Progressive State - Trance Label


	Dj Spoke started his career in 1992 during the explosion of electronic musics, organizing his own crazy after-hours parties in the woods above Lausanne. In 1995, the magazine Party News rewarded DJ Spoke as "best Swiss DJ of the year" Since then he regulary appeares in major Swiss clubs like Mad (Swiss no1 club) were he is resident dj. He’s also touring the world with dj’s gigs in Australia, Germany, Nethterland, Italy, UK, Spain, France…. He organise his own PSR Night in Mad-Lausanne and also takes part in some important gatherings like Q-base, Nature One, Energy, Motion Festival, Adventjah, Goliath, Mainstation… Dj Spoke is also dj of Radio "Rouge fm" for the show "Rouge platine" which is broadcasted live in the main trendy clubs from Switzerland with guest dj’s like Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten,Marco V, Randy Katana, Marcel Woods, Scot Project only to name a few. Head Manager of the label « Progressive State Records » (PSR) with artist like Madison Factor (Filo&Peri) – Abel Ramos, dj Shah, Exelios and others. The label is the winner of the last “Ericsson Dance Music Awards” which took place in Zurich in the category best Swiss label. Dj Spoke is also busy producing and remixing tacks with remixes for Tiestö, Randy Katana, Clox aka Ron van den Beuken, Tatana... and label releases on Tidy, Sirup, Rising High, Alphabet City, Above the sky, Sectionned, Planet Traxx, Diffuse, Trance Communication, Mohak … His first hit came with the tittle: “You’re Ready for me” , next came “Ignition” which was released on Tidy Trax... this year he's releasing on Sirup a track called "Fall to pieces", with additional mixes from Alex M.O.R.P.H and Van Gelder. In March 06 he will also appear on his own label PSR. A piece of work containing two different tracks: "Voyager/Keep Going on" taken from his forthcoming CD album that will be released this year. To be continued...soon

	DJ Exelios (aka Niko Kuhn) music career began in 1996. Initially he started with smaller raves and club projects where he could prove his proficiency as a DJ successfully. In 1998/1999 Exelios got introduced to some important DJs and producers, which resulted in his first performance abroad in Hannover (Germany). About over 10,000 ravers took part at this event called Reincarnation Part 4. Step by step DJ Exelios got more and more performances and could make a name for himself. But he wanted to be more than just a DJ. His goal was to open his own sound studio, what he did in 2001. At the beginning he had to learn a lot about producing. But after a while the quality of his work increased. In 2004 the first release called „Frequency“ was born and successfully sold in Australia, Europe and Asia. Well-known DJs took „Frequency“ on their playlists. With this project DJ Exelios was able to prove his musical talent. By getting in touch with the famous DJ and producer Mac Zimms from the Netherlands doors to the big music market opened for DJ Exelios. In his sound studio Exelios and Mac Zimms produced a couple of tracks such as the successful „World-of-Life 2005“. After that remixes for Randy Katana, Ron van den Beuken (Clokx), DJ Shah (Audion Project), DJ Spoke, The Paragod and DJ Rodd-y-ler, …… as well as productions for artists like DJ Mind-X or Malika followed. Because the artist name Exelios stands for different trance production, he chose a second name for the production of progressive tribal tracks. Nick Larson was born. Exelios proudly announces that he is now a new artist at PSR-Records and he is looking forward to the new challenge.

	Vespa 63 starts his career in 1992. He also produce a broadcast for a big radio in Switzerland each Saturday night. This broadcast called "Culture Dance" helps him to play on the biggest Swiss events in Clubs and Raves. In 1995 he met dj Spoke and they start to produce tracks together. In 1999 they start the label Progressive State Records. With titles like "Electrisher", "You're ready 4 me", and many others, they reach the top of the Swiss Scene and became famous for their productions world-wide. Vespa 63 also produce tracks for Trance Generators, a project that he will stop in 2000 to work exclusively for the label PSR. He also received an award at "Ericsson Dance Music Award" for the best Swiss label in 2001. He's also producing with his partner in crime dj Spoke, projects like "Men in Trance / Sonar records", "PSR Dream Team / PSR" and remixing projects for label like Rising High, Sirup Records, Friendship Records, Glamourama, Alpha Magic, Shogun… Resident dj from the Mad Club in Lausanne (the best Swiss Club) he also play for 20'000 people at Mainstation, the biggest rave after the Street Parade in Zürich. He's titel "Never Die" stays 8 following weeks number one in the Swiss dj Charts.

	Madison Factor - Filo and Peri Ever since NYC natives Domenick Filopei and Bo Pericic got together in the studio, their chemistry has been undeniable. After a mutual friend introduced the two, Dom and Bo have not stopped producing what some consider the best dance music to come from the United States. Filo & Peri's breakthrough 2004 year started when #3 dj in the world Armin Van Burren took the duo under his wing and signed "Elevation" to his State of Trance record label. Since then, Filo & Peri have been going full force on their way to the top, gaining respect from many of the worlds top DJs along the way. With eleven 12" singles, three remixes produced at their 5Knuckle Studio and a #153 entry on the DJ Mag list under their belts, the boys are ready for an even more exciting and successful 2005 starting with the introduction and launch of their new record label: Empire State Recordings. ESR will bring forward the new sound of Filo & Peri including collaborations and remixes with many renowned artists. Get ready.

	Abel Ramos

Progressive State Records