final interpretation of ‘El Fin' is Giovanny Aparicio. Having made his Clubsonica debut in December of 2019 with a remix of Jan Dalvik's 'Mahat', the Colombian artist also released several well received collaborations with fellow countryman Kamilo Sanclemente earlier in the year. Now making a welcome return to Clubsonica, Giovanny provides a stunning rendition of ‘El Fin'. The groove gets reworked with great warmth and flow, while a complement of clattering drums, hypnotic arps and misty effects fill in the framework. Musically less pronounced, the Cali resident opts for a meditative yet powerful approach, building tension subtly across the main break though timely modulation, before smoothly segueing into a purring finale.

It caps off another impressive collection of music from Clubsonica and a welcome return to the label for one of Colombia's fastest rising stars Gux Jimenez.

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