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In Part I of this epic one-on-one interview, Super Progressive sits down with his all-time favorite producer, @bt to discuss his early musical influences, meeting Sasha, and producing Ima. 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Early Musical Influences 09:22 - Discovering House Music 16:26 - Connecting with Deep Dish 28:12 - Developing a New Sound 32:30 - Meeting Sasha 50:23 - Producing Ima 58:01 - Catalyzing Creativity Resources: Another Great BT Interview: https://youtu.be/LUKyst6g8CE?si=y5AV-3062rK567N9 Sasha's Voyage of Ima: https://youtu.be/G5rCEVz0fnc?si=TXAkXXUE9dKv3V3J Subscribe to Super Progressive:  @SuperProgressive   Follow BT: https://www.instagram.com/bt/

The legend returns. Sasha is back on Super Progressive for an honest interview about his legendary Global Underground 009 San Francisco mix compilation. Sasha has partnered with Amplifyd to auction signature items in his record collection, including the actual acetates he used on this mix compilation, including 'Hale Bopp' 'Anomaly (Calling Your Name) (Albion Mix)', and William Orbit's Remix of Morgan King's 'I'm Free' as well as some details behind why he chose San Francisco and his iconic Twilo Residency with John Digweed. The Sasha Collection on Amplifyd: https://amplifyd.com/the-sasha-collection 00:00 - Intro 01:07 -  Choosing San Francisco 03:43 - Twilo Residency 05:15 -  AAHZ & Simons 08:11 - Iconic Photo 10:29 - CD1 Intro 11:55 - Morgan King 'I'm Free' (William Orbit Remix) 15:18 - Libra pres. Taylor 'Anomaly (Calling Your Name)' (Albion Mix)  17:28 - Der Dritte Raum 'Hale Bopp' 19:20 - Oliver Lieb 20:50 - Twilo Residency 24:23 - Logistics of touring USA 25:18 - Quivver 27:23 - San Francisco or Ibiza 29:02 - Different Cuts of Acetates 31:54 -  Touring with Acetates 33:31 - Handwritten Notes 36:07 - Conclusion Follow Super Progressive: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/ YouTube:  @SuperProgressive Follow Sasha: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djsashaofficial/ YouTube:  @theRealDjSasha   #dj  #housemusic #progressivehouse 

It's finally happened... Sasha joins Super Progressive for an honest interview about his legendary Global Underground 013 Ibiza mix compilation.  Sasha has partnered with Amplifyd to auction signature items in his record collection, including the actual acetates he used on this mix compilation, including 'Fibonacci Sequence' by BT, 'The Bassline Track' by Medway, and 'Stage One' by Space Manoeuvres. The Sasha Collection on Amplifyd: https://amplifyd.com/the-sasha-collection Chapters:  00:00 - Introduction 01:13 - Choosing Ibiza 06:16 - Rare Acetates 10:32 - Release Schedules in the 90s 13:23 - Producing 'Airdrawndagger' 14:41 - 'My Lexicon' by Sander Kleinenberg 15:43 - Discovering BT 18:28 - 'Fibonacci Sequence' 21:06 - 'Heaven Scent' by Bedrock 22:35 - 'Xpander' 25:08 - 777 Acetates 26:50 - Transitioning Away From Vinyl #dj  #housemusic #progressivehouse

 In this special episode of Super Progressive, we welcome Nick Varon to have a chat about his upcoming 20th anniversary boat party in his home country of Greece. Additionally, we chat about his favorite mix compilations, the most important clubs in the history of the Greek scene, the importance of the resident DJ, how he organizes his music, and much more. 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - Nick Varon Boat Party 03:23 - Track Selection for Boat Party 06:44 - Origins in Electronic Music 08:59 - Danny Tenaglia GU010 in Athens 10:45 - Greek Clubbing History 13:44 - Greek Producers in the Early 2000s 15:58 - Becoming a DJ 20:39 - The Benefits of Being a Resident DJ 25:43 -  The Power of an Opening Set 31:54 - Playing to Different Dancefloors 38:29 - Organizing Music 43:10 - Inspiration Follow Super Progressive:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/ #progressivehouse #dj #housemusic 

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 Follow Super Progressive:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/ Progressive Radar Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vo7k99U183tW0lwqsWqQ7?si=f8d5f804df6c4479 #dj #trance #housemusic

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

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

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

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 [email protected] 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

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

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

Sponsor: Balance Croatia Festival. Aug 8 - 11, 2025, Tisno, Croatia Ticket Link: https://bookings.kaboodle.co.uk/book/23615/ticket 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 Follow GMJ & Matter: GMJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gmjlive/ 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 Follow Super Progressive:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vo7k99U183tW0lwqsWqQ7?si=5b75fc57dd4e4da5 #dj #progressivehouse #housemusic

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.  Balance Croatia Festival Tickets: https://www.balancecroatia.com/ 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 Follow Danny Bonnici: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannybonnici/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1i7s5uUfbnF1WzBzYbaEnC?si=YdBKb50dRE-YaECmVREJrw Studio: https://www.liquidmixes.com/ Follow Super Progressive:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vo7k99U183tW0lwqsWqQ7?si=2164f410c15a49f3 #housemusic #progressivehouse #dj

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 Follow Karl Pilbrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karlpilbrow/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AaY6tG4cHvpqjquDMRasf SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/karl-pilbrow Wildwood SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wildwoodpodcastseries Follow Super Progressive:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/?hl=en Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vo7k99U183tW0lwqsWqQ7 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/superprogressive #dj #progressivehouse #housemusic

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 Follow Kasey Taylor: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaseytaylor/?hl=en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LPdRAStgPlxFxU2B8zJGo?si=J4LtGXYbQkqaLi-qMg8G4w Vapour Recordings: https://www.instagram.com/vapourrecordings/?hl=en Follow Super Progressive:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/?hl=en Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vo7k99U183tW0lwqsWqQ7?si=50778e8860264e35