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Proton Pack #319

Release date: March 19/21 

Our new week begins by welcoming back Australian imprint Meanwhile with a raw and powerful uplifter from Greekman, Simos Tagias, perfect for that outdoor closing vibe.  

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A regular contributor to the finest dance music imprints of the underground scene, Simos Tagias makes a welcome debut on Meanwhile with his 'Euphoria' EP.

Bursting onto the scene in late 2012 and early 2013 with a clutch of releases on Modu and Lynx Records, Simos Tagias has overseen a career path with a steady upwards trajectory that has since seen some 400 production credits to his name. Indeed, Clubsonica Records, Mango Alley and Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music have all played regular host to the Greek artist’s work, not to mention successful releases on Cid Inc.’s Replug and Aly & Fila’s hugely successful FSOE.

Now opening his account on GMJ & Matter’s ever-growing Meanwhile, 'Euphoria' immediately impresses as a collage of elements fly across the sonic spectrum while a clicking ambient effect and grooved percussion provide dance floor character. Building in effervescent fashion, reversed synth motifs vie with delicately delayed phrases as a plethora of spot effects swim enticingly around the listener’s head. Winding up after a dizzying breakdown, the third movement carefully combines all the elements introduced in the earlier stages through a mind-melting melange of frequencies that pitches and falls in an innovative wall of sound Phil Spector would be proud of.

'Emotion' is a high-octane offering powering forward with chest-thumping kick and immaculately syncopated percussive groove. White noise infused synth motifs soon fill the sonic spectrum as a rapid-fire 16th note bassline carries the melodic elements with ease. Full of emotion and beautifully flowing synth lines, the track reaches its musical zenith at the breakdown before hitting its stride in the second half where all elements converge in lay lines of raw power and emotion.

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Premiere: Simos Tagias - Emotion  [Meanwhile]

CATALOGUE: LAIKA024
Release By: @laikaSounds
Release Date: 3/22/21
Artist: @weirdsoundingdude
Remix: @michaelginmusic
Mastered by Colin @ The Cell Studio, PDX. thecellstudio.com

Weird Sounding Dude - Purple Sky (Michael Gin Remix)[Clip]

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RELEASE DATE 2021-04-16
Buy link: 👉https://www.beatport.com/release/dunes-at-dawn/3353511   👈

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"  An artist with a growing reputation within the underground dance fraternity, Sebastian Sellares makes his Meanwhile debut with his "Dunes at Dawn" EP.

After a 2018 debut for PHW Elements, Sebastian Sellares has made increasingly sizeable waves with his smooth and unique musical style. Already seeing his music signed to an array of high-profile imprints including onedotsixtwo, UV and Or Two Strangers, Proton Music's "Zen State / Jinsei" was a further notable highlight in October 2020 including remixes from Matias Chilano and Bedrock's Nick Muir.

The title-track opener is a gloriously atmospheric offering that builds gently over a rhythmic foundation of rolling top-line groove and pounding beat. Filtered pads soon enter the fray followed by atmospheric birdsong effects and rippling arpeggiated synth line that resonate with the "Dunes at Dawn" title. Rising to a spine-tingling zenith at the mid-point alongside deep, captivating bassline, the second half continues the rich melodic collage creating a sumptuous start to the EP.

Continuing the powerful rhythmic basis of the opener, "The Stars Above" scintillates with its chugging rhythmic vibe and syncopated bassline pattern. Evolving through subtle percussive urgency, dreamlike pads float across the mid-range beside steam-powered white noise waves, before intricately programmed synth plucks complete the foundations. Before long, undulating arpeggios glitter in delayed patterns as counterpoint phrasing adds emotion and guile to create a contemplative offering.

"Nocturne" completes the musical triptych, revelling in a subtle melodic hypnotism that blends acid-tinged loop with flowing analogue motifs. Panning the stereo spectrum with plucked phrases, a magnificent combination of counterpoint melodies rise and fall across a nine-minute magnum opus that results in another string to Sellares' increasingly powerful bow. 

Three new tracks from Sebastian Sellares illustrate a sparkling display of sonic brilliance through the "Dunes at Dawn"."


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PREMIERE: Sebastian Sellares - Dunes At Dawn (Original Mix) [meanwhile]

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Upercent - Tretze Remixed - Blond:Ish, Nick Warren remixes

Exclusive Premiere: Upercent - Pulsacions (Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada Remix)

@joep-mencke 'Asiri' + remix by @djnickwarren & @nicolasrada
Releasedate May 3rd 2019 on Beatport + Spotify
Releasedate May 17th 2019 all other stores! | catalogno. HCR007

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early support by Edu Imbernon, Mira, Darin Epsilon Audiofly, Chris Fortier, Oliver Weiter, Guy Mantzur, BOg, Haefliger, YokoO, Eelke Kleijn, AFFKT and more..

