Hitting the heights once more on their Meanwhile imprint, GMJ & Matter turn to the iconic figure of Navar for the label’s 38th release as he delivers his 3-track “Return of the Sun”.

A dazzling career that spans over a decade and a double century of releases, Navar has seen his music featured on the likes of Guy J’s Lost & Found, Cid Inc’s Replug and Eelke Kleijn’s Outside The Box Music.

Now returning to Meanwhile after his remix of Alex O’Rion’s “The Chase” in February 2022, the “Return of the Sun” title track is a compelling blend of rhythmic dynamism and trademark melodic prowess. Building over the course of its coruscating 9-minute voyage, elegant and flowing melodies drift atop a deep kick and shimmering hi-hats. Redolent in cascading delays, blissful warmth radiates through the sonic layers that pause briefly for breath at the two-thirds point, before picking up the pace in the latter stages in a work where new motifs enter the aural collage.

Opening with atmospheric pads and rippling effects, “Trips” slowly hits is stride with heavy beat and clicking percussive groove. A subtle and intelligent offering, delicate melodies play across the mid-range in syncopated delays while a seismic legato bassline pitches its way in lockstep with the rhythmic foundation. The result is a shimmering beauty that unexpectedly draws to a dramatic and vibrant conclusion with a new 16th note bassline groove in the final movement.

The aptly titled “Luminescence” concludes the triptych with a huge bassline groove and velvety synth line that scuds across the sonic landscape in stereo-panned glory. Stratified layers of sound make their play as twinkling keys and counterpoint motifs rise and fall in a beautifully woven tapestry. The result is the perfect juxtaposition of low-end vibrancy and majestic melodic touch that is a hallmark of the Navar production sound.

A renowned artist who has always shone brightly in the electronic music firmament, Navar glows incandescent with “Return of the Sun”.

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Launching their Meanwhile Horizons imprint with suitable flair in August 2021 with “Beyond The Horizon”. Initially through a quartet of sparkling tracks, GMJ & Matter return to the series with a second edition. Seven new pieces now showcase the talents of established and newcomers alike within “Beyond The Horizon Volume 2”.
 
Fresh from his “We Are One” EP for Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden, Zankee Gulati opens the compilation with the atmospheric “The Magic Spoon”. Redolent in rolling percussive groove and thickly textured pads, a rippling arpeggio paves the way for a laconic lead synth to meander across the 9-minute piece, taking centre stage at the breakdown. Typically deep and brooding, Meanwhile regular, Imran Khan, highlights a raft of production magic within “Serenity”. Immaculately woven sonic patterns meander across the aptly named track as modulated pads and layered sequences mingle deliciously together. A heavy beat and regular off-beat percussion add to the trademark mesmerising vibe.

PREMIERE: Zankee Gulati - The Magic Spoon (Original Mix) [MEANWHILE HORIZONS]

Sound Music 24
Dabeat & Kamilo Sanclemente - Futura
Original mix / Anthony Pappa & Jamie Stevens remix 
Beatport / Streaming - 29th September 2023
All Stores - 27th October 2023

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PREMIERE: Dabeat & Kamilo Sanclemente - Futura (Anthony Pappa X Jamie Stevens Remix)

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[2024-08-30] [BC2483] ''Sound Fusion - Dusk''

T R A C K L I S T

01) Sound Fusion - Dusk (Original Mix)
02) Sound Fusion - Imagine (Original Mix)
03) Sound Fusion - Imagine (Zy Khan Remix)
04) Sound Fusion - Imagine (Nikko Mavridis Remix)

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Sound Fusion - Imagine (Nikko Mavridis Remix)

Ruben Karapetyan Invites: Taylan

Scottish producer Nila, now based in New Zealand, is no stranger to the Balance roster. Shaped by the explosive rise of trance, techno, and progressive house during the ’90s dance music scene, he now delivers a warm, flowing sound that many are latching onto. Here, he is joined by Spanish producer Luis Damora, making his Balance Music debut. With support from a who’s who of the progressive world already in the bag, Damora is well on his way to break into the wider scene. Together, they combine their talents for a two-track EP that straddles the line between main room progressive and deep house complexity.

