Robin Thurston’s new single „Equinox“ is out now on Magnetic Magazine Recordings, becoming the label’s 68th catalog entry. Released as an extended mix, the track runs at 124 BPM in A minor — a tempo and key combination that positions it squarely within melodic and progressive house territory, offering DJs a record built for long-form set construction rather than immediate peak-time impact.
Thurston arrives at this release with a catalog spread across labels including Particles, Soundteller, Bonzai, Emergent Properties, ARRVL, AH Digital, BC2, and The Soundgarden. His work has drawn support from Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, two selectors closely associated with the progressive end of the house spectrum. That context matters — it signals where his music tends to function and who is paying attention to it.
„Equinox“ is built around a central melodic idea that the arrangement develops gradually rather than exhausting upfront. Pads and lead melodies anchor the record, while the structure moves through controlled additions, pullbacks, and a measured build toward its later section. The writing stays focused throughout, with each section serving a defined purpose rather than introducing unrelated elements. The result is a track that rewards patience and suits the portion of a set where energy needs to rise without forcing an abrupt stylistic shift.
Thurston has spoken about refining his production approach — specifically, learning to avoid overloading early ideas and committing instead to developing a single strong concept with care. That discipline is audible in „Equinox.“ The record does not attempt to demonstrate every production technique at once. It identifies a clear musical direction and follows it through, leaving enough space for the arrangement to breathe and for the melodic character to register without demanding immediate attention.
For Magnetic Magazine Recordings, the release continues a consistent editorial direction. The label has built its catalog around artists making records with defined DJ function, musical intent, and production that respects the listener across the full duration of a track. „Equinox“ fits that profile — detailed enough for attentive listening, structured enough for practical set placement, and melodically distinct enough to hold its identity across a mix.
For Thurston, the single represents a focused progression from an artist who has spent years working within the melodic and progressive house space. „Equinox“ is available now on Beatport.
Source: Magnetic Magazine