01. Joep Mencke - Asiri (Original Mix)
02. Joep Mencke - Asiri (Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada Remix)

DJs are a nomadic people. Drifting between venues, airports and hotel rooms, they’re always on the hunt for new music and clubbing activity. They are, indeed, the Bohemians of the 21st Century. Or as Britta Arnold, unders and Noraj Cue would call them: Happy Campers.

Joep Mencke, one of the happies campers of them all, and his soul-propelling masterpiece, Asiri, is the perfect piece of music to usher in the Spring. “Music takes me on a journey. A journey that makes me want to close my eyes and wander off to wherever the melodies take me,” Joep has been quoted as saying. And the ‘me’ that wanders when eyes are closed is the essence of ‘me’ that dreams. Some would call that the soul.

Asiri is a soul-scape that celebrates all the complexities of life from a place of joy and gratitude. With soaring melodies, complex arpeggiators and moments of reflective dimuendos, it pays homage to Joep’s journey and appreciation into music. In fact, it pays every journey homage which is likely why it is so universally well received.

From the DJ’s deck, Asiri has consistently brought people together on the dance floor. It’s as if Asiri reminds people to celebrate just being alive with all it’s complex, reflective and soaring moments.

And with anything that soars, it needs the wind to propel it up and out. Asiri’s wind comes in the form of Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada. These living legends of the progressive scene have graced Asiri with their unique touch. They could hear that the music wants to keep reaching for greater heights but found away to keep the sound grounded enough to connect with every listener.

So find a comfortable space, whether it’s alone in nature or surrounded by fellow nomads on the dance floor. Free your mind. Listen to Asiri. Let your soul dream.

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Joep Mencke - Asiri (Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada Remix) [Happy Camper Records]

'Cid Inc's Replug Records opens the 2019 summer season by welcoming Alex O'Rion to the label for his debut EP. As one of the Netherlands most highly regarded and sought after artists, the Nijkerk resident has found a home on Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music, where he has released three artist EPs since making his debut in January of 2018. Also a highly regarded DJ, Alex has programmed music for some of the world's most iconic clubs, namely Ministry Of Sound and Fabric. Now fresh off a Spring release for Nick Warren's Hope Recordings, the Dutch artist lands on Replug for his debut EP entitled 'Marathon'. 

Continuing what has been a remarkable year for Alex is the EP's opener and title selection 'Marathon'. Enticing from the start, it's perfectly sculpted beats are warm and powerful, anchoring what is a rippling, free flowing foundation. Crafted with precision and care, layers of hypnotic percussion are blanketed with swirling atmospherics, ghostly vocal edits and fragmented melodies. Intrigue peaks as the main break unfolds, with hazy harmonic concepts and granular design uniting for an exhilarating apex, before ushering in a groovy drop and emotive finale. 

The journey continues with the driving vibes of 'Blaze'. Immediately captivating, it's billowing bass tones and finely tuned percussion play off a robust rhythmic core, making for a devilish, hip swinging groove. It's hypnotic appeal grows subtly, as vocal fragments and luminous tones add an emotive slant to what is an already mystical storyboard. Almost like a sonic comet, it's fiery energy melts down into a break of muted beats and astral designs, before a collage of tripped out harmonics sets the stage for an otherworldly conclusion.

The release is capped off in fine fashion with the introspective moods of 'L'Arbre Des Contes'. Expertly joining the past to the future, Alex marries sophisticated melodic motifs with meditative rhythms and tranquil textures. It's a unique and highly engaging storyboard, perhaps one of the Dutch artist's most heartfelt to date in fact, a creation to cherish for special occasions and no doubt a highly memorable selection for your dance floor. Groovy and emotive in equal measure, it rounds out what is an astute collection of music from Alex O'Rion, making for yet another extraordinary addition to Replug's impeccable discography. '

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Alex O'Rion - Marathon EP

Premiere: Alex O'Rion - L'Arbre Des Contes [Replug]

Damien Spencer joins the Pro B Tech Music family with a three-track release called ‘Try’. This EP includes a Martin Gardoqui & Matias Larrosa remix on one side and a Niceshot remix on the other.

The original mix, ‘Try’ comes in on a positive vibe with major tones and chilled vocals that blend with a progressive house musical construction. The first remix goes darker and in a low-tempo beat marked by deep-techy synth leads. Niceshot´s remix is defined by an atmospheric sound that gives body to this dreamy and uplifting track.

Hernan Cattaneo has been hammering the Niceshot remix over the last month which has been going down very well, we hope you enjoy,

Damien Spencer - Try (Niceshot Remix)

Artist: Anton Make, Hatewax
Title: The First History Of Man
Label: Serendeep
Cat: SRN006
Genre: Progressive House
Release Date: 17/02/2020
Buy Here: www.beatport.com/label/serendeep/75544

Danidu & Hasith's Serendeep marks 2020 with fresh release ‘The First History of Man', from the Russian producers Anton Make & Hatewax. Since Anton Make's first appearance in 2016, he had the privilege to work with labels such as Cid Inc's Replug Records, Tripswitch's Onedotsixtwo, Balkan Connection, ICONYC, Mango Alley, Asymmetric Recordings and many more. His collaborations with Hatewax is no doubt strengthens the progressive imprint.

