GMJ & Matter stun on Proton with sumptuous single 'Ascending Sun' and enlist Simos Tagias & Orsen for remix duties.

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Ascending Sun

Premiere: GMJ, Matter - Ascending Sun (Simos Tagias Remix) [Proton]

Mark Zowie returns to the label for a solo outing: ‘Bermuda’ featuring the remix talents of Gai Barone and Marks band, Novablood. 

Mark, known under an array of pseudonyms including Novablood, We Take Polaroids, Burn The Negative, and most famously, Lil’ Devious has had a long and storied life in dance music. From that early success signed to MoS, Southern Fried, BMG and more, he pivoted towards his singing and songwriting passions playing everywhere from Ibiza Rocks and Glastonbury to opening the main stage at Creamfields with his indie band Burn The Negative. Now back making beats alongside other projects, we are over the moon to have him back. 

‘Bermuda’ is the perfect summer anthem. Blissful, deep and sun-drenched, its melodies playfully hang in the breeze becoming delicate earworms full of happy memories and good times. For his Novablood remix, mark turns darker and more dance floor focused, rhythms pulsate with a calypso tech intensity before the mirage of the breakdown utters warm, glittering words in your ears. Finally, hot from featuring in Deep Dish’s recent Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1, man of the moment Gai Barone drops a fresh beat that screams “Sunrise E-Moment”. 

We’re sure there’s something here for everyone. Play it loud, dance like no ones watching, and remember to not take life too seriously. 

Big ups 
Team ASTIR x 

Mark Zowie - Bermuda (Gai Barone Remix)

As individual artists, Argentinean pair, Nicolas Leonelli and Diego R are no strangers to the dance music limelight, now joining forces for their debut release on Proton Music with "Dreaming / Continuation". From a musical family, Nico's sound has seen him become a regular DJ across his homeland with residencies in Buenos Aires. His production work since a 2019 debut for WH Records has seen a steady stream of releases light up Traful, Clubsonica Records and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden. Meanwhile, fellow Buenos Aires resident, Diego R, began with DJ performances across the capital in 2016/17 before embarking on his production journey with the help and expertise of Andrea Cassino and interaxxis' Emiliano Folgar. Opening his account in mid-2020 with a debut on 3xA Music, Diego quickly went onto to see his work feature for the likes of AH Digital, Superordinate Music and The Soundgarden.

Opening their Proton Music account, "Dreaming" is characterised by a punchy kick, flowing percussive shakers and deep sub-bassline pattern. Building with ease, a smooth plucked motif wends its way across proceedings in hypnotic repetition, while a pitched down vocal phrase adds weight. Rising and falling with immaculate dancefloor knowhow, textured pads and spot effects add to the intrigue in a thoroughly modern progressive gem. "Continuation" quickly follows the same rhythmic and bassline narrative as its predecessor while a head-shaking clap brings percussive energy. Before long siren-inspired lead motif glides up and down as the mesmerising sonic collage builds with white-noise washes and eerie vocal flashes. A pounding bassline adds to the club-friendly prowess as a beatless breakdown pauses momentarily for breath before the track drops back into familiar rhythmic territory.

On remix duties, Juan Deminicis is another Argentinean needing no introduction as a long-term contributor to legion Progressive House gems on Proton Music with his distinctive soundscapes and unrivalled production techniques. Remixes for such celebrated names as GMJ, Michael A, Savvas and Luis León & Unseener have stood alongside original EPs such as "Life on the Moon", "Synchronicity", "Water" and "Cycles" across a 13-year period of endless highlights. Now remixing Nicolas Leonelli & Diego R, Juan Deminicis takes "Dreaming" in a typically luscious and smooth direction. A trademark groove of trance-inducing majesty lilts effortlessly across a near 7-minute interpretation as familiar melodic refrains from the original sit loftily across the top. Waxing and waning through its phases, the immaculate groove and rich pads create a superb textured soundscape.

