Mike Rish has always been somewhat of a quiet achiever who’s now gathering some serious momentum. The Melbourne native has become one of Australia’s most exciting electronic music exports, with a steady flow of releases under multiple aliases that span the many shades of underground dance music. Yet it’s under his own name where Rish truly lets his progressive house imagination take flight.

His studio output is nothing short of prolific, carefully crafted, sonically detailed, and consistently championed by progressive heavyweights such as Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Jamie Stevens, Anthony Pappa, Kasper Koman, and GMJ (a.o.). Known for his selective and refined approach, Rish releases just enough to keep fans engaged while always leaving them hungry for more.

With multiple Beatport No. 1’s to his name, including his debut album Interlinked on Melbourne’s UGENIUS, and a standout release on Guy J’s iconic Lost & Found, called Tunnel People, Rish has firmly established himself as one of the genre’s most respected and sought-after producers. His work on labels such as Meanwhile, Late Night Music, and most recently Anjunadeep has only solidified that reputation, earning him widespread acclaim and global demand.

Recently embarking on his first world tour, with shows across Europe and South America, Rish’s genre-crossing sound continues to win over crowds and tastemakers alike. His already classic reinterpretation of Syncom Data’s Beyond the Stars, previously released on D:STR:CT Records, showcased his ability to breathe new life into timeless material while keeping it unmistakably his own.

Now, he returns to D:STR:CT Records with Drifter, an infectious and hands-in-the-air groove that blends techno, progressive, and playful experimental touches into something undeniably Mike Rish. It’s quirky, bold, and irresistibly groovy, a track that perfectly captures the creative spirit of an artist at the height of his powers.