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Every month Matt Black brings you one hour of the very best in progressive house with a dash of techno expertly mixed to enhance your enjoyment. In the second hour a top guest will add their own individual sound to make this a podcast thats not to be missed!

Matt Black


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    Acoustic pleasure 110 (Featuring Steven Flynn) June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 127:24


    Acoustic pleasure returns today and we are pleased to welcome on board special guest Steven Flynn. Originally from Inverness in Scotland Steven is one of the hottest upcoming producers around right now having had releases on labels such as Hexagonal, Layer Caked and Saturo Sounds. New new release You know me is out now on NAB records and you can hear a taster of this in Stevens mix alongside some of his other productions as well as a sneaky peak at his forthcoming remix on Pro B Tech music This is also Stevens Acoustic pleasure debut so were delighted to have him on the show and were sure youll enjoy his set and hes certainly going to be one to look out for in the future

    Acoustic pleasure 109 (Featuring Phil Jubb) - May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 120:08


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleasure we are pleased to welcome back legendary South West DJ/ producer Phill Jubb. Beginning his DJ career in 1990, Phil soon became household name in the South West, holding residencies at the 2,000 capacity Plymouth Warehouse with Cultural Vibes and later Screem. Playing across the UK throughout the 90s at venues such as Club UK (London), The Gardening Club (London), Home (Manchester), and Lakota (Bristol), to name just a few, and also in Europe, including the huge 1994 Universe Tribal Gathering event in Munich. He's shared line ups with some of the best DJs in the World, and has warmed up for Sasha and John Digweed a number of times, most notably on the final night of their Northern Exposure album tour. Also dipping into production, he had several releases on the local Urban Collective label, as well as remixing tracks for labels such as Whoop!, Limbo and DMC. Fast forward to the present day and Phil is still delivering seamless, technical mixes of the very best in current melodic house & techno, progressive house and electronica. He plays at Cultural Vibes events, and does regular sets & live streams for the South West's Melodic Beats label. Phil also plays abroad in Morzine, France, at après ski parties at various venues during the winter season. Having recently rebuilt and significantly expanded his home studio, Phil is again embarking on fresh own production and remix work, with new releases now coming through and many more in the pipeline. Check out Phils mix in the second hour with some quality house and breaks including his brand new remix of Michael Vitans Modifier which is out soon on Prognosis. Always a pleasure to have Phil on and no doubt you will enjoy his selection

    Acoustic pleasure 108 (featuring Jordan Counsel) April 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 119:13


    For this months show we welcome on board Progmatics resident deck technician Jordan Counsel. Progmatic burst onto the scene back in 2013 and since then has been been running intimate parties in the Manchester area. After a brief hiatus Progmatic returned to the scene last year and have brought legends such as Anthony Pappa and Gai Barone along for the party! Jordan has given us a quality mix which showcases the kind of sound that you will hear at his nights while your show host warms things up with his own quality selection. Progmatic returns this July with Aubrey Fry and Alex O'Rion so if you are in the area i severely suggest you check out their nights as they are full of friendly up for it people who like to party. Clubbing as it used to be!

    Acoustic pleasure 107 (featuring Nytefix and Sim) March 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 126:02


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleasure we welcome on board Nytefix and Sim. Nytefix & Sim have masterfully carved their niche in the electronic music landscape, evolving from accomplished individual artists to a formidable duo. Their recent endeavors and partnerships reflect a journey marked by relentless innovation and an unwavering commitment to the pulse of the underground scene. With tracks like “Soulbind” again hitting the Beatport charts and making its mark on Perfecto Records' esteemed Perfecto Black, Nytefix & Sim are not just releasing music; they're shaping the future of techno. Their two releases on Bonzai Progressive (“Psychic Rush” and “ Skynet”) were both critically acclaimed, again crushing the Beatport charts. The recognition and support from industry titans like Paul Oakenfold, Andy Woldman, Ranj Kaler, Lee Jordan, Lexicon Avenue, Mind of Us, Fordal, Brent Lawson, Nila, and so many more. It personifies their significant impact and the resonant connection they forge with their audience through every beat and melody. As we step into 2025, the trajectory of Nytefix & Sim is marked by continual growth, groundbreaking music, and an expanding legacy that echoes through the electronic music scene. With releases coming on Forensic's sister label Twelvepoint, Pro-B Tech, and Bonzai it's just the start to the next level. Their journey is a testament to their passion, creativity, and the vibrant community they build with every track. Keep a close watch on Nytefix & Sim—their story is evolving, and the best is indeed yet to come. This is their Acoustic pleasure debut and we are quite sure you are going to be hearing plenty more from these two this year

