Andrea Cassino has been a long-term contributor to the Proton Music catalogues in both solo and collaborative guises. After a 2017 debut with his "Divine" and 2019's "Losing Part of Me" EPs, the Argentinean based artist returns with his twin-track "Asante". In collaboration with Bueno Aries resident, Lio Q, signed to the likes of UV, Clubsonica Records and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, Andrea & Cassino & Lio Q present "Asante".

The title track is a flowing rhythmic offering that explodes into life with syncopated motif and strong dancefloor character. Free-flowing synth phrases add a moment of contemplation that reach a zenith at the breakdown, while the second half continues the powerful rhythmic groove as bass, melody combine in hypnotic fashion. "Karibu" continues the exceptional percussive drive of its partner-track as an African-inspired melodic phrase adds context and sonic imagination. Pulsating gently as it weaves a path across a magical 9-minute voyage, shimmering synth plucks at the breakdown extend into the post-breakdown zenith along with a glorious array of uplifting counterpoint phrasing.

Producing from his Córdoba studio at the base of the Sierra Chicas mountains, Sebastian Sellares is an artist who has shone brightly since a 2018 debut for PHW Elements. Hitting the heights on the likes of UV, onedotsixtwo and Meanwhile, October 2020's "Jinsei / Zen State" was a Proton Music high point as the two original tracks were joined by remixes from Nick Muir and Matias Chilano. Now returning, the Sebastian Sellares remix is a powerful tour de force that grasps the themes central to the original and transforms "Asante" in a mesmerising and brooding club floor-filler that oozes class with its rhythmic intricacy and smooth melodic phrasing. Building effortlessly into the breakdown, chord changes and rousing crescendo pave the way for the rhythmic intensity and dramatic melodies to make their presence felt in the third movement to devastating effect.

A Proton Music debutant, Gaston Ponte has already demonstrated his considerable talent on an array of blue-chip labels and a double century of production credits on the likes of Balkan Connection, Soundteller Records and Stellar Fountain. Mentored by Andrea Cassino, it is not difficult to hear the skill and craftsmanship that has gone into the Argentinean's reworking of "Asante". Through a combination of intelligent use of the component sounds found in the original plus impressive new production material, the Gaston Ponte remix glistens with a new melodic narrative with its roots firmly in Cassino & Lio Q's track. A pulsating and rasping bassline add to the dynamic interpretation in the second half to create a club-friendly offering that is certain to have global appeal.

Two new original tracks from Andrea Cassino & Lio Q plus remixes from Sebastian Sellares and Gaston Ponte has given global appeal and a warm welcome to "Asante".

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Text by James Warren

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Brooklyn based Mike Isai joins the onedotsixtwo family with two red-hot progressive gems, Alya and Chrysalis.  Fellow New Yorker and ODST alumni, Mir Omar, takes on Alya, while Aussie legends GMJ & Matter give us their unique take on Chrysalis making this a complete onedotsixtwo family release. 

Although a relatively new name on the progressive scene, Mike Isai has certainly hit the ground running, with highly praised releases on the legendary Hope Recordings, and a recent EP on current label du jour Meanwhile Recordings. Growing up in New York Mike was exposed to electronic music from a very early age via his siblings who introduced him to Sasha, Digweed, Danny Tenaglia and the like and soon after, at the age of sixteen, decided he wanted to create his own sounds and hasn’t looked back since. 

First up is ‘Alya’ with an infectiously deep groove, shimmering keys and understated yet powerful acid undertones. ‘Chrysalis’ follows with a growling energy and tribal rhythms complimented by atmospheric hypnotic chants and sweeping effects. Mir Omar takes on Alya to great effect, adding intricate layers of percussion and brining a peak time feel to the piece. GMJ & Matter tackle Chrysalis bringing their signature euphoric big room sound and rounding off a stunning EP in style.

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We are delighted to welcome Michael A with his new 'Denouement' the talented producer makes a triumphant entrance with an impressive piece of progressive house art filled with melodic elements and fine percussion arrangements, the track integrating a base of deep grooves and smooth synth chords that gradually build up to give us that fantastic atmospheric thrill.

There is no doubt that this producer has produced a cleverly crafted piece of musical art.

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Finding his groove on Meanwhile with a clutch of impressive productions, Alex O’Rion has been a regular on GMJ and Matter’s best-selling imprint. Reaching a highpoint with May 2020’s “Echium” EP, we now return to O’Rion’s seminal work with remixes from a trio of outstanding artists.

