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One of Israel's most respected and hard working DJs and producers, Chico Shuella's dominance across his homeland has been matched on a global scale. Under his Chicola moniker, a production career that has spanned the finest international imprints, lead him to Proton Music where April 2014's debut "Maganda" EP illustrated a considerable array of talents. Returning to Proton once more, the twin-track EP now receives a pair of remixes full of Latin spirit.

Operating out of the Madrid capital, Spanish producer, Gonzalo Luque, has carved out a deep niche for himself under the Soulwerk production signature. A debut on Canadian imprint Whose Haus in 2011 paved the way for a successful assault on the Beatport charts as aural senses were caressed with a unique blend of melody and rhythm. A number one entry in the 'House' genre charts as well as a significant number two in the 'Overall' charts established a reputation that has grown significantly. The "Convergence" EP for Change Audio proved a huge success, as has work for Mirabilis, Lowbit and Cid Inc.'s Replug imprint. Indeed, the "Fraktals" EP for the latter went on to see support from some of the industry's leading tastemakers as Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Muir and Eelke Kleijn all lent their weight to the project.

A remix of Dousk's smash hit, "Look Good Tonight" opened the Soulwerk account for Proton Music followed, in March 2014, by the debut "Searching For You Through The Stars" EP which saw the full extent of Soulwerk's craft and production skill. Returning to Proton to remix Chicola, Soulwerk's remix of "Ghost Train" retains many of the elements found in the original mix with a clever interpretive twist that provides a "Big Room" sound that rises and drops with flawless ease. Additional production elements create a melange of sound that glitters and ripples above a deep bass groove and strong house rhythm to create a trademark Soulwerk sound.

Ivan Jaime's Dark Soul Project is the product of a lifetime spent in the creative arts. A childhood spent drawing, painting and playing guitar and piano, saw art, design, paint and music envelope the young Argentinean. Forming the Dark Soul Project from his Buenos Aries home, "atmosphere is the stamp of the DSP sound", deep in feeling and the resonance that frequencies and waveforms have on the individual consciousness. Striving for "balance between people and music", the Dark Soul Project sound has led to over 150 production credits for such impressive imprints as Sudbeat, Baires and Stripped Recordings. Furthermore, the track "Al Sur" has recently featured on Nick Warren's groundbreaking "The Soundgarden" project, funded by fan-based pledge campaign.

Making a very welcome debut on Proton Music, the Dark Soul Project remix of the Chicola title track sees a deep, rich and groove-laden interpretation of "Maganda". Echoes of melodic themes present in the original make their presence felt as thickly textured percussive layers roll with ease across a soundscape of white noise effects and LFO filters. The DSP "Schualle Room Remix" is thus an excellent opening to an incipient Proton career.

Two new interpretations of Chicola's seminal work have given "Maganda" the chance to rise once more in the beautiful morning light.

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

Chicola - Maganda (Dark Soul Project 'In The Schualle Room' Remix - Radio Edit) [Proton Music]

Guy Mantzur & Khen - Highway Of Regrets (Preview)

Anise **Preview**

Another Way **Preview**

Simos Tagias & Jorgio Kioris - Exist (Original Mix)Replug

Live at La Biblioteca - Demo Dump Showcase
(28-12-24)
Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en esta hermosa fiesta, 
Que lo disfruten y feliz 2025 !

TL NOT AVAILABLE :(  sorry guys

Nicholas Van Orton - Live at La Biblioteca - Demo Dump Showcase (28-12-24)

the second unreleased piece 'Orbiter'. Equally haunting at the outset it's deliberate, mid tempo groove is decorated with commanding rhythms and deconstructed vocals, which deliver a wickedly hypnotic effect.

Cid Inc - Orbiter (Original Mix)

Ezequiel Anile & Nicolas Petracca - Nothing Is What It Seems (Soulwerk Remix)

The latest release from Tenampa Recordings sees producer DAVI drawing on his Armenian heritage to build a progressive and innovative selection of house for the ‘Metanoia EP’.