    Acoustic pleasure 106 (featuring Cortona) February 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 120:45


    Welcome to the latest edition of Acoustic pleasure and this month we are delighted to welcome on board Cortona. Cortona is the production alias of Enzo Vincent Amico formally of Plastic fantastic records. He launched the Cortona project last year and his track Foresta was played all over last summer by Sasha and John Digweed and was also supported by the likes of Anthony Pappa, Dave Seaman and any big DJ worth their salt! His next release is the Xtaci EP which is out now on the mighty Bedrock and he has a ton of releases forthcoming on the revamped Plastic Fantastic records. Cortonas mix is full of tough grooves as well as some of his own forthcoming productions which we know you will enjoy, as per usual your show host warms things up with his own deep and groovy selection. Another winner to enjoy with your dinner

    Acoustic pleasure 105 (Featuring Mark Santangelo) January 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 128:14


    Hi all and a very happy new year to everyone. We start 2025 with our first show of the year and welcome on board Mark Santangelo making his Acoustic pleasure debut. Mark has been on the scene for over 20 years and as well as residencies for Twisted Audio and many other events in London he also has an international reputation playing in places such as Greece and Poland. He has had releases on labels such as Pangea and after a brief hiatus is back with new music coming up in 2025. Mark has provided us with a deep groovy mix we know you are going to love while your show host lays down his usual deep selection perfect to get the new year off to the great start. We have loads more great music lined up for 2025 so make sure you subscribe to the itunes poscast so you dont miss any!

    Acoustic pleasure 104 (Featuring Paul Mack) December 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 122:32


    Acoustic pleasure returns today and this month features DJ Paul Mack. Paul Mack is a UK DJ and producer based in the beautiful Channel Island of Jersey. He is perhaps best known for his partnership with Marc Mitchell as 'Human Movement' and their Renaissance anthem 'Love Has Come Again' has been considered a trance classic by many. He has released tracks on labels such as Whoop!, Bedrock, Renaissance, Kinetic, A:Loud & Lups Records and has appeared on compilations such as Gatecrasher, Ministry of Sound, Cream Anthems & many more worldwide. As a DJ Paul delivers hypnotic & uncompromising sets that cross bridges between house, progressive and techno. Equally comfortable playing early morning sessions, peak hour sets or twisted after-parties, his ability to layer sounds and build energy levels has always made Paul stand out from the crowd. Over the years Paul has played in the USA, Czech Republic, France, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria & the UK and his mixes have appeared on countless radio stations. He is resident DJ for Jersey club night ‘Audio', alongside good friend Stuart King (Sunday Club), who have welcomed guests such as Jimmy Van M, Quivver, Charlie May, Jody Wisternoff, Max Graham, Chris Lake, Behrouz, Anthony Pappa and many more. This will be Pauls Acoustic pleasure debut and we are delighted to welcome him on board.

    Acoustic pleasure 103 (Featuring Jon Towell) November 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 121:50


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleausure we welcome on board another hot upcoming producer Jon Towell. Jon Has been making big waves recently with productions on labels such as Krafted Underground, Hexagonal and Prognosis. He has also been DJing recently for Another life in Sheffield and Liverpool. Your show host warms things up with his usual deep and melodic selection, setting the scene for Jon to do his thing. Another brand new talent, brought to you courtesy of Acoustic pleasure

    Acoustic pleasure 102 (featuring Pilch) October 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 122:35


    Acoustic pleasure returns today with a special guest mix from Devon based artist Pilch. Pilch is a veteran producer/remixer with a rich history in the dance music scene that spans over 35 years. His earlier journey through the music industry writing breaks, house and mashups, was marked by releases on a variety of labels, starting with MBN Records, Breakin Even Records, Soundslike Records, Sequential, Ape Music, Slopshop Records, Holy Disks, iBreaks Records, and Audiodamage. In recent years, Pilch's sound has evolved, leading to releases on TheSoundGarden, Prognosis, Melodic Beat Recordings, Hexagonal Music, Azari Records, Routine Espresso Recordings, Mistique Music, BBop Music & Erijo Gold. This is Pilchs first ever mix for us and were confident you will be hearing plenty more from him in the future

    Acoustic pleasure 101 (Matt Black 2 hour mix)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 119:56


    Happy first of the month! Acoustic pleasure returns and for this month we are pleased to bring you 2 hours in the mix from your show host. Hour 1 builds up the groove while in the second hour things get a but more full on as we bring the show to its climax. Featuring music from Fordal, Luke Brancaccio and Gai Barone, Forty Cats and many more we hope you enjoy this very special 2 hour journey into all things progressive. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!

