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Born in the UK and now resident in South America, James Monro's association with the music industry goes back some 25 years, culminating in the release of the "Fonik" EP on Proton Music. DJ appearances across the world ensured the seasoned traveller was well versed in the global club scene before settling in his now Brazilian home and, as a founding father of seminal trance label, Flying Rhino Records, his reputation through the 1990s and into the dawn of the new millennium grew in stature with over 100 production credits to his name for the likes of Flow, Iboga and Candyflip Records. Furthermore, music production for television and theatre plus the Tropical Beats imprint and DJ agency has cemented Monro's status within the industry.

Moving into solo ventures in recent years has brought significant renewed success. 2011 saw Monro's Midnight Ramblers pseudonym gain traction with an appearance on John Digweed's "Structures Two" compilation with the techno gem, "Scarab", charted number one by Nick Warren and heavily supported by Hernan Cattaneo and Robert Babicz. Appearances on Andrea Bertolini's Stereo Seven and the 4DigitalAudio label (set up with fellow producer Grant Collins in 2008) has demonstrated an impressive 2013, while once again coming to the attention of Nick Warren with a contribution to his "Renaissance: Masters Series" in the shape of the beautiful "Ambientworkx7" - a notable highlight. Two remixes of Juan Deminicis' "Behind The Sun" in October 2013 opened James Monro's account with Proton Music and it is with huge excitement that we now announce the release of his debut EP on the label in the shape of the much-anticipated three-track "Fonik".

Opening with a thirteen-minute piece of epic scope and vision, the title track encapsulates Monro's passion for music through the lens of a quarter of a century's knowledge and experience. House rhythms anchored by a snapping kick form the basis for a meandering journey of TB-303 acid groove to play out, accompanied by luscious swells of rising pads and emotive riffs. Underpinned by a love of music from the soul, this is momentous work.

"Singularity" is full of vibrant dynamism. Driven by a bass line full of dance floor energy, the track is a cleverly crafted combination of halcyon progressive flavours from the genre's heyday and a mature modern sound that is a unique expression of Monro's musical passions. Shimmering pads, crashing effects and infectious groove are certain to make the track a peak-time favourite.

With a deep house essence, "Krush" rounds of proceedings with a delicate blend of deep rhythmic underpinning, ticking hats, rich chord progressions and spacious pads. Hypnotic accents and effects litter the sonic spectrum before a glassy arpeggio filters gently to the fore before dropping away to leave the angular and textured collage to play out their magic.

An acute awareness and understanding of dance music's place within the fabric of its historical context has led James Monro to produce the extraordinary "Fonik" EP.

Directed by Jay Epoch
Text by James Warren
Mastered by James Monro
Design by Ben Mautner

James Monro - Fonik [Proton Music]

James Monro - Singularity [Proton Music]

James Monro - Krush [Proton Music]

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Setting the techno scene alight with his "Pyrogen" EP in the autumn of 2013, Tim Penner's twin-track offering provided the backdrop for the Canadian's unique approach to "frequency manipulation" and genre-twisting music. Now receiving a pair of new interpretations courtesy of James Monro and Chicola, Proton Music is proud to revisit Penner's debut release for the label.

Finding a home in Brazil after touring the globe since the 1980s with a well-established DJ persona, James Monro has ridden the crest of a wave for several decades in a notoriously fickle music industry. Having set up the 4DigitalAudio imprint with production partner Grant Collins, Monro's musical pedigree is a match for any producer. Tracks that have featured on Nick Warren's "Renaissance: Masters Series" in early 2013 and John Digweed's "Structures 2" compilation, are the hallmark of a producer with gold standard credibility. Heavily supported by Hernan Cattaneo, Robert Babicz and Digweed himself, the track "Scarab" was also charted number one by Nick Warren.

Starting out with a pair of remixes as part of the Juan Deminicis and his "Behind The Sun (Remixed)" EP in October 2013, Monro's full solo debut came at the end of the year in the shape of the sublime rhythms and melodies of the "Fonik" EP. Re-envisioning Tim Penner, James Monro has taken "On My Skin" and turned it into a deep progressive number, full of flowing lines and house rhythms combined with a rolling percussive groove. A subterranean pulsing bass line, expertly filtered, provides a bedrock and the melodic themes from Penner's original supply a sublime resonance to create an expertly crafted piece.

Becoming one of Israel's most sought after DJs and producers, Chico Shuella has emerged from his homeland to become recognised as a global force in the underground music industry using his Chicola pseudonym. A regular at Tel Aviv's "Allenby 58" club and a residency at "Haoman 17" have seen him share centre stage with such luminaries as Sister Bliss, Danny Tenaglia and Carl Craig. 130 gigs a year and a successful business in the huge Israeli wedding market has added to Chicola's portfolio, as have a series of productions that has seen his work signed to Tommy Boy, KTA and supported by the likes of Laurent Garnier and Roger Sanchez.

Work since 2011 has seen Chicola forge alliances with Lowbit and Punta del Este, and a recent debut for Proton Music in the form of the deep rhythms of the "Maganda" EP, illustrating his burgeoning talent. Remixing "Strange", Chicola has taken the stirring, razor edged melodic themes running through Time Penner's original and combined them with a delightful lilting groove that hypnotises the listener over its near ten minute journey. Additional synth lines of melodic motifs add a further dimension to create a work of genuine skill and intricacy.

A pair of remixes from James Monro and Chicola have provided another explosive burst as Time Penner's "Pyrogen" heats up once again.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Renee Ugarteche
Mastered by Cid Inc
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Tim Penner - On My Skin (James Monro Remix)

Christmas-Gift from Fusi & Johnson/Free Download  (We are The People)...but before you download..please leave a comment...Merry Christmas

Fusi & Johnson- W.A.T.P mp3

A freebie available on The Twisted Disco label...a deep progressive trancey housey drippy trippy number that fits nicely with the no genre rules of this cunning new little Uk music outlet. FREE DOWNLOADS!!!.....just sign up -  www.thetwisteddisco.com ... Enjoy..!

James Monro-Wallbanger

Carbon-Only Those who Believe(fusi&johnson rmx)

Written on the move whilst waiting for a delayed flight in Panama airport, then finished back in the studio in the uk....

James Monro-Panama

Track written for the Eclipse project in Australia...released on Twisted Records UK....

James Monro-Swoon

Track written for the Rainbow Serpent Festival this year in Australia...what a gig it was..epic party!

James Monro-Singularity

James Monro - Audion (Progressive Mix)

4D-Decoder

ThankYouCity-SmileBaby-JamesMonro-RMX

James Monro-Cumulus

James Monro-Fonik

cheeky remix i did 5 years ago....thought i'd bung it up there, as it never saw the light of day!

James Monro-Amnesia Rmx

Very slow, deep, dubbed up techno track...

James Monro-Exit Point

Free download of a new string of sounds that i will post as they come from the studio...


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