Another Proton Music regular, Iran Khan has seen almost a double century of production credits grace a plethora of high-profile labels with 30 on Proton's labels, dating back to a 2017 debut on Particles. Graduating onto Proton Music in late-2018, remixes for Sebastian Sellares, Petar Dundov and dernis, the kid have been noticeable highlights with the "Organik" and "Sunsweat" EPs showcasing the UK artist's original work. Now returning once more, the Imran Khan reworking of "Dreaming" opens with a beautifully crafted atmospheric soundscape that glistens around a thumping kick and low-slung grooved percussion. A smooth bassline evolves out of the rhythm as a swathe of effects, with their roots in the Nico and Diego's work, coruscate across the left-right spectrum. Dropping the beat momentarily, the original's central melodic character makes its presence felt at the breakdown before joining with the powerful and dynamic rhythmic section through the second half.

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

Dreaming / Continuation

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Nicolas Leonelli & Diego R - Dreaming

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ABITY, FJL, JUAN IBANEZ Sensee

001 voolman
002 sensee
003 oxide
004 transistor

/ written and produced by Bruno Signorelli, José Duque, Fausto Javier Loza, Juan Ibañez
/ mastering by Cid Inc.

ALLEY319 ABITY, FJL, JUAN IBANEZ Sensee

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ABITY & FJL Transistor

We're thrilled to welcome Shayan Pasha back on Sunexplosion — this time with powerful reinforcements!

Artistic Dimension | Polarization showcases two deeply immersive progressive house tracks that reflect Shayan's signature sound, while introducing exciting collaborations.

On "Artistic Dimension", Shayan teams up with Ewan Rill, one of the scene's most prolific names, known for his hypnotic grooves and layered melodic narratives. The result is a driving, atmospheric journey that unfolds with refined detail and emotional depth.

Meanwhile, "Polarization" brings a different dynamic to the table, co-produced with Juan Barrera, whose warm textures and rhythmic sensibility add a fresh twist to Shayan's sound. This track dives into lush harmonies and subtle energy shifts, perfect for late-night dance floors or deep listening sessions.

Together, these tracks embody a sophisticated blend of progressive storytelling and club-ready energy!

Artistic Dimension | Polarization

Artistic Dimension

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SUN246: Shayan Pasha, Ewan Rill - Artistic Dimension (Original Mix) [Sunexplosion]

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Premiere: Gai Barone - Hemels [Meanwhile]

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SEYAH Nebula

001 nebula
002 nebula tomas garcia & tonaco remix
003 nebula hobin rude remix
004 nebula ricky ryan & futura city rework

/ written and produced by Igor Yevtushenko
/ remix production by Tomas Benjamin Garcia, Marcus Oliveira Tonaco, Ognjen Cerović, Ricky Ryan, Mario Zefi
/ mastering by Cid Inc.

ALLEY322 SEYAH Nebula

SEYAH Nebula (Tomas Garcia & Tonaco Remix)

Placebo - Running Up That Hill (Dibby Dougherty & David Young's 'DhARMA' Remix)

IVR 3rd Anniversary Mix April 2013

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2 Hernan Cattaneo & Soundexile - Citycism (Richie G Remix)
3 Kim Wayman - We Are The People (Smak's Interstellar Remix)
4 ThermalBear - Turn The Tide (Sasha Involv3r Remix)
5 Ultraista - Smalltalk (Sasha Involv3r Remix)
6 Nick Warren - Devil's Elbow (Max Cooper Remix)
7 Max Cooper - Meadows (Microtrauma Remix)
8 Deepfunk - Black Lemon Trees (Andy Arias Blackmambo Mix)
9 Luis Bondio & Cesar Lombardi - Incubus (Marc Poppcke Remix)
10 Kassey Voorn & Deepfunk - Long Time Coming (Oliver Lieb Remix)


Innervisions Radio 3rd Anniversary Mix - Gary McDonald April 2013

Massive fan of the ‘Sasha/Digweed sound’ during the 90’s -The Love Years!

Lover of progressive beats with thought and meaning behind them and classic re-edits! 

No 🧀 please 😉

Innervisions Radio 3rd Anniversary Mix - Gary McDonald April 2013

Gary 'Duck' Mc Donald