    Acoustic pleasure 100 (feat Gowzer) August 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 122:17


    This month we are pleased to welcome one of the hottest upcoming talents Gowzer. Having already gained the attention of the likes of Hernan Cattaneo Gowzer AKA Steven McGowan has been winning over many fans with his driving progressive sound and has made a significant impact on his native Glasgow as well as making the occasional international appearence. Recently, Gowzer's hard work and unique sound have led to exciting opportunities and accomplishments. He has been signed to prominent labels such as Droid9, AH Digital, SLC-6 Saturo Sounds Label and Electric Eden Records. In addition, he has launched his own label, Tradeston Records. Gowzer has given us an amazing guest mix which showcases his talent perfectly, as usual you host warms things up with his own tasty selection. This show marks our landmark 100th edition and i would like to thank everyone who has supported the show over the years and also to all the guests who have appeared on the show. We couldnt have achieved this milestone without our loyal listeners and we look forward to bringing you more great music in the near future

    Acoustic pleasure 099 (Feat Ian Dillon) July 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 120:30


    For this months show we welcome back Ian Dillon. We are always happy to have Ian on and as we approach our landmark 100th show Ian was actually our first ever guest way back when the show was extended to 2 hours. He has provided us with his usual high quality set featuring some deep summery grooves. Your host starts things off with his usual quality selection and together they combine to make another great show!

    Acoustic pleasure 098 (Feat Chris Sterio) June 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 123:48


    Hi all, for this months edition of Acoustic pleasure we are pleased to welcome back our good friend Chris Sterio. Chris has provided many mixes for the show and we are delighted to have him on the show. Chris has provided us with his usual deep selection and even included his brand new release under his Source of Gravity guise Time to move on which is forthcoming on Soundscapes digital. Watch out for his new compilation Peak Atmosherics part 1 featuring music from his Soundscapes digital catalog which is out on Beatport and Spotify on June 21st, available to preorder now!

    Acoustic pleasure 97 (Featuring Daria Fomina) May 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 121:26


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleasure we are pleased to welcome on board the very talented Daria Fomina. Daria Fomina was born in Moscow. In her childhood she studied piano at a music school and was engaged in vocals and mathematics. Then Daria graduated from the Institute at the faculty of Law, and during this time, she continued to discover new facets and explore music, becoming more familiar with electronic music as a listener and then as a DJ and music producer. Her musical inspirations and musicians, DJs and music projects who shaped her musical taste are Robert Miles, Radiohead, Enigma, Massive Attack, André Tanneberger, Tiësto, Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten, Armin Van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, John Digweed, Sasha, Deep Dish, Pole Folder, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Sébastien Léger, Guy J and others. In the beginning, she played on several radio stations and hosted several exclusive podcasts. At the moment, Daria is a resident of Frisky Radio and DI.FM Progressive Channel. Her sounds are filled with deep and melodic progressive house combined with melodic techno, tech house, deep house and adding different shades of electronic music. We are delighted to have Daria on our show and shes provided us with a deep progressive set which we know youll love.

    Acoustic pleasure 096 (featuring Latex Zebra) April 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 122:20


    For this months show we welcome back Latex Zebra. Latex Zebra Aka Dan Nugent has been DJing and making music for about 30 years. He is also part of the progressive house duo Last 2 standing and is the owner of Prognosis which has been releasing some quality tunes for about 2 years now. Dan has provided us with a quality mix featuring some of his own productions as well as some of his labels goodies while yours truly warms things up in the first hour with some tough house grooves. Look out for Dans latest release "Perihelion" alongside Mista Twista which is out now on Hexaganol music and look out for more stuff from Last 2 Standing coming soon

    Acoustic pleasure 095 (featuring Phil Jubb) March 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 120:18


