Random Musings - May 2021

A truly talented artist with huge following and global appeal, Alex O’Rion continues to go from strength to strength within the world of underground dance. With his work spanning some 15 years of commercial releases, the Dutch master is a welcome returnee to Meanwhile with a stellar quartet of original tracks.

A regular across the industry’s finest purveyors of modern and cerebral progressive house music, Alex O’Rion has constantly found his music featured on such esteemed imprints as Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat, Guy J’s Lost & Found and Nick Warren’s Hope. A regular visitor to the upper echelons of the Beatport charts, over a million Spotify streams in 2020 and 4,000 followers points to broad appeal and wide-ranging support.

Now returning to Meanwhile after a trio of remixes for label head-honchos GMJ & Matter on June 2020’s “Gauntlet” and February 2021’s “The Path”, Alex O’Rion now returns to the label with a devastating 4-track original EP of unrivalled quality.

The “Echium” title track is a blistering sub-bass monster that drives along powerfully on a bed of ticking hi-hats and chest-thumping kick. Building in momentum, smooth pads and effortless synth lines flow across the 8-minute piece before revelling in a stripped-back breakdown. Picking up the pace again in the third movement, gorgeous harmonic overtones layer delicately across each other, borne of never-ending delay sweeps.

“Stranded” continues the powerful rhythmic narrative and otherworldly sonic landscape before a percussive loop provides subtle melodic phrasing. Shifting synth sequences bisect the left-right spectrum as waves of white noise fall against a rocky outcrop of percussive hats. Melodic lines continue to evolve in delicate patterns into the second half in a sonic palette of sheer bliss.

A sumptuous bassline groove propels “The Chase” through its hypnotic paces, accompanied by a chugging rhythmic backdrop. Simultaneously, gentle synth motifs pulsate in side-chained synchronicity as a rich symphony of sound swells into the second half against a plucked earworm phrase. The result is a dynamic and devastating club-friendly track that is sure to inspire a multitude of hands-in-the-air moments.

“The Serpent” ends the quadrilogy with its rippling sound effects that cascade in spiral patterns against a melodious foreground. Delicate percussive patterns marry with a deep resonant kick to provide a rhythmic anchor, giving freeform synth motifs the opportunity to express a meandering sonic voyage that reaches a powerful crescendo at the midpoint. Hitting its stride again in the third movement with additional melodic sequencing, the result is a charismatic end to an outstanding original EP.

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PREMIERE: Alex O'Rion - The Chase [Meanwhile Recordings]

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Now returning to Meanwhile after a trio of remixes for label head-honchos GMJ and Matter on June 2020's "Gauntlet" and February 2021's "The Path", Alex O'Rion now returns to the label with a devastating 4-track original EP of unrivalled quality.

The "Echium" title track is a blistering sub-bass monster that drives along powerfully on a bed of ticking hi-hats and chest-thumping kick. Building in momentum, smooth pads and effortless synth lines flow across the 8-minute piece before revelling in a stripped-back breakdown. Picking up the pace again in the third movement, gorgeous harmonic overtones layer delicately across each other, borne of never-ending delay sweeps.

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PREMIERE: Alex O'Rion - The Serpent (Original Mix) [Meanwhile]

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RELEASE DATE 2021-05-07
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" A truly talented artist with huge following and global appeal, Alex O’Rion continues to go from strength to strength within the world of underground dance. With his work spanning some 15 years of commercial releases, the Dutch master is a welcome returnee to Meanwhile with a stellar quartet of original tracks.

A regular across the industry’s finest purveyors of modern and cerebral progressive house music, Alex O’Rion has constantly found his music featured on such esteemed imprints as Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat, Guy J’s Lost & Found and Nick Warren’s Hope. A regular visitor to the upper echelons of the Beatport charts, over a million Spotify streams in 2020 and 4,000 followers points to broad appeal and wide-ranging support.

Now returning to Meanwhile after a trio of remixes for label head-honchos GMJ & Matter on June 2020’s “Gauntlet” and February 2021’s “The Path”, Alex O’Rion now returns to the label with a devastating 4-track original EP of unrivalled quality.

The “Echium” title track is a blistering sub-bass monster that drives along powerfully on a bed of ticking hi-hats and chest-thumping kick. Building in momentum, smooth pads and effortless synth lines flow across the 8-minute piece before revelling in a stripped-back breakdown. Picking up the pace again in the third movement, gorgeous harmonic overtones layer delicately across each other, borne of never-ending delay sweeps.

