proton 17/08/2020

Returning to Proton Music after a successful 2019, Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat present a bright new vision with "Beyond the Future, Vol. 1".

From Cali, south-west of the Bogota capital, Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat have been pivotal in advancing their country's underground dance movement. Rising out of the Cauca Valley, the duo has been responsible for a swathe of high-profile music. Both successful artists in the own rights, Sanclemente has amassed over 450 production credits since a debut for Suite 7 Records in 2013, going on to feature on some of the most prestigious independent imprints including Massive Harmony Records, Univack and Nick Warren's "Balance Presents the Soundgarden" in late 2018. A relative newcomer to the underground scene, Dabeat's solo work has seen him feature for BeatFreak Recordings, Pollen Flug Records and Freegrant Music.

Joining forces, the collaborative pairing has consistently hit the headlines with their distinctive brand of progressive house, lighting up the likes of Mango Alley, Hope and UV. January 2019 saw a Proton Music debut in the shape of the outstanding "Spiral Patterns", further enhanced by a remix from Brazilian maestro, Andre Sobota. A remix for Peter Makto & Gregory S's "Purple Rain" was another notable highlight in May as Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat return with the first in a series of EPs that follow in the footsteps laid by Erdi Irmak and Rick Pier O'Neil, as they start out "Beyond the Future".

Opener, "Zemula", is full of rhythmic prowess as a strong percussive groove lays the perfect foundation for rippling arpeggios and siren synth lead to course through the 8-min offering. Ambient effects and sweeping risers add additional texture to a wonderful club floor-filler. The complementary tracks of "Feline" and "Ausar" delight with their languorous rhythmic patterns as grooved plucks and clever bassline sequences add rich syncopation. Unhurried lead lines ripple across proceedings to create flowing melodic patterns while atmospheric vocal phrases add depth. The driving kick and off-beat percussion of "Asgard" provides immediate dancefloor character, tempered by stratified layers of arpeggiated sequences and rising pad progressions that reach a crescendo in a tension-fuelled breakdown. Rhythm and melody then combine once more in the third movement to maximum effect.

With its seething atmosphere, "Aerology", is a mesmerising collage of grooved bassline and melodic motif that provide a superb counterweight to intelligently programmed percussion. Adding to the aural melange a relentless sequence builds post-breakdown to strong effect before "Magma" spews forth with bristling power and dancefloor heat. Flowing hypnotically through arpeggiated phrase, a counterpoint chord progression provides weight before a grooved melodic line opens up in the second half, creating a dynamic and powerful climax.

Six tracks of the highest order see Kamilo Sanclemente securing the present while looking firmly "Beyond the Future".

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

Beyond the Future, Vol. 1

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Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat - Magma (Original Mix)

Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat - Aerology (Original Mix)

Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat - Ausar (Original Mix)

Adding another debutant to the label, Proton Music welcomes Anton Make and a quintet of Teflon-coated tracks in "Bulletproof".

Originally from the historic and beautiful city of St Petersburg on the Baltic coast, Anton Make has carved out a sizeable reputation from his home in Kazan on the banks of the Volga. Fêted by Mixmag Russia as "one of the most worthy Russian adherents of the progressive sound", Anton has continued to dine at underground dance music's top table with a string of productions that first saw a commercial release on Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic's Mistique Music imprint in June 2012. Some eight years later and with a double century of credits to his name, Anton Make has seen his music allied to a host of high-profile labels that include Mango Alley, JOOF Recordings and Cid Inc.'s Replug. Indeed, 2018's "Naja Nova" with Shamil OM and January 2019's "Divo" has seen Anton continue to develop an impressive relationship with the Finnish legend's label. Finding his way on to Particles in February 2019 with the twin-track "Aquamarine" EP after a 2017 remix of Robin Thurston, Anton Make now makes his debut on Proton's flagship imprint with the five-track "Bulletproof".

The title track is a bristling rhythmic offering that glistens with rock-solid percussive groove and hypnotic woodblock phrasing. A filtered pad provides intrigue as a series of motifs evolve atop a laid-back bass groove. Rich delays and reverbs add texture and depth as an emotive breakdown melody opens up and extends into the third movement. "Claudio" immediately impresses with a slightly more up-tempo feel as an off-beat hi-hat pattern adds subtle urgency. A fast-paced melodic sequence provides intrigue with its subtle variations while pads and white-noise effect pan hits cross the left-right spectrum. The result is an intelligent dancefloor track.