    This month we welcome onboard Phil Jubb. Beginning his DJ career in 1990, Phil soon became household name in the South West, holding residencies at the 2,000 capacity Plymouth Warehouse with Cultural Vibes and later Screem. Playing across the UK throughout the 90s at venues such as Club UK (London), The Gardening Club (London), Home (Manchester), and Lakota (Bristol), to name just a few, and also in Europe, including the huge 1994 Universe Tribal Gathering event in Munich. He's shared line ups with some of the best DJs in the World, and has warmed up for Sasha and John Digweed a number of times, most notably on the final night of their Northern Exposure album tour. Also dipping into production, he had several releases on the local Urban Collective label, as well as remixing tracks for labels such as Whoop!, Limbo and DMC. Fast forward to the present day and Phil is still delivering seamless, technical mixes of the very best in current melodic house & techno, progressive house and electronica. He plays at Cultural Vibes events, and does regular sets & live streams for the South West's Melodic Beats label. Phil also plays abroad in Morzine, France, at après ski parties at various venues during the winter season. Having recently rebuilt and significantly expanded his home studio, Phil is again embarking on fresh own production and remix work, with new releases now coming through and many more in the pipeline. Check out Phils mix in the second hour with some quality house and breaks including his brand new remix of Soulmades Shifting sands which is out this month on Stripped digital. Another quality edition to the Acoustic pleasure roster!

    Acoustic pleasure 094 (Featuring NuFects) February 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 167:47


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleasure we are pleased to welcome upcoming Colombian superstars NuFects. This duo have already had releases on labels such as Sound Avenue, Movement records, Mango Alley and many more. We are pleased to welcome them onto the show and they have delivered a fantastic mix with some of of their own productions as well. Look out for them this year as they are going to be hot stuff!

    Acoustic pleasure 093 (feat 2 Reels live at Crew stories Xmas party) January 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 215:46


    Hi there and a happy new year from everyone at Acoustic pleasure. For this months show we are delighted to feature a live set. It was recorded at Crew Stories Xmas party in LA and is performed by 2 Reels main man Chris Grim. We featured an hour of the set on our Proton show and as a special new years treat we have uploaded the entire set for you! After bringing you some great music in 2023 we aim to continue that this year with highlights to come including our 100th show which is quite a milestone for a little radio show that started way back in 2016! Thanks for all your love and support and look out for more great music in the next few months

    Acoustic pleasure 092 (Featuring Nila) December 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 119:01


    Acoustic pleasure returns today and we are delighted to welcome back Nila. Originally from Scotland but now based in New Zealand Nila has already had releases on top labels such as Vapour, Selador, Mango alley and Balance and has a new EP forthcoming on Univack. He has kindly provided us with a fantastic guest mix and it's one you won't want to miss. It might be cold outside, but trust Acoustic pleasure to warm your soul

    Acoustic pleasure 091 (Feat Hobin Rude) November 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 120:35


    Acoustic pleasure returns with special guest Hobin Rude. Hobin has been making a name for himself recently with productions on labels such as Mango Alley, Juicebox music, The Soundgarden and many more. We have had our eyes on this Serbian based producer for quite some time and are delighted to finally get him on the show. He has provided us with an awesome deep mix loaded with his own productions as well as some other top artists. Meanwhile your show host warms things up with his usual deep melodic selection, another great show i am show youll agree

    Acoustic pleasure 090 (Featuring Strange Malcolm) October 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 126:12


    On this months Acoustic pleasure we welcome on board Strange Malcolm. Strange Malcolm. Aka Steve Dixon is one of the best upcoming producers around right now. His EP on Melodic Beats Recordings Stars has been a staple in the sets of the one and only Nick Warren for months now and his gorgeous organic sounds have been winning him fans all over the globe. He has a new EP signed to Nicks label The Soundgarden which is coming out next year and lots more exciting projects on the horizon. Were delighted to have him on the show and we know youll love his deep and groovy organic sounds. Hes definitely one to look out for in the future so keep your eyes peeled!

