As sister label to the Meanwhile behemoth, the Horizons offshoot continues to expose listeners to a dynamic and varied sonic portfolio. Heralding a new release that captures the essence of the Meanwhile Horizons sound, Weird Sounding Dude now delivers “Passing Thoughts”, a sparkling musical narrative that navigates a clear path through the serene blue waters of glistening melody and rolling rhythmic waves.

A best-selling artist who regularly finds himself in the upper echelons of the Organic and Progressive House charts, Weird Sounding Dude is a favourite on esteemed imprints including Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music, Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden and Armen Miran’s Hoomidaas.

Making his Meanwhile Horizons debut, “Passing Thoughts” encapsulates the Bangalore based artist’s penchant for chunky grooves and rich melodic layers. Evolving over a smooth 8-minutes, a syncopated melody sits snugly against the percussive top-line and 8th note bassline. Elegant chord progressions drift enticingly across proceedings, exposed fully at the beatless breakdown before the title track hits its stride once more in the latter stages.

“Doorway to Amatsu” continues the melodic and rhythmic foundation as an arpeggiated sequence sits perfectly atop ticking hit-hat percussion and powerful metronomic beat. Breaking up the mesmerising repeated motif, white-noise swells and beautifully constructed pads pulsate gently in sonic waves, particularly at the stripped back mid-point before the tracks picks up the pace once more in the second half.

The final track sees “Explorer To Mars” entice listeners with a smorgasbord of elegantly sculpted counterpoint melodies that captivate with a stunning and effortless vibrancy. A clicking percussive groove provides dynamism as it sits in exquisite harmony with shaker urgency and swung groove. White-noise risers add layers of atmosphere as another sonic marvel becomes a timeless classic.

A musical triptych flows with serene splendour as Weird Sounding Dude voices his “Passing Thoughts” to new Meanwhile Horizons.

Weird Sounding Dude - Passing Thoughts (Original Mix)

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Celebrating a label debutant, a talented South American joins the Proton Music roster and its 500+ releases, as we welcome Paul Deep and his 3-track, "Orchid" EP.

From the O'Brien Province, west of Buenos Aires, Paul Deep is an established name within the underground dance music fraternity. Purveyor of a distinctive blend of progressive and organic house, the Argentinean star has been involved in the music industry since the age of 13. Charting an impressive path to notoriety with a 2017 debut on Juan Pablo Torrez's Clubsonica Records and a subsequent double century of production credits to his name, Paul has found his music signed to a host of blue chip labels. GMJ & Matter's Meanwhile, Lee Burridge's Tale & Tone and Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music have all played host to original EPs from the Paul Deep production studio, while remixes for Juicebox Music, Mango Alley and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden have showcased another side of his production arsenal.

Now making his Proton Music debut, the conceptual "Orchid" EP opens with the stunning title track. Through a trademark rolling groove and heavy beat, smooth melodic patterns filter into sonic range before weaving a magical pattern at the breakdown. Intwining sonic textures and delicate harmonies, these then evolve into a subtly cadenced motif in the second half that gradually opens up into a delicately shimmering crescendo.

"Passionflower" makes its presence felt with a club-friendly rhythmic backdrop that paves the way for a huge sub-bass to add to the groove. Trademark muted chords syncopate effortlessly with the percussion as haunting pads and atmospheric effects drift across the breakdown. Building throughout, the tracks waxes and wanes in dynamic fashion to create an emotive work.

The final piece of the musical triptych sees, "Sunflower" offering a chunky rhythm and ticking hi-hat accompaniment. With its delicate organic house vibe, a searing synth line melds with counterpoint motif and gently pulsating pads that come to the fore at the beatless breakdown. Full of filmic quality through its woven sonic textures and immaculately production technique, the result is a production of rare quality and craftsmanship.

With stunning new music blossoming on Proton Music Music, Paul Deep is in full bloom with "Orchid".

Directed by Jay Epoch
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Orchid

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Paul Deep (AR) - Sunflower

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3rd Avenue's first 'We Are The Future' compilation was released in 2013. The collection featured a snapshot of some of electronic music's future stars and further cemented that 3rd Avenue is an imprint that's committed to the growth of underground dance music.

