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Summer's Gone

Summer's Gone (Yoel Lewis Remix)

Out now on VII - http://po.st/VII012

Simon Patterson returns with a mesmerising psy masterpiece in the form of Opulence. A beautifully arranged journey that meanders between sweet melodies and driving trade mark peak time Patterson tech. Crystal clear, deliciously clean and precise this is a record that truly defines the sound of VII -  which is all about pushing immaculate, powerful fusions of high-grade underground trance from across the spectrum of cool. #TheVIICrew

Simon Patterson - Opulence

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The A State Of Trance debut of Sean Matthews and Andres Sanchez, ‘Never Be’ is one that will have the uplifting trance fans raise their arms and close their eyes. From its entrancing build-up to the dreamy breakdown and gorgeous melody, it’s a true masterpiece sure to hold its own in every single live set.

Never Be

Garbage Records Sound 03

Stepper (RPO Part 1)

Transpose (RPO Part 2)

Dont You Never Stop (Rpo Rework)

Come to Me (RPO Make Me Feel Mix)

Stepper (RPO Part 2)

Fade Away With Me

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Driftmoon (Black Hole 826-0)

Avalon (Extended Mix)

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Driftmoon - Avalon (Extended Mix)

WITH.IN - Bye Bye

JOHN ASKEW - BLACK COFFEE

Available 5, June on Flow Records.
Featuring https://soundcloud.com/weekendheroes & https://soundcloud.com/kalildj

Terra

Proton Premiere: Weekend Heroes & Kalil - Terra (Original Mix) [Flow Records]

A rapidly growing force within the underground dance industry, Mikhail Akulich, has hit the ground running with an ever-expanding portfolio of tracks under his Michael A pseudonym. Now returning to Proton Music, he presents the three-track "Symbol" EP.

From Mozyr, on the Pripyat River, Michael A has continued to reach far beyond the borders of his Belarusian homeland. An artist who is the epitome of modern twenty-first century production techniques, benefitting from the world of social media and dissolving global barriers afforded by modern communication techniques, Michael A continues to cut an impressive figure.

Owner of the celebrated Genesis Music imprint, the Michael A name has consistently found itself allied to a plethora of blue chip labels. A regular on the likes of Balkan Connection, Superordinate and 3rd Avenue, Mikhail's work has also featured on Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music, with the February 2017 "Micrologica" EP. Over five-hundred production credits can thus be found next to the Michael A name in a short five-year span.

Particles accounts for a score of those credits that have included a wealth of original material, not least in the March 2014, "Behind the Moon" and 2017, "Sapphire" EPs. Remixes for the likes of James Monro, Huminal, and GMJ are a fine corollary and it was an honour to welcome Michael A to the ranks of the Proton Music roster with the highly accomplished "Bright Hope" EP in February 2017. A remix of Luc Angenehm's "Kaiserkraft" quickly followed in April as Michael returns to Proton with the outstanding "Symbol".

The title track revels in a rich percussive groove that clicks and pops its way across the upper frequencies with a wealth of clave and wood block effects. A delicious freeform melodic line waves a magical path in tandem with pulsating side-chained pads that come to the fore in a stripped back breakdown. As bass, rhythm and melody converge in the latter half, Michael A's productions skills are in full evidence.

"Orbital" continues the trademark Michael A groove as a driving beat provides the perfect anchor for an analogue bass line to fill the rhythmic space with consummate ease. A haunting melodic refrain finds its own space in the mid-point breakdown, continuing into the third movement with exquisite precision. Surrounded by stereo-panned effects that increase intrigue, a wonderfully developed sinister edge is inherent in the aural melange.

Final track, "Centaur" hits hard with its opening four-to-the floor beat as off-beat hi-hats, shakers and claves add a further sense of depth and percussive groove. Ethereal pads layer texture and atmosphere as a running bass line adds a subtle sense of dance floor energy. Undulating gently across the seven-and-a-half-minute voyage, Michael A's sonic architecture creates a vibrant and hypnotic work that is sure to find favour across the globe.