And iconic name within the underground dance industry, Eelko Wijnja has forged a distinctive and innovative sound through his Navar soubriquet. A regular on the likes of Guy J’s Lost & Found, Roger Martinez’s Higher States and Cid Inc.’s Replug, the Dutch star makes his Meanwhile debut with a typically rich and evocative interpretation of “The Chase” that flows gloriously across its near 8-minute journey. Built upon deep kick and rolling arpeggiated synth line, familiar motifs from O’Rion’s original float into sonic range as deeply textured pads and evolving percussive groove wend their way forwards in delicate fashion. An array of sumptuous additional production, courtesy of deep bass and sympathetic new melodies, make their presence felt as the track explodes into the second movement with dancefloor grace. The result is a dynamic interpretation that places Navar at the upper echelons of dance music royalty.

Another familiar name to the Meanwhile cognoscenti, Simos Tagias made an impact via his March 2021 twin-track “Euphoria / Emotion” EP, before September saw a remix of Imran Khan’s “Horizonz”. A veteran of over 400 production credits dating back to a debut for Lynx Records in late 2012, the Greek artist now reworks “Echium” with typical aplomb. Taking the machine-gun hi-hat pattern of the original and a 16th note bass sequence, the meandering melodic themes of O’Rion’s work resonate across a dynamic rhythmic framework. With raw, seething power, Tagias builds intensity that pauses for breath at a haunting breakdown, drenched in reverbs, delays and the stunning motif central to “Echium”, before exploding into the third movement with shimmering effervescence and club-friendly groove.

The final remix sees another Meanwhile favourite enter the fray. An artist who has grown in stature with a slew of releases on the likes of onedotsixtwo, MNL and Proton Music, Sebastian Sellares hit the ground running in April 2021 with his “Dunes at Dawn” EP. This musical triptych showcased the Argentinian’s skill and artistry, while a remix of GMJ’s “Precipice” two months later was another label highlight. Working his production magic on “The Serpent”, Sebastian Sellares has found a way to illuminate the musical phrasing of the original while creating a spotlight that shines on an array of new production material, simultaneously driving the track forward with potent rhythmic force and effortless bassline presence. The result is a searing lead line, rooted in O’Rion’s original, that cuts its way through the second half with acetylene precision, perfectly illustrating Sellares’ sought-after production credentials.

Growing in stature with a trio of towering new remixes from Navar, Simos Tagias and Sebastian Sellares, Alex O’Rion blossoms once again with “Echium”.

Alex O'rion - The Chase (Navar Remix)

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ALLEY175
GEORGE ALHABEL & MANGO Backsight

001 backsight
002 backsight nick muir remix
003 backsight kyotto remix
004 backsight juan deminicis remix

/ written and produced by George Alhabel, Alexey Golovanov
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/ mastering by Cid Inc.

ALLEY175 GEORGE ALHABEL & MANGO Backsight

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Following the success of August 2021's debut compilation series, and a first volume featuring six original tracks from a stellar cast of international talent, GMJ and Matter now return with a thoroughbred 10-track sequel in "Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 2".

Presenting a global dance party with artists from across the continents, from North and South America to Europe, Australasia and Asia, the second instalment of the "Meanwhile Excursions" series combines an array of established talent with up-and-coming nubreed artists who shine a bright light on the progressive house genre.

Opening with the deep bass groove of "Negev", Colombian star, Golan Zocher, and label head-honcho, GMJ, blend their talent with a delicate ambience that shimmers across its 8-minute time fame with textured pads and flowing soundscape. Mango Alley favourite, Forty Cats continues with the smooth sounds of "Mutualism" as hypnotic rhythms and bass groove propel things forwards, while Andrés Moris creates club-friendly force via "Owen's Dream". Full of emotive chords progressions and twinkling arpeggios, a pulsating bassline makes for a beautifully assured debut.

Redolent in intricate percussive groove and juxtaposed with sumptuous synth arrangement, Tonaco's "Setentrional" is a rhythmic tour de force that only pauses for breath at the beatless breakdown, while Dowden's first of two offerings is a typically impressive offering with "Halstatt" glittering via earworm motif that melds with freeform counterpoint sequence as it evolves through a flurry of white-noise fills and mesmerising presence.

