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Forerunners return to Sudbeat with his first full EP - Fear is the Mind Killer. 

Bursting onto the scene some 8 years ago, Arizona-based Brenden LaBonte (or Forerunners to his fans) has quickly progressed up the ladder with music signed to an impressive list of high profile labels including Perfecto, Pure Progressive, Anjunadeep and more. His signature slow build style is perfect for us, and we are excited to present these immersive and emotional tracks. 

Opening with a carnival of beats is 'Fear is the Mind Killer'. Melodic layers ebb and fade over the opening bars adding tension. Bass and spiky sonics in the midsection indicate a definite energy rise with the main break becoming an oasis from the chaos that powers from the drop in the final third. 'Distant Signal' with its Bladerunner-esque dystopian keys is a darker, more insistent partner. Elegant pads and choppy arps add interest to this heads-down stomper for just before dawn ushers in reality.

Fear is the Mind Killer

Distant Signal

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Navigating familiar Progressive House waters with confidence and purpose, GMJ & Matter’s Meanwhile imprint showcases six tracks from outstanding talents within the underground dance scene as they come together to explore “Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 1”

First up, label head-honcho, GMJ, joins forces with fellow countryman and newly crowned Meanwhile resident, amháin. Through “Flux” the duo charts a familiar course through the progressive landscape with heavy beat and glorious rolling rhythm. Easing elegantly into its stride, a heavy bass groove plays its part as flowing pads and myriad spot effects tumble over each other to create a rich sonic blend. Subtle motifs add a textured layer post-breakdown in an impressive collaborative debut. Having already showcased his talent via the “Horizonz / Push Thru” EP, Imran Khan returns with the beautiful “Patterns of Loss”. Full of emotion and production flair, a familiar heavy kick and driving percussive cadence lay the foundations for an array of melodic strata to sit atop before a mesmerising arpeggio sparkles across the breakdown. Returning to its heavy rhythmic character in the second half, Imran Khan has created another 24-carat jewel.

A regular on Mango Alley in recent months, Forty Cats makes her Meanwhile debut with the hypnotic “Therapy”. Through a glittering array of white-noise effects and stereo-panned arpeggiated phrasing, the Russian artist combines a shimmering sonic palette that filters its way across 7-minutes. Waxing and waning with ease, a standout motif also appears at intermittent intervals to create a familiar aural echo on which to pin Forty Cats’ production prowess. Remixing GMJ’s “Mood Medicine” in June 2021, Paul Kardos returns with the dynamic and elegant “The Producella”. Immediately striking with its aural melange, a hefty kick transforms proceedings as an acetylene-edged lead cuts through shuffling percussive hats. Evolving powerfully, a counterpoint glissando melody provides a subtle shift in emphasis in the second half as Kardos creates a real head-turning track full of meticulous detail and technique.

Fresh from the success of “Deeper Dye”, another returning artist sees Paul Deep hit the heights with “Milo”. Full of trademark production credentials, a beautiful flowing melody ripples across the track, filtering in and out with ease while a metronomic kick and off-beat snare create rhythmic precision. Through a heady combination of rhythm and melody, Paul Deep has provided another seismic creation. The Indian continent is represented through the growing force of Weird Sounding Dude. Making his Meanwhile debut, “Wonderlife” is a charismatic offering that revels in layers of counterpoint arpeggio sequences that propels the track forward. Immaculately syncopated to the dynamic rhythmic foundation, the breakdown is a pause for new, dramatic melodies to come to the fore in inspiring fashion, before the rhythm and arpeggiated foundations drop back in.

“Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 1” provides an opportunity for a new voyage of discovery as artists from across the continents come together uniting in common musical purpose.

Weird Sounding Dude - Wonderlife

Brooklyn based Mike Isai joins the onedotsixtwo family with two red-hot progressive gems, Alya and Chrysalis.  Fellow New Yorker and ODST alumni, Mir Omar, takes on Alya, while Aussie legends GMJ & Matter give us their unique take on Chrysalis making this a complete onedotsixtwo family release. 

Although a relatively new name on the progressive scene, Mike Isai has certainly hit the ground running, with highly praised releases on the legendary Hope Recordings, and a recent EP on current label du jour Meanwhile Recordings. Growing up in New York Mike was exposed to electronic music from a very early age via his siblings who introduced him to Sasha, Digweed, Danny Tenaglia and the like and soon after, at the age of sixteen, decided he wanted to create his own sounds and hasn’t looked back since. 

