1. Bengal (SF), atish - Tortoise [Manjumasi]
2. Davide Ferrario - End of an Era [Particles]
3. Ercos Blanka - Kafka (LADS Remix) [Sound Avenue]
4. Lost Desert, Sidartha Siliceo, Simon Vuarambon - Firedance featuring Sidartha Siliceo (M.O.S. Remix) [Souksonic]
5. Tebra - Gora (Valeron Remix) [Souq Records]
6. Impérieux - Saudade [ATLANT]
7. Desaturate - Rage [MNL]
8. Carl Jurgens, Niso - Skyscrapers (Alex O'Rion Deep Dub Mix) [Stripped Recordings]
9. GMJ, Matter - The Path [meanwhile]
10. Nōpi - Creative Sheet [meanwhile]
11. Township Rebellion - Mosaik [Desert Hearts Black]
12. Fiberroot - Dark Rabbit Hole (Architectural Remix) [Vondreib]
13. Max Cooper - Organa (Patrice Baumel 'Balance' Remix) [Balance Music]
14. Mike Griego - Paranoid [Plattenbank]
15. Tale Of Us - North Star [R&S Records]
16. Township Rebellion - Mosaik (Rinzen Remix) [Desert Hearts Black]
17. Dusty Kid - Liberation [Suara]

Desaturate - Transformations

1. Cloaked - Eastern Gulf [BC2 Records]
2. Enamour feat. Meliha - Say Hello [Anjunadeep]
3. Kaskade - Feel It [Arkade]
4. Quivver - Takin Over (2020 Rework) [Bedrock Records]
5. Lobor D - Mad [Dopamine White]
6. Cid Inc. - Citadel [Replug]
7. Kebin Van Reeken - Dreaming (Juan Sapia Remix) [If You Wait]
8. Nox Vahn - Don’t Think [Anjunadeep]
9. GBrown - Counteracting Principles (Part 1) [Suffused Music]
10. Latin Intelligent - Hoodoo Basement [Deepersense Music]
11. Fairchild - Earth Call [Arkade]
12. Township Rebellion - Mosaik (Victor Pilava Remix) [Desert Hearts Black]

Desaturate - Inversions [September 2021]

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James Monro - Injected With A Serum (Desaturate Remix)

Returning to Proton Music, Janko Dragovic has created a powerful narrative with his Desaturate production moniker. Reaching a notable highlight in January 2018 with his "Wanderer" EP, the Serbian artist now creates another moment of magic with "Spinal Slip". Joining forces with production partner, Goran Ferenc for the second original track on the EP, the duo's Dual Flux soubriquet provides another sonic highlight via "Ground Zero". Remixes comes from iconic Croatian and Belarusian artists.

Characterised by intricate percussive top line and commanding bass pattern, a filtered melodic refrain appears in Desaturate's "Spinal Slip" amongst waves of white-noise effects. Pulsating evenly across its 10-minute duration, glass arps appear at the stripped back breakdown before emerging in the second half with heavy beat and additional growling bassline, to mesmeric effect. The similarly forceful, "Ground Zero", immediately catches the ear with its driving kick and relentless bass as an off-beat tambourine makes itself heard and filtered stabs supply melodic weight. Striking vocal cuts add further texture in a track that builds to a rousing acid-fuelled crescendo at the breakdown, before launching into the third movement with gusto and force.

Petar Dundov is no stranger to the Proton Music catalogues with his work dating back to a June 2019 remix for Simos Tagias. Two original EPs have since followed with December 2020's "Salvation / Nature of Nature" and October 2021's "Spark" illustrating the Croatian's unrivalled production technique. Returning to Proton with a third remix, Petar Dundov's commanding rework is a majestic offering that evolves in characteristic fashion from a beat-laden opening to swells of familiar melodic refrains from "Spinal Slip". Emerging through the sonic collage, a glorious new piano refrain gradually builds to a delay-infused masterstroke, while elements from the Desaturate original criss-cross the stereo spectrum with dizzying panache. A new arp adds intrigue at the breakdown before melodic plucks and rolling rhythmic precision again flourish in the second half.

Another familiar name to the Proton Music roster, Michael A has continued to play a central role with a half-century of credits that has witnessed an abundance of original releases that included the likes of "Symbol", "Aura Tears" and "Geometria" between 2017 and 2019. Beginning the "Fantasy" series in September 2020 with an array of original new music, "Vol. 3" is set to hit the shelves in early 2022. A clutch of remixes for the likes of Dousk, James Monro and Pole Folder adding to his portfolio, the Michael A remix of "Ground Zero" takes the driving techno character of the original and transforms it into a lilting progressive gem. Glistening with flowing new melodic phrases that shimmer across the left-right soundstage, elements from Dual Flux's original intelligently sit in the opulent surroundings of Michael's production work, while a strong beat and ticking percussion add club credentials.

