Returning to Particles, David Leckenby's "Primal Connection" sees two superb original tracks backed by a pair of high-calibre remixes from Australian and Italian artists.

Rising to prominence in the latter half of the decade, music has been central to David Leckenby's life. With its "therapeutic and energizing" qualities, it has provided a spiritual sustenance to the Australian, while work signed to the likes of Consapevole Recordings, PHW Elements and Emotional Content Recordings has provided tangible success for Leckenby's endeavours. Returning to Particles after August 2019's "Stardust", "Primal Connection" is a typically multi-faceted offering with rich melodic layers pulsating gently against a backdrop of ticking hi-hats and heavy kick. A gloriously sustained bassline provides a spine-tingling melodic phrase and an arpeggio gently pans the left-right spectrum. Evolving gently through its swirling soundscapes, the result is a modern progressive gem. "Wanderlust" continues the strong bassline narrative of its EP partner while grooved stabs syncopate effortlessly against cool rhythmic percussion. A pitched vocal effect adds intrigue and a counterpoint melodic phrase sees Leckenby's production skill come to the fore alongside trademark textured pads.

Gavin Griffin and Matty Doyle's journey across Proton labels is unparalleled. Under their GMJ & Matter monikers, the duo has shaped the modern progressive house sound with their timeless and inspiring production work. Together they have featured heavily on Proton Music with a trio of original EPs, from 2016's "Superposition" and 2017's "Osmosis" to 2018's "Interscope". A remix of Leckenby's "Stardust" saw a debut collaborative remix on Particles as the Australian duo now return with a dazzling rework of "Primal Connection" that retains the central bassline of the original while adding a chunky melodic groove that infuses the track with dancefloor energy. Glorious new additional production material provides melodic flourishes and a spine-tingling breakdown offers a moment of joyous reflection. The result is yet another highlight in the GMJ & Matter production arsenal.

Andrea Cassino has been at the vanguard of the underground music scene since the turn of the millennium. First with production partner Alex Laben and latterly under solo guise, the Italian has been at the heart of all that is good in modern electronic music. Finding a voice with his solo work for Soundteller Records, ICONYC and Balkan Connection, supported by the likes of Sasha, Cattaneo and Warren, 2017‘s "Divine" EP for Proton Music was a notable highlight. Remixing the likes of Simos Tagias, Danny Lloyd and Nicolas Rada for Particles now sees Andrea Cassino provide a bouncing, bass groove-fuelled reworking of "Wanderlust" that revels in tight percussive syncopation and hypnotic prowess. A gloriously modulated arpeggio waxes and wanes, while the overarching theme of Leckenby's original cleverly infuses the remix alongside Cassino's Vangelis-esque lead line and swathe of additional production material.

Original music from David Leckenby and remixes from GMJ & Matter and Andrea Cassino finds a "Primal Connection" across their music.

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

Primal Connection

Wanderlust (Andrea Cassino Remix)

Wanderlust (Original Mix)

Primal Connection (Original Mix)

Available now on https://soundcloud.com/particles featuring https://soundcloud.com/davidleckenby remix by https://soundcloud.com/gmj-fulcrum & https://https//soundcloud.com/matter
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Humankind’s affinity for sound predates recorded history. This “Primal Connection” manifests in the form of music! Bearing the same title, Particles’ next release welcomes back David Leckenby. As a recent roster addition, he delivered the chart-topping “Stardust” in August 2019. Fellow Australians, GMJ & Matter, once again feature prominently with a remix. Fusing spatial textures and driving grooves, it offers a moment of deep introspection.