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In this episode, Lance Cashion brings us back to his early days in the Orlando scene, where we learn how the Orlando underground ecosystem operated and hear stories about clubs like The Edge. Additionally, Lance teaches us the about the importance of strong resident DJs and how his experience in Orlando helped him build a progressive scene in Austin, Texas, where he promoted the Austin leg of the Delta Heavy tour and was a resident DJ himself. 

In this episode, Danny Jarvis takes us back to when he discovered the world of underground music at the Hacienda in Manchester. In addition, to this podcast, Danny prepared us a mix inspired by his lifelong journey in electronic music. 

Ahead of his livestream with Progressive House Classics, we sit down with Harry Lemon to talk about his breakthrough track Model 8, his residency at Nighttown in Rotterdam, working at the same record shop as Tiesto, his legendary Inner Sanctuary Sessions mix album, and his iconic Bedrock release ‘Lose Control’.

Just before his gig with Nick Warren on a yacht for Miami Music Week, Hernan Cattaneo joins us for a conversation about the history of his residency at Pacha in Buenos Aires, bringing artists like Sasha, John Digweed, Darren Emerson, Paul Oakenfold, and Nick Warren to Argentina for the first time, what makes progressive house crowd in Argentina so special, and how he helps give other artists exposure on his label and radio show. This was one of our all-time favorite interviews so we hope you enjoy.

00:00 - Residency at Pacha in Buenos Aires
08:01 - What makes the Argentinian crowd so special
12:13 - Cream Residency
14:35 - Perfecto Presents: South America
17:37 - Giving other artists exposure
21:34 - Friendship with Nick Warren

Nick Warren joins Super Progressive for an interview covering his indie rock influences, what the Bristol scene was all about, DJing for Massive Attack on tour, his Back To Mine mix, his eight Global Underground releases, his popularity in Argentina, and what the Winter Music Conference is all about.

0:53 - Indie music influences
2:34 - DJing for Massive Attack
5:03 - Back To Mine
6:05 - Global Underground
8:24 - Gig with Hernan Cattaneo and the scene in Argentina
11:45 - What Winter Music Conference is all about

In this episode, Ruben Rojano calls in from Barranquilla, Colombia and shares some stories about how he helped establish the underground scene in Barranquilla and the many DJs he's met along the way. We hear stories about Danny Tenaglia, Danny Howells, Hernan Cattaneo, and many more!

The podcast is back, and this episode is special for a few reasons. First of all, SP legend Ruben Rojano joins Will as the new co-host which will help bring this podcast to the next level. And then there's this week's guest... Luke Chable.

Luke Chable is one of the most legendary producers in the history of underground dance music, and since his career began, he has truly lived on the forefront of the progressive sound. In this interview, we cover his production process, some stories behind his most iconic tracks like "Ride" and "Melburn", and of course, what "progressive" means to him.

We hope you enjoy this episode and the revamped Super Progressive podcast. Be sure to follow and subscribe on Spotify, Instagram, YouTube, and Substack to be updated on all things Super Progressive. 

You might know him as Lexicon Avenue or Echomen, but on this week’s Super Progressive podcast, we had the privilege to speak with the man behind the music… Chris Scott.

This was a special interview for many reasons. I feel like we’ve finally reached the point where these interviews are more like friends catching up, and a lot of that has to do with how good of a dude Chris is and how open he was with us about his career, and another HUGE addition to this episode is the global perspective Ruben brings as the new cohost.

Over this 1hr+ conversation, we chat about the different influences behind Lexicon Avenue and Echomen, being the most featured artist in Global Underground history (still need to fact check 🤣), how Forensic Records came to be, and how he stays inspired to keep pushing his sound forward today.

These interviews are getting better and better and I’m really proud of how they are progressing.

The interview will be released on all platforms tomorrow, and I wanted to ask you… what’s your favorite Lexicon Avenue / Echomen track?

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On this week's Super Progressive Podcast, Ruben asks Will to recap his life-changing Miami Music Week experience, including interviewing Hernan before his boat party with Nick Warren, the Soundgarden showcase at the Sagamore Hotel, hanging out with Graziano Raffa and Simply City of Sudbeat, Steve Lawler's residency at Do Not Sit, and of course, all of Danny Tenaglia's gigs throughout the weekend. 

Last year, we chatted with Hernan Cattaneo about his past and the history of progressive house. This year on the Set Underground boat, we chat about the present. 