First up is ‘Alya’ with an infectiously deep groove, shimmering keys and understated yet powerful acid undertones. ‘Chrysalis’ follows with a growling energy and tribal rhythms complimented by atmospheric hypnotic chants and sweeping effects. Mir Omar takes on Alya to great effect, adding intricate layers of percussion and brining a peak time feel to the piece. GMJ & Matter tackle Chrysalis bringing their signature euphoric big room sound and rounding off a stunning EP in style.

Alya

Mike Isai - Alya (Original Mix)

'After some back and forth for the past year with up and coming Melbourne talent Joe Mattei we are extremely happy to present his debut EP with UGenius titled Underpass which he has collaborated with the legend Danny Bonnici. His output of music most definitely captured our attention of late and welcome him with open arms. 

There's not many names so synonymous and well respected within the Australian electronic music community than Danny Bonnici (NuBreed) & Jamie Stevens (Infusion). Collectively they have shaped a scene and influenced so many in their tenure with a list accolades as long as the Zambezi. 

With Danny teaming up with Joe on the both track's and Jamie delivering a yet again spectacular remix for the lead track, this one is sure to get the attention from the worlds best with early support already strong.

The B Side "Into The Sun" rounds out the release with the boys delivering a chuggy monster with bright synth notes that contradict the brooding bass sounds that scatter throughout. This one is perfect for lifting a set to another level.'

Follow: @jamiestevens // @joemattei // @dannybonnici // @ugenius-music

Premiere: Joe Mattei & Danny Bonnici - Underpass (Jamie Stevens Remix) [Ugenius]

Uplifting summer sounds here with the latest on Magnitude Recordings by Ultraverse. Both the title track 'My Universe' as well as 'Vintage' have got that distinctive sunshine feel with it's warm chords and sexy basslines. Qbical adds a bit of uplifting summer melancholia with the sole interpretation on the EP. Quality feel good pack!

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BEN HAYDIE Molecules Remixed, Pt.2

001 november dowden remix
002 bad idea EMPHI remix
003 walls rauschhaus remix
004 we collide elvis sabani remix

/ written and produced by Ben Haydie
/ remix production by Brenden Dowden, Johan Hardin, Moritz Rausch, Elvis Sabani
/ mastering by Cid Inc.

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BEN HAYDIE Bad Idea (EMPHI Remix)

October 2021's "Spark" saw Petar Dundov at his beautifully melodic best. Now returning to the twin-track EP, "Day Unseen (Particles Edition)" sees a pair of new remixes from rising Russian and Argentinean stars.

An artist with a clutch of hugely impressive releases stretching back to a debut for NewBorn Records in mid-2010, Izzet has continued to release his atmospheric work on an array of blue-chip labels that include Liquid Grooves, Clinique Recordings and the renowned Visceral compilation series. Moreover, the Russian producer has been responsible for three original EPs on Particles via January 2019's "Summer Goodbye", March 2021's "Abstract Distortion" and March 2022's "Puncher". In between, remixes for Rafa'EL, Pole Folder and Savvas have followed as Izzet returns with a magical reworking of "Spark" that is dominated by cavernous beat and bristling shaker-fuelled percussion. A bassline groove adds dancefloor character as smooth pads hint towards the introduction of melodic themes from Petar's original. A delicate arpeggio is introduced that filters its way across the 6-minute piece in hypnotising fashion to create a distinctive new reworking.

Originally from Patagonia at the southern end of South America, but now firmly ensconced in Córdoba, Martina Mossoni and Matías Villafañe are a rapidly rising duo who have created quite a stir within the underground dance fraternity through their Alto Astral moniker. Able to combine live performances with more traditional DJ sets, the pair's production work has seen them hit the ground running since a Balkan Connection debut in April 2021. With original and remix material subsequently signed to the likes of Movement, 3rd Avenue and AH Digital, December 2021 saw the Argentinean artists make their Particles debut with a remix of Juan Deminicis' "Rebellion". Now returning to the label, their remix of "Day Unseen" immediately echoes the themes of Petar's track as a running bass groove and head-shaking percussive cadence pave the way for Martina's vocal melodies to drift across near 10-minute piece in captivating fashion. Sublime melodic phrasing and emotive key changes provide a sonic anchor to the original, particularly at the breakdown, but the presence of effects-laden vocal layers and white-noise crescendo, make for a powerful drop that powers the reworking forward to its dramatic conclusion. The result is a sparking gem of a remix from Alto Astral.

