Ending the year on a high having witnessed a plethora of musical highlights, Meanwhile has been a shining beacon for progressive house throughout 2021. Now, Australian, Mike Rish, becomes the latest debutant to showcase his talents on GMJ & Matter’s blossoming imprint with the 3-track “Beyond” EP.

From his home on Australia’s south-eastern coast, Mike Rish has witnessed an impressive rise to notoriety, courtesy of a clutch of high-profile releases on an exclusive set of blue-chip labels. Not wanting to flood the progressive house scene with a swathe of formulaic dance music, the Melbourne resident’s “selective output” is based on a carefully thought-out commitment to “keep people engaged, but also wanting more”. Thus, Rish’s work for the likes of Colorize, Serendeep and Juicebox Music, has seen the Australian carve out a sizeable niche for himself, further enhanced by March 2021’s 12-track “Interlinked” album for UGENIUS Music.

Opening his Meanwhile account with the “Beyond” title track, a chunky beat and cavernous bass groove sit tightly against off-beat hats and snare. Filtering into sonic range, an elegant arpeggio provides glorious melodic interplay as white-noise washes and meandering pads pulse gently across the near 10-minute piece. Full of spine-tingling atmosphere, additional melodic phrasing is introduced at the breakdown before extending into the third movement with ease, combined with a raft of effects and masterful touches.

A bouncing bass groove immediately finds “Mindgame” oozing with hypnotic force and low-end menace. Sat perfectly in between deep kick and ticking hats, a flowing melodic line ripples across proceedings as it rises and falls with filtered dynamism. Twisted vocal cuts and acetylene-edged synth effects pitch with glissando range adding to the aural collage in a track full of dark and mesmerising beauty.

Closing the EP, “Here For You” is characterised by an intricate percussive arrangement that introduces a subtle melodic backdrop. Effects and textured pads span the stereo stage in modulated glory as a pulsating lead melody enters the fray in the second movement. Building steadily before revealing itself fully in the stripped back breakdown, the second half blossoms in commanding fashion with a pulsating confluence of rhythm and melody. The result is a track that illustrates Mike Rish’s unique talent and technique.

A musical triptych full of innovation and sonic narrative, Mike Rish has gone above and “Beyond” with a glittering display of production prowess.

Mike Rish - Beyond (Original Mix)

3rd Avenue's first 'We Are The Future' compilation was released in 2013. The collection featured a snapshot of some of electronic music's future stars and further cemented that 3rd Avenue is an imprint that's committed to the growth of underground dance music. For the first edition of 2024 we welcome these artists (in alphabetic order): Abyssman, Agustin Paoletti, Aloft, Atman Electronic, B.I.R.DD (AR), Bemiro, Checo Cotela, Deodar, EddyThron, Ekis Ekis, Emi Tazz (AR), Graamen, Ignacio Corazza, Ilija Frapp, Ivory Coats, Keshana, Kryptone (SL), Living Stereo, SALAZAR (COL), SAMCHE, SimWou, Taleon, TULIO (AR), ViT4L.

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Gav Easby - Neon Illusion EP [inU]

Track Listings:
1) Neon Illusion (Original Mix)
2) Neon Illusion (Pole Folder Remix)
3) Neon Illusion (Alan Cerra Remix)

Release Date: 25th October 2024
Photography: David Underland


inU is proud to present this stunning 3 Track EP from head honcho, Gav Easby. We also welcome 2 new faces to the label family, Legend is not understating this man as we welcome Pole Folder, along with one of Argentina's most exciting Prog House Talents Alan Cerra to the label family!

First up, Gav's Original Track, Deep soothing basslines and angelic textures build up as the track progresses and opens out to wonderful euphoric moments.

Next up, we are proud to welcome Pole Folder with his version and this one doesn't disappoint! Deep driving basslines underpin the track and utilises the original elements to take you on a hypnotic journey to another world!

Next, we welcome Alan Cerra to the label family with his version, twisting, shaping & moulding the original elements and blending this with his unique grooves, driving basslines and tribal percussions, make this one dacefloor ready to ride - Enjoy!

Neon Illusion

Neon Illusion (Alan Cerra Remix) [inu]

Gav Easby - Neon Illusion (Alan Cerra Remix) [inU]

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Juan Vazquez, Martin Di Sciascio - Nebula [Balkan Connection South America]

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Casnik - Just a Dream [LuPS Records]

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Kirwan - Autumn Garden [Balkan Connection South America]

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02) Heaven INC. & Kühl - The Last Chance (Original Mix)
03) Chär Spinelli & Rodrigo Pochelu - Destiny (Original Mix)
04) Ev Rymd & Chernov - Ariella (Original Mix)
05) Togni - The Astronaut (Original Mix)
06) Nikhila Hashen - The Comeback Kid (Original Mix)
07) Chicato - Nectar (Original Mix)
08) Halishan & Rico Mannion - Humans & Aliens (Original Mix)

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Connections, Vol. XXV

Halishan & Rico Mannion - Humans & Aliens (Original Mix)

The unstoppable force of ARRÉ joins the electrifying energy of SAHAR to deliver "Part Of Me," a seismic dancefloor weapon unleashed via QulaqAs Records. 
This isn’t just another track - it’s a sonic detonation, a pulse-racing fusion of fiery beats and hypnotic grooves designed to command your movement. Let it infiltrate your playlist, ignite your nights, and claim its place as the undisputed anthem of the moment. Resistance is futile! Surrender to the rhythm.
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Part Of Me

ARRÉ, SAHAR - Part Of Me (Original Mix)

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meanwhile is the creative outlet & vision of GMJ & Matter.
Founded in 2020, we pride ourselves on releasing & showcasing only the finest in forward thinking deep & progressive music from around the globe.

Our label family is growing with resident DJ's including Olga Misty (Russia) amhain (Ireland / Australia), Paul Deep (AR), Sebastian Sellares (AR),  Forerunners (USA), DJ Ogawa (Japan), Imran Khan (UK), DJ Ruby (Malta) & Ricky Ryan (Argentina), Jiminy Hop (Russia)

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