A veteran of some 200 production credits stretching back to 2008, Vinayak A made his Particles debut in late 2009 remixing Evren Ulusoy. Going on to rework the likes of Kosmos Epsilon and Mobilize, 2010 saw the release of his "Losing Myself feat Dhrithi" EP off the back of a successful appearance on "Fall Particles 2010". A pair of original tracks make up 2024's "The Call", with the title track full of organic house charm as delicate percussive patterns swirl seductively. Bathed in warm sunlit instrumentation, smooth guitars, brass and woodwind vie for listener attention in a multi-faceted track. Through subtle urgency, a chugging cadence comes to the fore in the latter stages alongside beautifully placed vocal textures and call and response melodies. "Side Kicked" revels in delicious organic and deep house characteristics as it drifts through its 7-minute timeframe. A smattering of smooth keys and sublime free-flowing motifs glide across the mid-range, while a funky bassline groove creates an exquisite atmosphere. Adding field recordings and new soundscapes at the breakdown, these blossom through the second half to create a superb denouement that revels in layers of dynamic sonic brilliance.

Patrick Bruyndonx has created a powerful production moniker with his Lost Desert name. A regular on All Day I Dream, TRYBESof, Bedrock and Lee Burridge's Tale & Tone, the Belgian artist makes a welcome Particles debut with a stunning interpretation of "The Call". Gently floating across a near 9-minute timeframe through the aptly named "Tranquil Days Remix", familiar motifs from Vinayak A's original are treated to a supremely imagined new groove. An original bassline progression and toms then add to the rolling vibe, pausing for a hypnotic breakdown of looped patterns and soaring strings. Revelling in the rhythmic feel of earlier phrases, the third movement pulsates gently as waves of strings lilt effortlessly in contemplative fashion.

Wolfframm's penchant for "cinematic soundscape, lush melodies and intricate layers" have seen the German-Australian artist hit the heights with work signed to the likes of Late Night Music, LW Recordings and Massive Harmony. A pair of remixes for Particles in late 2022 and early 2023 saw superb reworkings of OHMZ and Juan Deminicis as Wolfframm now returns with a progressive house gem that reimagines "The Call". Full of dancefloor urgency, a powerful beat and fizzing hats lay the foundation for familiar phrases and patterns from Vinayak A's original to find their place in a fusion of progressive and organic house. Rolling seductively through a newly developed percussive groove, fresh melodic sequences appear at the breakdown to create an ethereal Border Community inspired sequence, before dropping back into the dynamic and driving groove.

Returning to Particles after a decade's hiatus, Vinayak A has answered "The Call", perfectly supported by remixes from Lost Desert and Wolfframm.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Cid Inc., 4ourSound
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren