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ANTON MAKE Arepo

001 arepo
002 arepo roger martinez remix
003 arepo dowden remix
004 arepo john cosani remix

From the banks of the Volga, "Arepo" rises from a fortified citadel as Anton MAKe forges another powerful construct from the Sator Square. A rhythmic cadence rolls effortlessly forward as a bassline sits below in symmetrical beauty. Melodic splendour ripples concurrently in hypnotic parallel and a heavy beat anchors the symphony of sound. A returning Dutch master orchestrates a new masterpiece redolent in aural textures and opulent sonic palette. Glistening patterns swirl and coalesce around Roger Martinez's vivid synth lines, pitching and bending against a harmonious chord sequence in delicate layers of tonality.

Along Lake Ontario's north western shoreline, a new edifice rises from Dowden's distinctive sonic architecture. Muted tones provide a mirror image of "Arepo"; a bouncing bassline creates easy familiarity while a new groove creates the framework for new artistry to flourish. A South American star creates an arpeggiated backdrop with palindromic majesty where John Cosani reinvents "Arepo". Water droplets of sound filter through the sonic spectrum alongside familiar bass patterns and a swathe of original textures blend in vivid sonic colours.

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Mike Rish - Tuumla (Original Mix)

With his star brightly on the rise, Konstantin Kuranakov has carved out a sizeable niche via his Jiminy Hop production pseudonym. Now debuting on Meanwhile, he confirms again as one of the artists to watch in 2022 with the mesmerising “Johlin” EP.

Inspired by a love of underground house with a dash of techno thrown in for good measure, Jiminy Hop is no stranger to playlists of DJ elite. Initially inspired by David August’s Boiler Room mix, the Russian producer now counts heavyweights, Sahar Z, Hernan Cattaneo and Alex O’Rion as supporters of his work.

With almost 300 production credits to his name, Jiminy Hop has released his music on an array of esteemed independent imprints as the likes of Juicebox Music, Kiksuya Records, Art Vibes and Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden have all played host to a collection of original and remix production material. Now making himself an instant favourite on GMJ & Matter’s ever-reliable imprint, “Johlin” is a beautifully constructed offering that oozes quality with its cavernous sub-bass groove and shuffling hi-hat percussive line. Progressing with delicately twinkling synth lines, velvety pads swell and ethereal vocals melt into the mid-range. Hitting the heights with a rousing breakdown crescendo, “Johlin” drops into a powerful bassline stormer in the second half to devastating effect as sympathetic piano motifs hit the spot.

Immediately establishing itself with powerful bassline sequence and textured pads, “Solunar” continues the progressive house journey. Through use of counterpoint melodies and shimmering synth motif, the track gently develops over its 8-minute timeframe as white-noise effects and risers build tension at the mid-point. Reverting to the strong bassline theme and metronomic rhythmic pattern in the second half, combined with a cascading synth line, the result is an impressive addition to the EP.

The final track sees “Colatrix” impress with its deep kick and off-beat house rhythm. Gently pulsating through a swathe of side-chained pads, a trademark bassline sequence emerges through the textured melange while arpeggiated synth lines filter into sonic range. Another beautifully sculpted breakdown sequence showcases Jiminy Hop’s skills in abundance as coruscating sounds blend effortlessly against a dynamic percussive backdrop.

A very welcome addition to the Meanwhile family, Jiminy Hop hits the ground running with “Johlin”.

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AGUSTIN FICARRA Resign / Lonely Heart

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002 resign claudio cornejo (AR) remix
003 resign haen remix
004 lonely heart

/ written and produced by Agustin Ficarra
/ remix production by Claudio Cornejo, Sachin Menon
/ mastering by Cid Inc.

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Clubsonica Records continues a strong spring season by welcoming K Loveski and Geronimo Eguiguren to the label for their debut EP. Russian artist K Loveski has been a beloved figure of the progressive house underground for well over a decade. A series of releases for Omid 16B's Alola Records spearheaded what has been a thirteen-year creative swell. The Saint-Petersburg resident now boasts a resume highlighted by releases via Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, Balance Music, Mango Alley and Or Two Strangers, while also earning the support of Hernan Cattaneo and Guy J along the way. Meanwhile, Argentinean artist Geronimo Eguiguren has also made his mark since first emerging in 2019. Longstanding imprints Balkan Connection, Droid9 and Soundteller Records were comfortable homes for Geronimo early on. However, it was 2022 which proved to be a breakout year for the Buenos Aires resident, with a release via Antrim's Or Two Strangers yielding play and support from Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo and Sebastien Leger. Now, combining their extensive forces for the first time, K Loveski and Geronimo Eguiguren make their Clubsonica debut with 'Chaia | Kamikaze', alongside remixes from Simos Tagias and Ruben Karapetyan. 

