Beyond EP // Meanwhile Recordings (MEANWHILE024)

Mike Rish - District / Tunnel People / Lost & Found 095

MW046 - Mike Rish - GT / Shoreditch Funk / Reka

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MW062-  Mike Rish - Akhnaton / Gröv / Cloudbreaker

Interlinked

Frogz

Muns Castle

Mandolin

Rotten

Kong

Kelfavik

Sorry

Colossus

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Together - Remixes

Pantheon - Together (Mike Rish Remix)

Black Swan Remixes

Simos Tagias - Black Swan (Mike Rish Remix) [JUICEBOXMUSIC]

The Quest

The Quest EP

Mike Rish - The Quest (Original Mix)

Mike Rish - Tuumla (Original Mix)

Mike Rish - Enter (Original Mix)

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 - Here For You (Original Mix)

Mike Rish - Mindgame (Original Mix)

Mike Rish - Beyond (Original Mix)

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Premiere: Mike Rish - Tunnel People [Lost & Found]

District / Tunnel People

Mike Rish - District (Preview)

A welcome returning figure to the Meanwhile Roster, Mike Rish is no stranger to success. With numerous cross-genre hits under multiple aliases, his own name sees him reach rarefied heights in the Progressive House genre with work signed to Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music, Guy J’s Lost & Found and Praveen Achary’s Juicebox Music.

December 2021 saw a Meanwhile debut with the sublime 3-track “Beyond” EP, while April 2023 witnessed a standout reworking of Jamie Stevens’ “Storm Front”. Returning for a second outing, his latest triple tracker opens with the funky rhythmic backdrop of “GT”. Using an intricate percussive arrangement to provide a club-friendly foundation, a swathe of stereo-panned textures and synth effects meander across the opening movements, accompanied by delay-infused vocal cuts. A smooth arpeggio adds a touch of traditional progressive drive at the breakdown and beyond, while a further synth motif blossoms in the second half to sit alongside the rasping and explosive bassline.

Continuing the effects-laden narrative, “Shoreditch Funk” quickly makes its mark with a woodblock infused percussive top-line. Stereo-panned pads and saw-tooth synths pulsate in dizzying fashion while a grooved bassline adds dancefloor ‘funk’. A cascading arp makes its presence felt, pitching in freeform oscillator glory at the break, before continuing unabated in detuned fashion throughout the second half. The result is a vibrant sonic collage that bristles with verve and innovation.

The final track witnesses another meticulously conceived rhythmic arrangement throughout “Reka”, with a subtle bass sequence providing dancefloor sensibilities alongside a heavy 4/4 beat. An acetylene-torch lead mesmerises with its glissando phrasing while a glassy motif combines with gently pulsing pads that swim enticingly in smooth juxtaposition. Continuing themes redolent in previous outings, a beautifully imagined synth phrase syncopates in exquisitely cadenced rhythm alongside percussive counterparts. “Reka” then evolves into a delicately conceived melodic jewel in the latter stages.

“GT / Shoreditch Funk / Reka” continues to find Mike Rish very much at the leading edge of modern and pioneering Progressive House.

Mike Rish - Reka

Mike Rish - Shoreditch Funk

Mike Rish - GT

Tracklist

1. Mike Rish - Intro
2. Guy j - Map To Heaven (Mikes Edit)
3. Simos Tagias - Black Swan (Mike Rish Remix)
4. Mike Rish - Tuumla 
5. Mike Rush - Enter 
6. Mike Rish - Migaloo
7. Meeting Molly - Final Result (Mike Rish Remix)
8. Mike Rish - Vontoppin
9. Mike Rish - Reka
10. Carla Cimino - Fractal (Mike Rish Remix)
11. Nigel Dawson - East To West (Mike Rish Remix)
12. Jamie Stevens - Stromfront (Mike Rish Remix)
13. Mike Rish - GT 
14. Mike Rish - Beyond 
15. Mike Rish - ID 
16. Mike Rish - ID 
17. Mike Rish - Shoreditch Funk
18. Mike Rish - Tunnel People
19. Mike Rish - District 
20. Mike Rish - ID
21. Mike Rish - The Middle 
22. Paul Deep - Mind Destructor
23. Stereo Underground - Mind Hunter
24. La Santa - Malik 
25. Kamilo Sanclemente - Odyssey (Mike Rish Remix)
26. Deadmau5 - Let Go (Mike Rish Private Remix) 
27. Mike Rish - ID 
28. Mike Rish - Interlinked 
29. Mike Rish - ID (Outro Edit)

