Super Progressive – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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  

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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

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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. 

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

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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

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

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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

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

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
 
Follow Dowden:
YouTube:  @DowdenProductionAcademy  
Website: https://productionacademy.dowdenmusic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dowden_music/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2LuHSsNL6BfWXAwAYjcgcd?si=4UyoymB2TdGw7vdsTsp4AA
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/dowdenmusic

Follow Super Progressive:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/superprogressive

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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

Follow Super Progressive:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/?hl=en
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/superprogressive

Follow Rocio Portillo:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocioportillof/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0IWaN7iu4zEYq5u1jl1lib?si=2vCI_YlCR32pMZOnM2mJsQ
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rocioportillo

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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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