Beginning with 'Chaia' K Loveski and Geronimo Eguiguren masterfully synthesize their talents into one singular progressive minded vision. Warm beats and a full, rolling groove set the foundation for a narrative of youthful vocal fragments, cosmic effects and heartfelt harmonics. Pushing a melodic mood into the break; the duo marries emotive chord changes with balmy synth phrasing; building emotion with each successive pass as additional vocal fragments tease the senses, before eventually giving way to a thumping drop and groovy finale. The companion piece 'Kamikaze' continues the groovy lean of the release and lands with an equally impressive display of craftsmanship. Smooth and uplifting throughout, it's a foundation of warm pulsating beats and chunky bass stabs which set the course for effervescent effects, whimsical vocal elements and panoramic synths to captivate leading into the break. Charming synth phrases and choir-like pads further the story as the centrepiece unfolds, bringing with them reflective moods and serene qualities, before a tasteful drop puts your senses on high for an emotive conclusion.

The first interpretation of 'Kamikaze' is provided by Simos Tagias. Clubsonica has been a comfortable home for the Greek artist, having remixed two projects for the label beginning with his debut in 2018. Now, following his latest vehicle for GMJ and Matter's Meanwhile, Simos makes a welcome return to Clubsonica with a poignant rendition of 'Kamikaze'. While maintaining the elusive spirit of the original, the Greek artist crafts a sweeping sonic experience all his own, one where redolent themes and heartfelt sonics blanket voluptuous grooves and flashing percussive arrangements. Coming to full fruition across the main break, it's a bucolic college of texture and effects which serves to elevate mood onwards to a thumping finale. 

The release concludes with Ruben Karapetyan. Now, following a contribution to The Soundgarden's Winter Sampler, Ruben makes his Clubsonica debut with a powerful take on ‘Kamikaze´. Smooth and inviting across the first movement, Ruben continues his stylized ways with rippling grooves, precise percussive arrangements and whimsical melodies creating a colourful path into the main break. Sitting comfortably in an emotive yet thought provoking space, luminous effects and sweeping harmonies rise out of calming atmospheres as the interlude evolves, eventually breaking off as a flurry of drums sparks a pulsating drop and charming finale. A stunning remix from Ruben, which rounds out an impressive label debut from K Loveski and Geronimo Eguiguren, an artist duo who continues to impress and rise in the world of progressive house.

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Artwork designed by Dave Caro

Chaia | Kamikaze

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K Loveski, Geronimo Eguiguren - Chaia [Clubsonica Records]

A notable highlight in the Meanwhile production catalogue, Jamie Stevens provided a slice of sonic magic in mid-2022 with his “Circles” EP. Now revisiting the 3-track offering, a trio of remixes come from high-profile artists across three continents.

Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami need little introduction to anyone with a passion for underground house. The Argentinean, a household name, regularly plays to audiences in the tens of thousands across South America and beyond, while his Sudbeat Music imprint is at the forefront of the electronic music scene. Widely known as “El Maestro”, Hernan’s reputation is assured. Similarly, Marcelo Vasami has been a renowned figure for over a decade with his music on the likes of Plattenbank, Afterglow, Replug and Sudbeat. Joining forces for their Meanwhile debut, the Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami remix of “Stuck on a Feeling” immediately captures the light melodic eloquence of the original while adding a plethora of new production layers, not least in a sublime new bassline progression and crisp rolling percussive groove. Familiar refrains and the vocal so prominent in the original, come to the fore as textured and ethereal pads provide an enchanted moment in the final movement.

A growing force under his progressive house guise with releases on Lost & Found, Sudbeat Music and Mango Alley, Mike Rish has hit upon a formula for success since early work for UGENIUS. December 2021 provided the Melbourne resident with the opportunity to make his Mark on GMJ & Matter’s imprint as he released his impressive musical triptych, “Beyond”. Now returning for a debut remix, the Mike Rish reworking of “Storm Front” is characterised by a deep and chunky bass groove that sits perfectly within a popping, wood-block top-line with its roots firmly in Jamie Stevens’ original. Evolving with ease, smooth production elements from the Mike Rish studio make their presence felt before a richly sustained bassline assumes a prominent role in the second half to superb effect.

Navar has been at the forefront of the underground dance scene for more than 15 years with his imaginative approach and immaculately honed sound. 200 production credits are testament to that fact, for such esteemed imprints as Balance, microCastle and Guy J’s Lost & Found. November 2022’s “Return of the Sun” illuminated Meanwhile in late 2022 as the Dutch star returns for a second remix outing. Reworking the title track, the Navar interpretation is a sparkling jewel that transforms “Circles” into a glorious, arpeggio-laden offering that shimmers with delays and delicate rhythmic cadence in the early stages. Building imperceptibly with bass groove and vocal breaths from the original, it erupts at the mid-point with a driving beat that provides a spine-tingling dancefloor juxtaposition to the smooth melodic sequences, capturing the hypnotic character of Jamie’s work.