In this interview, Hernan and William discuss how Argentina have become the global leaders of the progressive sound, established talents like Martin Garcia, and the up-and-coming talent coming out of Argentina today.

At the beginning and end of the episode, you will hear Ruben and William reflect on the interview and what the whole experience was like. We hope you enjoy! 

Sandwiched between their Miami Music Week Sudbeat Showcase and the Sudbeat takeover of Stereo in Montreal, I sit down with Graziano Raffa and Cesar Romero (Simply City) and discuss topics ranging from their origins in the scene, Sudbeat, Stereo, and lessons learned from Hernan Cattaneo. This was one of my favorite conversations I've had so far, so I hope you enjoy.

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In this episode, William interviews his mate Lloyd Barwood co-founder of Pick N Mix about the steps he took to release his first progressive house track, which is now available on Beatport! This is a great episode for producers who have dreams of releasing progressive house music on a label...

Note from William: I met Lloyd when I first started Super Progressive and around the same time he was starting Pick n Mix over in London. We both had the same goal... to introduce our friends to what progressive music is really all about. About a year ago, we grabbed dinner in London, and since then, we've shared epic conversations about what this music means to us, and we even got to go to a club night together for the Selador 10th Birthday Party in London with Steve Parry, Dave Seaman, and Hernan Cattaneo. So to see him achieve his first few releases has been amazing to see... and trust me, there's plenty more music coming from Lloyd!

Track Information:

Sally's Dream (Lloyd Barwood Remix) - Strange Malcolm - Prognosis
https://www.beatport.com/release/sallys-dream/4069594

Dream Machine - Lloyd Barwood - Capital Heaven
https://www.beatport.com/track/dream-machine/17604735

Chiaroscuro - Lloyd Barwood - Capital Heaven
https://www.beatport.com/track/chiaroscuro/17604736

Legendary producer Rui Da Silva joins Super Progressive for a sit-down discussion about his career, the stories behind his biggest tracks, and future projects. 

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Last year at Miami Music Week, I chatted with Nick Warren about his past career achievements. This year, Nick joined Super Progressive for a conversation about the present and the future.

Very few DJs have achieved the longevity that Nick Warren has, and even fewer can say that they are more popular in 2023 than they were in the 1990s and early 2000s. But that's the case for Nick Warren.

Nick has found a second home in Argentina, highlighted by his friendship and professional work with Hernan Cattaneo, and along with Petra, he has taken the Soundgarden label to unimaginable heights, as it now stands as one of the world's most popular and loved labels in underground dance music. 

In this conversation, I catch up with Nick Warren and discuss what motivates him today. 

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On this week's episode, emerging progressive star Ezequiel Arias joins Super Progressive to discuss his journey to becoming an emerging star in the world of progressive house, including receiving support from top DJs like Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, and releasing music on Anjunadeep. 

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On this weeks episode of Super Progressive, we are joined by the legend Luke Brancaccio, the most featured artist on John Digweed's famous Bedrock label. In this interview, we chat about his career including an early move to Los Angeles, his introduction into music production, his early influences, the first Bedrock party he ever attended, meeting John Digweed, how Tokyo Fan Club came to be, and his current production partnership with Gai Barone.

With more exciting projects on the horizon, we are very happy Luke stopped by for a chat! We hope you enjoy. 

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This week, legendary producer and DJ Jamie Stevens joins Super Progressive for a chat about his musical influences, forming Infusion in 1994, the inspiration for Infusion, how he formed his sound, Sasha, John Digweed, and others playing Infusion tracks around the world, the story behind the Infusion 'Running Up That Hill' Remix, transitioning from analog production to digital production, teaching music, and of course, what progressive means to him.

This was one of those interviews that could have been 5 hours longer. Jamie has an enthusiasm for this music that is contagious, and I hope you all enjoy this interview. 

2:55 - Forming Infusion and kicking things off in 1994
8:49 - The fusion of different genres
12:37 - The inspiration for Infusion
22:00 - Music discovery back then vs. now
24:05 - Creation Records and eclectic labels
26:45 - The biggest DJs playing Infusion records
38:45 - Running Up That Hill - Infusion Remix
47:14 - The transition from analog to digital
52:30 - How an electronic act works
1:06:40 - Transitioning to a solo career
1:17:45 - Teaching music
1:25:27 - What does Progressive mean to you?

Jamie Stevens Sound Avenue Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EspSl9pWAk

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Join Super Progressive for a conversation with Jimpy and Aubrey Fry about the history of the Cardiff electronic music scene. 

