Untz's of January 2020

Released in July 2019, James Monro hit the heights with his four-track "Ascension" EP. Now receiving remixes from Canadian and Belarusian stars, "Drift" takes centre stage.

A producer whose honesty, integrity and talent are renowned throughout the underground dance industry, Tim Penner's reputation continues to grow apace. Able to cast a spell over audiences with his immaculate DJ sets, his live performances in support of his "Radio Silence" album for JOOF Recordings in late 2018 and early 2019 saw Penner cement his pre-eminent status. Able to cross-genres with consummate skill and ease, his work for the likes of Black Hole, Perspectives Digital and Gai Barone's Afterglow has seen a double-century of production credits flow from the Canadian's fingertips in mesmerising fashion. Moreover, his own Slideways imprint has been a popular vehicle for Penner's own material while acting as a proving ground for a wealth of undiscovered and emerging talents.

A long-time contributor to Proton Music, February 2013 saw a debut remixing Apologist's "Natural Instinct" while three original EPs since October 2013 found Penner at his creative best, not least in March 2017's "Lost Again". Returning to the label for the first time in two-and-a-half years, the Tim Penner remix takes "Drift" on a coruscating journey of melodic intrigue that sparkles with immaculate production technique and minute attention to detail. Making intelligent use of the themes inherent in Monro's original, Penner extends their scope with a swathe of textured pads and swirling, modulated phrases that reach their zenith in a rousing crescendo. A vocal cut hypnotises in gloriously frozen delays while a pounding beat and trademark rolling groove provide the foundations for a hugely impressive return to Proton Music form.

Mikahil Akulich need little introduction to Proton followers. Through his Michael A pseudonym, the Belarusian has continued to forge a path that has seen him rise to the upper echelons of the underground dance fraternity with his prolific and powerful work. Indeed, over a staggering 800 production credits sit proudly against the Michael A name in a seven-year career that began with the "DJs Came Down From Mars" for Stereofaza in March 2012. Since then, Michael has found his work allied to such leading imprints as Darin Epsilon's Perspectives Digital, Cid Inc.'s Replug and Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat, with support from the likes of Guy J, Nick Warren and Cattaneo himself.

A regular on Particles and Proton Music, four further original EPs have graced the latter since February 2017's "Bright Hope" debut, culminating in May 2019's "Geometria" which included remixes from Juan Deminicis and Carlo Whale. Remixes of Dousk, Rauschhaus and James Warren in the past eighteen months have cemented a concrete reputation and it is a privilege to welcome back Michael A with a spellbinding interpretation of "Drift" that revels in a slightly more uptempo character than the original, while melodic flourishes from Monro's work echo throughout the seven-and-a-half minute track. A gloriously sustained and emotive bassline marks a spine-tingling breakdown while a raft of additional motifs and production material extend "Drift" in new and exciting directions.

Remixes from Tim Penner and Michael A sees James Monro "Drift" into the fast lane.

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

Drift (Tim Penner, Michael A Remixes)

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James Monro - Drift (Michael A Remix)

Fresh from producing a blistering remix of ‘Camargue’ earlier this year, Maceo Plex returns with his first Drumcode EP in five years.

Maceo Plex hasn't dropped an original on Drumcode since 2014 when the hugely popular 'Conjure Infinity' EP was released. Despite this, he's been a significant feature at DC events over the last year. Sharing a tight relationship with Adam Beyer, the pair have laid down memorable B2B sets at Warehouse Project, Ultra Music Festival, and the Resistance opening party in Ibiza this summer, thus cementing their tight musical bond.

Produced in the early part of 2019, 'Destination Mars' marks his terrific return to Beyer's iconic label. The track is trademark Maceo, a master class in tension and release, characterized by a slick low-end bass hum that gathers steam as crunchy drum lines and breathy vocal accents combine effectively with the main vocal lead, a contribution from Josh Wink, no less. No surprise, it went down a storm when debuted at Time Warp's mammoth 25th-anniversary party in April and has been highlighting the Ellum boss' sets ever since. The ever-reliable Raxon is charged with remix duties, stripping back the track's engine to focus on a central melody, chugging bassline, and hypnotizing vocal effects. Shall Ocin's re-rub is made for misty-eyed mornings as celestial pads result in a transcendental finale to bring it home.

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Maceo Plex — Destination Mars Feat. Josh Wink — Drumcode — DC216

Prins Thomas' eponymous record label slingshots into the new decade with a trilogy of EPs. The three records carry an original track from the Norwegian space-disco machine each, accompanied by a hand-picked selection of remixers among which Fango, Norman Nodge and Eagles & Butterflies. Quick to follow up the success of his recent remix outings on Correspondant and Atomnation, we’ve the pleasure of streaming Eagles & Butterflies remix through our channels today. A masterful piece of chugging dance floor melodica bound to ignite a crowd near you soon.

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Tracklist:
01. Stylo - Got Mine (Original Mix)
02. Stylo - Got Mine (Jos & Eli Remix)

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Stylo is back to Timeless Moment with another massive dance floor single.

The Israeli master keeps proving time after time that he has what it takes on the studio to bring the perfect mix of introspective melodies and dance floor grooves. Stylo’s new single ‘Got Mine’ has everything we would expect for a future hit: Powerful bass lines, infectious riff melodies and top line vocals to complete the package in style.

On remix duties we have the Timeless Moment debut of the renowned duo Jos & Eli, also hailing from Israel. With a long history of releases on labels such as Diynamic, Noir, Sudbeat and Einmusika, Jos & Eli have rapidly build a strong reputation in the underground scene with their deep melodic sound. The interpretation of Stylo’s single has exactly their trademark style, transforming the main melody riff of ‘Got Mine’ into a hypnotic journey through rolling bass lines and dark atmospheres. Simply Timeless!

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PREMIERE: Stylo -  Got Mine (Jos & Eli Remix) [Timeless Moment]

Day Of Light / Mind Of

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Welcome Markus Kavka! The berlin based alround talent knows the music industry like the back of his hand. We're really happy to have him on board with two original tracks."Mean Machine" is an oldschool house track with moving chord stabs and groovy snare fills. "Sweet Machine" with vocals by Babette Conrady has a darker vibe and a mysterious melody. On top we asked our friends Miyagi and Marc DePulse to interpret the tracks with their typical signature sounds!

Untz's of January 2020

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