A slow-burning jewel that combines strong rhythmic force with running bassline presence, "Retro" finds Ivan Aliaga showcasing an evolving melodic tapestry that waxes and wanes with ease, while "Misanthropy" is another rhythm-fuelled affair that demonstrates why NOIYSE PROJECT is a name currently on the lips of the progressive cognoscenti with his club-friendly groove and ear for melodic emotion. Moving forwards, the low-slung groove of EMPHI's "The Box" helps to generate a brooding wall of sound that builds in tension-filled phases that rise and fall in ever-evolving synth work and stereo-panned white-noise effects.

The second track from Dowden see him join forces with Meanwhile's other co-founder as the immaculate production credentials of Matter see beautiful piano phrases glitter across "York", fully exposed at the mid-point where reverb-drenched and delay-soaked chords vie for space with a dynamic rhythmic backdrop and ticking hi-hat percussion. Ending as it starts, smooth melodic patterns flow from the fingertips of Gorkiz and Distro in cascading layers of dreamy sonic passages that create a coruscating mosaic of sound atop the blistering rhythmic energy of "Staring at the Sun".

A 10-track trip through the sound of modern progressive house, "Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 2" is a journey to remember.

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Text by James Warren

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ALLEY194A
BEN HAYDIE Molecules Remixed, Pt.1

001 molecules we are all astronauts remix
002 stains mango remix
003 bullets haen remix
004 human marty hicks & michiru aoyama remix

/ written and produced by Ben Haydie
/ remix production by David Ridley, Alex Golovanov, Sachin Menon, Marty Hicks, Michiru Aoyama
/ mastering by Cid Inc.

ALLEY194A BEN HAYDIE Molecules Remixed, Pt.1

BEN HAYDIE Stains (Mango Remix)

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ALLEY202
RUBEN KARAPETYAN Aphrodite

001 aphrodite
002 aphrodite nick warren & nicolas rada remix
003 aphrodite anton make remix

/ written and produced by Ruben Karapetyan
/ remix production by Nick Warren. Nicolas Rada, Anton Muravyev
/ mastering by Cid Inc.

ALLEY202 RUBEN KARAPETYAN Aphrodite

RUBEN KARAPETYAN Aphrodite (Anton MAKe Remix)

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ALLEY203
JELLY FOR THE BABIES & KEBIN VAN REEKEN I Am Free

001 i am free
002 i am free wolf ear & fassbender remix
003 i am free not demure remix
004 i am free digital mess remix

/ written and produced by Marijan Raskovic, Kebin van Reeken
/ remix production by Bryan Wolfear, Torsten Fassbender, Manuel Rodriguez, Kirill Holmov
/ mastering by Cid Inc.

ALLEY203 JELLY FOR THE BABIES & KEBIN VAN REEKEN I Am Free

JELLY FOR THE BABIES & KEBIN VAN REEKEN I Am Free

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MAGNETIC BROTHERS - SKY TALK / UNKNOWN IMPULSE EP (MAX MARGOLIN, EJAZ AHAMED REMIXES)[PHWE182] 
Release Date: 14 Mar, 2018 

This week we are truly pleased to see the return of the Russian Golubev brothers, Magnetic Brothers. These guys have been stellar figures on the progressive scene for a long time, making some truly tasty underground beats and grooves. This time they deliver a great variety of productions, placing 2 of them through our PHW Elements label.

First up is a melody driven number, named as “Sky Talk”. With a truly warm touch, blending melodic arrangements with super effect and crisp percussion, they are to take us an magic ride here. We are delighted to see them join back with this melodic number. 

To spice this release up a bit more, we also see 2 returning artists to the label, with Israels very own Max Margolin taking charge of the first out of two remixes. Max been a prominent visitor on the label, with his great touch where he blend melody driven parts with more underground driven ones. Here he is with another superb work and we are thrilled to see him back on the PHW Elements roster with this gem. 

We also see the return from a quickly in fame rising star, based in Dubai, as Ejaz Ahamed make a welcome comeback to us. With his trademark style of building great atmosphere and keeping a hypnotic vibe to his production, he once more proves what a superb talent he is with this deep and groovy progressive beast that he’s created here. We are as excited as ever to see Ejaz back in the house with this beauty!

On the flip side, we see a 2nd original from the Russian brothers, as their second act named as “Unknown Impulse” is here right at you. A slightly slower production,still with that crunch mood and deep atmosphere that these talents bring on to us week in and week out. Delighted is the least we can say about this in style release! 

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