An artist consistently at the summit of the electronic dance scene from his Israeli home, Matan Caspi has continued to develop a growing fan base paralleled with platinum support. Bringing these talents to Particles, we are delighted to welcome Matan back to the label with a debut original EP in the shape of "Undersound".

Always highly sought after in his production work, the turn of the decade provided Caspi with the breakthrough that saw him become one of the industry's global stars. DJ performances in a two-year period between 2010 and 2012 saw him visit over twenty countries, captivating audiences with his "diverse spectrum of musical styles". A hard-earned production career has run in tandem with an ever-increasing number of live performances and more than a thousand production credits flowing from Matan's fingertips since early work for the likes of Enormous Tunes and Unreleased Digital in 2009.

Since then, a prolific output has provided a slew of best-selling tracks in a variety of genres, from "groovy progressive house to tech house, techno and deep house". Thus, the distinctive Matan Caspi sound can be found on the compilations of Sander Kleinenberg and Sultan and allied to such leading labels as Pacha, Global Underground and the mighty Spinnin' Records. In addition, 2011 saw the formation of his own Outta Limits Recordings in conjunction with global icon, Stan Kolev, which has become the home for some of the industry's leading lights including, Ad Brown, Ben Coda and Dinka.

Renowned and revered, support from across the dance music spectrum, from Eric Prydz and Tiesto to Nick Warren and Joris Voorn, has seen Matan Caspi feature heavily in the sets and radio shows of the DJ glitterati. A Particles career that began in 2016 with a pair of remixes for Li-Polymer and Rick Pier O'Neil and Desaturate, is now extended with a twin-track original EP in "Undersound".

The title track is a dark, brooding affair that bristles with trademark Matan Caspi polish. A chunky rhythm and smooth, rich bass line are a perfect blend of seductive groove as an emotive melody emerges from the lower frequency. Pausing at a stripped back breakdown, a haunting and loquacious vocal line creates further atmosphere as intelligently placed plucked motifs glitter across the stereo spectrum. The resultant work oozes class and skill.

"After the Storm" continues the carefully orchestrated atmospheres and layers that accompany the Matan Caspi sound. A dominant kick, combined with hypnotic bass provide the perfect anchor for freeform melodic lines to coruscate through the mid-range, honing into full sonic view in another haunting breakdown. Vocal lines rise above the melodic sequences and the evocative offering perfectly conjures up aural images of the calm, 'after the storm', replete with birdsong and ambient effects that only enhance Caspi's sonic architecture.

A twin-track offering of impressive scope and technique has provided Matan Caspi with continued success "Undersound".

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Matan Caspi
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Undersound

Undersound (Original Mix)

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