Argentinian DJ, producer, and label owner Mike Griego joins the Super Progressive podcast for a passionate discussion about the mission of his label 'A Line In The Sand', his production process, and what progressive music truly means to him. 

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:40 - Owning a progressive house label
00:07:50 - Should a label have a consistent sound?
00:12:52 - Progressive house production workflow
00:15:56 - The discipline involved with music production
00:20:56 - Mike's favorite music outside of electronic music
00:25:00 - First exposure to electronic music
00:28:07 - Why is progressive house so big in Argentina?
00:33:33 - The challenges Argentinian producers face?
00:38:15 - Recommendations for clubbers visiting Argentina
00:42:54 - The future of progressive house
00:48:40 - Upcoming projects

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New York DJ and Producer Mike Isai joins the Super Progressive podcast fresh off an opening set for Hernan Cattaneo at Brooklyn's Avant Gardner. In this episode, we learn about how Mike's upbringing in New York and how his exposure to the New York club sound at young age would eventually inspire his productions like 'Exit' and 'Tunnel' for Sudbeat. 

00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Opening DJ Set for Hernan Cattaneo
 05:35 - Reading a dancefloor
12:44 - Drawing Inspiration from the New York sound
19:12 - Working as a firefighter
24:28 - The progressive scene in New York today
35:08 - Mike's production workflow
42:05 - What's next for Mike Isai


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In this episode, Super Progressive interviews Watt Events founder Timo, who is responsible for booking the biggest progressive house events during Amsterdam Dance Event, including Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Sasha, John Digweed, Guy J, and others. 

Ascending star Zankee Galati joins the podcast for a discussion about his upcoming tour, the evolving Australian Progressive House Sound, and his upcoming release with Meanwhile Recordings. Super Progressive will be attending Zankee's ADE gig at the Meanwhile and Vapor Showcase, so this interview served as a nice introduction to the person behind the productions.

#housemusic #dj #progressivehouse 

For any artist in the progressive underground scene, it's a dream to release a track with Sasha. Jody Barr is living that dream. 

Just ahead of his collaborative production with Sasha titled 'Phaxon', Super Progressive catches up with Jody Barr to get a better understanding of why this release marks such a big achievement for his career. We also chat about his approach to productions, the success of his Anjunadeep release 'Eleanor', and what's up next for the ascending talent. 

00:00 - 'Phaxon' with Sasha
08:28 - How the collaboration happened
17:16 - Expectations for the track
20:19 - Early influence of Sasha
33:17 - 'Eleanor' on Anjunadeep
47:40 - Production process
1:07:25 - What's next?

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Following ADE, Mike Rish stops by the Super Progressive podcast to discuss his latest release with Anjunadeep on the Explorations label 'Tu Attair', how he first got into underground music, the Vapour and Meanwhile ADE Showcase, the emergence of the Australian progressive sound, group chats with his producer friends, releasing on Guy J's Lost & Found label, and of course, what progressive music means to him.

Mike has quickly become a favorite here at Super Progressive, so there was a huge level of excitement heading into this interview. 

00:00 - Introduction
01:21 - ADE 2024
04:27 - Mike's friends and other producers
08:15 - Vapour & Meanwhile ADE Showcase
11:49 - The Australian prog sound
19:28 - DJing
23:44 - The Mike Rish sound
28:52 - Releasing on different labels
32:43 - Describing the progressive sound
40:24 - Lost & Found
42:37 - What's next

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Ascending Canadian DJ talent Sinca has had a year every up-and-coming underground artist dreams about, including her remix of John Digweed and Nick Muir's 'Santiago' being released on Bedrock, being featured on John Digweed's 'Live in Stereo' mix compilation, and being included on Anjunadeep event lineups around the world.

At ADE, Super Progressive caught up with Sinca to learn more about her recent success, the advice she would give other ascending underground talents, and what projects she's working on next, including a remix of 'Are We Alive' by Husa & Zeyada.

00:00 - Introduction
02:17 - John Digweed's Live in Stereo
05:14 - ADE Bedrock Event
06:57 - Learning from the legends
09:13 - Using different mixers
10:43 - Advice to other up-and-coming artists
13:49 - Keeping focus
15:56 - Future Projects
17:45 - Anjunadeep

DJ, Producer, Label Owner... Forty Cats does it all. In this episode, Forty Ctas discusses her label PURRFECTION, how she is always looking to support up-and-coming progressive artists, and what she loves most about progressive underground music and the progressive scene. 