    Acoustic pleasure 089 (Feat 2 Reels) September 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 119:45


    Its time for Acoustic pleasure and this month once again we welcome those LA funkers 2 Reels. The lads have provided us with another quality mix with some exclusive edits for your musical enjoyment. Watch out for their brand new single Spliced coming soon with some really hot remixes. In the first hour your show host lays down some top tracks as always, another fantastic 2 hours of tunes for your musical enjoyment

    Acoustic pleasure 088 (Featuring Mind of us) August 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 125:35


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleasure we are pleased to welcome on board hot production outfit MInd of us Since forming less than a year ago, Mind Of Us have emerged as ones to watch across the global underground scene Within just a few short months, they have seen their tracks and EPs signed to labels that include Sound Avenue, Freegrant, Stellar Fountain, Dissident, Krafted, Arrvl, and Pro B Tech to name just a few. Their exclusive private edits on Tinlicker Fractal and Pryda Aftermath are in constant demand, whilst Univack, Sound Avenue, Capital Heaven, Journey Deep, Mirabilis, Stellar Fountain and Dissident are amongst the many labels that have secured remixes from the guys. Their hypnotic melodic productions are filling dance floors across the planet from Berlin to Bogota, and with support and influence from artists and labels across Anjunadeep, Knee Deep In Sound, and Lost & Found, the future looks bright for the UK based trio. Check out Mind of us in the second hour and keep your eyes open for these guys as they are going to be huge!

    Acoustic pleasure 087 (featuring Nadia) July 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 121:47


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleasure we welcome back Nadia. Since she was last on the show she has been steadliy building her reputation with some high profile gigs all around the country including recently supporting the legendary Nick Warren in Brighton. She has also gained more fans with her regular show on Frisky radio, Tassili. Catch her energetic progressive house set in the second hour while as per usual your host lays down so deep grooves in the first hour. Next time Nadia is in your town make sure you check her out as you wont be disappointed and we thank her for providing us with this quality mix. Another winner, for your dinner!

    Acoustic pleasure 086 (feat GSEP and Rikki Sawyer) June 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 118:45


    For this months show we welcome on board GSEP and Rikki Sawyer. This Northern Irish duo have recently had releases on labels such as Perfecto Black, Pangea and The Soundgarden and we're delighted to have them on the show with a euphoric house selection we know you are going to love. These boys are definitely going places so keep your eyes open for them!

    Acoustic pleasure 085 (feat Maryer) May 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 123:12


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleasure we welcome on board DJ production outfit Maryer. Maryer is a joint collaboration between two Dj/production artists from the UK 'COULD BE NE1' & NoMiddleName. Between the two of them, they have released many tracks on various labels including Freegrant Music, Pro B Tech, Natura Viva/Food Porn, Close Your Eyes/83, Safari Music , Phunk Junk, Dolphins Cage records & Framewerk's imprint label Capital Heaven.. They have provided this fantastic mix loaded with tough house grooves and breaks which will delight your sound sensors. As per usual your show host warms things up in the first hour and gets those toes tapping, a sonic feast just in time for summer!

    Acoustic pleasure 084 (Feat Dan & Dan) April 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 120:17


    For this months show we welcome on board legendary duo Dan & Dan. Having had releases on labels such as Perfecto Black and Pangea as well as their own 64K recordings these stalwarts of the scene have been steadily building up their reputation. Their new release The Barmaid and the Clown is out now on Pangea and they have kindly provided us with an excellent guest mix this month for your musical enjoyment. Your show host delivers his usual quality selection in the first hour just adding to what is already a great show

    Acoustic pleasure 083 (feat Lynsey) March 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 121:15


    Acoustic pleasure returns today with special guest Lynsey. Based in the north of the UK, Lynsey has been exciting our music palets for some time with her unique take on progressive / breaks through to higher octane D&B mixes. She's a firm Djs favourite and in popular demand with many prevalent stream-based shows through to notable gig activity. Her long running show on Subcode - Yana is set to be taken on the road for its first live event on April 19th at Venn Street in Huddersfield and you can also catch her at Subcodes massive event in London playing alongside the legendary Lexicon Avenue. In the meantime you can catch her on Stylus International woman day on AATM radio on March 12th alongside some other very talented female DJ's. Lynsey is on in the second hour laying down her awesome selection while yours truly warms things up in the first hour. Check out this talented DJ now as shes certainly one to watch in the future

    Acoustic pleasure 082 (Feat Dave Walker) February 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 121:32