Solid structure and the rhythmic baseline make ‘The First History of Man' ideal headliner. Creative hypnotic and dream like sonics create the lush uplifting vibe and percussion provide the depth to the mix. Polyrhythmic arpeggio, astral lead, metallic quality and the groovy baseline makes ‘Wake Up, You Made It Up' ideal the dance floor.‘Piligrims' completes 25 minute EP. 

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Curator:
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PREMIERE: Anton Make & Hatewax - The First History Of Man (Original Mix) [Serendeep]

Pedro Capelossi delivered a fantastic Ep awhile back called Rage Delight. From this, we now bring you five strong remixes from Gux Jimenez, Jay Perlestein, Jonny Burg, Julian Nates and Missus. 

All five remixes take the originals down a different path, but all still full of soul and finessed sound. We are thrilled to offer you this pack that is sure to have something to fit every Progressive House lover's library.

Pedro Capelossi - Montjuic (Missus Remix)

In August 2020, Kamilo Sanclemente began an exciting new journey "Beyond the Future", ably assisted by Colombian colleague, Dabeat. Now returning to Proton Music with a trio of new tracks and a trio of new collaborators, Sanclemente presents "Beyond the Future, Vol. 2" with remixes from French and Italian legends.

Opening with "Levitation", a powerful beat and machine-gun fire percussion trade blows with a subterranean bass groove and glorious arpeggiated riff that moves from muted to open filter in a smooth sweep. Adding texture through pads, the track, co-produced with Zalvador, evolves into beautifully crafted chords and shimmering emotive energy in the second half. In partnership with Giovanny Aparicio, "Innocence" is another shining jewel that glistens with evocative synth phrasing and delicate delays. A trademark heavy beat holds sway over the melodic elements as a swathe of glorious piano chords open up in the second movement and building in the back end with a powerful wall of sound crescendo. A third original track in collaboration with Mauro Aguirre, sees "Ambar" continue the strong rhythmic narrative of its predecessors. With a subtle organic house flavour, a free-flowing middle eastern inspired synth line meanders across the track while a rich vocal layer complements with natural sounding synth work. The result showcases Sanclemente's inimitable production skill and craftsmanship.

Returning to Proton Music on the back of four volumes of his ever-more successful, "One Side of the Underground" series, Rick Pier O'Neil continues to showcase an immaculate production technique through his prolific output. A pair of remixes in the shape of 2016's reworking of Karl Johan's C9 moniker and Mondkrater's "Stellar Depth" a year later, is now joined by a third. Reworking "Magma", O'Neil's attention to rhythmic nuance comes fully to the fore via an intricate percussive top line, while melodic themes rooted in Sanclemente & Dabeat's original, wax and wane across the 7-minute piece. In addition, a glorious array of additional production material adds a new dynamism with a subtle melancholic flavour, characterised by minor key changes and an incomparable understanding of the dance music industry.

Andrea Cassino is another artist who has found himself a regular on the Proton Music catalogue. A storied producer with a history of hit material under his belt, Cassino has shone with 2017's "Divine" EP and 2020's "Losing Part of Me" (alongside Greenage). Remixes for Rudy, GMJ and Michael A have all contributed to the Andrea Cassino narrative as the Italian born, Argentinean based artist excels once more through a glorious new treatment of "Aerology". Showcasing all his progressive house talent, a stunning array of reverb-coated pads and delayed motifs combine with driving beat and rolling percussion to create a rich and emotive sonic landscape. Using elements from Sanclemente & Dabeat's original with skill and ingenuity, Andrea Cassino extends the track with his production talent to create a progressive gem of an interpretation that hits the heights in the third movement.

A new musical triptych plus remixes from Rick Pier O'Neil and Andrea Cassino demonstrate Kamilo Sanclemente is looking "Beyond the Future" with Volume 2.

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

Beyond the Future, Vol. 2

Buy on Beatport

Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat - Aerology (Andrea Cassino Remix)

Emotional Tourist - The Day the World Meets You EP [XYZ031]
Release Date - 03.19.21
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/EmotionalTourist

Easing us through the depths of March, we welcome Emotional Tourist back into the XYZ fold. Since the soaring reception to his remix of DSF’s Pouf, the Bucharest-bred producer has been firmly in the crosshairs as one to watch in 2021. After making waves last summer with a supreme EP on Kindisch, the Romanian released a stunning edit of Sade to claim our nod as one of the tracks of the year. We think he’s making some of the best deep and melodic sounds around, and we’re thrilled to showcase his immense quality with The Day the World Meets You.

Alfama closes out the project, drawing inspiration from its predecessors. Soft vocals and a delicate string arrangement greet piano stabs, complimenting an ever-present drum rhythm. It’s classic Emotional Tourist, and rounds out an EP that touches upon everything we love about the Romanian. Melodic music from a warm soul - what more could we ask for?

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