A chugging cadence belies the cleverly programmed chords that ripple out in waves across "Melbourne". Subtly embracing an array of textured risers and effects, a heavily processed lead-line in the mid-point breakdown hints at a vocal phrase underneath before bass, rhythm and melody combine once more in the second half to impressive effect. Immediately grabbing listener attention with its strong bassline sequence, a body-shaking percussive line combines to ensure "My Little Princess" turns heads. Sumptuous synths and pads combine in multi-faceted layers before a glorious grooved arpeggio adds a club-friendly element to the second half.

A satisfying "Denouement" sees another trademark bassline groove, stratified layers of sound and rich sonic palette envelop along with glittering chords and vibrato lead-line. A bold arpeggio waxes and wanes in mesmerising fashion as the track reaches a breakdown crescendo of white-noise power before extending into the third movement with Vangelis inspired synth line.

Five powerful tracks find Anton Make making a "Bulletproof" debut on Proton Music.

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

Bulletproof

Anton MAKe - Denouement (Original Mix)

Anton MAKe - My Little Princess (Original Mix)

Anton MAKe - Melbourne (Original Mix)

Anton MAKe - Claudio (Original Mix)

Hitting multiple milestones with his "One Side of the Underground" series, Rick Pier O'Neil returns with a fourth volume that includes three originals and remixes from UK and Greek mainstays.

A celebrated trio responsible for a host of high-profile releases on an array of labels including their own Kunai Records and Mistique Music imprints, "The Sinner" sees Rick Pier O'Neil and Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic join forces on a deep and dark progressive offering that revels in rolling bass groove and driving rhythm. A rich array of melodic layers evolve effortlessly through the piece, swimming across the left-right spectrum as breathy vocal phrases juxtapose against an overdriven bass motif with sinister authority. "Votan" continues the driving beat of the opener adding intricate percussive cadence and hypnotic bassline power. White-noise washes add a sense of space before of reverb-laden and delay-drenched motif joins a swathe of textured pads. Pitch-bent analogue bass notes add further intrigue in the breakdown and third movement to devasting effect in a wonderfully atmospheric track. The immediate dancefloor rhythms of "Ixchel" provide the perfect framework for light and airy melodic phrases to sweep across the mid-range with ease. Coupled to a smooth and free-flowing lead line and syncopated arpeggio, the track is a cleverly orchestrated piece of sonic craftsmanship.

A regular on Proton Music with a raft of original music including 2017's full-length album, "In the Ether", James Monro has been dining at underground dance music's top table for many years. 2013's "Fonik", 2015's "Nectar" and January 2020's "Drift" EP have all highlighted Monro's remarkable attention to detail and devastating dancefloor power, honed from decades spent behind the decks at clubs and festivals across the globe. Returning to the label after February's remix of Subconscious Tales, James Monro has taken "Manipulation" on an extraordinary progressive breaks trip that acts as a time-machine to the halcyon days of the genre with its pulsating and rasping bassline and symphonic landscape that delights with texture, energy and emotion in abundance. Cleverly reinterpreting O'Neil's original, James Monro has succeeded in reinventing a sound that will resonate with a huge range of listeners through its stuttered breakbeat rhythms, raw power and melodic intrigue.

Savvas is another artist requiring little introduction to the Proton Music and Particles faithful. The Chicago born, Greek based artist has featured regularly on the latter since August 2017's remix of Michael A, before September 2019's "Mindfulness" EP saw a pair of originals accompanied by remixes from Imran Khan and Izzet. A single remix of Erdi Irmak's "Nothing Lasts" represents the Savvas contribution to Proton Music as he now follows up with a smooth and hypnotic reinterpretation of "Earth Mover". A framework of grooved bassline and ticking percussive groove combine effortlessly with O'Neil's original elements before a glassy and delayed arpeggiated motif ripples across the 9-minute track. Building through layers of counterpoint melody and sumptuous effects, the result is a brilliantly contemplative remix.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by James Warren
Mastered by Rick Pier O'Neil, Grant Collins, Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