LA-based producer DAVI has been making a name for himself with releases on the likes of Rebellion, Bits and Pieces and Anjunadeep, leading to support from DJs such as Damian Lazarus, Robert Babicz, Eelke Kleijn, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Way Out West and James Zabiela. Having made numerous appearances on the Tinseltown club circuit, DAVI’s deep and melodic sets regularly venture across the rest of the States and Europe with him featuring at major festivals such as Burning Man.

Lead track ‘Metanoia’ kicks off proceedings, drawing on evocative live instrumentation and ethereal ethnic vocals to bring the Armenian theme to life. ‘Ordinary Nightmares’ is a more direct and propulsive cut with taut delayed stabs and space age pads riding over a rock solid rhythm section. For the penultimate track ‘Metanoia’ returns in ‘Club mix’ form with muted bass and subtle snares added to the lush pads and middle-eastern vocals of the original. Finally the package closes with ‘lllusion’, a hypnotic bass fuelled workout that weaves an Arabian feel through it’s subtle use of melody and percussion.

Early support: 
Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, Dave Seaman, Mr. C,cool Jay Tripwire, Marc Marzenit, Jamie Stevens, Marc Poppcke, Los Suruba, Hot Since 82, Edu Imbernon, Gabriel Ananda, Jimmy Van M, Just Be…

DAVI - Ordinary Nightmares [Tenampa Recordings]

Frankey & Sandrino - Acamar

Ziger - Systematic (Khen Remix) (preview)

As 2014 drew to a close, Omar El Gamal continued to build upon his portfolio of carefully constructed original works with the immaculate "Hacienda" EP for Particles. Now returning to the label after a seven-month hiatus, both tracks now receive remixes courtesy of debutants from Finland, Belgium and Mexico.

From the medieval city of Turku, on the southwest coast of his home country, Finnish producer Tommi Pirinen has carved out a considerable niche for himself using his Oskari production name and 2011's "Dream Beater" debut for Architronica. With a penchant for "the smooth vibes of deep house to driving progressive tech house and techno", the Finn has demonstrated a mastery of production styles that have seen subsequent releases on Juicebox, Lowbit and BC2. Furthermore a remix of Sonic Union and Khen's "Introspection" for fellow countryman Cid Inc.'s Replug, is a notable highlight in an expanding career.

Now making his Particles debut, the Tommi Oskari remix of "Paradiso" is a chugging, rhythmic affair that evolves through its seven-minute journey with a poise and grace that is an equal to the original. Using Omar El Gamal's original components as a foundation, additional production sees a gated synth sequence provide a hypnotic layer of intrigue in a work of considerable skill.

In the small town of Tongeren, the oldest in Belgium, Dominique Heyninck has extended his influence far beyond the borders of his home country. Through his Madloch production pseudonym and a triumvirate of labels that include Sound Avenue, Crossfade Sounds and 3rd Avenue, Madloch has provided the underground music scene with a galaxy of releases from high-profile artists supported by the likes of Jon Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo and Eelke Kleijn and featuring in a monthly show on Proton Radio. As a producer and DJ, Forward Music, Visceral and Agara have found a home to the Madloch sound alongside a quarter century of credits on Sound Avenue.

Joining forces with Mexican producer Hot TuneIK who has provided material for both Sound Avenue and 3rd Avenue in 2015 thus far, the pair have conjured up a magical interpretation of "Hacienda". Retaining key melodic elements from the Omar El Gamal original, the Madloch and Hot TuneIK remix rises in intensity through warm grooved bass line and driving percussive rhythms. Full of dance floor sensibilities and flawless additional production, the duo's remix is a glossy, intelligent production that oozes quality from every bar.

With a pair of remixes from Tommi Oskari and Madloch and Hot TuneIK, Omar El Gamal has seen a new order established with the revitalisation of his "Hacienda".

