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'Operating out of his Rosario home, Mariano Favre returns to Particles after a 13-year absence. A renowned name with releases on the likes of Manual Music, Perspectives Digital and Lowbit, the Argentinean artist delivers twin original tracks in 'Abundance Mindset', while remixes come from a pair of fellow countrymen.

"Abundance" is a flowing progressive gem with head-shaking percussive top-line, deep-lying bassline groove and heavy kick laying dynamic foundations. Building through its phrases, a rippling arpeggio adds synth joy as epic pads and ethereal vox create additional sonic layers. Building to a powerful crescendo, the track drops back into its vibrant cadence and evocative melodic phrasing to mesmerising effect. "Mindset" continues the angelic vocal phrasing of its partner track as a driving rhythmic framework keeps the intensity high. Soaring synth phrases, spine-tingling arpeggios and plucked strings add to the aural collage at the breakdown before a rising wave of sound heralds a second half filled with dancefloor prowess. Rising and falling ease the track keeps listener intrigue high while a pulsating finale ensures worldwide club support.

Another returning artist sees Matias Chilano continue where he left off with a fourth remix for the label. 2018 saw a trio of reworkings for K Nass, Pysh and Andre Sobota before the Córdoba resident graduated onto Proton Music with new interpretations of Huminal, Erdi Irmak and Sebastian Sellares in 2019 and 2020. Re-establishing himself on Particles, the Matias Chilano remix takes "Abundance" in a trademark direction full of rhythmic prowess and production knowhow. Taking the central melodic themes of the original, a hefty bass groove powers forwards while airy juxtaposed synths sit atop, steeped in emotion. Wrapped in a crisp new rhythmic shell, a familiar arpeggio and swathe of effects criss-cross the stereo spectrum to create a potent and accomplished new interpretation.'

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Abundance Mindset

Premiere: Mariano Favre - Abundance (Matias Chilano Remix) [Particles]

Presenting their final release of the year, Antrim’s Or Two Strangers welcomes Jesuan M back to the label for a new EP. Hailing from Argentina, Jesuan M has continued to rise since first emerging in 2019. Forging a bond with Or Two Strangers early in his production journey, Jesuan made his label debut in 2020 with a contribution to the label’s popular ‘Strangers 2’ collection, a track co-produced with Andres Moris which saw play from Hernan Cattaneo. Also, a regular on label affiliate Strangers Beats, Jesuan would once again pair with fellow countryman Andres Moris for the 2021 offering ‘Blooming Memories’, before going on to release what would have to be considered his best work to date in ‘Midnight Thoughts’, a two-track showcase which landed on Or Two Strangers last year. Now, as 2022 winds to a close Jesuan makes a much-anticipated return to the label with ‘Last Words’. 

Beginning with the quirky hooks and powerful drive of ‘Last Words’, Jesuan flexes his free-thinking muscles with a creation equally at home on a peak time dance floor or floating above a festival skyline. Its tough, rolling groove commands a big presence from the outset, adorned with fiery percussion and electric pulses which drive momentum forward. Cosmic effects and a hip-swinging arp steal the air across the first act, building anticipation towards a dynamic break and suitably euphoric finale. 

The companion piece ‘With You’ continues the progressive tone set by its predecessor and ultimately lands with an equally impressive display of craftsmanship. Possessing a dramatic undercurrent, the Argentine works hypnotizing percussion over chugging grooves and fragmented melodies, creating waves of ultrasonic energy across the first act. Its thrilling pulse builds during a dramatic break, where emotive bass swells prelude a thunderous drop and colourful melodic conclusion. An epic end to a fresh two-track showcase, one where Jesuan carefully balances rhythm and groove with technique and musicality.

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Jesuan M - With You [Or Two Strangers]

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Roger Martinez's Higher States opens the new year by welcoming FJL to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Rosario, the Argentinean artist first emerged in 2020 with a contribution to BC2's ‘Novus' collection, a track which would tip him as a name to watch in the world of progressive house. Further successes would come across the next three calendar years, with key projects via Or Two Strangers, Mango Alley and Sound Avenue highlighting his resume, in turn earning the support of Above & Beyond, Ezequiel Arias, Hernan Cattaneo, Roy Rosenfeld, Khen, Mariano Mellino and Nick Warren, amongst others. With his latest Mango Alley vehicle ‘Fixation' starting the year on a high note, FJL continues on an upwards trajectory with his Higher States debut ‘Forgotten Angels'.