    Hi folks. As January has been a particually long month and we know you need cheering up so we have decided to let this months edition of Acoustic pleasure to release a week early! And this months show features a guest mix from Forensic recordings alumini Dave Walker. Warwickshire based producer, Dave Walker has been honing his skills in the art of audio engineering and DJ'ing for the last 20 years. As one half of The Stupid Experts and on his own, Dave has had many successful releases on various labels such as Avanti, JOOF, UV, Pure Progressive, Colorize, Bedrock, Forensic and Balance Series with various Radio 1 and Kiss FM plays. Dave's evolution in the scene has allowed him to carve his own forward-thinking style of melodic progressive dance music and always tries to push the boundaries further with every production. Daves set will no doubt blow those winter blues away while your show host will get things moving in the first hour. We have many great acts lined up for you for 2023 so lets kick things off the right way with another great show

    Acoustic pleasure 081 (Feat 2 Reels) January 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 142:46


    Hi everyone and a happy new year to you all. Our first edition of the year features the return of those LA progsters 2 Reels. After a brief time away the boys are back with this special mix they have put together for us. And as an added bonus this is an extended mix with an added 25 minutes of lush breaks for your listening pleasure. We hope you enjoy this special set and watch out for more great music from us in the coming year

    Acoustic pleasure 080 feat Journeydeep (December 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 117:04


    Our next edition of Acoustic pleasure features Journeydeep Aka Josh Powelson. Josh is a Denver-based DJ and producer and founder of JourneyDeep Music, LLC. Powelson curates' releases in line with his deep progressive sound, bringing up-and-coming talents from around the globe. Created with the goal of growing a family of like-minded artists to give a platform to showcase their talents to, the label has grown to include artists such as Astronoize, Barry Jamieson, Eli Spiral, Kiz Pattison, Noel Sanger, Sean McClellan, Ivan James, Rudiment, and many others. Since 2018 JourneyDeep Records have garnered support from the likes of Anthony Pappa, Danny Tenaglia, Dubfire, John Digweed, Joseph Capriati, Jimmy Van M, MANDY, Nic Fanciulli, Nick Muir, Quivver, and more. Most recently, the label received support from Gustin in his video premiere of “Streaming in Ibiza.” Josh has given us a great mix full of bangers which will be in the second hour while your show host Matt Black will be getting things moving in the first hour. Something to warm you up on those cold evenings

    Acoustic pleasure 079 with Steven McCreery (November 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 119:53


    On this months edition of Acousctic pleasure we feature a guest mix from the legendary Steven McCreery. Steven has been around the Scotish Progressive house scene since the mid 90's and was behind some big productions on labels such as Limbo and Choo choo records. He is currently one of the residents of the Skyline rooftop events bringing quality progressive house to Glasgow. Having already featured the likes of Nick Warren and Nicolas Rada the next one is on November 13th and features Alex O'Rion and Henry Saiz. Steven has provided us with a lovely mix of deep organic grooves perfect for those cold autumn evenings while your show host lays down his usual selection of tough beats to get those toes tapping in the first hour, another great show for sure

    Acoustic pleasure 078 with Ritchie Hayden (October 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 120:18


    This months edition of Acoustic pleasure Features special guest Ritchie Haydn. Ritchie is the head honcho over at Arrvl records and has had releases on labels such as Krafted, Iconyc Noir, 64K and many more. Ritchie has provided us with a lush mix of deep progressive grooves so make you check him out. As per usual your show host lays down his usual deep groovy selection to complete another great show

    Acoustic pleasure 077 feat Glenn Molloy (September 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 119:40


    Acoustic pleasure returns with special guest Glenn Molloy. Glenn is a rising star at the moment with releases on labels such as Pangea, Keep Thinking, Pro B Tech and his own label Layer Caked which is going strong. Glenns tough tech house sound has been winning him many admirers and he has given us a fantastic guest mix which i am sure you are all going to enjoy. In the first hour your host warms things up nicely with some deep house grooves making this another must hear show

    Acoustic pleasure 076 feat Latex Zebra (August 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 119:47


    For this months show we welcome along Latex Zebra. Latex Zebra (Also known as Dan Nugent) is one half of the production duo Last 2 Standing and has seen releases this year on labels such as Pangea and he has also started his own label Prognosis which is bubbling along nicely with 3 quality releases under their belt and more to come in the future. If you want to hear the duo in action you can catch them next month at the Kanteena event in Lancashire where they will be playing alongside legendary DJ's 3D AKA Dave Seaman, Danny Howells and Darren Emerson as well as Lexicon Avenue and other upcoming talent. Tickets are on Skiddle now and the whole thing is happening on the 17th September. This set will give you a sample of the sort of sounds you will hear on the night. Your show host warms things up nicely with some deep meldodic grooves to get things bubbling along nicely, another 2 hours of great music!