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Cid Inc., Madloch and Hot TuneiK
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Hacienda, Pt. 2

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Omar El Gamal - Hacienda (Madloch & Hot TuneiK Remix - Radio Edit)

Rising out of the Temperley province in southwest Buenos Aries, Cristian R has firmly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the underground dance arena. Now making a welcome return to Particles, Cristian R fires up his "Spaceship".

An interest sparked from Argentina's famous "Energy Radio" as the new millennium began to appear over the horizon; Cristian Ramirez sought inspiration from the towering forces of Danny Tenaglia and Deep Dish. Fast-forward to 2015 and a sound that has matured since 2009's "Lost City" EP for Deepsessions Recordings is influenced by a triumvirate of luminaries that include Digweed, Sasha and fellow countryman Cattaneo.

A regular on the DJ circuits of his hometown, Cristian R has developed a steady stream of fans through his live work and appearances on Proton Radio via the popular "VS" show. As a music producer, Cristian has continued to reap significant rewards through his work for a host of Proton roster labels, not least in the recent collaborative work with Kasall and the "Flying" and "Eastern Sounds" EPs that provided success on Movement and Flow. Furthermore, the duo's "Outer Space" EP realised a notable career highlight with a release on Cattaneo's Sudbeat imprint.

Returning to label after a pair of tracks on the multi-faceted "Summer Particles 2014", we are delighted to welcome back Cristian R with his twin-track, rocket fuelled, "Spaceship".

Opener, "Bamboo Forest" is a densely textured affair and an apposite reflection of its title. Smooth layers of sustained pads drift through unhindered, building elegantly as they evolve to the mid point. A collection of scattered effects brings the forest floor to life as raindrops can be heard through subtle percussive riffs and endless reverberation.

The title track itself is an intelligent blend of strong beats and weighty rhythms as percussive interplay is a further strong component that helps anchor rich sub-bass frequencies within "Spaceship". Smooth arpeggiated riffs begin to emerge over time as the rhythm section becomes ever more complex and intricate. Spot effects saturated in reverb and delay adds further depth and intrigue to a piece that captures images of deep space and epic voyages.

Through his gleaming "Spaceship", Cristian R continues to see his career take off in roaring fashion.

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

Spaceship

Cristian R - Spaceship (Radio Edit)

In the bright sunlight of mid summer, James Monro lit up 2015 with second original EP for Proton Music as "Nectar" illustrated exactly why he is such a highly valued artist. Receiving a first remix EP on Particles, both tracks are now revisited in impressive fashion.

From Mazyr on the Pripyat River, Mikhail Akulich has found himself with a rapidly growing reputation for consistently high-quality productions through his Michael A moniker. An artist with "progressive house and techno" leanings, a "minimalist slant" also plays a part in the Michael's production arsenal. A regular on the Balkan Connection imprint with a host of production credits, 3rd Avenue and Genesis Music have been regular carriers of the Belarusian's music as the latter continues to grow under the auspices of Michael himself. Particles has also played a significant role in Michael A's developing career. A first appearance on the "Fall Particles 2013" compilation led to two further cuts on the "Winter 2014" edition before the three-track, "Behind the Moon" EP provided a centrepiece for Michael's achievements on the label.

Now returning to Particles after a successful remix of Derek Howell with Egyptian artist, Mou., the Michael A remix of "Serum" takes the chunky, bass-fuelled rhythms of the original and transforms them into a smooth, beat heavy backdrop with subtle percussive undertones carrying melodic energy. Echoes of Monro's track can be heard throughout in a work of ingenuity as vocal cuts and rich soundscapes forge a new, deeper path.

German based Konstantin Alt has hit numerous headlines with his LoQuai production moniker. As prolific as he is talented, LoQuai has captured the imagination of a band of growing followers with a production style that earned many plaudits and support from such quarters as Hernan Cattaneo, Matt Darey and Khen. A debut release on Ultimate House Records has led to a tidal wave of releases on a host of established imprints including Jetlag Digital, Bonzai Progressive and almost a century-and-a-half of production credits for favourite, Mistique Music. 

