A new collaborative pairing to grace the Meanwhile catalogue, Kasey Taylor and Gai Barone embrace the musical talents of Wilma on their twin-track “Passing Over the Clouds / Soul Mystique” EP.

Hugely respected figures in their own rights, Kasey Taylor and Gai Barone account for almost 1000 production credits between them. Featuring on the likes of Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music, John Digweed’s Bedrock and Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden, Kasey is a genuine legend, not least through his own hugely influential Vapour Recordings. Similarly impressive, Gai is able to add releases on Tiesto’s Black Hole, Markus Schulz’s Coldharbour and John 00 Fleming’s JOOF, to the mix with almost a century on Elef Tsiroudis’ Afterglow Records.

After Gai Barone remixes of Kasey Taylor’s “Simplicity” and “Mysterious Madness” in 2021 and 2024, the Australian/Italian axis saw a first collaborative EP appear courtesy of “Distance Between Us / From Afar” on Afterglow late last year. Now combining with classically trained cellist, Wilma, the Australian musician has found herself much in demand with “25 years devotion to her art” and releases on the likes of Stone Seed, Beat & Path and The Soundgarden. With an all-encompassing sound that bridges underground house, melodic techno and electronica, Wilma has lit up dance music in the 2020s.

Opening with a fizzing percussive top line, “Passing Over the Clouds” is an immaculately conceived offering that quickly sees an array of twinkling arps, pads and synths sitting atop a sub-bassline and rasping analogue variation. Evolving with a kaleidoscopic pattern of effects, the various melodic elements come to the fore in a breakdown that blossoms with the introduction of Wilma’s exquisite and free-flowing cello. Intertwined seamlessly with synth phrasing in the latter stages, the final movement drops back into familiar rhythmic patterns.

Partner track, “Soul Mystique” continues the majestic melodic narrative with flowing synth patterns, harder-edged arp patterns and twinkling piano combining to magical effect. Pausing briefly in the early stages, Wilma’s coruscating cello weaves an emotive sonic tapestry that fits perfectly within the surrounding musical palette. A multi-oscillator bassline adds range and rhythmic cadence in synchronicity with a thumping beat and ticking shakers to provide a sublime dancefloor structure to mystical melodies that envelope the listener.

Floating skywards with serene beauty, Kasey Taylor, Gai Barone and Wilma have reached new heights with “Passing Over the Clouds / Soul Mystique”.

Kasey Taylor & Gai Barone feat. Wilma - Passing Over The Clouds

Kasey Taylor & Gai Barone feat. Wilma - Soul Mystique

An artist with a rich and impressive pedigree, Mike Rish returns to Meanwhile with a triple-tracker of exceptional quality in "Sunset on Mars / Tornn / Shokl".

A Melbourne native with a strong back catalogue stretching back over 15 years, Mike Rish's debut quickly became a starting point for a successful career, predominantly focused on the sound of Progressive House. Since 2009, the Australian has gone on to see his music featured on the likes of Vapour Recordings, Anjunadeep and Guy J's Lost & Found, while a trio of EPs for Meanwhile between 2021 and 2024 have seen Mike Rish sparkle with a collection of beautifully crafted original sonic sculptures. Now returning for the first time since August 2024's "Akhnaton / Gröv / Cloudbreaker" triumph, 3 new original tracks take centre stage.

The compelling "Sunset on Mars" opens with a thumping beat and smooth percussive top-line before a swathe of effects-laden synths percolate the soundwaves with rich delays and reverb. A powerful bassline adds dancefloor urgency while an evocative arp filters its way to the foreground through the second movement. Rising and falling with club-friendly knowhow, the track gradually picks up pace before entering the second half full of punchy bravado. Immaculately constructed, "Sunset on Mars" is an aural triumph.