“Stranded” continues the powerful rhythmic narrative and otherworldly sonic landscape before a percussive loop provides subtle melodic phrasing. Shifting synth sequences bisect the left-right spectrum as waves of white noise fall against a rocky outcrop of percussive hats. Melodic lines continue to evolve in delicate patterns into the second half in a sonic palette of sheer bliss.

A sumptuous bassline groove propels “The Chase” through its hypnotic paces, accompanied by a chugging rhythmic backdrop. Simultaneously, gentle synth motifs pulsate in side-chained synchronicity as a rich symphony of sound swells into the second half against a plucked earworm phrase. The result is a dynamic and devastating club-friendly track that is sure to inspire a multitude of hands-in-the-air moments.

“The Serpent” ends the quadrilogy with its rippling sound effects that cascade in spiral patterns against a melodious foreground. Delicate percussive patterns marry with a deep resonant kick to provide a rhythmic anchor, giving freeform synth motifs the opportunity to express a meandering sonic voyage that reaches a powerful crescendo at the midpoint. Hitting its stride again in the third movement with additional melodic sequencing, the result is a charismatic end to an outstanding original EP."


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PREMIERE: Alex O'Rion - Stranded (Original Mix) [meanwhile]

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Release Date: 11th May 2021

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Eliza Noble and Jennifer Skillman are Eli & Fur: the British live act, singer-songwriter and producer duo whose career together stretches back for nearly a decade. Having formed a close bond in their teens born out of their unwavering passion for music in all its guises, their careers as DJs, songwriters, vocalists and producers has taken them around the globe as touring musicians and seen them grace the stages of the biggest festivals in the world including Coachella, Tomorrowland and Glastonbury. 

‘Found In The Wild’ is the pair’s long-awaited studio debut which will be released this summer on seminal electronic imprint and long-time label home Anjunadeep on 25th June. A dual part album concept, ‘Found in The Wild’ is a sonic presentation of two contrasting and quintessential parts of the unique Eli & Fur sound; two sides of the Eli & Fur which they are finally ready to share with the world, “We wanted to show both sides of us. We are quite varied in the way that we write music and so it made sense to have two parts living side by side. Everything we really love is on the album and we’re super proud of how it’s come together”. 

The first half of the album ‘Found’ is a collection of song-based productions which show Eli & Fur’s strengths as songwriters, vocalists and producers in equal measure. Having begun their careers as songwriters at renowned production house Xenomania writing hits for pop acts like Girls Aloud, Eli & Fur’s talents as songwriters are abundantly clear. 

Released today, ‘Wild Skies’ is taken from the ‘Found’ collection - a sensual and otherworldly ensemble which glues the duo’s trademark textured sound palette together perfectly. "Wild Skies came together so organically and naturally. I felt like I was expressing myself without even really realising how and the melodies just fell out of me. A lot of the time, I’ll write lyrics before the song, but with this one there was no preparation whatsoever, I just sat down at the computer with the microphone and sung, and that was that!” (Fur).  

The second half of the LP ‘In the Wild’ is a change in gear conceptually and ventures into the more upbeat, clubbier side of the project - these tracks explore the girls’ penchant for emotive productions geared for the dancefloor which find the sweet spot between the dark and the emotive, marrying evocative vocals written around their own experiences as young musicians with their unique brand of euphoric club cuts. Presented side by side as ‘Found In The Wild’, the first album from Eli & Fur shows the artists at their most assured.

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Wild Skies

Eli & Fur - Wild Skies

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Release Date: 25th June 2021

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Eliza Noble and Jennifer Skillman are Eli & Fur: the British live act, singer-songwriter and producer duo whose career together stretches back for nearly a decade. Having formed a close bond in their teens born out of their unwavering passion for music in all its guises, their careers as DJs, songwriters, vocalists and producers has taken them around the globe as touring musicians and seen them grace the stages of the biggest festivals in the world including Coachella, Tomorrowland and Glastonbury. 

‘Found In The Wild’ is the pair’s long-awaited studio debut released on seminal electronic imprint and long-time label home Anjunadeep. A dual part album concept, ‘Found in The Wild’ is a sonic presentation of two contrasting and quintessential parts of the unique Eli & Fur sound; two sides of the Eli & Fur which they are finally ready to share with the world, “We wanted to show both sides of us. We are quite varied in the way that we write music and so it made sense to have two parts living side by side. Everything we really love is on the album and we’re super proud of how it’s come together”. 