Mike Rish live at The Sunset Project, Civic Undeground, Sydney - 10/03/2023

Tracklist//

1. Forty Cats - Forest Beast (Paul Deep Remix)  
2. Pedro Aguiar - Perceptions  
3. Mango & Aman Ananda - The project (Subandrio Remix) 
4. Kasper Koman - DIM
5. Alex Orion - Drift
6. Eitan Reuter - Fade Away (Guy J remix)
7. Hoffman - Fusion (Diego Moreira Remix) 
8. Digby & Oliver - Human (Mike Rish Remix)
9. Peace Division - Black Light Sleeve (Mike Rish Private Remix)
10. Mike Rish - ID
11. Mike Rish - ID 
12. Mike Rish - Stormjur 
13. Mike Rish - Shoreditch Funk
14. Mike Rish - Tunnel People 
15. Syncom Data - Beyond The Stars (Speedy J Remix - Mike Rish Edit)
16. Sian - Sacred Geography (Guy J Remix) 
17. JD.NM.GJ - Trezzz
18. Speaking In Tongues - Voodoo Moon
19. Lostep - Burma (Mike Rish Remix)

Mike Rish live at Zero Tolerance Pres. No Nonsense, Melbourne, 9/09/2023

An artist with a growing Meanwhile history, Mike Rish returns to the label with a 3rd original EP, this time with the “Akhnaton / Gröv / Cloudbreaker” triple-tracker.

A story that began in late-2021, Mike Rish and his “Beyond” EP ignited a spark that would go on to burn brightly amongst a galaxy of stars on GMJ & Matter’s flagship imprint. Already a regular on such celebrated labels as Kasey Taylor’s Vapour Recordings, Praveen Achary’s Juicebox Music and Guy J’s Lost & Found, the Australian artist has continued to see his distinctive and mature production sound much sought after.

Now returning to Meanwhile for the first time since June 2023’s “GT / Shoreditch Funk / Reka”, “Akhnaton” is inspired by the Amsterdam club of the same name and host of Meanwhile’s debut label showcase at ADE 2023. Full of trademark character, the track is a pounding club floor-filler with white-noise back drop and chugging bassline intent. Full of mesmeric soundscapes, and cascading delays, the track builds in power as subtle melodies are introduced amongst the immaculately placed pauses that help ramp up the intensity. The result is a masterful affair.

Continuing the hefty rhythmic narrative, familiar tropes percolate around “Gröv” like a fine wine. Under a huge, throbbing backdrop of seismic beat and cavernous bass pattern, spine-tingling melodies float across the mid-range before coming to the fore at the extended breakdown. Adding to the sonic collage with a hypnotising off-beat chord motif, the track then drops back into the familiar form of earlier phases as it draws to its conclusion.

The final offering sees “Cloudbreaker” continue to push the sonic envelope with the immaculately crafted bassline extravaganza. Full of percussive intent with shaker-fuelled top-line, a richly syncopated melody captures dancefloor attention, held through a sustained bass phrase at the breakdown. Hitting its straps again in the third movement, the gargantuan groove and luscious melodic interplay break through in a stormfront of club vibrancy and brio.

A force to be reckoned with via another EP chock-full of skill, technique and craftsmanship, Mike Rish excels once more via his “Ahknaton / Gröv / Cloudbreaker” EP.

Mike Rish - Gröv

Mike Rish - Cloudbreaker

Mike Rish - Akhnaton

Tú Attair (Civic Outro Version)

1. Mike Rish - Gröv 
2. Mike Rish Cloudbreaker 
3. Mike Rish - Enter (Emphi Remix) 
4. Dave Gahan - Dirty Sticky Floors (Patch Park’s Bootleg of Junkie XL’s Vocal Remix)
5. Kasper Koman - Biome (Mike Rish Remix) 
6. Mike Rish - ID
7. Barbarella - My Name Is Barbarella (Patch Park Bootleg Remix) 
8. Mike Rish - GT 
9. Mike Rish - ID
10. Mike Rish - Akhnaton 
11. Paul Deep - Subatomic 
12. Mike Rish - ID
13. Mike Rish - Shoreditch Funk
14. Mike Rish - ID
15. Mike Rish - Tú Attair (Civic Outro Edit)