    Acoustic pleasure 075 feat Orticaan (July 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 120:27


    For this months show we welcome on board hot new talent Orticaan Aka Daryl Thomas After 20 years in and out of the scene, Daryl has launched his production career with the alias Orticaan. He has upcoming releases on labels such JourneyDeep , Droid9, ARRVL and Arbor records and is definitely one to look out for in the future. Daryls mix is loaded with some of his brand new material and some of his recent favourites while in the first hour your show host does his usual thing bringing you one hour of top tunes and the combination is musical magic!

    Acoustic pleasure 074 with Framewerk (June 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 122:11


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleasure i am delighted to welcome legendary production duo Framewerk These guys should need absolutely no introduction as their productions and rewerks have been blowing up dance floors for the last couple of years. The lads have given us an exclusive mix which we will be bringing to you, its choc full of the lads own productions as well as some other great tunes. Expect some melodic breaks and epic soundscapes in this one while your show host lays down his usual immaculate selection in the first hour. Another great show i think you will agree

    Acoustic pleasure 073 with DJ D-Vox AKA Daniela Rhodes (May 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 122:04


    For this months show we welcome back DJ D-Vox Aka Daniela Rhodes who has already appeared on the show a couple of times and is someone were always happy to have back but this month she has done us a very special mix. Back in February Daniela played at the Krafted event in Bournemouth and unfortuntely she was unable to record the set due to technical issues but she has managed to recreate that set especially for this months show. Expect some deep progressive grooves with Danielas amazing live vocals in the second hour while in the first hour your show host will be laying down his usual deep and melodic beats.

    Acoustic pleasure 072 with Ranj Kaler (April 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 123:00


    Acoustic pleasure returns with special guest Ranj Kaler. Ranj is someone whose productions we have been a fan of for quite a while and am delighted to get him on the show, he has had releases on labels such as Pangea, Stripped recordings, Melodic beats and many more. Ranj can flip effortlessly from melodic breaks to tough house grooves in the blink of an eye, he is certainly one of the hottrest new talents out there. As per usual your host Matt Black lays down his own impeccable selection adding the icing to this rather delicious cake

    Acoustic pleasure 071 feat Erik Bruce (March 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 119:37


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleasure we welcome on board Erik Bruce. A South Coast based Progressive/Techno dj and producer, Erik's love affair with electronic music started shortly after he was born. Having taken up DJ-ing in the early 90's, Erik has played all over the country from clubs to festivals, as well as regular guest slots at Bournemouth's top progressive and techno night, Terminal ,and gracing the decks at SO3 Collective events in Southampton and Twisted parties along the South Coast. Taking in everything from deep house to techno, progressive trance to spaced out breaks, Erik's sets are a melting pot of lush soundscapes and haunting melodies sitting side by side with techno beats and energy infused basslines. Equally at home in the studio, Erik's productions have garnered support from dj's across the spectrum, from Nick Warren to Umek, Cristian Varela to Meat Katie with releases on Krafted Records, AH Digital, Gibbon Records and Wight Label Records to name a few. Erik has crafted us a lush mix with ambient soundscapes and deep grooves while your show host Matt Black lays down his usual top selection of tune, another winner we think

    Acoustic pleasure 070 (With Enertia-Sound)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 123:22


    Acoustic pleasure returns this month and i am delighted to welcome on board the amazing Enertia-Sound. Enertia-sound is an electronic music act and DJ duo from England (Twisty and Andron One). Started out in 2007, they soon made a name for themselves playing in underground raves and parties, Since then Enertia-sound has grown into a punchy mix of dancefloor Prog and Breaks from downtempo to psy infused progressive house. Their music has strong influences from Psy and Prog to Breaks with driving funky rhythms, rough basslines, epic melody structures and cinematic build-ups. Craig is also one half of Static Guru and A&R for Vesta Records(RPO Group) so i am delighted he has found time to provide us with this amazing mix. As per usual your show host lays down his own selection of quality beats in what is another amazing show

    Acoustic pleasure 066 feat Olga Misty (September 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 118:51


    For this months show we welcome on board Russias very own Olga Misty. Her show Ocean Planet which is monthly on Proton radio and DIFM is a regular in the Proton top 10 and has been running for around 10 years. She has also recently started her own show on Frisky radio Solace which she gained after being awarded the artist of the week in 2020. Olga style is deep and ethereal and a perfect complement to show host Matt Black who does one of his usual deep and groovy sets. All in all another cracking show!