Continuing the powerful rhythmic character of its predecessor, "Tornn" is a thumping, chugging bassline monster that rolls seductively across its 7-minute timeframe. Endless delays and effects swim across the stereo spectrum in swirling atmospheres as vocal snippets talk of remembered dreams and an eerily pitched menace. Evolving easily through its phases, the second half comes to life as bassline and rhythmic prowess take control across the shape-shifting soundscapes.

Opening with a strong tribal rhythm and subtle jungle-themed effects and bird calls, another chorus of reverb-drenched effects and delays across a smorgasbord of vocal cuts, provide a beautiful dub-inspired atmosphere. Coming to the fore at the stripped-back breakdown with expansive ease, Mike Rish gently picks up the pace through the second half to create and intriguing and dynamic listening environment through his sublime layering of vocal elements.

Returning to the label that is fast becoming a second home, Mike Rish delights Meanwhile listeners with "Sunset on Mars / Tornn / Shokl".


Mike Rish - Shokl

Mike Rish - Sunset On Mars

Mike Rish - Tornn

The lads have got together and crafted a two and a half hour journey through all things prog. The mix features some of the most upfront progressive that Ash and Jord are loving right now. Give this one a spin, loud! 

01. Deaf Unique - Organic Space (Extended Mix) [Try To Find Sound]
02. Kamilo Sanclemente, Andre Moret & Mariusso - Atenea (Original Mix) [The Purr]
03. Fede Pals - Irie (Original Mix) [What Happens]
04. Kostya Outta - Moving Lights (Original Mix) [inU]
05. Gabo Martin - Tsunami (Original Mix) [Mango Alley]
06. Micahel A - Trigger (Original Mix) [Genesis Music]
07. Future Self - Can't Sleep (Drama in the Sauna Remix) [Self Control Records]
08. Zuccasam - Treno (Originial Mix) [Mango Alley]
09. GMJ & Matter - Telomeres (Original Mix) [Meanwhile]
10. Gian Luka - Mindtalker (Original Mix) [Keep Thinking Music]
11. Seyah - Horizon (Kebin Van Reeken Remix) [Mango Alley]
12. Andrés Moris - Bender (Original Mix) [Undergroove Music]
13. Patch Park - Mr Mysterious (Original Mix) [District Rec]
14. Fraser Rix - Strawberry Cake (Mind Echoes Remix) [OneDotSixTwo]
15. X-Press 2 - AC/DC (Guy J Remix) [Lost & Found]
16. Digital Mess, Astral Base - Orbital Entry (Extended Mix) [Uniack Records]
17. Nick Warren - Cobble Pot (Zankee Gulati Remix) [The Soundgarden]
18. ECHO DAFT, Kebin  Van Reeken - Years Of Ascent (Original Mix) [Plattenbank]
19. Redspace - Silence Becomes You (Original Mix) [Purrfection]
20. Khen - Golden Key (Original Mix) [Lost & Found]
21. Simos Tagias - Strange To Ourselves (Original Mix) [Vapour Recordings]
22. Nicholas  Van Orton - Hello My Name Is (Original Mix) [Balkan Connection]
23. Gai Barone, Dougal Fox - Ocean (Original Mix) [Ray Of Light Records]
24. Tomas Briski - Paradise Again (Agustin Pietricola Remix) [Nightcolours]
25. Ezequiel Arias - Perfect Dream (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
26. Mercurio, Hernan Cattaneo - Altered Reality (Original Mix) [Sudbeat]
27. Danny Howells - Stereodrama (Aubrey Fry & Nick Stoynoff Remix) [Selador]
28. Framewerk - Full Circle (Framewerk Poolside Rewerk) [Not On Label]
29. Matter - Elsewhere (Original Mix) [Meanwhile]

Join us this July at Kable in Manchester - featuring two prog house heavyweights; Alex O'Rion & Aubrey Fry + Super Progressive & Ashley & Jordan B2B.

Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/e/40861551

PROGMATIC MAY 25 - ASHLEY BONSALL & JORDAN COUNSEL

Please enjoy the live recording of my B2B set with Andy Hardwick at the Electric Whispers launch event in Sydney on May 25 2025. Full track list below;

1. Words of Nio – Beside The Fire (Patrice Baumel Remix) [Sudbeat Music]
2. YOMAL – Behind the Horizon (HAFT Remix) [DIGITAL EMOTIONS]
3. Mike Griego - Robobass (Original Mix) [A Line In The Sand]
4. Alex O'Rion - Blackout (Original Mix) [Meanwhile]
5. Seyah – Horizon (Luca Abayan & Tato Seco Remix) [Mango Alley]
6. Rodrives – Distortion (Original Mix) [Protagonist Recordings]
7. Jiggler - Out Of Time (Original Mix) [Dear Deer]
8. Jamie Stevens - Mad Bells (Extended Mix) [Meanwhile]
9. Luca Abayan – ID
10. Alex O’Rion – Tinderbox (Original Remix) [Solis Records]
13. Z2 - I Want You (Volen Sentir Extended Remix) [Armada]
14. Fran Garay - Relumb (HAFT Remix) [Mango Alley]
15. Kyotto – The Surge (Original Mix) [Movement Recordings]
16. Paul Thomas, Das Pharoah – Dale (Ruben Karapetyan Remix) [UV]
17 GMJ - Empty to Fill (Jamie Stevens Remix) [Meanwhile]
18. Dowden – Pacifist (Original Mix) [Mango Alley]
19. Digital Mess – Outlands (Original Mix) [Dreaming Awake]
20. Kabi (AR), Agustín Ficarra - The Return (Original Mix) [Plaisirs Sonores Records]
21. ISMAIL.M, Redspace - Red Sky (Original Mix) [Strange Town Recordings]
22. ECHO DAFT – Mental (Matthew Sona Remix) [NOT LIKE US]
23. Ben Haydie - November (Dowden Remix) [Mango Alley]

Covsky B2B Andy Hardwick @ Electric Whispers [The Lucky Cat] (10/05/2025)

Here is the first episode of Deeper. A mix series featuring my favorite tracks for the month. 

1	Restart (Original Mix)	Federico Epis
2	Birchwood Road (Original Mix)	Sistersweet
3	Look Around (Extended Mix)	Seyah
4	Attending (Paul Hazendonk & Return To Saturn Remix)	Left 2 Dust
5	The Maze (Original Mix)	Thomas Ferell
6	Beyond Perceptions (Hernan Cattaneo & Jamie Stevens Remix)	Nick Varon, Callecat
7	Electric Serenade (Forty Cats Remix)	Tomek
8	Strange to Ourselves (Original Mix)	Simos Tagias
9	Telomeres (Original Mix)	GMJ, Matter
10	Back to You (Dmitry Molosh Remix)	Jelly For The Babies, Phonic Youth, Gav Easby
Dmitry Molosh - Chills (Original Mix) - 7A - 120	
11	Sounds Rising (Original Mix)	Luis Damora
12	Ease (J.FIZ Remix)	MATIRAMIC
13	Low Tide (Ezequiel Arias Remix)	Jamie Stevens, Zankee Gulati
14    Chase The Sun (Antrim Remix) Master	Planet Funk

Deeper EP01, May 2025

Tracklist 
01 Alex O'Rion – Spektre [Solis Records]
02 Larrosa (AR) & Nico Sparvieri – Faraway [Sudbeat]
03 Wassu - You Make Me Feel (Kasey Taylor Extended Mix) [Musique De Lune]
04 Federico Puentes – Orion’s Belt [Onedotsixtwo]
05 Patch Park – Dseep (Sweetmiller Remix) [MelodicLab Records]
06 Dowden - Feather (Original Mix) [Mango Alley]
07 Sebastian Haas & Ignacio Corazza - Magna 101 [RKP]
08 Mike Rish - Sunset On Mars [Meanwhile]
09 Sasha & Joseph Ashworth - HiFiHi [LNOE]
10 Rivo - Last Night (Fideles Remix) [Disorder]