As Michael A creates a "Symbol" of impressive depth and variation, the musical vignette within is sure to find the key to success.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by James Warren
Mastered by Michael A
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Symbol

Symbol (Original Mix)

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A gifted musician in possession of an array of talents, Luc Angenehm has caused quite a stir within the underground dance fraternity. With a growing collection of outstanding original material to his name, the "Kaiserkraft" EP for Proton Music broke new and exciting ground. Already receiving a quartet of remixes across two EPs for the label, a third, this time for Particles, once again extends Angenehm's work.

San Francisco based, Mark Slee, is a name well-known across the bay area and beyond. Passionate about his work as DJ and producer, Slee has been heavily involved in the music industry since co-founding the House-Heads collective in 2008. In tandem with regular gigs across San Francisco, appearances at "Burning Man" and to international acclaim in South Africa and Mexico, Mark's "Heron Sound" show for Proton Radio has also showcased his talent as taste-making DJ. As a producer, Mark Slee has been a firm favourite on Jondi and Spesh's Looq Records, with additional work finding its way on to the catalogues of Submarine Vibes, Cityfox and Lucky Sun. Furthermore, the formation of his co-owned Manjumasi imprint, with Atish, has proved an enormous success with a roster that includes Nico Stojan, Brian Cid and MUUI.

A trio of high-profile remixes for Proton Music have been combined with a single rework of Vitamindevo for Particles as Mark Slee now returns to the label with a typically polished affair. An elegantly crafted, deep percussive groove holds sway with sumptuous bass line variation, as melodic elements from Angenehm's original are juxtaposed against the hypnotic rhythmic patterns. A wealth of original production is in full evidence as stuttered motifs keep interest high in a work of skill and poise.

On Australia's south-eastern coast, Nick Retz has hit a rich vein of form through his Retza production moniker. Responsible for the "Rework Podcast", Retza's DJ skills have seen his diary increasingly filled, driven by inspiring performances at the likes of "Rainbow Serpent Festival", "CHI WOW WAH" and on the international arena, while Rework itself "is a collective of DJs and producers that came together…to push techno and house on the dance floors of Melbourne's underbelly." 

As a producer, a growing portfolio of material has found its way onto the likes of Lo-Fi 45, All Day I Dream and Watergate Records, supported by the underground DJ elite that includes, Kasey Taylor, YokoO and fellow countryman, Jamie Stevens. Now making his Particles debut, the Retza remix of "Kaiserkraft" lives fully up to its "Day Dream" title. A rich, low-slung groove drifts across a near nine-minute voyage that revels in dream-like melodies and pads that bleed into each other in unhurried fashion. Ever-evolving, a canopy of sound in the mid to upper frequencies gently covers the hypnotic rhythms below, creating a post-breakdown third movement that cleverly revisits Luc Angenehm's original elements in inspiring fashion to create an ethereal and opulent offering.

Remixes from Mark Slee and Retza still find Luc Angenehm very much the master of "Kaiserkraft".

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

Kaiserkraft (Mark Slee, Retza Remixes)

Kaiserkraft (Retza's Day Dream Mix)

Centaur (Original Mix)

Orbital (Original Mix)

Kaiserkraft (Mark Slee Remix)

A globally acclaimed team-up since 'Faces', Ashley Wallbridge and Andy Moor have joined forces once again.  With 'Faceoff', their hyper-melodic sound brand makes its welcome return, bringing their fans wave after wave of pure exaltation.  It's an instant classic.

Fallout

Andy Moor & Ashley Wallbridge - Faceoff *ASOT816 Tune Of The Week*

Bryan Kearney & Plumb - All Over Again | Subculture

Out now: https://subculture.choons.at/alloveragain

All Over Again

Bryan Kearney & Plumb - All Over Again | Subculture

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