Three new remixes see Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami, Mike Rish and Navar create another set of magic “Circles” for Jamie Stevens.

Jamie Stevens - Stuck On a Feeling (Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami Remix)

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Nature Rec opens the summer season by welcoming Arbey Gonzalez to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Colombia, Arbey Gonzalez first emerged just two years ago on the strength of releases via Balkan Connection, Deepwibe Underground, Soundteller Records, The Purr and more. The Cali resident would quickly establish himself amongst Colombia’s strong progressive scene and become a sought after remixer as a result. Also finding a home on Nature Rec, Arbey would make his label debut earlier this year with a remix of ‘Meraki’ by Valeria Petz. Now, in a year that already seen Arbey debut on Perfecto Black, he makes a welcome return to Nature with ‘Aleana’, alongside remixes from Giovanny Aparicio and Leo Perez.

Arbey has always found a nice balance between progressive and organic house, and the three selections here do so once again, beginning with the title track ‘Aleana’. A sturdy organic foundation provides the dance floor framework for melancholic melodies and tasteful effects to converge across a fluid first movement, perfectly setting up an emotive break where placid pads and hypnagogic themes perfectly transfer energy into an uplifting finale. Selection two ‘Piedad’ follows in impressive fashion with a fluttery arpeggiator that’s nicely complemented with hopeful pads and carefully placed piano stabs. A glowing interlude sits at the core of piece, making for a hugely memorable moment, one which smoothly segues into a gorgeous key changing finale complete with heavenly vocal gates. The final Original ‘Yeti’ lands with a slightly tougher feel as a darker monochrome runs the piece early on, before emerging arps and a prophetic sounding break venture into surreal territory.

Making his label debut with the lone interpretation of ‘Aleana’ is Giovanny Aparicio who comes off successful releases for Proton Music and Sol Selectas. The Colombian artist does a masterful job at bringing his own unique style to the track, with a tougher framework and sensational final act where haunting vocal choirs and elastic-like lines make for an otherworldly moment.

Rounding out the release is Nature Rec boss Leo Perez who provides the lone interpretation of ‘Piedad’. We last heard from Leo with his sensational ‘Evolución’ collaboration with occasional studio partner Dhany G, also released under the Nature banner. On ‘Piedad’ Leo plays off the strengths of the original, perfectly conveying it’s emotive qualities, while adding his own delicate touches along the way, and ultimately rounding out the release on a feel good note. Highly recommended.

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PREMIERE: Arbey Gonzalez - Piedad (Leo Perez Remix) [Nature Rec]

May 30th will be the release of my album with tracks from 2018-2019
Been wanting to release for a long time and finally did it.
It's mostly house in mood, minimalistic, with vocal samples.
Introducing the first track from the album, enjoy

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'Roger Martinez's Higher States concludes a successful year by welcoming Berni Turletti & Matias Chilano to the label for their debut EP. Perhaps best known for his releases on Sudbeat Music and The Soundgarden is Berni Turletti. With the backing of Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, the Cordoba resident has been tipped as one of progressive music's future stars. Similarly, Argentinean artist Matias Chilano has spent time on the genre's premiere imprints, most notably Sudbeat Music and Replug Records, while earning praise from Guy J and Patrice Baumel. Having worked together once previously for an EP on Juicebox Music, Berni and Matias now partner up once again for their Higher States debut 'Identity / Sarayu'.

Drawing on a variety of smooth rhythmic concepts the EP begins with 'Identity'. On a backbone of warm, buoyant beats comes mounds of perfectly contoured bass and a lively percussive cadence. Fluid yet electric, an atmospheric glow encases the framework, as timely stabs and effervescent effects unite in a perfect sonic marriage. The narrative shifts as energetic pulses initiate the main break, with buzzing sonics gently rising alongside the main melody, as the beats drop for a spirited finale.

The companion piece 'Sarayu' continues the progressive minded vibes of its predecessor. Vibrant stabs and spacey effects sit atop a full, rolling groove as the journey commences. Wintry overlays elevate mood as the first act evolves, perfectly setting the stage for an elastic-like arp to push momentum into the breakdown. Furthering its emotive appeal, the centrepiece melts down into a striking melody; reflective in nature, the cascading theme provides heartfelt moments, perfectly setting up a gentle crescendo as the groove gallops towards a stirring final movement.

With 'Identity' and 'Sarayu', Berni Turletti & Matias Chilano continue to build on their creative synergy, delivering two creations that will be firmly etched in the hearts of progressive music fans, rounding out a successful year for Roger Martinez's Higher States.'

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