The first half of the album ‘Found’, hosting singles ‘Wild Skies’ and ‘Carbon’, is a collection of song-based productions which show Eli & Fur’s strengths as songwriters, vocalists and producers in equal measure. The girls’ trademark electronic textures interweave sophisticatedly with their songwriting prowess, a skill which began at just 18 years old when they started their careers at pop production factory Xenomania, a UK powerhouse renowned for producing hit after hit. Eli & Fur spent their days writing songs for Girls Aloud and Pet Shop Boys, and producing their own more ethereal, emotive material at night. 

The second half of the LP ‘In the Wild’, featuring standout single ‘Come Back Around’, is a change in gear conceptually and ventures into the more upbeat, clubbier side of the project - these tracks explore the girls’ penchant for emotive productions geared for the dancefloor which find the sweet spot between the dark and the emotive, marrying evocative vocals written around their own experiences as young musicians with their unique brand of euphoric club cuts. Presented side by side as ‘Found In The Wild’, the first album from Eli & Fur shows the artists at their most assured.

‘Found In The Wild’ is out now.

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Fire To Fire

Eli & Fur - Fire To Fire

An old fairy tale says, that whenever a meteor shower passes after a long long journey through the infinite beauty of the amazing galaxy, some wishes come true 🌠

Let`s make a wish 🪄🫧

Funkflug Perseiden 🌠

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Release Date: 26th May 2017
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With an ear for melodic and emotive song writing, Dragan Raganovic aka Dirty South was a natural fit for the Anjunafamily with his label debut ‘I Swear’ (feat. ANIMA!).

Taking the record into the contemporary deep house world, Dirty South’s remix of ‘I Swear’ reflects the soulful music you find on his Drift radio show.

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Dirty South feat. ANIMA! - I Swear (Dirty South Remix)

Waiting For You Anabel Englund x Yotto

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Release Date: 22nd May 2020

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Returning to Anjunadeep, Lane 8 marks the official release of ‘Keep On’, first featured on Anjunadeep 11. Since his Anjunadeep debut in 2013, Lane 8 has had a string of successful label classics and now releases on his ‘This Never Happened’ imprint, with his most notable release being his highly acclaimed album ‘Brightest Lights’.

‘Keep On’ embodies Lane 8’s inimitable production style, plying sumptuous vocals in an arrangement of rounded synths, demonstrating why he’s considered a label legend and stalwart of the melodic house world.

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Lane 8 - Keep On

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Waves (OCULA Remix)

Waves (OCULA Remix) [This Never Happened]

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In Your Eyes

Drama - Hold On (Rezident Remix)

The first single taken from their album 'Something, Everything'. Out Now.
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Sultan + Shepard - Solid Gold Love feat. Richard Walters

Platonic soulmates intertwined by a shared sonic vision, Eli & Fur (Eliza Noble and Jennifer Skillman) are far more than just a DJ duo. Individually, their talents are akin to constellations - vivid, distinct and mesmerizing. Together, they are an unstoppable force unapologetically pushing the boundaries of electronic music through a deeply personal lens. Since emerging on the scene in 2013, Eli & Fur have established themselves as one of the music industry’s most in-demand acts with unprecedented fervor - But you would be remiss to call them an overnight sensation, and that’s exactly  how they prefer it. 

Their journey has been one of intention, a deliberate slow burn anchored by their passions, creative spirits that refuse to be boxed in and - most importantly - each other. Rooted in over a decade of collaboration, their distinct sonic aesthetic marries a mysterious and enigmatic mood with evocative vocals, cascading synths and rolling basslines - a heady mix that is addictive and connective. Their impressive discography includes collaborations with heavyweights such as Camelphat, MEDUZA and Booka Shade alongside a steady stream of releases on their own label - NYX Music - and seminal imprints Crosstown Rebels, Anjunadeep, Cercle, Armada Deep and more. In addition to their original compositions, the duo have also remixed chart-topping hits from world-class talent ranging from Sasha and Bob Moses, to ODESZA and Shouse, earning ardent support from industry authorities such as  Boiler Room and BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix. 

Eli & Fur’s sophomore album Dreamscapes  will invite listeners on an explorative odyssey into the next evolution of their sound, revealing their most authentic expression to date. Due for release on September 27, 2024, the 15-track anthology promises to deliver a poignant opus that embodies the dynamic brand of artistry that has positioned the duo firmly at the helm of the house and techno scene. A testament to their standing as fixtures on some of the world’s most prestigious stages including the likes of Coachella, Printworks and Tomorrowland, the album will also be accompanied by a 3-date headline live tour that will distill their palpable chemistry and entrancing sound into an exclusive run of performances in New York, Los Angeles and London.

Our new single 'Make Believe' is out now [PIAS] Electronique 🧡

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