'Silicon Surface' breathes with a life of its own, a fusion of organic rhythm and mechanical precision. Delicate FX skitters in the background with the gentle hum of electrical circuitry, while a rising pad emits a nebulous glow. Beneath this fog lies an intricate network of progressive elements working in harmony. The bassline flows with a liquid energy, while shimmering synths trace patterns as intricate and delicate as fractals. Each beat, each note, sends ripples across a landscape that is undeniably contagious and perfect for deeper dancefloors.

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Into the Fog

Premiere: Lucas Solowsky - Into the Fog (Cristian Hidalgo Remix) [PNEUMA]

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Serene Currents

In Motion is an exploration of rhythm as emotion — ten tracks that trace the movement between connection, disconnection, and release. Each piece unfolds like a journey through night: from the gentle pull of Drifting Home to the weightless surrender of After the Fall.

PulseMeld blends deep, cinematic house with introspective sound design, weaving analog warmth and digital precision into something unmistakably human. Layers of reverb, melodic percussion, and evolving bass lines create a world that feels alive, constantly shifting — never still.

Across the album, themes of repetition, identity, and transformation emerge. Voices drift in and out of focus. Patterns break and rebuild. Every beat feels both intimate and expansive — a reminder that even in motion, there’s stillness to be found.
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The Fall

'Following the success of his "One Side of the Underground" series, Rick Pier O'Neil now presents Vol. 3 with new original tracks plus remixes from UK and Argentinean industry icons.

An artist with a 24-carat reputation within the underground dance industry, Rick Pier O'Neil follows on from where he left off in "Vol. 2". "Travel Meet" sees a collaboration with French artist Sonov as a ticking percussive groove and grooved bassline build alongside a hypnotic arpeggio. Evolving elegantly, white-noise swirls and granular pads add to the sonic architecture alongside new melodic motifs in the second half. "Manipulation" sees O'Neil join forces with Ukrainian artist Serge Landar in a mesmerising work that revels in sustained bassline prowess. A shaker-fuelled percussive framework supplies dancefloor character and a rich array of counterpoint melodies play off each other as arpeggios and pads combine in complex stratified layers. The third original offering is a solo affair that finds O'Neil showcasing his production skills through "Fair Trade". A glorious rhythmic and bass groove provides energy throughout as trademark textured pads and white-noise swirls ripple back and forth across the stereo soundstage. Delayed analogue motifs make an appearance at the breakdown that bridges the darker bass and percussion-oriented movements either side. The result is another classy piece.

There are few more iconic names in the underground dance industry than, Nick Muir. As one half of the Bedrock duo with John Digweed and a double century of appearances on the latter's Bedrock imprint, Muir is as relevant today as he was during his legendary work in the late 90s. Also finding his name allied to the likes of Vapour Recordings, Perspectives Digital and Watergate, Muir's DJ career has seen him perform across the globe on a regular basis. Making his Proton Music debut, the Nick Muir remix of "Tribute" is a gloriously dynamic affair that takes the central bassline of the original and transforms takes it on storming journey alongside a glorious array of arps, beautifully textured pads and rich melodic motifs. The addition of a club-friendly beat and groove-laden percussion is sure to fill dancefloors the world over.

An established producer and DJ in his own right, Nicolas Rada's work for the Balkan Connection family of labels is second to none. Moreover, recent collaborative work with UK star, Nick Warren, has seen Rada hit the musical spotlight time and time again with a plethora of incredible work, not least on Warren's The Soundgarden imprint. A pair of remixes for Proton Music has shone a bright light on GMJ and Matter and Andre Sobota as Nicolas Rada returns for a third outing taking on "System" with typical aplomb. A trademark rolling groove forms the basis for freeform melodic phrasing to flow across the 9-minute rework as familiar refrains from O'Neil's original resonate throughout in intelligent fashion. Using an array of additional material and immaculate technique thus find Rada at the top of his production game.

A trio of new tracks and stunning remixes from Nick Muir and Nicolas Rada find Rick Pier O'Neil very much in the foreground.'

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One Side of the Underground, Vol. 3

Premiere: Rick Pier O'Neil - System (Nicolas Rada Remix) [Proton Music]

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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