Whispered about on the street and described as the equivalent of ‘luxurious fine dining for your ears,’ Passive Progressive’s unique approach to electronic dance music is lush, original, and deliciously organic in both his productions and DJ style. Floating somewhere in between trance and house, his smooth straightforward beats, airy synth stabs, and laidback ambiance can sound at home in a big room venue, yet also fit perfectly in a more intimate party atmosphere.
Harris (1988), the person behind the guise (and accompanied by his brother Elliot), greeted the dance music scene from Lubbock, Texas with his debut single ‘Hide Away’ released on Armada’s S107 Recordings label in early 2009. This song received plays from the top DJs in the scene, including Above & Beyond, Tiësto, Ferry Corsten, and Armin van Buuren to name a few. In late 2009, Above & Beyond made their own personal edit, and it has become a favorite during their recent gigs. Being featured on ‘Trance Around the World’ a total of 8 times throughout 2009 and even into 2010, ‘Hide Away’ became the one of the most played tracks in the radio show’s history.
2010 already sees a bright future for Harris’s rather special sound, including remixes for Jaren, Michael Badal, and a brand new single featuring the very talented Jonathan Mendelsohn.
Out Now:
Hide Away, on iTunes, beatport.com, etc!
As heard on:
Tiesto, on his Radio 538 / Club Life radio, episode 106
"Trance Top 100 - 2009, Vol. 2" compilation, Armada Music, Vocal Mix Edit
Trance Around The World radio w/Above & Beyond, episode 255
Trance Around The World radio w/Above & Beyond, episode 256
Trance Around The World radio w/Above & Beyond, episode 257
Trance Around The World radio w/Above & Beyond, episode 258
A State of Trance radio with host Armin Van Buuren, episode 395
A State of Trance again, episode 396 voted FUTURE FAVORITE!
A State of Trance May 2009 Top 15 compilation
A State of Trance episode 400 special
Corsten's Countdown radio, with host Ferry Corsten
[Above & Beyond Edit] @ Trance Around The World radio w/Above & Beyond episode 292, also at DJ Mag Top 100 party
[Above & Beyond Edit] @ Trance Around The World radio w/Above & Beyond episode 293, also at NYC Halloween party
[Above & Beyond Edit] @ Trance Around The World radio w/Above & Beyond episode 294, WEB VOTE WINNER!
[Above & Beyond Edit] @ Trance Around The World radio w/Above & Beyond episode 301 LIVE in Moscow
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