Weekend Picks 11 May 2025

Alex H - Silence If You Fall [Colorize]
Djimboh - Yours [Colorize]
Gai Barone - Shuttered [Barra Uno]
Matter - Livid [Meanwhile]
Thom Yorke - Dawn Chorus (Nicolas Viana Edit)
Federico Epis - The Sun And You [Balance]
Julian Moreno, Lucas Ramos - She [The Soundgarden]
Mind Of Us - Forever (RIGOONI Remix) [Just Movement]
Franco Armellini - Keep On [The Soundgarden]
ANix JAy - Fade [AH Digital]
Kiaro (AM) feat. Li'lith - You Feel All Of Me (Paul Hazendonk Remix) [Manual]
Manu (NL) - The 13th of March [Balkan Connection]
Vitalii Gridnev - Shepot Vetra (Peshta Gora Remix) [Nordic Voyage]


Headspace (May 2025 Mix)

Progressive House events. 
Made in Manchester.
Est. 2013
 
July 2025 with Alex O'Rion, Aubrey Fry & Co. - 
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Building influences from many a night out seeing sets from all the great progressive house DJ's including Anthony Pappa, Nick Warren, Steve Lawler, James Holden, Sasha & Digweed to name a few.
10 years in hibernation finding my sound and improving my technique i now think its time to show the world what ive been up to and gather some feedback.
Whats next? To find a way to mix work and pleasure and get a job doing what comes naturally. So please let me know what you think.
Thanks Keep on spinning.

Latest Release
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Ian Dillon is a UK based Dj, producer and remixer influenced by the sounds of Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Sasha & John Digweed   
Ian’s style fuses all of these influences combining dark driving basslines with the ethereal melodies, soundscapes and atmospheric ambience.

Ian has played events alongside John Digweed, Sasha, Guy J, Quivver, Dave Seaman, Brian Cid,  Darren Emerson, Dale Middleton, Amber Long and many more both In the UK & Abroad

Whilst his productions and remixes have gathered support from Hernan Cattaneo, Dave Seaman, Nick Warren, Jimmy Van M,  Cid Inc, John OO Fleming Silinder, Nick Varon, Pedro Aguiar, Marcelo Vasami, Dennis A, Mariano Mellino

meanwhile is the creative outlet & vision of GMJ & Matter.
Founded in 2020, we pride ourselves on releasing & showcasing only the finest in forward thinking deep & progressive music from around the globe.

Our label family is growing with resident DJ's including Olga Misty (Russia) amhain (Ireland / Australia), Paul Deep (AR), Sebastian Sellares (AR),  Forerunners (USA), DJ Ogawa (Japan), Imran Khan (UK), DJ Ruby (Malta) & Ricky Ryan (Argentina), Jiminy Hop (Russia)

Not currently accepting demos. ✌

DJ and Producer - Releases on Meanwhile Horizons, Onedotsixtwo, Massive Harmony, 3rd Avenue, NYLO & Future Avenue.

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Sam Cooke has acquired an impressive reputation in a short space of time with his Covsky production moniker.
 
Marking his first release with an appearance on 3rd Avenue’s “Three of a Kind #05” in July 2020, productions signed to Forward Music, Future Avenue and Massive Harmony Records followed before “Whole 9” featured on Steve Marx and Tripswitch’s onedotsixtwo in December 2021.

Now the Australian boasts another first with three new original tracks on Meanwhile Horizons. A confident and assured debut, Covsky ventures out into the deep with an inspiring “Space Walk”.

Social links:
www.facebook.com/Covskyy
www.instagram.com/samcovsky

Influences/Favourite Artists & DJ’s
- Hernan Cattaneo
- Simon Vuarambon
- Kora
- Kasper Koman
- Ricky Ryan

Favourite Sydney Based DJ’s
- Bligsy
- Mesan
- Andy Ef
- Amháin
- Dan Baartz

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