This summer, Patchouli caught up with Gai Barone at Balance Festival in Croatia for a conversation away from the dancefloor. Balance has become a special meeting point for the deeper and more progressive side of electronic music, bringing together artists and listeners from around the world in one of the most distinctive settings on the Adriatic coast. Among this year's artists was Gai Barone, a name that has been closely connected to progressive electronic music for more tha

London remains one of the most active electronic music cities in Europe, with an extraordinary density of events every weekend. Tickets sell out quickly, venues appear full, and social media feeds suggest a scene in constant motion. Yet, among regular attendees, artists and promoters, a recurring feeling has emerged: many nights feel emotionally flat, even when the room is packed. The meaning of a sold out event has changed. It no longer necessarily reflects cultural momentum

Progressive house is not dead. It simply moved away from the places that made it loud and predictable. In 2025, the genre lives in smaller rooms, longer sets and curated environments where patience still matters. After years of festival driven formulas and exaggerated drops, progressive house lost part of its identity. What survived is a quieter, more intentional language focused on tension, atmosphere and narrative flow rather than instant impact. This version of the genre i

MYSTRA — A New Underground Experience Lands at Basing House

From basement beginnings to one of London’s most iconic club stages, TENSION’s debut at E1 is a celebration of underground spirit,...