One Side of the Underground, Vol. 4

Rick Pier O'Neil - Votan (Original Mix)

Rick Pier O'Neil, Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic - The Sinner (Original Mix)

Available 3, July on https://soundcloud.com/kybelean featuring https://soundcloud.com/santiandtugce remix by https://soundcloud.com/gallardomusica

Kybele pays homage to a powerful Roman goddess. Thus, it celebrates the "bounty and beauty of women in music!” Label owner Tuğçe Kurtiş wears many hats, not the least of which includes collaborator. Her normal partner, Santi, helps pen rich sonic narratives. For another perspective, Santi & Tuğçe now return to “Respira." Its first remixer, Rodrigo Gallardo, honors the nourishing air of Earth’s trees. Andean flutes, smooth vox and folkloric instruments breath new life into the track.

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https://www.instagram.com/santiandtugce/
https://www.youtube.com/santiandtugce
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https://www.facebook.com/RodrigoGallardoMusica/
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https://www.instagram.com/rodrigogallardomusic/
https://santiandtugce.bandcamp.com/
https://gallardomusic.bandcamp.com/
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https://kybelean.bandcamp.com/releases

Respira (Rodrigo Gallardo Remix)

Premiere: Santi & Tuğçe - Respira (Rodrigo Gallardo Remix) [Kybele]

Available 3, July on https://soundcloud.com/silkmusic featuring https://soundcloud.com/marshmusician &  https://soundcloud.com/joe-miller

Silk Music has focused on "emotive and intelligent electronic” for over 12 years. Hundreds of releases later, full-length albums remain the crown jewels of its backcatalog. “Life On The Shore” catapulted Marsh to "a new plateau" in summer 2017. Then, he joined the star-studded Anjunadeep roster just one year later. The American now returns to this truly pivotal work of art! Reviving two favorites, the Los Angeles-based label welcomes Joe Miller to the family. His remix of “Me & You” subtly echoes the original with meditative beats, acoustic elements and additional production materials.

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https://facebook.com/marshmusician/
https://youtube.com/silkmusic

Life On The Shore / Me & You (Wynnwood & Hausman, Joe Miller Remixes)

Premiere: Marsh - Me & You (Joe Miller Remix) [Silk Music]

Available 6, July on http://www.soundcloud.com/balkan-connection featuring https://soundcloud.com/jrmoon & https://soundcloud.com/chrisdomingo

Balkan Connection has made a fair share of magic over the years. For its next release, the label aptly visits Walt Disney World! Original artists Mariner and Chris Domingo both call Orlando, Florida home. Dating back to the early 90’s, they also maintain 60+ years in the music industry. Recent collabs on Laika Sounds, Colorize and Massive Harmony Records continue to mold the duo’s sound. Further cultivating it, “Fantastic Playground” oozes sunny ambiance and soulful piano chords.

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http://www.facebook.com/balkanconnection
http://www.youtube.com/user/balkanconnection
http://www.twitter.com/bc_records

Fantastic Playground

Premiere: Mariner + Domingo - Fantastic Playground [Balkan Connection]

Available 13, July on http://www.soundcloud.com/oneofakindmuzik featuring https://soundcloud.com/daluka & https://soundcloud.com/erdi-irmak

After a rocky start, One Of A Kind brings stability to 2020. Its goal to "promote every single artist equally” defines this next release! Symbolized by the “Scales of Justice,” “Libra” welcomes Da Luka back to the label. He thus follows a Jorgio Kioris collab from years ago with two original tracks. Riding new waves of music, the Albanian now makes a solo debut. The lone rework of its title track comes from none other than Erdi Irmak. In typical fashion, he applies shuffling beats, wavy atmos and deep house flair to the mix.

https://www.facebook.com/dalukaofficialpage/
https://www.beatport.com/artist/da-luka/370342
https://www.facebook.com/erdirmakmusic/
https://www.beatport.com/artist/erdi-irmak/171766
http://www.facebook.com/oneofakindmuzik

Libra

Premiere: Da Luka - Libra (Erdi Irmak Remix) [One Of A Kind]

Available 20, July on https://soundcloud.com/crossfadesoundslabel featuring https://soundcloud.com/borzoo & https://soundcloud.com/jaydenklight

Crossfade Sounds was born from a deluge of quality demos. Under the Sound Avenue umbrella, it features “all spectrums of intelligent electronica.” The Belgian label now presents another shining release! Aptly dubbed, “Auranik” welcomes Borzoo to the family. He provides a melancholic touch using floaty guitar and synth melodies. Injecting them with flair, Jayden Klight also makes his respective debut. The new host of “The Listening Room” on Proton Radio delivers a truly poetic remix.