00:00 Introduction
05:44 - Running PURRFECTION
09:10 - Balancing DJing, Production, and the Label
11:30 - Defining Progressive Music
13:53 - Influential Artists
17:49 - Discovering New Talent
20:52 - Supporting New Talent
23:29 - Visa Obstacles
26:17 - Future Projects

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After meeting at ADE, Super Progressive invites ascending Argentinian talent Rocio Portillo to the podcast to chat about her experience at Amsterdam Dance Event, becoming a part of the Soundgarden family, embarking on her European tour, going to Moonpark as a raver to see Hernan Cattaneo, her hybrid performances, favorite DJ headphones, DJing alongside Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, and Nick Warren, and overcoming her Leukemia diagnosis.

00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - ADE
04:04 - The progressive sound
05:58 - The Soundgarden
10:55 - European tour
13:44 - Creating your own opportunities
16:16 - First experiences with electronic music
 21:01 - Gaining confidence as a producer
 23:58 - Hybrid performances
28:55 - Production routine
33:04 - Favorite headphones
35:22 - DJing with Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, and Nick Warren
37:48 - Favorite producers
40:06 - Overcoming Leukemia
43:51 - Focusing on health

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With recent releases on Sudbeat, Meanwhile, The Soundgarden, and Mango Alley, Dowden joins the Super Progressive podcast to discuss the Dowden Production Academy, the success of his YouTube tutorials, releasing on his favorite labels, why he resonates with the progressive house sound, receiving support from legends like Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, growing up in Toronto and moving to Berlin.

For any up-and-coming producer, Dowden's YouTube channel is one of the best resources online. You can find his channel below as well as his website where he offers production lessons to be beginners and experienced producers.

00:00 - Intro
05:41 - Dowden Production Academy
09:36 - Starting a YouTube channel
25:25 - Musical background
26:49 - Growing up in Canada
31:35 - Producing progressive music
37:09 - Pivotal moments in career
43:11 - Production workflow
 
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This week we welcome Vapour Recordings boss and overall progressive pioneer Kasey Taylor to Super Progressive. Kasey is one of the true professionals the progressive underground has to offer, with a career spanning over 30 years where he's found success as a DJ, Producer, and label boss. Hanging out with Kasey during ADE was one of the real highlights of my week, and we felt like an in-depth follow-up conversation was needed, so we sat down for an hour and talked all things progressive house music.

In this episode, we discuss his inclusion and excitement for the upcoming Balance Croatia Festival, the Vapour & Meanwhile Showcase at ADE, the first time he opened for John Digweed, moving to Europe, launching Vapour Recordings, his earliest productions, tips for making a career out of DJing and producing, and the explosion of the Australian progressive sound, as well as the relationships he's built with Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, and other pioneers along the way. We hope you enjoy! 

00:00 - Introduction
00:57 - Balance Croatia lineup
04:56 - Vapour & Meanwhile ADE Showcase
18:34 - Origins in music
22:30 - First time opening for John Digweed
27:00 - Making a career out of DJing and producing
30:15 - Launching Vapour
34:02 - Musical background
35:49 - Hosting international DJs
39:02 - Struggles that come with the digital age
52:39 - Staying inspired

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On this week's episode, we are joined by another Australian rising star in the progressive underground... Karl Pilbrow! Forming a solid production duo with legend Kasey Taylor, Karl has had releases on Sudbeat and Vapour and has been supported by Hernan Cattaneo, with many more projects coming up in 2025. I got the chance to meet and hang out with Karl during ADE, and I found him to be a really nice, positive, chilled out guy who above all else loves progressive underground music and culture. In short, he cares about what truly matters. I hope you enjoy this interview! 

00:00 - Intro
02:28 Australian progressive scene
07:35 - Working a full-time job
15:21 - Drum & Bass beginnings and progressive house introduction
18:41 - Strategies for discovering new music
20:10 - Skateboarding
24:42 - Beginning to DJ
27:32 - Developing confidence as a DJ
30:39 - Favorite headphones
31:32 - Preparing music
34:43 - Learning with Kasey Taylor and Jamie Stevens
40:05 - Production tools & resources
45:05 - Releasing music on Sudbeat and Vapour
52:32 - Production routine and finding balance
56:41 Future projects
58:42 - Wildwood podcast series

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This episode of Super Progressive is sponsored by Balance Croatia Festival, taking place from August 8 -  August 11, 2025 at the Garden Resort in Tisno, Croatia. Balance Music will host the biggest lineup of progressive and melodic artists to ever grace Croatia’s stunning location. Expect the scene's legends alongside the next generation of quality acts, including Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Sasha, John Digweed, Guy J and many more. 