Mike Rish @ We Are Lost - Sri Lanka 28.09.24

Tracklist 

1.  Mike Rish - Venoms (Original Mix)

2. Mike Rish - Lead Paint (Original Mix)

3. Deadmau5 - Let Go (Mike Rish Remix)

4. Mike Rish - 303 (Original Mix)

5. Mike Rish - Mnez (Original Mix)

Mike Rish - Kiss FM Guestmix - Live Recording- 7.2.2017

Strive

UGM020

Mike Rish - Echo (Original Mix) Ugenius Music

Mike Rish at Revolver Upstairs  // 12.01.2018  //  Ugenius Music Showcase

1. Mike Rish - Venoms (Original Mix) (Baroque Records)
2. Mike Rish - Dwel (Original Mix) - (Forthcoming on UGENIUS MUSIC)
3. Mike Rish - Scrim (Original Mix) (UGENIUS Music)
4. Mike Rish - Sober (Original Mix) - 
5. Massive Attack Teardrop  (Mike Rish Remix)
6. Mike Rish - Lead Paint (Baroque Records)
7. Mike Rish - Fourier (Baroque Records)
8. Mike Rish - The Decider(Original Mix) -(Forthcoming on UGENIUS MUSIC)

Mike Rish at Revolver Upstairs  // 12.01.2018  //  Ugenius Music Showcase // 100% Mike Rish Tracks

Tom Evans - The Way (Mike Rish Remix) OUT NOW

"Welcome back Mike Rish to the knights table. Upon submission of around 20 tracks, we sat in the studio trying to pick out our favourite 4 to showcase.......but 4 wasn't enough. So we thought we would drip feed you a few heaters first ahead of releasing his debut album later this year!!

Abyss sets the tone for the EP chugging along, oozing warmth. The synth's and bass stabs carry the track along in pure Rish style. 

Likely for those early morning sets, Bales and Miner showcase euphoric sounds enabling you to drift into the sunset.

Rounding out the EP is String Tight, which is definitely geared towards the peak time selectors with elements of breakbeat and has a much heavier vibe. Don't let scare you away as this one does wonders on the dancefloor."

MIKE RISH - ABYSS (ORIGINAL MIX)

Mike Rish - Dopel (Original Mix)

This is all my own music, with all but two of the tracks currently unreleased along with private remixes

Some of these tunes were made specifically for this set

I won't say which ones, but some of these tracks will feature in my forth coming artist album on UGENIUS Music

70 odd minutes of prog

Enjoy 

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1. Mike Rish - X (Rainbow Intro Version)
2. Mike Rish - Sorry (Original Mix)
3. Mike Rish - Mooey (Original Mix)
4. Mike Rish - Muns Castle (Original Mix)
5. Mike Rish - Mandolin (Original Mix)
6. Mike Rish - Massif (Original Mix)
7. Tom Evans - The Way (Mike Rish Private Remix) [Bunny Tiger Dubs]  
8. Mike Rish - Kelfavik (Original Mix)
9. Mike RIsh - Abyss (Original Mix) [Ugenius Music]
10. Deadmau5 - Let Go (Mike Rish Private Remix)
11. Mike Rish - Dopel (Original Mix) [Colorize Music]

100% Mike Rish - Rainbow Serpent Application 2020

Guest Mix for The Morning After radio show on Proton Radio, Hosted by Cookie

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TRACKLIST //

1. Acronym - The Trains Kept Rolling (Original Mix) [Field Records]
2. Sebastian Mullaert - In The Blurry  Mist Of Your Self (Wa Wu We Remix) [Kontra Musik]
3. Memorial Home - Pursuit (Luigi Tozzi Remix) [Flyance Records] w/ Stelios Vassiloudis & Sahar Z - Front Row (Original Mix) [Balance Music]
4. Cornucopia - Nature Boy (Original Mix) [Shanti Radio Moscow]
5. Mike Rish - Louie (Original Mix) [Unreleased]
6. Mike Rish - Frogz (Original Mix) [Unreleased]
7. Mike Rish  - Colossus (Original Mix) [Unreleased]
8. Mike Rish -  Realm(Original Mix) [Unreleased] w/ Evangeline - The Strangest Thing (Acapella) [Sad Boy Records]
9. Mike Rish - X (Original Mix) [Unreleased]
10. Fluke - Slap It (Mike Rish Private Remix) [Appalooso]

Mike Rish Guest Mix - Morning After Proton Radio Show // 15.04.2020

UGM041 - Mike Rish Remix Pack

Mike Rish - Miner (Nick Muir Remix)
Mike Rish -Bales (Jamie Stevens Remix)

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Remixes (incl. Nick Muir & Jamie Stevens)

Mike Rish Bales (Jamie Stevens Remix)

Mike Rish - Miner (Nick Muir Remix)

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