Now we're back with the second edition of 2022 featuring 21 tracks.

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We Are the Future 2022, Vol. 2

Paul Losev - Foreseen [3rd Avenue]

Luman @lumanmusic & Emi Ca @emicadj are two Argentine producers with independent careers, but who have joined forces this time to create this EP with three original tracks for their first release on Univack.

The style of this EP is halfway between Progressive House and Organic House, styles where both producers are proving to manage outstandingly.

Feedbacks & Support: Above & Beyond, Eelke Kleijn, Funk d Void, Ezequiel Arias, Analog Jungs, Ruben Karapetyan, Mariano Mellino, Fernando Ferreyra, Antrim, Newman (I Love), Nick Varon, Integral Bread, Oliver & Tom, Sebastian Busto, Fernando Olaya, Lonya, Ziger, Alan Cerra, Sonic Union, Cream, Teleport-X, Aluria, Split Atom, Simply City, Andrés Moris...

Mastered by Integral Bread

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Emi CA, Luman - Rose (Original Mix) [Univack]

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The latest release welcomes Tojogo from the United Kingdom back to the label with the remixes for his previously released "Actuality EP".
Kalima, Nacjus, Audiofive and Nicolas Prieto & Tomas Pablo got invited to do a remix!

Founded in 2020 Future Avenue is an electronic music imprint which operates under the Sound Avenue umbrella. Sitting alongside fellow subdivisions 3rd Avenue and Crossfade Sounds, Future Avenue looks to provide a home for new and rising talent. With an ethos centred around progressive music and its surrounding derivatives, the label is a platform which gives up and coming artists a chance to showcase their music alongside established veterans as they carve out their own musical identity.

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Actuality (Remixes)

Tojogo - Sojourn (Nicolas Prieto & Tomas Pablo Remix) [Future Avenue]

Following on from the February 2022 remixes, Meanwhile now returns to Alex O’Rion’s EP as “Echium Remixed, Pt. 2” continues with another trio of outstanding interpretations.

A legendary figure in the world of art, music and underground dance, Roger Martinez has been a central figure with his kaleidoscopic sound and spiritual influences. Music signed to Lost & Found, Replug and his own Higher States have confirmed this status while July 2020’s “Cosmic” was a further notable highlight on Meanwhile. Now returning to GMJ & Matter’s imprint, the Roger Martinez remix of “The Chase” is an uptempo offering that draws on his musical influences with a powerful beat and deep bass groove. Using pitched elements from Alex’s original, vocal cuts shift in stereo-panned glory and epic white-noise risers and infinite delays create a dense swirling atmosphere. Pausing at the breakdown to introduce additional melodic elements, the track then drops back into its hypnotic groove as new melodic motifs create the aptly titled “Interdimensional Remix”.

GMJ & Matter return to their flagship imprint with typical flair and aplomb. Able to point to a rich catalogue of original and remix work in both solo and collaborative guises throughout Meanwhile’s two-year reign at the top of the progressive house charts, the Melbourne based duo provide a powerful and dynamic rendition of the title track. GMJ & Matter have thus taken the effects fuelled “Echium” and transformed it into a dark seething progressive house monster that lurks beneath gently pulsing waves. Serene in its build, delayed synth phrases cascade over each other in endless delay while new melodies twinkle across the mid-range in trademark-soaked reverb and elegantly stratified sonic layers. Maintaining the aural themes sculpted by Alex O’Rion in the original, GMJ & Matter have successfully navigated a new and dynamic path through the beautiful “Echium”.

Imran Khan has cemented a reputation as one of the progressive house fraternity’s leading lights. Almost a double century of production credits has seen remix and original music land on the likes of Mango Alley, Proton Music and Clinique, since a 2016 debut for the latter. Moreover, 2021’s “Push Thru / Horizonz” and “Equinox” have delighted the Meanwhile faithful. Returning for a third remix, the Imran Khan reworking of “The Serpent” is a typically deep and atmospheric affair with huge thumping beat and cavernous bass groove dominating the low end. Capturing the flowing melodic phrasing of the original, pitched synths and pulsating white-noise risers create a thick soup of sound that evolves in bubbling sonic patterns with their origins in Alex O’Rion’s impressive production technique. The resulting marriage of two musical identities finds Imran Khan once again illustrating his impressive production credentials through trademark sound design.