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On this week's episode of Super Progressive, we are joined by legendary Australian producer Danny Bonnici. I particularly enjoyed this conversation as I was able to ask Danny about the origins of one of my favorite sound in all of underground music, the progressive breaks sound coming out of Melbourne. Additionally, we chat about his inclusion in Balance Croatia Festival, what makes Phil K such an important artist, what it was like to have international DJs like Sasha and John Digweed spread the Melbourne progressive breaks sound around the world, and the story behind his classic track 'Ride' with Luke Chable.

This conversation was a real privilege to have and I hope you all enjoy!

00:00 - Intro
02:43 - Balance Croatia Festival
08:02 - Mastering, mixing, and production
13:54 - Origins
18:24 - Phil K
22:06 - Production equipment
25:45 - Progressive breaks spreading internationally
30:41 - Australian record labels
33:32 - Progressive breaks ethos
35:22 - The next generation

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Sponsor: Balance Croatia Festival. Aug 8 - 11, 2025, Tisno, Croatia
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I really feel like the past two months of the Super Progressive podcast have been building up to this interview. This week, GMJ & Matter join the podcast to discuss the upcoming Matter album, releasing on December 20, as well as how they first met, how they work together on their productions, their origins in the Australian electronic scene, Matter's pivotal time in the UK, what makes the Melbourne scene so special, how Proton persuaded them to start their record label Meanwhile, Meanwhile's immediate success, the Meanwhile and Vapour ADE Showcase, and upcoming projects in 2025. 

00:00 - Introduction
04:36 - New Matter album
14:27 - Origins of collaboration
18:24 - How the collaboration works
26:11 - Origins in electronic music
34:22 - The Melbourne scene
38:47 - Origins of Meanwhile
45:44 - Meanwhile concept and sound
50:11 -  Upcoming projects

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Matter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4tterlive/
Meanwhile Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meanwhile_recordings/
GMJ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2jtEP3ZWQNoXeWQvjF86xU?si=Qi12FZeXTKukYzQ-YFvkPQ
Matter Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/477uzVK10OHa3NS2KXbnTh?si=-jYtiOe4TAKXp5hqoNcHGw

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#dj #progressivehouse #housemusic

In this episode of the Super Progressive podcast, we sit down with the incredibly talented and passionate producer, Hobin Rude. Known for his consistency and quality in the progressive underground scene, Hobin shares his journey from Belgrade, Serbia, to becoming a prolific producer supported by some of the biggest DJs in the world. 

Hobin delves into his technical and philosophical approaches to music production, offering invaluable advice for up-and-coming and established producers alike. From his favorite plugins and sound design techniques to the importance of enjoying the creative process, Hobin's insights are sure to inspire and educate.

Whether you're a fan of his music or an aspiring producer looking to learn from one of the best, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. I really hope you enjoy this episode, and thank you Hobin!

00:00 - Introduction
2:57 - Progressive scene in Belgrade, Serbia
07:17 - Beginning of production journey
10:51 - The Hobin Rude sound
12:07 - Essential Plugins
13:57 - Systems of improvement
17:13 - Production process
23:04 - Remixing
26:31 - Constant improvement
30:27 - Origins in production
34:40 - Favorite producers
36:17 - Future goals
38:02 - Staying inspired
42:15 - Future projects

Actionable Advice: 

1. Enjoy the Process: Hobin emphasizes the importance of enjoying the production process and not rushing to achieve immediate success. He advises producers to focus on small improvements and celebrate their progress. 

2. Use Available Resources: Hobin encourages new producers to utilize free and paid resources like YouTube tutorials and production schools to improve their skills. 

3. Learn by Copying: He suggests analyzing and copying tracks from favorite producers to understand arrangement and sound design better.

4. Balance Originality and Influence: When remixing, Hobin advises maintaining one's unique sound while respecting the original track's essence.

5. Stay Open to Learning: Hobin highlights the importance of continuous learning and staying open to new techniques and ideas in music production.

6. Use Sample Packs Wisely: He recommends using sample packs to speed up workflow and focus on arrangement, advising not to shy away from using pre-made samples. 

