An artistic pairing with a rich musical heritage, Matt Rowan and Robbie Lowe light up Particles with "Luminary". Remixes come from renowned Latvian and Hungarian stars.

Matt Rowan and Robbie Lowe have been at the forefront of the underground dance movement for over 20 years. From their Australian homes, both have pursued an impressive career path that has led them to the highest echelons of the industry. Rowan's debut alongside fellow countryman, Jaytech, saw the duo in the record boxes of every discerning DJ in the mid 2000s with a string of hits for the likes of Hope, Only Records and Curvve. A double century of credits in the intervening years has seen Rowan become a regular on Proton Music and Particles with releases including 2012 "Basics" album and 2019's "Fools Only" EP. Similarly, Lowe has seen notable work for Low Pressings, while joining forces with Rowan on Baroque, Outta Limits and September 2019's "Actual" for Late Night Music. A debut Particles offering finds a typically strong groove-oriented affair shimmer with percussive intent as deeply textured pads and sumptuous keys shine brightly in uplifting melodic sequences. Building hypnotically to a breakdown crescendo, a heavy bassline adds weight and dancefloor credentials in perfect juxtaposition.

The pairing of Blood Groove and Kikis have been responsible for some of the finest moments of underground house music in the past decade. Highly prolific, the Latvian duo can claim over 500 production credits with over a century on the renowned Spring Tube. Moreover, an array of releases on Silk Music saw 2014's "Wonderland" album as career high point, while October 2019's "Close to You" continued their long association with the label. A May 2015 debut on Particles saw a remix of GMJ take centre stage while further reworkings of Andre Sobota, East Café and Rafa'EL have showcased talent in abundance. Returning once more, the Blood Groove and Kikis remix combines heavy beat and mesmerising percussive intent with familiar refrains from Rowan and Lowe's original, as a groove-laden arpeggio takes "Luminary" in a new direction that builds with emotive new motifs and production work. The result is another immaculately crafted affair in the Latvian duo's arsenal.

A name that has consistently remained in the minds of the musical cognoscenti, East Café has been a pioneer of the modern progressive house and breaks scene. With impeccable attention to detail and unrivalled production ability, almost 600 production credits have found their way onto the likes of Mistique Music, Balkan Connection and Sudbeat Music, supported by an A-list of Digweed, Cattaneo and Warren. A regular on Particles, 2016's "Indian Summer" and 2017's "False Visions" were impressive originals while remixes of Matan Caspi, Derek Howell and Matter are now further enhanced with a dynamic and driving reinterpretation of "Luminary". Bristling with rhythmic intent as pulsating pads and keys from the original make their mark, a new motif ripples across proceedings highlighting East Café's musical craftsmanship. Full of dancefloor power and layers of additional production work, the Hungarian is still very much at the peak of his powers.

Iridescent in warm summer glow, "Luminary" finds Matt Rowan and Robbie Lowe shining bright.

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