The latest release from Nikko.Z's Dopamine White welcomes Ultraverse to the label for his debut EP. Based in Ireland, Ultraverse first emerged in 2016 with releases via Crop Circle and Morninglory Music. Drawing inspiration from Depeche Mode, Hernan Cattaneo, Lee Burridge and Sasha, Ultraverse quickly established himself in the world of progressive music. In building a meticulous discography over the next five years, the Dublin resident continued to refine his sound, eventually earning the recognition of world class DJ Nick Warren who signed him to his The Soundgarden imprint as part of the label's 2020 Winter Collection. Now coming off the lead selection on BC2's 400th release, Ultraverse continues on an upwards trajectory with his Dopamine White debut 'Rubicon', alongside a remix from Menkee.
Beginning with the pulsating hypno grooves of the title selection, Ultraverse marries fluid rhythms with heady effects and radiant atmospheres. Evolving percussive arrangements and timely melodic accents add nicely to its mediative pulse, before shifting energy into a captivating break. Understated in nature, the centrepiece delights with shimmering arrays and a spoken word narrative, building intrigue and tension before a gentle rush of drums summons the groove for a deep and engaging finale. The companion piece 'Arabian Nights' proves to be a perfect complement with its hip swinging cadence and cross-cultural motifs. Icy pads and percussive rides add nicely to its glacial flow as the main break approaches. Tense and meditative in equal measure, the interlude saturates your senses with a transcendent vocal element, wonderfully offset with atmospheric tension, before reaching a gentle crescendo and percussive final movement.
The release concludes with Menkee also making his label debut and providing the lone interpretation of 'Rubicon'. Hailing from Switzerland, Menkee has been a fixture of the progressive music underground for the better part of a decade. Releases via Balkan Connection, BC2, Mirabilis Records, MNL and Pro B Tech Music highlight his discography, while support has come in from the likes of genre tastemaker Hernan Cattaneo. Now making his Dopamine White debut, Menkee turns in a groovy rendition of 'Rubicon'. Engaging from the outset, buoyant kicks and rhythmic pulses converge for a fluid foundation, while vibrant percussion and swirling sonics bring texture to the groove. Building an emotive narrative across the first act, nostalgic melodies and hazy harmonics unite for impassioned moments. Sitting at the heart of the journey, the centrepiece delights with its timeless appeal, where billowing bass swells anchor a cloud of melodic fragments and intriguing vocal phrases, before smoothly segueing into a heartfelt finale. An inspired remix from Menkee which rounds out an impressive label debut for both himself and Ultraverse, two artists on the rise in the world of progressive house.

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Rubicon

Rubicon [Dopamine White]

Gaston Ponte is an artist with a rapidly growing reputation within the progressive house community. A Buenos Aires native, Ponte has quickly found his feet with a plethora or original and remix production material dating back to a late 2018 debut for Clinique Recordings. Since then, the Argentinean artist has not looked back with over a century of credits for the likes of Balkan Connection, Or Two Strangers and Asymmetric Recordings. A remix of Andrea Cassino and Lio Q's "Asante" saw a Proton Music debut in October 2021 as Gaston Ponte now debuts on Particles with the tension filled "Accelerated". A driving rhythmic foundation and machine gun hi-hats fire across the percussive top line while a combination of searing synth swells, free-flowing melodies and 303-tinged arpeggio swirl across the 8-minute piece. Reaching a rousing crescendo at the breakdown, a drop down to the bass-heavy, rhythmic bedrock then sees the melodic collage once again build to a dynamic finale.

Simos Tagias has been at the vanguard of the progressive house scene for almost a decade. Some 400 production credits later, the Greek icon has found himself a regular on Proton Music with such gems as the "Airlock" and "Audacity" EPs. 2014 saw a Particles debut followed by a flurry of releases including December's "Drunk State". Remixes for Jelly For the Babies, Antrim and James Monro have added to his reputation as Simos Tagias returns with a 24-carat remix that builds on the central pillars of "Accelerated" and transforms them via a swathe of new production material. A deep, rolling groove and beautifully sculpted arpeggio finds itself the perfect vehicle for Gaston Ponte's synthscapes to flow across the stereo spectrum, while Simos' unrivalled ability to create a cutting-edge progressive house floor-filler ensures that the track is destined for success and support from the DJ elite.

Balad is a name that has been synonymous with a deep and organic house sound that has found itself much in-demand since originally finding favour on the likes of Parquet Recordings in late 2017. Going on to feature on the likes of Natura Viva, Global Underground and Armen Miren's Hoomidaas, the Australian based artist has found himself supported by such star-studded names as Lane 8, Nick Warren and Yotto. Now bringing his production talent to Particles, the Balad remix of "Accelerated" harnesses the "melancholic, emotional and beautiful" characteristics for which his music has become so synonymous. Waxing and waning elegantly via thumping beat and crisp hi-hat patterns, smooth melodies pulsate gently across the near 8-minute piece. Chock full of additional production material and new harmonies, sparkling arpeggios blend with glass plucks and filtered analogue stabs. Sensitively retaining the fundamental character of Gaston Ponte's work, Balad has inspired a new interpretation that is as beautiful as it exquisitely crafted.

Speeding smoothly forward with remixes from Simos Tagias and Balad, Gaston Ponte has seen success "Accelerated" at rapid pace.

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

Accelerated

Accelerated (Original Mix)

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