7. Experiment with Different Genres: To avoid burnout, Hobin suggests experimenting with different genres through ghost production to keep creativity fresh.

Useful Links: 

Hobin Rude:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hobinrude
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/hobin-rude/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FgnadCoSYbOHfG3ghKxeS?si=CmyzLCQBSkeC08crwBqjEQ

Super Progressive: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vo7k99U183tW0lwqsWqQ7?si=c0279f1b7a0e4e50

On this week's episode of the podcast, we welcome the 2024 Super Progressive Rising Star Award Winner... KABI. In 2024, Kabi had releases on Bedrock, Balance, Flown, and Juicebox, including features on two of John Digweed's Bedrock compilations, Live In Stereo and Futuro Remixes. 

We discuss Kabi's journey starting from his early days in Buenos Aires, influenced by local legends like Hernan Cattaneo. He talks about his transition from studying psychology to pursuing music, his initial gigs, and the impact of the pandemic on his career and production development. Kabi emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, patience, and staying true to one's musical identity.

We also cover Kabi's production process, his approach to creating unique sounds, and his experiences with various labels. He advises up-and-coming producers to focus on quality, be patient, and use every project as a learning opportunity. Kabi concludes by expressing his desire to keep evolving and exploring new genres in 2025, staying true to his personal growth and musical journey.

Follow Kabi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kabi.ar/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5T7NqJBwbKQHEOosAPfuSL?si=ZhZjW8MuR4GeIHuihGfEQA

#dj #musicproduction #housemusic

I believe the best way a DJ/Producer can spend their time is improving their mixes and productions. Unfortunately, Instagram followings play a huge role in earning work in the electronic music scene. This Webinar will teach you specific techniques where you can grow your following while spending less time on Instagram.

8-Week Online Course: Grow Your Instagram Following for DJs and Producers: https://buy.stripe.com/dR63eVdUD48o8SI288

Price: $199 total ($25 per week)

If you found this webinar helpful, consider signing up for the 8-Week Online Course that Super Progressive will be teaching from February 1 - March 16, 2025. Included in this course is the following...

- A new lesson taught by Super Progressive each week. I will teach each weekly lesson multiple times per week in different time windows to accommodate the schedules of every single person who sings up for the class. 
- You will be added to the course's private Facebook Group and Discord where you can upload drafts of your content so Super Progressive can review it and provide recommendations for your specific content before you upload it to your channel. 
- You will be added to the Super Progressive Engagement Group along with other class members so we can immediately engage with your posted content which will advance its placement in Instagram's algorithm.
- At the beginning of the course, Super Progressive will provide a full review of your account with specific post prompts, recommendations, and templates

If you have any questions, please reach out to william@superprogressive.club

00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Contents
01:28 - About Super Progressive
04:00 - Mission
08:45 - General Info
10:44 - How Instagram's Algorithm Works
18:21 - Setting Up A Professional Account
20:55 - Data
21:45 - Growing Your Audience
38:45 - Time Saving Techniques
47:20 - Collaboration Posts
52:16 - Caption Writing
56:49 - Video Editing
1:07:13 - Summary
1:10:06 - 8 Week Online Course
1:14:35 - Q&A

This week we are joined by a true legend as John Creamer stops by the Super Progressive Podcast. In this conversation, we talk about John's legendary collaboration with Stephane K, the stories behind his productions, production equipment and techniques to create his signature sound, his unique approach to remixing with vocals, record store culture, and current projects he's working on.

When I speak to progressive underground clubbers around the world, they often reflect on John Creamer and Stephane K's sound as their favorite ever era in progressive underground history. Hearing the stories behind that sound made this episode extra special.

00:00 - Introduction
03:09 - Current Projects
08:40 - The New York Sound
28:04 - Record Shop Culture
38:10 - Collaboration with Stephane K
44:01 - Production Process
46:32 - Production Equipment
52:35 - The Story of 'I Wish You Were Here'
55:49 - Approach to Remixing
59:10 - Love In Traffic Remix

This week on Super Progressive we are joined by one of the most legendary producers in progressive underground music history... Quivver!

In this interview, we chat about the origin of Quivver's many aliases, his recent projects with Anujna Explorations, Anjunadeep, and Shen, some stories behind his most famous tracks, and his Balance album with Dave Seaman as well as his upcoming appearance at Balance Festival.

Quivver will be headliner at the Super Progressive Spring Day Party in London on Saturday March 15!