Originals from Desaturate and Dual Flux plus remixes from Petar Dundov and Michael A build a towering musical edifice to "Spinal Slip / Ground Zero".

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

Desaturate - Spinal Slip

Desaturate - Take Your Time [February 2022]

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Desaturate - Flush

Desaturate - The Bearing

Desaturate - Seek

For the label's ninth release we welcome Desaturate for his exclusive worldwide debut, with an outstanding three track EP entitled Delusions. Janko Dragovic (one half of Progress Inn) goes solo under his new guise, aiming to take you on a musical journey through merging genres giving a deep / techy / prog feel to the release. Dynamic drum patterns, animated electronics and rhythmic baselines make the tracks ideal for peak time parties.

Desaturate - Certain

An unofficial remix as a tribute to Erik Truffaz & Murcof for their amazing "Being Human Being" title track and album.

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Erik Truffaz & Murcof - Being Human Being (Desaturate Excursion)

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2. Erik Truffaz & Murcof - Being Human Being (Desaturate Excursion) [White Label]
3. Chicola - Accperiance [Plattenbank]
4. EDLands - Element (Matias Carafa Remix) [Massive Harmony Records]
5. GabiM - Punc Munc (Desaturate 'Basement' Remix) [BC2 Records]
6. Blusoul - Depth of Emotion (Progress Inn Remix) [Juicebox Music]
7. Antrim & Claudio Cornejo - I See (Desaturate 'Colourblind' Remix) [Dopamine]
8. Napalm & d-phrag - Insatiable (Progress Inn Remix) [Rezongar Music]
9. Woo York - I Am Against [Soma Records]
10. The Chemical Brothers - It Doesn't Matter [Virgin]
11. Kryptic Minds - Something To Nothing [Swamp 81]

Desaturate Juicebox Guest Mix on Frisky [April 2015]

Naz & Bob Zopp - A Morte (Desaturate 'Deadly' Remix)

Inspired by the fantastic story 'The Second Renaissance' from the 'Animatrix'.

Desaturate - The Second Renaissance

Kastis Torrau & Arnas D - Eye (Desaturate 'Tunnel Vision' Remix)

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Erik Truffaz & Murcof - Origin of the World (Desaturate Reimagination)

Rick Pier O'Neil & Desaturate - Spirals

Anthony G - Pravda (Desaturate 'And Justice For Some' Remix)

Danny Lloyd - Espejismo (Rick Pier O'Neil & Desaturate Remix)

Jorgio Kioris - Pushin' (Desaturate 'Pushy' Remix)

Coming soon to Particles

In a world where the creative arts are fluid, influencing each other via film, music and theatre, the world of Desaturate brings a passion for the creative process matched by a dedication to musical craft. As the lines between art forms become blurred, "The Unholy Mountain" draws inspiration from the world of cinema and musical storytelling.

A man with a rich history within the underground music scene, the Progress Inn name saw Janko Dragovic partnered with Igor Kadic in a string of impressive releases allied to the industry's most respected imprints. Thus, Vapour, Stripped and Temporum provide the backdrop for Serbian production know-how and a platform for DJ performances across Europe and their adopted Perth home on south-western Australian coast.

Through Desaturate, success has continued for Dragovic as work for Sudbeat, Sound Avenue and Balkan Connection testifies, often through the collaborative partnership formed with French dance music legend Rick Pier O'Neil. Now returning to Particles after the success of the "Spirals" EP with O'Neil, Desaturate embarks upon a new musical chapter.

Influenced by the 1973 film, "The Holy Mountain" and accompanied by exquisite art from the hand of Ben Mautner, Desaturate draws inspiration from the, "fascinating work of art" directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Filled with religious imagery and stunning visual cinematography, Desaturate's "The Unholy Mountain" is a musical vignette of the highest order through a sweeping cinematic narrative that paints a vivid aural picture.

Opening track "Detract" is a warm, bouncing, bass-fuelled gem that is enhanced by a striking percussive cadence and richly textured pads that pulse gently throughout the eight-minute work. Reverb and delay drenched chords play their part in a brooding and hypnotic piece that evolves elegantly from the third movement.

"Frostbite" maintains the hypnotic flow of its predecessor as metronomic groove quickly finds its feet amidst a melange of evocative chord progressions and sumptuous pads. A delicious riff adds aural bite from the mid-point onwards in a work that revels in strong rhythmic accent.

Characterised by a strong, thumping beat, final track, "Unholy" develops with impressive guile and subtlety through its side-chained pads and acid-tinged riff, building in momentum to a superb zenith. Effects layers redolent in filtered and flanged delays swim across the stereo spectrum to supply additional depth in a work of skill and poise.

Scaling unprecedented heights at the summit of "The Unholy Mountain", Desaturate has further enhanced his reputation at the high altar of underground dance music. "We began in a fairytale and we came to life, but is this life reality? No, it is a film."

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Desaturate
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

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