    Acoustic pleasure 069 with Sam Hopgood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 119:54


    Hi all and a happy new year. Acoustic pleasure returns with our first show of 2022 and what a show it is. This month our special guest is Sam Hopgood. One of the hottest producers in Australia right now he has already had tracks signed to the likes of Selador and Laika sounds and seen big support from the legendary Anthony Pappa he has given us a fantastic set full of melodic goodness. As per usualy your show host Matt Black provides more than ample support. Look out for more great shows in the coming months including our 6th anniversay show in March which promises to be special.

    Acoustic pleasure 68 (Matt Black 2 hour special) November 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 120:42


    Here is this months edition of Acoustic pleasure featuring 2 hours of Matt Black in the mix. Featuring a couple of Matts brand new releases as well as some of his other favourite tunes from the last month or so

    Acoustic pleasure 067 with Nigel Dawson (October 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 120:50


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleasure we welcome back our old friend Nigel Dawson, a man who needs no introduction. Nigels sets is a perfect journey while your show host Matt Black plays his usual quality selection to compliment Nigels set perfectly

    Episode 22: Acoustic pleasure 067 (with Nigel Dawson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 120:49


    For this months edition of Acoustic pleasure we welcome back our old friend Nigel Dawson, a man who needs no introduction. Nigels set is a perfect journey while your show host Matt Black plays his usual quality selection to compliment Nigels set perfectly 

    Episode 21: Acoustic pleasure 66 (With Olga Misty) September 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 118:50


    For this months show we welcome on board Russias very own Olga Misty. Her show Ocean Planet which is monthly on Proton radio and DIFM is a regular in the Proton top 10 and has been running for around 10 years. She has also recently started her own show on Frisky radio Solace which she gained after being awarded the artist of the week in 2020. Olga style is deep and ethereal and a perfect complement to show host Matt Black who does one of his usual deep and groovy sets. All in all another cracking show!

    Acoustic pleasure 065 (with Paul Sawyer) August 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 121:58


    For this months show we welcome on board Paul Sawyer, having had releases on Perfecto Black as well as running his own label Krafted underground this man knows a good tune when he hears it! Check out his euphoric mix in the second hour while your host Matt Black lays down a deep progressive selection in the first hour

    Episode 20: Acoustic pleasure 065 (featuring Paul Sawyer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 121:57


    For this months show we welcome back Paul Sawyer. The man needs no introduction having had massive releases on labels such as Perfecto as well as running his own label the very successful Krafted Underground. Pauls mix features some of his own productions as well as some truly euphoric cuts. In the first half your host Matt Black warms things up nicely with some deep progressive grooves including an exclusive first play of a track from his forthcoming EP on Capital Heaven with Ian Dillon

    Episode 19: Acoustic pleasure 064 (Featuring GSEP) July 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 122:09


    For this months show we are pleased to bring you another debutant - GSEP. GSEP AKA John Martin has had a pretty impressive 12 months with releases on labels such as Pangea, BC2 and Astir plus he has had a track out on the mighty Perfecto Black alongside fellow Belfast based producer Rikki Sawyer. Johns sound encompasses the melody of progressive house but can also flip into dark terrain and even the atmospheric breaks which are so in vogue right now. Check out John in hour 2 while in the first hour your show host Matt Black does what he does best

    Acoustic pleasure 063 (with Daniela Rhodes) June 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 121:37


    For this months show we are pleased to welcome back the immensely talented Daniela Rhodes. Daniela is a unique talent who not only plays some top tunes but performs live vocals as well on her mixes. After collaborating with us on two singles released last year (Out of the dark and In my dreams) Daniela has gone from strength to strength and has more collaborations with some top producers coming up in the future so watch out for those. Check out her amazing guest mix in the second half while in the first half of the mix your host will be laying down his usual selection of progressive house which you know and love.

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