For Matter, more than half a century of production credits adorn the jewel-encrusted crown that sits atop the Meanwhile and Meanwhile Horizons catalogues that he and fellow countryman, GMJ, preside over. Now returning to the label with a new twin-track offering, Matter delights once again with “Embrace / Elsewhere”.

From April 2020’s “Lost on Origin” and December 2023’s “Stellaris / Idtritah” with long-time friend and production partner, GMJ, to solo endeavours that include 2020’s musical triptych, “Amanita” and 2022’s “Banksia, Matter has continued to excel time and again in the progressive house realm. Always at the vanguard of an ever-evolving genre, the Australian star continues to find success in the studio in tandem with global DJ performances across Europe in Amsterdam, Glasgow, London as well as festival appearances in Australia and in clubs throughout his Melbourne hometown.

Now returning with a brand-new sonic diptych, “Embrace” is a chugging rhythmic gem that sparkles with hi-hat dynamism while a lilting percussive groove and cavernous kick keep a lock-tight beat. A beautifully syncopated synth-line, textured pads and floating vocal phrases create a relaxed atmosphere, as they evolve gently into full-formed phrases at the breakdown. Dropping back in the warm embrace of the earlier rhythmic phrasing, the vocal phrasing continues alongside the ethereal melodic elements and intermittent effects.

Opening with a bouncing grooved bassline and fizzing shaker pattern, a metronomic kick paves the way for a muted synth sequence to filter into the sonic foreground with ease. A sub-bassline deeper than the Mariana Trench adds to cascading sonic landscape as arpeggiated layers, thickly textured pads and white-noise fills join together. A heavily delayed and reverb-drenched vocal reveals itself at the breakdown alongside an array of melodic sequences, before the epic groove drops back in through the third movement with the extended vocal phrase and arpeggio combining to mesmerising effect.

Back to welcome the Meanwhile faithful with a 24-carat jewel, Matter’s hallmark of quality can be found running through “Embrace / Elsewhere”.

Matter - Elsewhere

Balance Croatia 2025
Fri 8th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025
The Garden Resort, Tisno

Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info.

Nicolas Rada is a true master of mood. His knack for crafting seamless sets that fluctuates with harmonic precision has enamoured him to a worldwide audience. Not only is he a beacon of Argentinean progressive house, but he is perfectly poised to be one of the genre's leading global lights. Here, he showcases why with a cinematic touch that combines drama with vibrant energy.

Nicolas Rada will be performing at Balance Croatia.

@nicolasrada

__________________________________________________

Balance Croatia 2025
Fri 8th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025
The Garden Resort, Tisno

Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info.

IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia
FB: www.facebook.com/balancecroatia

EXPLORE

Balance Croatia 002: Nicolas Rada

We Are Here is a soulful 11-track release that feels like a natural extension of the Meanwhile Records sound: clean, progressive music imbued with majestic melodies, designed to move both the soul and the feet. To celebrate the release of Matter's sophomore album, we visited the producer in his home studio to discuss his creative process, origins, and more. Read the full interview on Balance Music website. 

As a special bonus, the producer shared with us a mixed version of the album to accompany the interview.

@matter
@meanwhilerec

INTERVIEW & TRACKLIST

BALANCE EXTRA: Matter: We Are here (MIXED)

• Buy limited 'Missing Places I've Never Been' LP: https://anjunachill.co/mpnb.pbt
• Sign-up to Anjunadeep Explorations 2026: https://anjunadeep.co/explorations2026
• Listen to Anjunachill Radio 24/7: https://anjunachill.co/247radio.pbt
• Join our newsletter for updates: https://anjunachill.co/newsletter.pbt
• Subscribe to our channel: https://anjunachill.co/ytsubscribe.pbt

Vladimir Ershov aka PROFF delivers an ambient and chill set at Anjunadeep Explorations 2025.

Follow Anjunachill: 
• Youtube: https://anjunachill.co/ytsubscribe.pbt
• Website: https://anjunachill.com
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/anjunachill
• Spotify: https://anjunachill.co/spotify.pbt
• TikTok: https://www.http://tiktok.com/@anjunachill
• Facebook: https://www.http://facebook.com/anjunachill
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/anjunachill
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/anjunachill
• Join our newsletter: https://anjunachill.co/newsletter.pbt

#Anjunachill #Anjuna #Downtempo #Chill #Ambient

Buy Vinyl 

PROFF at The Cove | Anjunadeep Explorations 2025

Alex O'Rion - Live from Balance Croatia Festival 2025

Hernan Cattaneo b2b Nick Warren @ Live at Loveland Festival Amsterdam 2025

We got a new one,  let's go! Heading into fam with some great performances coming up...and this is one of them! Enjoy friends.

Marsh - Live set at Gjipe, Albania 2025

A few months ago I did this 3-hour set at Hogere Sferen. An event powered by Hartstocht and my new agency Solaris Bookings.

Alex O'Rion - Live from Hogere Sferen [08/06/25]

This time last year we released 'Chinguarime' by Roger Martinez. This amazing track made such a huge footprint and was played and charted by numerous top DJs. It stole our hearts and we decided to release another edition of it with new remixes. 'Chinguarime Remixed' is coming out in August, 14th on Soundteller with stunning remixes from Andrea Cassino and Donatello.
The first remix is a true masterpiece, set in a driving progressive mood, with Andrea's recognizable groove and original vocals.
Donatello, who is making his first appearance on Soundteller, made an amazing interpretation that combines what is best in deep house and progressive. Prepare for two dancefloor killers!

Roger Martinez - Chinguarine (Andrea Cassino Remix) [Soundteller Records]

Sorry for the unintended and unpredictable glitch sound..
Will upload the tracklist very soon..

Tarek Hussein - Retrofuturistic Disco Mini Mix (08-07-2010)

Matthew Dekay -  Beautiful Monday

"Music is free cocaine with no adverse effects."

Tarek Hussein

Tarek Hussein - Retrofuturistic Disco Mini Mix (08-07-2010)

Proggystyle & Eargasm 247

Related tracks