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The ancient Hellenic Republic boasts many achievements; the birthplace of democracy, and freethinking creativity among them, Nikko.Z takes his place alongside a slew of fellow countryman the heartbeat of Greek underground dance scene. Now continuing an impressive career, Nikko returns to Proton Music with the brand new "Sungazing", accompanied by an iridescent remix from Dutch duo, Huminal.

Immersed in music from a young age, Nikko.Z drew influence from the iconic figures of Cattaneo, Digweed and Sasha as an insatiable desire to emulate his musical heroes lay behind his attendance at the SAE Institute in Athens studying electronic music production. A catalogue of high-profile imprints including Movement, Vapour and Lowbit can been found carrying the Nikko.Z name while founding the successful Dopamine imprint has provided yet another outlet for Nikko to display his talents alongside a roster of talent, Cattaneo and Dousk amongst them. His work supported by such luminaries as Seaman, Warren and Carola, Nikko.Z's work for Proton thus far has seen a pair of remixes for Apologist and Juan Deminicis in 2012 and 2013 and we are now honoured to welcome him back with his first original material for the label. 

"Sungazing" offers a vast textured landscape that glitters in a twinkling arpeggio evolving gradually over the first movements, shifting in malleable melodic tones against a shuffling percussive backdrop. Added finesse is found through an airy pad and intelligent vocal sample from the mid-point on to create a work of beauty and grace.

Dutch pair, Huminal, have been riding a tidal wave of success throughout 2014 and early 2015. Renowned for a mature production style that has seen considerable success in their home country through outstanding live performances, Huminal shot to recognition on the back of competition victory at 2011's ADE with the track "Greeksomnia", judged by a panel including Marc Romboy and Paul Hamill.

A clutch of original works have since followed including the trailblazing "Prophecies" EP for FutureForm, before "The Rigger" on Lowbit and "Morning Riser" and "Pocket Universe" EPs for Particles in late 2014 and early 2015. A recent remix of Andre Sobota's showed continued class as Huminal now debut on Proton Music.

A deliciously, mature sounding rework, the Huminal remix of "Sungazing" takes the core arpeggio theme and vocal sample of the original pushing them into a pulsating new direction courtesy of driving beat, bass line force and percussive intricacy. Elegant additional melody trips across the audio spectrum to evoke spine-tingling bliss and there is little doubt that Huminal's production work is a class apart.

A brand new track from Nikko.Z alongside a dazzling remix from Huminal sees "Sungazing" shine brightly in summer sun.

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

Sungazing

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Nikko.Z - Sungazing (Huminal Remix - Radio Edit)

Hailing from Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina Mladen Jurosevic aka Youngen debuts on Bonzai Progressive with The Long Way Home which comes backed up with two top notch remixes. Mladen got into music from a very young age. At just 10 years old he began to play the accordion and made the switch to synthesiser a few years later. His music collection started with an Astral Projection CD - Trust In Trance - and this set him on a collision course with electronic music which he has a passion for. In the year 2000 he invested in his first music production suite - Propellerhead Reason - and from there he learned the program inside out and started to produce his own sounds.  As a teenager, he frequented many techno and psytrance parties which would have an influence in his sounds. Over the years he switched to a more progressive house and deep house output, and now his sound is deep, emotional and dreamy electronic dance music filled with deep grooves and melodic sequences.

The Original Mix intros with a soft tone full of warm keys and a rising drum pattern that leads up to a solid kickdrum that packs a strong punch. The atmospherics continue with the kicks leading the way alongside the fledgling bassline. A short break builds us up to the main event where the bassline takes over and drives the solid progressive groove forward. In the background the pads cascade through the sound perfectly and move with the key changes effortlessly. A subtle melodic flavour creeps in as a cool voice teases. The voice stands out on the break as the melodies evolve before we are settled back into the main groove for the duration. Superb stuff that you will not want to miss.

Manu Riga steps up to the desk first with his Ethnotized Remix and yet again we find out just how talented this guy is. As well as knocking out quality remixes and original works, he is currently in the midst of creating an album which we hope will be dropping sometime in early 2016. So far the standard is extremely high and we have no doubt that he will blow us away once more, we can't wait for this one. His last release was for Bonzai's 500th where he was allocat6ed no less than three slots which he filled with the superb A Sense of Hope, As We Become One with Matt Holliday and a remix alongside Matt on Phi Phi's Hiccup. The remix intros with a superb punchy kickdrum and is soon joined by a probing bassline that hypnotizes the mind. Cool rhythmic structures form up with crispy hats and sharp claps alongside a solid Manu-esque tight drum arrangement. The bass dominates the sound and takes us deeper into progressive with every key change. On the break we get a subtle synth driven melody that paves the way for the most amazing female voice that will send shivers down your spine. Another excellent Manu Riga cut that will tear up any floor no doubt.

Australian producer Audio Noir heads up the next remix with Another Audio Noir Trip. This guy is another one who just never lets up on the quality front and who always delivers that extra bit of sound to get a track to its peak. Aside from his latest album - Artificial Star - his Almost Famous Reworked series is proving popular with many tracks showing up in sets all over. Still much more to come from this guy and we always get excited when his latest cuts drop in. Here the remix sets out with a punchy kick and a slicing hat combo complete with a rhythmic percussions. A surreal synth comes through that seems to morph in and out of shape before a rolling bassline takes over and gets the track into its progressive flow. The track goes deep as growling basses begin to emerge and that drum arrangement intensifies. The break offers a little respite and reveals a hypnotic sequence that lures you in only to be thrust back into the solid wall of sound for the duration. Top notch yet again from this guy, not to be missed.

The Long Way Home

Youngen - The Long Way Home - Original Mix (Bonzai Progressive)

Track hecho de noche... y de día, una especie de viaje/base tech mezclado con algunas notas haciéndole sentir el bass, algunas remembranzas al silbato de viento/jagüar tradicional fluyendo la energía, un par de líneas de metales, un synthe de compañía ahí, se siente bien, es esto y espero que mas ;) compartido a los hijos de la noche y día desde mente y corazón... paz.  / Track made by night... and day, kind of tech base trip mixed with some notes making a feel in bass, some remembrance to the wind-jaguar traditional whistle flowing energy, a couple of brass/horn lines, a company synth there, feeling good, so this is it and hope more ;), shared to the chilldren of the night, and day from heart and mind... peace.

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