The "Unison" show on Frisky Radio continues to serve as a vehicle for a sound that drives his passions, while Particles also begins to paint a picture of LoQuai's artistry with each new brush stroke. Original work, "The Native Language" formed part of this picture, as have reworks for Big Al and Navid Mehr. Now returning to complete a sextet of remixes, the LoQuai rerub of "Nectar" is a deliciously vibrant offering that captures the very essence of Monro's work, turning it into a deeper, darker affair that pulsates with hypnotic depth through richly textured pads. The foundations of the original are keenly felt as LoQuai's additional production creates a truly impressive work that envisions seething dance floor masses in slow motion monochrome.

Two new variations from Michael A and LoQuai ensure James Monro's "Nectar" tastes even sweeter. 

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastering by Michael A, LoQuai
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Nectar (Michael A, LoQuai Remixes)

James Monro - Nectar (LoQuai Remix - Radio Edit)

A debut original EP to proudly represent his sound, Danny Lloyd and his "Espejismo" lit up the early summer months with a trio of works. Now returning to the EP, two new reworks pit the wits of French, Australian and Italian talents.

A recent twin-track original EP to their names for Particles in the shape of "Spirals", French national, Rick Pier O'Neil and Australian, Desaturate, have already made considerable impressions with their music; O'Neil's long-serving history within the dance music industry reaching heights most modern producers can only dream of. Having worked for Sony Music, Universal and Motown, and with such artists as Stevie Wonder and Lenny Kravitz, Rick Pier O'Neil's move into the underground dance arena carried considerable risk.

However, success through his own RPO label and beyond with support from a host of luminaries including Carl Cox and Steve Lawler, has seen the Mexico based artist triumphant. Australian, Desaturate, whose Progress Inn alter-ego has provided considerable success over a seven-year period and whose production credits can be found on regarded imprints: Dopamine, Vapour and Suffused Music, has seen Janko Dragovic provide a slice of progressive house style that has translated well to the Particles catalogues. Now working alongside the Frenchman, the Rick Pier O'Neil and Desaturate remix of Lloyd's title track has seen the pair take "Espejismo" on an uptempo path with its driving rhythmic bed providing ample energy. A hypnotic flow sees the track pass in the blink of an eye and effortless percussive groove and melodic interplay has dynamism and vibrancy apparent in equal measure. Clever use of Lloyd's original components, including the airy vocal phrases, adds further to a superbly executed remix.


An Italian producer well known for his production work with fellow countryman, Laben, from as early as 2001, Andrea Cassino soon found his work signed to the likes of Armada, Babylon and Tilth Music, supported by luminaries: Tiesto, Ferry Corsten and Markus Schulz. 2009 saw a break away from Cassino's production partnership with Laben as solo work began to take on renewed importance and his work began to shift organically to a newer tech house oriented sound.

A regular on Sonic Union's Lowbit imprint, Andrea Cassino's work has been further allied to Balkan Connection and Soundteller while a burgeoning production relationship with Danny Lloyd himself has seen the pair release a clutch of original works for KumQuat, Lowbit and Kunai. A trio of remixes for Alessandro Diga, Lateral Cut Groove and Simos Tagias comprises Cassino's work for Particles thus far as he returns now to rework, "Viajando en REM". Retaining and reinventing the groove so apparent in Lloyd's original, Andrea Cassino supplies a wealth of additional production material in rhythm and percussive sections to set up an intelligent use of original components as samples from the original delicately wash over the mid and upper frequency ranges.

Two new remixes from a trio of impressive modern producers is no mirage as Danny Lloyd should be under no illusion that "Espijismo" will succeed once again.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Rick Pier O'Neil & Desaturate, Andrea Cassino
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Espejismo, Pt. 2

Danny Lloyd - Viajando en REM (Andrea Cassino Remix - Radio Edit)

Part of the exceptional seasonal warmer that was "Winter Particles 2015", the prolific pairing of LoQuai and Ewan Rill delivered a delicious slice of progressive house with the aptly named "Beat Meditation". Now returning to Particles with its own remix EP, Russian and Polish talents return to the original with two new interpretations.