Tickets: https://ra.co/events/2088178

00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Upcoming Projects
02:52 - Reaching a new generation of clubbers
07:46 - Musical interests besides electronic
08:30 - Super Progressive Day Party
11:08 - The name Quivver
16:35 - Career origins
23:37 - Iconic tracks
30:40 - Balance Compilation with Dave Seaman
34:43 - Production Process and Consistency

#dj #housemusic #electronicmusic

In this episode of Super Progressive, we interview Cass Cutbush, a legendary producer in the progressive underground music scene. Cass shares insights into his career, his creative agency "Our Secret Lab," and his return to music production. He discusses the inspiration and process behind his new EP 'Gothmania' and reflects on the evolution of the electronic music scene from the late 90s to today. Cass also recounts memorable moments from his career, including the creation of the iconic track 'Perception' which was included on Sasha's Global Underground 013 Ibiza and his experiences with other influential DJs like Danny Tenaglia. The conversation touches on the changes in music production technology, the importance of passion and dedication in the industry, and the enduring appeal of progressive music. 

00:00 - Introduction
00:52 - Our Secret Lab & Gothamania EP
06:33 - The seriousness of progressive music
10:54 - The 90s & 'Perception'
25:43 - The Original Mix of Perception vs the Vocal Mix
33:03 - the current state of Progressive

#housemusic #trance #dj

In this special episode of Super Progressive, I sit down with Paul van Dyk. We chat about the evolution of progressive house and trance, the fluid boundaries between genres in the 90s, and the iconic clubs that shaped the electronic music scene, from his early days in Berlin's underground to his unforgettable residency at New York's Twilo. We also delve into the significance of the Love Parade and the DIY ethos that fueled the scene's growth. 

This interview comes just ahead of Paul's new album, ‘This World Is Ours’. This album, due for release on April 11th via his VANDIT Records imprint, is his first studio album in five years. 

Follow Paul van Dyk:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulvandyk/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7wU1naftD3lNq7rNsiDvOR?si=o1E2GKgWReCy81axx_6cBg

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#dj #trance #housemusic

The Goa Mix by Paul Oakenfold was voted the Number 1 Essential Mix of all time by Radio 1 listeners, but what makes this 1994 mix so timeless?

We sat down with Paul Oakenfold to discuss how The Goa Mix came to be, the history of Goa Trance, the Goa scene, the importance of the Essential Mix in spreading underground dance music to new audiences, and much more in our first in-person interview.

When Global Underground launched Nubreed in 2000, Anthony Pappa showcased what the series would be all about. Cutting-edge progressive music at the forefront of the underground.

We caught up with Anthony Pappa to discuss the story behind the Nubreed mix, his move from Australia to England, mixing in key, and he even brought out the legendary blue coat he wore on the cover of his Nubreed album.

0:00 - Introduction and Nubreed Jacket
1:01 - What was Nubreed all about?
3:22 - Debuting the Nubreed Series
4:58 - Technology used in the mix?
6:22 - How was Nubreed different than the GU City Series?
8:50 - Discovering new, underground music
11:14 - Mixing in key
13:29 - Getting started in Melbourne
15:52 - Telling his parents he was moving to England
17:45 - Making the move to England
18:40 - Key moments and relationships in England (Dave Seaman, Renaissance)
20:50 - The impact of the Nubreed album
23:41 - Recovering from car accident
27:12 - The Anthony Pappa Fan Club
30:08 - The Nubreed Jacket and Upcoming Projects

0:00 - Introduction
4:35 - The Magic of Larry Levan and Performing Live
7:12 - Mix of Surrender Yourself
10:43 - Tunnel and Twilo
21:58 - Honoring Paradise Garage and the Warehouse
32:37 - Larry Levan
37:00 - Global Underground Releases
44:28 - Be Yourself and the history of Vinyl
51:36 - Winter Music Conference

We sit down with Danny Tenaglia just days after we watched him perform for the first time, and Danny shared an hour-long education on the history of clubbing in New York City. Over the conversation, he talks about Larry Levan, the Paradise Garage, his residencies at Twilo and Tunnel, his "Be Yourself" party at Vinyl, his Global Underground mixes, and the Winter Music Conference. 

