2015 has already provided a fertile ground for Deepfunk. With "Silent Whispers" the Maltese star provided a slice of underground dance music that lit up the early part of the year. Already seeing a clutch of remixes on both Particles and BCSA, a third instalment now sees a further trio of interpretations from across Europe.

Irish DJ and producer, Lateral Cut Groove, has provided a set of top-flight credentials that have led him to DJ competition success and an opening slot at "Creamfields Ireland" while production prowess quickly followed suit coupled with the desire to spread his knowledge, teaching music technology from his own studio. Liquid Grooves has been a constant partner in the Lateral Cut Groove portfolio with a score of productions backed by work for Clinique, Baires and Stripped and a clutch of works for Particles has recently been asterisked by the outstanding three-track "Spring Tide" EP.

Taking his considerable skill set to Deepfunk, the Lateral Cut Groove remix of "Shadowy Whispers" is a typically rich, bass driven number that bristles with melodic intrigue and an intelligent reworking of the original's themes. A complex rhythm section adds to whole to create a striking affair.

A twelve-year career that has seen highlights such as a gig at London's Ministry of Sound and supporting Gareth Emery and Sister Bliss, Robin Thurston's DJ career is as impressive as it is globe-trotting. Former gigs in Argentina and Uruguay have added to a global presence as Thurston's production career begins to make strides. Collaborative work with Sweet Cacophony has seen the pair's music signed to BQ Recordings and Liquid Grooves and a debut contribution to the "Summer Particles 2014" compilation is now consolidated with a remix of "Shadowy Whispers".

A pounding beat and striking percussive section lay the foundation for the analogue arpeggio sequence of the original to appear in subtle variation as a host of additional production material and melody provide a haunting new vision of Deepfunk's work.

The final contribution sees Battage take centre stage. A techno DJ from the north of Holland, Battage made a name for himself across the Netherlands with his own unique brand of eclectic sets while a promoter famous for his "Hartslag" nights saw him bring superstars Petar Dundov and Stephan Bodzin to Groningen. A production portfolio that has already seen a quartet of credits including appearances on "Spring" and "Summer Particles 2014", as well as a pair of remixes of Derek Howell and Ferdy, now sees Battage sprinkling his production talent upon Deepfunk.

Taking "Silence of Waves", the Dutchman provides a huge pulsating bass line that is juxtaposed sharply against a thumping kick and metronomic techno percussion. A soft melodic sequence, echoing the original, gradually filters its way to the fore in impressive fashion as the track progresses to rhythmic conclusion.

With a trio of new remixes to the fore, Deepfunk's "Silent Whispers" are very much loud and proud in their new guises.

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

Silent Whispers, Pt. 3

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Music to lose yourself in. Robin Thurston’s productions powerfully interweave evocative melodies, emotional storytelling and compelling sound design. Inspired by travel and the grandeur of nature, his tracks are as at home soundtracking escapades into the unknown as they are fuelling dancefloor euphoria.

As an electronic artist, Thurston’s modern take on the progressive sound cocoons you in soaring melodies, wistful motifs and dramatic dynamic peaks. The emotive call to the wild that once sparked wanderlust in Thurston reflected back in the widescreen technicolour palette of the dancefloor weapons he now creates. 

Having released music on a string of high-profile melodic and progressive house labels such as Particles, Soundteller, Bonzai, Emergent Properties, ARRVL, AH Digital and BC2, Thurston has been busily preparing new material. With his production prowess demonstrated on tracks like ‘Cura Brochero’ and ‘Lost in the Moment,’ picking up support from El Maestro Hernan Cattaneo himself, Robin Thurston's music invites listeners to lose themselves on the dancefloor in an expansive sonic hinterland.

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From early childhood car rides soundtracked by Jean-Michel Jarre to headlining underground club nights across the UK, Erik’s journey through electronic music has always been one of deep connection and evolution. Based on the South Coast of England, his love affair with sound began in the most organic of ways — through the speakers of his family’s car, where electronic music first captured his imagination.

“Music was always playing at home, but it was those long holiday drives with Jarre that really imprinted something on me. That’s where it all started.”

By the early ’90s, Erik had taken to the decks, diving headfirst into the UK’s vibrant club culture. What followed was a decades-spanning path through residencies, raves, and underground venues — including standout stints at Bournemouth’s flagship progressive and techno night Terminal, as well as the Twisted Global parties that defined a generation of South Coast dance music lovers.

Erik’s sound is fluid yet unmistakably his own. His DJ sets move seamlessly between deep house, progressive trance, atmospheric breaks, and driving techno — built on a foundation of lush textures, haunting melodies, and tightly wound grooves. Whether warming up a room or closing it down, Erik’s sets are more than just selections — they’re sonic narratives crafted for the dancefloor.

As a producer, Erik brings the same storytelling sensibility into the studio. His productions have caught the ears of a diverse group of global tastemakers, earning support from legends such as Nick Warren, Umek, Cristian Varela, and Meat Katie. With releases on respected imprints like Lowering the Tone, Prognosis, Krafted Records, AH Digital, Gibbon Records, and Wight Label Records, Erik has built a discography that balances depth, energy, and emotional resonance.

Now serving as the President DJ for Bournemouth-based Revibe Emotions, Erik continues to contribute to the scene — not just as a performer or producer, but as a curator, mentor, and ambassador for the underground. Whether on stage or in the studio, his mission remains the same: to create meaningful musical experiences that move bodies, stir emotions, and stay with listeners long after the final beat..