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Jon Sax, Booking Agent and Data Lead for Liaison Artists and Developer for Data Operative, joins the Super Progressive Podcast to give an inside look at the role of Booking Agencies in the current electronic music landscape. This conversation is for any DJ who is trying to better understand how working with a booking agency can help them take the next step in their career. I hope you all enjoy... Let's Go!

We have a VERY special episode of the Super Progressive Podcast today as one of my all-time favorite producers Jody Wisternoff joins us for an in-depth chat about his roots in hip-hop, Way Out West with Nick Warren, and all of his work with Anjunadeep. Then, we are joined by Dave Seaman, Steve Parry, and Graziano Raffa representing the Selador x Sudbeat ADE Event in partnership with Emerge and Progressive Hub. I hope you all enjoy... LET'S GO!

This episode is all about the 30th anniversary of Sasha and John Digweed, where William and David review Northern Exposure and David breaks down Sasha and John Digweed's insane New York gig. In the second half of the interview (26:36), William interviews Barry Jamieson and Jon Sutton of Evolution to discuss their involvement in the Northern Exposure project and other crazy stories.  Subscribe to Super Progressive on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/superprogressive Follow Super Progressive on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/?hl=en

UK-based producer and DJ Lloyd Barwood joins the Super Progressive podcast for an in-depth conversation about one of the most exciting rises in the progressive house scene right now. Fresh off landing the number one spot on Beatport with "Nothing Like It Was" [0:11], released on Sasha's Last Night on Earth label, Lloyd opens up about the journey behind the track, how it was written specifically for a set where he handed the decks over to Sasha [1:23], and how it ultimately became one of the most-played tracks in Sasha's sets over the past six months [2:12]. Lloyd shares the inspiring reality that his number one hit was made in his spare bedroom [3:55]. He reflects on the surreal experience of going back to back with his all-time favorite DJ, Sasha, for the very first time [28:53], and describes the unforgettable moment at Balance Croatia 2026 when Hernan Cattaneo walked out of a meet and greet mid-set just to come say hello and raise his hand to the crowd [10:12]. The conversation also dives into the creative advice Sasha gave Lloyd about locking into his signature sound [26:09], the pressures of balancing a full-time day job with a rapidly accelerating music career [14:45], and the tight-knit crew of friends and family who travel with him every step of the way [32:54]. Videographer David Lovas also joins the episode to share behind-the-scenes stories about filming some of the most memorable clips of Lloyd's music being played by the world's top DJs, including a standout continuous clip of Anthony Pappa and Dave Seaman dropping the Lloyd and Medway collaboration at Balance [21:57]. Looking ahead, Lloyd discusses his signing to the Analog agency, upcoming releases on Selador, and his ultimate goal of going full-time as an artist [37:42].

In this episode of the Super Progressive Podcast, hosts SP and David sit down with Melbourne-based DJ and producer Mike Rish fresh off a grueling but rewarding seven-week European tour [1:26]. Mike walks through his journey from playing Nom in Barcelona to the Super Progressive Boat Party at Balance Croatia, Loveland in Amsterdam, and closing out in Manchester with Jamie Stevens [3:48], sharing what it means to go full-time with music and why face-to-face connections in this scene are worth their weight in gold. The conversation goes deep into Mike's distinctly groove-driven DJ style, a constant, elastic tension that layers tracks and builds dance floors without relying on long breakdowns [12:13], and how years of experience have sharpened his instincts behind the decks [10:04]. He opens up about the influences that shape his sound, from 90s hip-hop vocal samples and Dub Techno to Depeche Mode to Eric Prydz, whose technical mastery and independent spirit Mike credits as a defining inspiration [27:40]. Mike also pulls back the curtain on Tornn Records, his independent label where there are no promo campaigns, no guest lists, and no release schedules forced by outside pressure [42:35]. He explains why the music should speak for itself, why follower counts mean nothing to him when evaluating demos [37:12], and why underground music was never meant to be force-fed to an audience [38:09]. Rounding out the episode, Mike previews an exciting slate of upcoming shows including Sri Lanka, South America, and beyond [53:56], and the gang shares their thoughts on Balance versus ADE and why the progressive scene's tight-knit community -- especially out of Melbourne -- continues to punch far above its weight [49:32].

Meanwhile label bosses GMJ & Matter join the podcast to teach us what Mad Monday is really all about and they share their honest thoughts about Balance Croatia (00:00:00 - 00:29:30). Then David Lovas joins the podcast to discuss seeing Underworld over the weekend while SP gives his review of Simon Vuarambon's Los Angeles gig. Then they dive into their own full Balance Recap (00:29:31 - 01:46:50). Follow Super Progressive to stay up to date on the latest progressive house news: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/?hl=en Subscribe to Super Progressive on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuperProgressive

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