Mike Rish Returns From His 7-Week Tour And Talks Balance Croatia, His Label Tornn, and Takes Us Down An Eric Prydz Rabbit Hole

Mike Rish Returns From His 7-Week Tour And Talks Balance Croatia, His Label Tornn, and Takes Us Down An Eric Prydz Rabbit Hole

Author: Super Progressive September 11, 2026 Duration: 1:04:18
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 wo...

There's a story behind every record, a history in every beat, and a person behind every set. Super Progressive digs into that rich soil, sitting down with the DJs and producers who built the foundations of underground dance music. Each conversation is less a formal interview and more a deep dive into a personal archive, tracing the winding paths of careers that often started in forgotten clubs or with a single, influential mixtape. You'll hear firsthand accounts of pivotal moments in electronic music's evolution, from the birth of specific subgenres to the cultural shifts that shaped entire scenes. This podcast blends personal narrative with broader historical commentary, offering context to the sounds that defined generations. It’s for anyone who wants to understand not just what was played, but why it mattered-the people, the places, and the passion that keeps the underground alive. Tune in for honest talks that go beyond the tracklist, exploring the artistry and the anecdotes that you won't find in any official history book.
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