2:07 - The Early Netherlands Scene
7:06 - Building a Record Collection and First Favorite DJs
10:40 - Mixing, Producing, and Curating
15:20 - Important Professional Relationships
19:38 - The Story of “You Do Me Wrong”
23:18 - The Hague
27:04 - Skateboarding and Street Culture
27:56 - Back to The Hague
30:52 - The Importance of Location and Culture
36:36 - Leading up to Global Underground
40:40 - Meeting Sasha
42:40 - The Story of “My Lexicon”
47:53 - Evolving as an Artist
51:04 - A Soundtrack to Life
53:34 - Nubreed
1:01:06 - Ideal GU City Series Location
1:05:59 - Favorite Cities
1:13:12 - Vlog and Different Forms of Content

We’re joined by Sander Kleinenberg for over an hour to discuss his career including the early Amsterdam underground scene, not knowing his track ‘You Do Me Wrong’ was a hit in New York, producing ‘My Lexicon’, being prominently featured on Sasha’s GU013 in Ibiza, releasing his Nubreed mix album for Global Underground, the birth of culture, evolving his sound, and getting married. 

We want to thank Sander for sharing his reflections on his career with us and for being so generous with his time for our longest interview yet.

2:06 - First techno record
4:25 - The history of the Bellevue Three and the birth of techno
07:34 - Experiencing underground music in Detroit
10:27 - The original meaning of “progressive”
12:28 - The connection between Detroit and techno
15:26 - Stacey’s one mission
20:38 - Staying in and learning to program beats
24:43 - Meeting mentors and improving skills
31:49 - Defining the second wave of techno
33:58 - Moving to Amsterdam
37:24 - The Amsterdam scene
40:25 - Disaster first European gig
43:51 - Returning to Detroit
47:33 - Psudenyms
51:38 - Radio School residency
55:42 - The minimal scene
1:00:34 - Developing the techno sound
1:02:58 - Essential Mix
1:05:38 Travel guide to Detroit
1:11:49 - Being vegan

When you talk about the history of underground dance music. You have to talk about Detroit. 

Stacey Pullen joined Super Progressive to talk about talk about Stacey’s school days as a drummer, driving to the Music Institute when he was away at college, meeting his idols, moving to Amsterdam, DJing in Europe, returning to Detroit, what makes Detroit what it is, and being vegan. 

Super Progressive is a house music podcast dedicated to telling the history of underground dance music. 

When you talk about the history of house music, you have to talk about Dave Seaman.

Dave Seaman joined Super Progressive to talk about his label Selador and upcoming Seladoria shows, becoming the editor at Mixmag magazine, his residency at Shelley's, forming Brothers in Rhythm, Renaissance mixes, Global Underground mixes in Buenos Aires, South Africa, Melbourne, and Lithuania, and his Bape collection.

Dave is truly a house music legend and we can’t thank him enough for joining our podcast.

00:00: - Selador & Seladoria
05:08 - First records and experiences with the underground music scene
07:54 - Falling in love with New York, club culture, and breakdancing
09:37 - Mixing for the first time
10:50 - Getting a job at Mixmag
11:59 - Clubbing during the Second Summer of Love
14:36 - The inside story of Dave getting the job at Mixmag
20:10 - Initial Mixmag responsibilities
22:37 - When the dance music community was born
26:05 - Shelley's Residency
27:35 - Brothers in Rhythm
28:26 - The legacy of Shelly’s Residency
31:50 - Mixmag Vol 1 feat. Carl Cox
34:30 - Walking the line between pop and underground
38:00 - Returning to Leeds
39:55 - How the Renaissance relationship began
42:04 - Stress Records
45:42 - Getting Anthony Pappa a job
48:00 - Global Underground in Buenos Aires
49:44 - Buenos Aires Clip for GU
51:54 - The role the host city plays in GU
55:07 - Bomb scare at GU022 Melbourne gig
57:20 - The magic of Melbourne
1:00:04 - The chaotic life of a DJ
1:04:12 - Bape collection

Steve Lawler joins Super Progressive for a special interview one hour before he's set to take the stage at Halcyon SF. In this episode, we meet Steve at his hotel in San Francisco and discuss his past residencies in the city, his residency at Twilo, the magic of the Terrace at Space Ibiza, and his Nubreed and Lights Out releases with Global Underground.

1:03 - Steve's history with San Francisco
3:50 - The Terrace at Space Ibiza
8:25 - DJing at Cafe Mambo
11:32 - DJing at Cream
14:50 - Nubreed album for Global Underground
15:46 - Creating the Lights Out series with Global Underground
16:36 - The influence of Danny Tenaglia
21:36 - Mixing the Lights Out album
22:58 - Birmingham & Tony de Vit