FJL continues to explore his club-effective style on the lead selection ‘Forgotten Angels'. Fluid and energetic throughout, it's a framework of warm kick drums and full basslines which lay the foundation for flashing percussion, and shape shifting atmospheres to create a smooth first act. Emotive key changes flow through the groove, as muted tones and airy gates rise across the main break, adding a cosmic character into the mix and setting the course for a tastefully uplifting finale.

Surveying a darker monochrome is selection two 'Night Creatures' which further cements FJL's dancefloor minded ethos. Its rippling drive is anchored by powerful beats and capsizing bass stabs; nicely accented with a clever co-ax of driving percussion and orbiting effects. A tension-filled break sits at the core of the journey, gently melting down to an array of interplanetary clusters and a thumping peaktime conclusion.

Selection three 'No Return' showcases FJL's repertoire further with a smooth and equally powerful journey. Clocking in at eight minutes in length, the Rosario resident's creative prowess shines once again, as he crafts a lively club cut that is rich in rhythm, groove and atmosphere. Thunderous basslines, hopeful pads and a capsizing swing create a perfect balance of hypnotic energy, before giving way to a mystical break and groove-centric finale that's sure to leave a lasting memory on the dancefloor.

Words by: Mitch Alexander @ Release Promo


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Release date: 2nd of March 2024

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No Return

Hyunji-A makes her debut on the label with a strong EP. 

Montreal-based Hyunji Lee marries her love of electronic sounds with a classical piano background focusing on melodic and form. Breaking on to the scene in 2020 her deck skills have seen her growing her gigs portfolio, recently supporting Sasha in Toronto, while her studio skills are winning her plaudits across the scene with releases on 3rd Avenue, onedotsixtwo and Mango Alley. 

Opening with 'Speck of Dust' a deep, workman-like groover, we are quickly into Hyunji's world of soulful understatement. Icy pads ebb and flow with the skippy percussion building tension over the opening section. Then, a whiff of melody sparks the track into life before descending back into the groove. Masterful. 

Next up, 'Softly' is presented in club format and as a tastefully deep dub. Tribal and melodic, the club mix uses all her skills to create a vocal-based vibe that tantalises and hypnotises. Keeping it sparse and musical, the dub focuses on the strong narrative of the club.

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ANTON MAKE Stardust On My Shoes

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From Kazan's fortified citadels, Anton Make gazes down to find "Stardust on my Shoes". A pounding cosmic heartbeat resonates across his musical universe with sub bass frequencies pulsating in rhythmic synchronicity. Unearthly sounds create wonderment rising up into the vast sonic space.

Dubai's universal export reaches another stratospheric high with cascading sounds and hidden depth. Spiral patterns ebb from Subandrio's magical mind as ethereal pads reach out in stratified layers containing granular sounds in their thousands; hidden life bursts over a wonderful aural voyage.

A leading figure of a Salt Lake City music scene, Donny Carr continues a nascent odyssey full of exciting promise. White-noise washes reverberate across the musical firmament creating space and depth as shimmering keys produce pinpricks of light to puncture a dense sonic cloud.

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ANTON MAKE Stardust On My Shoes (Subandrio Remix)

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Another wonderful deep progressive track from Dylhen with tinges of trance elements. A hypnotic arp and deep rolling bass 
make this a killer track. 

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Dylhen - Mobius [FSOE Parallels]

We are ready to kick 2021 and our new look into full swing with this beauty of an EP, a Sri Lankan collaboration, A Walk Between Earth to the Sky, from Echo Daft and ARTN. Included are remixes from Fabri Lopez, Gaston Ponte, Priya Sen & Aman Anand, and A-Jay.
The sounds in this EP are lush and diverse. There is a tune in this pack for everyone’s taste.

This is one of the only releases to include remixes moving forward for Modern Agenda so this EP feels like a landmark release, our 75th, to start our sixth year in motion as a label and bring us out of 2020 in a fresh, inspiring way.

Echo Daft & ARTN - A Walk Between Earth To The Sky (incl. Fabri Lopez, Gaston Ponte, Priya Sen & Aman Anand, and A-Jay remixes)

PREMIERE: Echo Daft & ARTN - A Walk Between Earth To The Sky (Fabri Lopez Remix) [MODERN AGENDA]

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