Another musical triptych pays tribute to the sonic diversity found in Alex O’Rion’s music as Roger Martinez, GMJ & Matter and Imran Khan open up in full bloom through the towering “Echium”.

Alex O'Rion - The Serpent (Imran Khan Remix)

OUT NOW - Erdi Irmak - Last Runner - WTHI083
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‣ Release: October 14th, 2022

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WTHI083 - Erdi Irmak - Last Runner (Original Mix)

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A talented and prolific artist, Nōpi returns to Meanwhile with a second original EP in the shape of the 3-track masterpiece, "Stri;la".

A rising Ukrainian star in the underground dance firmament, Nōpi has featured in the upper echelons of the Progressive and Organic House charts with a plethora of tracks signed to finest modern imprints. Replug, When We Dip XYZ and Anjunadeep have all played host to his distinctive and mellifluous tones, while Meanwhile also saw Nōpi release a twin-track offering of the highest order in January 2021 with his "Spoon Light" EP.

The "Stri;la" title track immediately excites with its powerful rhythmic backdrop and driving beat. A running bassline soon adds to the overall urgency while trademark atmospheric keys float over the mid-range in unhurried fashion. The juxtaposition between free-flowing melodies and rapid-fire percussion creates a delicious tension, before a glorious breakdown displays a wealth of textures, effects and atmospheres. Building into a rousing crescendo, the final movement explodes into life with a cascading array of harmonies and dynamic dancefloor prowess.

Continuing the powerful rhythmic force, "Stay" combines chest-thumping kick and ticking percussive groove, while underwater effects and mesmerising looped motif create a filtered sequence that resonates with tape delay and panned ambient effects. Bearing all the hallmarks of The Future Sound of London during their "Dead Cities" era, Nōpi has successfully captured an iconic sound while simultaneously advancing it into the modern progressive zeitgeist with a plethora of attendant organic house influences and multi-faceted aural tapestry. The resultant piece is as distinctive as it is ingenious and sonically rewarding, both in club and solo listener environments.

The final track sees the deeper vibe of "My Prophet World" take centre stage. Playing host to a filtered bassline cadence and pulsating white-noise pads infused with delays, an evocative melody gradually emerges to sit perfectly atop the classy dancefloor backdrop. Over its 8-minute voyage an interwoven tapestry of pitched and delayed motifs fold over each other in coruscating patterns. Full of dancefloor knowhow and immaculate production technique, the track waxes and wanes with typical ease, hitting its mark at the 5-minute point where a magical pause provides the perfect vehicle for Nōpi's delightful melodic groove to take centre stage once more.

Able to paint a unique sonic picture with a canvas full of iridescent colour and vivid texture, Nōpi hits the heights once more with his "Stri;la" triptych.

Directed by GMJ and Matter
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Matter
Text by James Warren

PREMIERE Nōpi - Stri;la (Original Mix) [MEANWHILE]

BKR032 / Tibor Dragan - Purnama EP
incl. remix by Ilias Katelanos
Release date: 15.12.2022
Pre-order date: 04.12.2022

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Tibor Dragan - Purnama (Ilias Katelanos Remix)

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3rd Avenue is an electronic music imprint which operates under the Sound Avenue umbrella.  As the Belgian imprint continued to grow and diversify its output 3rd Avenue was created to focus on the more traditional progressive house sounds which ultimately spawned Sound Avenue’s beginnings. The labels initial releases from Blusoul, Lautaro Varela, Matias Chilano and Progress Inn forged a strong blueprint which still holds true today. Now six years since the labels inception 3rd Avenue has built a healthy artist roster which includes Nicolas Rada, Hot Tuneik, Eric Lune, Paul Angelo & Don Argento, Mir Omar, Namatjira and Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic.  The label’s ‘We Are The Future’ compilation series has long been one of the best showcases of new and undiscovered artists. Released quarterly these exclusive collections are now revered industry wide for not only developing new talent but for featuring some of the freshest most cutting edge music around. 2020 holds even more promise for this flourishing imprint with a bevy of exciting releases and an ever expanding artist roster.

Paul Losev - Foreseen [3rd Avenue]

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