Newcomer to underground dance music fraternity, Russian artist, Artem Kalalb, has been an instant success with his "passion for the dark side and the beauty of melodies". Bursting onto the scene with the pulsating "Wandering Ghost" on the "Spring Particles 2015" compilation, the five-track "Sunord" EP quickly followed in July 2015. Building on the sound and success of that initial release, a further quartet of inspired works demonstrated Kalalb's production talent based on the simple premise that music has "no limits" and a deep-rooted passion that "underground music is my heart."

Remixing LoQuai and Ewan Rill, Artem Kalalb has created a hypnotic masterpiece that takes the central riff from "Beat Meditation", bringing it to the fore and using it as a centre point from which a collage of counterpoint melodies fire in different directions. Intelligent in execution, a shuffling open hi-hat rhythm strikes a further dynamic chord while an effortless pad washes over in a glorious backdrop to create a superb rework.

Polish duo, Deep Fog and Cream have been a production pairing since their 2014 debut for Revelation Records. Before then Chris Kotlinski in his solo Deep Fog guise, found considerable success through his work for such celebrated imprints as Stellar Fountain, OLD SQL and a swathe of releases for Mistique Music. A DJ with a long history of success in his home country, Deep Fog has found himself with a host of residencies in clubs such as Chilli and Reno through DJ performances in his native Poland. March 2013 saw the "Terminal" show hit the airwaves of Proton Radio while his debut release with Cream – also a well-respected and hard-working DJ throughout his Polish homeland – saw two original tracks feature on the "Summer Particles 2014" album.

The Deep Fog and Cream pairing have since become regular contributors to the Particles catalogues, first with the full release of "Kiki" including remixes from Anthony Yarranton and Noraj Cue and second, with August 2015's "Neverland" EP which saw an exciting blend of acoustic drums combined with clever instrumentation and organic sound. Full of chunky, staccato rhythms, the Deep Fog and Cream remix of "Beat Meditation" revolves around a central arpeggio melody that shines above rich, breathy pads. A clever reinterpretation of LoQuai and Rill's melodic flow follows, surrounded by a plethora of additional production material in a remix that is full of emotion and dynamic dance floor energy.

As Artem Kalalb and Deep Fog and Cream reveal effortless mesmerising flow, there is plenty of scope for further "Beat Meditation" as LoQuai and Ewan Rill continue to hypnotise.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Artem Kalalb, Cream & Deep Fog
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Beat Meditation

LoQuai & Ewan Rill - Beat Meditation (Cream & Deep Fog Remix - Radio Edit)



The third instalment of the infamous 'Sudbeats' collection lands with 31 tracks, offering a trip into the different landscapes of underground dance music.
From deep early night beats to melodic uplifting crowd bangers, to straight rhythms for the harder floors, many of these fantastic tracks have been tested by label boss Hernan Cattaneo during the last year, and some of them are highly awaited.
The digital release will include all tracks, however, the triple CD is made of 3 discs: disc 1 mixed by Lonya, disc 2 mixed by Graziano Raffa, while disc 3 features all of the mp3s (full length versions).
And so with this being the third of the series, you can see a strong symbology and as you will see with the artwork, a triangle teas centre stage, and its a triple CD with the red, blue and green Sudbeat colors shining all over the package. Three really is the magic number here.

