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A new artist to grace the Particles roster, Nassif Abi Jaoudé has found his music featured on the likes of ICONYC, A Must Have and Hydrogen in a nascent portfolio under his NorCal Junkie moniker, stretching back to a March 2017 debut. Now making his Particles debut, "Gaya Revisited" is a beautifully sculpted track that develops a range of melodic themes and vocal hints across a backdrop of deep driving beat and shaker percussion. Adding a filtered and stereo-panned arpeggio to the mix adds dancefloor energy, while a sumptuous bass groove and layered soundscapes create a smooth and emotive affair. Partner track, "Bolonia" immediately impresses with its hypnotic arpeggio and intermittent motifs. Adding a chorus of effects and newly minted synth chords in the second half adds to the sonic picture as the driving rhythmic character of the title track is in full evidence throughout the rousing 9-minute aural collage.

A name that has become synonymous with the early success of John Digweed's Bedrock, Pole Folder is an iconic name within the underground dance industry. A Proton Music and Particles regular with a score of credits dating back to 2006 and including the "A Glimpse into the Past", "Serengeti" and "Mara" EPs for the former, plus their corollary remix editions on the latter, Particles now welcomes back the Belgian star with a very special reworking of "Gaya Revisited". Full of the trademark melodic prowess that has made Pole Folder such a celebrate name, new flowing melodies entwin easily with NorCal Junkie's original components to create a stunning new arrangement. Evolving through a strong beat and offbeat hats, an elegant piano sequence drifts through the second half as subtle strings and themes resonant in the original find their place in a sublime and evocative new remix.

Michael Chihaka is no stranger to the Particles imprint with a score of original and remix material that has seen the "Nyarara", "Pinda", "Ndarasika" and "Hupenyu" EPs span a 4-year period after a 2019 debut. Remixes for the likes of Ric Niels, Pole Folder, about : river and Maudlin have shown another side to the South African's skills as the Chihaka remix of "Gaya Revisited" enthrals with a majestic and emotive arrangement that uses the central synth refrain from the original and builds a new melodic soundscape around it. Centred around a spine-tingling piano phrase, the track lilts enticingly along its path, accompanied by a sublime vocal counterpoint melody that flows into the breakdown before blossoming on the other side with skill, poise and delicate energy.

With melodic grace and elemental vibrancy, NorCal Junkie radiates warmth with "Gaya Revisited".

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

Gaya Revisited

Norcal Junkie - Gaya Revisited (Pole Folder Remix)

Composed by Pole Folder
Produced by Pole Folder and Igor Chevalier.
Mixing and mastering by Igor Chevalier at Strob Studio. 
Artwork by Manon Lemoine at WTB.
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Ezequiel Arias returns to Sudbeat with a sensational new double header. ​

Now established as a referential producer in Argentinean electronic scene, Ezequiel Arias has graced the label a number of times. 
His panoramic soundscapes and creative beats continue to find their home in the playlists of DJs the world over. 
His consistency in the studio got him to have his name on high class labels including Anjunadeep, Balance and The Soundgarden to name but a few.​
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Opening the EP with 'Mad Man' we're quickly into peak time mood with an accomplished beat and bass groove that makes itself at home in your brain instantly. A strong hook takes over midway and mutates magically in the break to keep us all wanting more, which is exactly what the second half of this beast delivers in spades! ​
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'Heat Above' goes down just on the same path. Powerful low end might from the opening bars lays down a monstrous groove on which Arias expertly adds sonics and FX with consummate ease. Bubbling up comes the main arp that earworms into your brain delightfully and breaks off into brighter versions midway to give the track a new energy. 

Big, brash, unabashedly fun tracks, this is it. Miss this release at your peril!

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Composed by Pole Folder
Produced by Pole Folder and Igor Chevalier.
Trumpets by Pole Folder.
Mixing and mastering by Igor Chevalier at Strob Studio. 
Artwork by Manon Lemoine at WTB.
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Pioneers of the New Romantic movement, Visage emerged in 1978 from the London club Blitz, a neo-glam nightspot which stood in stark contrast to the prevailing punk mentality of the moment. Spearheading Blitz's ultra-chic clientele were Steve Strange and DJ Rusty Egan, one time drummer with the Rich Kids. Steve Strange working with Rusty Egan and another Rich Kids alum, guitarist Midge Ure recorded music that would fit into the sound of the Blitz. In late 1978 they recorded a demo which yielded the first Visage single, an aptly futuristic cover of Zager & Evans' 'In the Year 2525’. Augmented by Ultravox keyboardist Billy Currie as well as three members of Magazine - bassist Barry Adamson, guitarist John McGeoch, and keyboardist Dave Formula - Visage released their first single 'Tar' on Martin Rushents Genetic Records in September 1979.

Powered by the rise of the New Romantic movement, on the August 1st 1980 Steve Strange signed a record deal with Polydor, as “Visage” (the other musicians were already signed via other bands and contributed via sideman agreements). The Visage self-titled debut LP followed. The album yielded a major single in "Fade to Grey," an instant club classic which heralded synth pop's imminent commercial breakthrough.

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Fade To Grey - Visage (Ark Nomads Edit)

Composed by Pole Folder
Produced by Pole Folder and Igor Chevalier.
Mixing and mastering by Igor Chevalier at Strob Studio. 
Picture by Pole Folder.
2023 Reworck Records

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