A pair of new remixes from Izzet and Alto Astral create a bright new dawn across Petar Dundov and his "Day Unseen".

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

Day Unseen (Particles Edition)

Petar Dundov - Day Unseen (Alto Astral Remix)

Label boss returns to Univack. Integral Bread @integralbread releases this track this time remixing the great hit 'One Mind' by the music legend Robert Babicz @robbabicz .  His version is a Progressive House piece that shows the peculiar style of this artist, music with a lot of melodic and percussive elements, that make an sci-fi oneiric journey that can be danced in equal parts between body and mind. 

Mastered by Integral Bread

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Robert Babicz - One Mind (Integral Bread Remix) [Univack]

'With the 45th release on their esteemed imprint, GMJ and Matter welcome Tantum to Meanwhile with his 3-track, "Secondary / Suan Pan / Narko".

Entering the world of music by way of electric guitar, it wasn't long before Tantum started to experiment with the music of legendary figures including Eric Prydz, Deadmau5 and Fehrplay. Quickly finding his feet with a distinctive blend of melodic techno and progressive house, the German made an impressive debut on EIN2 in late 2018 in partnership with Thales Boutroumlis. A full EP debut on Juicebox Music followed in early 2019 from which Tantum has continued to find himself forging an impressive path, culminating in May 2023's "Korner" for the Praveen Achary led imprint. Close to a century of production credits have followed that early work with releases on Mango Alley, Monaberry and Guy J's Lost and Found. It is for the latter, that Tantum has released 3 EPs including January 2023's "Another Day / Havel / Acetone". 

Supported by a prominent and growing band of A-listers including Super Flu, Nick Warren, Sasha and Guy J himself, it is an honour to welcome Tantum to Meanwhile for a debut release. Driven forward by a chest-thumping kick and ticking percussion, "Secondary" soon finds a smooth bass groove providing dancefloor credentials. A shimmering arpeggio pans the stereo spectrum with ease as occasional note changes pique interest. Reaching a filtered zenith at a gloriously extended breakdown, the track drops back into its low-slung groove in the third movement to impressive effect.

Continuing with a similar cast of characters assembled for "Suan Pan", a strong beat and hypnotic arpeggio once again play their part as a delay-infused analogue synth lead creates subtle tension and spine-tingling atmosphere. Using melodic elements as the main rhythmic force, the track rises and falls with ease while a bassline sequence acts as a dancefloor anchor alongside off-beat hi-hats. The result is an exciting original production.

The final piece sees another atmospheric offering, courtesy of "Narko". Redolent in eerie stereo-panned effects and mesmerising melodic sequence, muted stabs come to life with gradual open-filtered energy. A further counterpoint melody enters the fray at the breakdown, rising to a rousing and chaotic LFO frenzy before the narrative of previous tracks is continued via heavy rhythmic pattern and sub-bass groove.

Hitting the heights with easy skill and sublime artistry, Tantum delights with "Secondary / Suan Pan / Narko".'

Follow: @tantum // @meanwhile

Premiere: Tantum - Suan Pan [Meanwhile]

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Serendeep Opens the 13th Chapter by warmly welcoming Liam Sieker with the debut release ‘Good Intentions'. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Liam is well known for his regular appearances at My Aeon, Brown Alley, Babylon Festival, Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Esoteric. He has also released music on the finest imprints such as Nick Warren's The Soundgarden and Matan Caspi and Stan Kolev's Revolt Music & Tripswitch's Onedotsixtwo many others. Not known to many Mike Rish one of the best upcoming producers, his unique style of production got him to labels such as Bunny Tiger Dubs, Colorize.

The atmospheric percussive quality supported by the growling baseline makes ‘Good Intentions' headliner of the release. A deeper yet fierce piece through a musical storyboard with an implicit sense of adventure, Mike's remix pushes the boundaries in sound-design and complex rhythms within the existing framework of the original. Ideally following deeper sounds soundscape, flowing through tasteful modulation ‘Understanding' closes the 23 Min EP.

Serendeep continues showcasing talents from around the world.

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