Full Tracklist:

01 - Alessandro Diga - Tete a tete (Original Mix)
02 - Aman Anand - Raikou (Original Mix)
03 - AudioStorm - Old Caffè (Original Mix)
04 - Beat2 - Sublime Memories (Original Mix)
05 - Ben Shaw - Above the Clouds (Original Mix)
06 - Cid Inc - Sensors (Original Mix)
07 - David Calo - From Somewhere (Original Mix)
08 - Eran Aviner & BP - Muze (Original Mix)
09 - Henrik Zuberstein - Morning Struggle (Original Mix)
10 - Hugo Ibarra & Antu Coimbra - Chaptel (Original Mix)
11 - Joan Retamero - Her Imagination and His Planet (Original Mix)
12 - Kosmas & dPen – Zona Roja (Original Mix)
13 - LOM - Shades (Original Mix)
14 - Lonya & Maydan - Fertile Lands (Original Mix)
15 - Lost in Venice - Get Lost (Original Mix)
16 - Manuel Sofia – Python (Original Mix)
17 - Marcelo Vasami - Panorama (Original Mix)
18 - Mariano Mellino & Maxi Degrassi – Ageworthy (Original Mix)
19 - Memo Insua - Trip Radio (Original Mix)
20 - Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic feat. Simos Tagias - Vega (Original Mix)
21 - Natural Flow feat. Deza - No Chance (Original Mix)
22 - Phonic Scoupe - Elysium Gate (Original Mix)
23 - Quivver - Pictures (Original Mix)
24 - Rick Pier O'Neil and Desaturate - No Alternatives (Original Mix)
25 - Rockin' Beats - Calma (Original Mix)
26 - Some Little Things - Allegra (Original Mix)
27 - Steve Slight - Contact (Original Mix)
28 - Subandrio - Timecode (Original Mix)
29 - Tvardovsky - Phoenix (Original Mix)
30 - Warm hall - Transition (Original Mix)
31 - Wood Drift - Rainbow Slide (Original Mix)


Cid Inc - Sensors (Original Mix)

Antrim makes his return on MNL after his previous 'Leak Gardens' (2015) and 'Parallel / The Chemical Of Return' (2016) releases. The Argentinian producer is one of the well respected progressive house producers out there, with a constant quality output that got him signed to labels such as Hope Recordings, Perspectives Digital and Wide Angle Recordings to name a few.

For his return on MNL he treats us with two originals, starting with the title track 'Niger Mulier'. This song makes you want to shake your booty right from the beginning. A groovy percussive intro quickly evolves into a proper dance floor burner as soon as the highly effective bassline comes in. Antrim cleverly builds the track towards a highly emotive peak time bomb with it's key changes and constant subtle addition of various melodic elements.

The second original is titled 'It Will Be This Time', a deeper tune when compared to it's predecessor but still very groovy. It subtly builds towards the breakdown and you just know this one will get the proper crowd reaction when the beat drops. Deep yet very effective this one.

On remix duties we welcome Donatello to the label for the first time, after having done a remix for MNL's sister label Manual Music last year. The Lithuanian producer who we know from his productions on labels such as Stripped Recordings, Click, Proton Music and Perspectives Digital pulls 'It Will Be This Time' away from the deepness and turns it into a pumping dance floor burner in his trademark style that borders between tech house and progressive house.

Antrim - It Will Be This Time (Donatello Remix)

Pryda - The End

Carnatica

Carnatica (Kamilo Sanclemente Remix)

Nacido en Santiago de Chile criado en Buenos Aires.

La música siempre me dio el placer de sentirme en otro lugar justo en el momento de presionar PLAY.

Los primeros sonidos electrónicos los escuche de la mano de Jean Michel Jarre el cual sin darme cuenta me hacia viajar hasta ese infinito que solo la música puede lograr.

Eran los años '90 y mis sentidos se ponían en el escenario del House el cual luego dejo paso a la "música techno" y marco un cierto sabor por los sonidos tribales.

Mi inquietud y la de un amigo tatuaron en nuestros corazones las ganas de experimentar y salir a las pistas de casas y salones nutriendo nuestra sed de "pinchar" vinilos y seducir el baile de muchos.

Los años pasaron y sigo sintiendo aun mas que ayer la "sed" de escuchar y compartir la música que me hace feliz.


Progressive One

Mauricio Solis