Auranik

Premiere: Borzoo - Auranik (Jayden Klight Remix) [Crossfade Sounds]

Available 23, July on https://soundcloud.com/auditen-music featuring https://soundcloud.com/dynacom-1

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Premiere: Dynacom - Odyssey [Auditen Music]

Available 27, July on https://soundcloud.com/amitabharecords featuring https://soundcloud.com/bodai_1

The story behind AMITABHA reveals lots about its co-founder, Bodai. Managed alongside her partner, Dynacom, the label stems from a deep connection to nature. It now supplies ample sunlight for “when your day gets gray!” Hinging on that very refrain, “Delicate” explores a different side of Gisele's repertoire. Tender sensibilities, like mellow chords, wispy vox and soft piano lines, emerge most prominently on the Original Mix.

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youtube.com/channel/UCem2DQPKUYPNR-8gojpFDfw
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Delicate | Say It

Premiere: Bodai - Delicate [AMITABHA]

Available 5, August on https://soundcloud.com/downvienna featuring https://soundcloud.com/vrunomusic

With events still on hold, down. brings “The Place of Wonderful Nights” to listeners’ homes. It now presents the most extensive in-house comp yet! Featuring 18 original tracks, the Austrian label welcomes as many new artists. A third generation musician from Chile, VRuno, fills out the release. Based in Berlin, he and Hobta finally reach the “End of the Line.” Their debut collab yields uptempo beats, rhythmic pizzazz and deep vocal cuts.

https://www.facebook.com/VrunoOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/vrunomusic/
https://www.instagram.com/hhoobbttaa/
https://www.facebook.com/downvienna/
https://www.instagram.com/down.records/

down.tape °4

Premiere: VRuno feat. Hobta - End of the Line [down.]

Available 14, August on https://soundcloud.com/perspectivesdigital featuring https://soundcloud.com/modeapart

Amsterdam Dance Event goes online for the first time in mid-October. With dance floors noticeably vacant, digital music becomes more vital than ever. Perspectives Digital thus welcomes back the best-selling artist on last year’s sampler! Relatively new to the scene, Mode Apart describes his music as "a unique fusion of electronic genres.” This became very apparent when Armin van Buuren played the title track, “Voyage," on A State Of Trance 974. Bearing the same energy, it features anthemic leads, ticking percussion and angelic sighs.

https://facebook.com/perspectivesdigital
https://twitter.com/perspectives
https://youtube.com/perspectivesdigital
https://beatport.com/label/perspectives-digital/16883

https://instagram.com/mode.apart
https://facebook.com/modeapartmusic
https://youtube.com/channel/UCBJB-p8fpzmnZijgmeos4ZA

Voyage / Ohana

Premiere: Mode Apart - Voyage [Perspectives Digital]

Available 17, August on https://soundcloud.com/juiceboxmusic-in featuring https://soundcloud.com/kasperkoman/

In just one month, Juicebox Music begins another season of sound. Its next release aptly ends summer on a high note! Following a lone remix, Kasper Koman makes a triumphant return to the label. His original debut, “In Circles,” continues to display high attention to detail. Appearing second in order, “Wilder” also features savage amounts of flair. The "Extended Mix" proceeds to meander through syncopated beats, deep ambiance and melodic stabs.

https://www.facebook.com/kasperkomanofficial
https://www.facebook.com/juiceboxmusic.in/

In Circles

Premiere: Kasper Koman - Wilder (Extended Mix) [Juicebox Music]

Available 17, August on https://soundcloud.com/soundavenue featuring https://soundcloud.com/baladmusic

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A Distant Memory

Premiere: Balad - A Half Remembered Dream [Sound Avenue]

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