Week 4

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)

Presenting their second release of the year, Antrim’s Or Two Strangers welcomes Sebastian Sellares back to the label for a new EP. The Cordoba resident has been one of the imprints core artists since first appearing in 2019, with five original productions released over the course of a prolific sixteen month stretch. UK behemoth Anjunadeep, Cid Inc’s Replug Records, GMJ and Matter's Meanwhile and US powerhouse Proton Music have also served as landing spots for the Argentine's mesmerizing productions, while progressive music tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren continue to champion his sound. With the year being highlighted by the recently released Replug vehicle ‘Sky Above’, a joint EP project produced alongside fellow countryman Ezequiel Arias, Sebastian now returns to Or Two Strangers with a three track showcase entitled ‘Blizzard’.

EP opener and title selection ‘Blizzard’ finds Sebastian operating at the peak of his creative powers. Fuelled by tough driving beats and layers of hypnotic percussion; it’s Sebastian’s stirring melodies which ultimately shape the piece into a memorable dance floor slam. Colourful cascades emerge leading into the main break, sitting in an emotional headspace and bringing with them trails of balmy atmospherics and effervescent effects, before eventually breaking off into a drop of rebounding rhythms and heartwarming chord changes.

Selection two ‘Elements of Nature’ lands with an equally impressive display of craftsmanship. Sebastian re-affirms his ability to tip a late-night dance floor over the edge, with wobbly grooves and hip-swinging percussion laying the foundation for misty atmospheres and smoky instrumentation. Sitting comfortably in an ethereal yet thought provoking space, thumping beats rise out of a soulful strum-led break into an ever-evolving, free form finale.

The EP’s final selection ‘Hypnotica’ finds Sebastian continuing to diversify his portfolio with a whimsical creation that’s nicely dialled for the sunrise hours. Deeper in design and highly stylized in delivery, its beautifully contoured, funk-fuelled groove sets the course for incandescent melodies and otherworldly harmonics to create a panoramic musical skyline. Often celebrated for his ability to create emotional themes, Sebastian has ventured further with the ‘Blizzard’ collection, into a time of true innovation, traversing a multitude of realms and dimensions within the progressive spectrum, while excelling throughout.

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Blizzard

Sebastian Sellares - Hypnotica (Original Mix) [Preview - LQ]

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Release Date: 7/15/22
Artist:  Dmitry M @user-612737830
Remixer: TEELCO @teelco
Mastered by Colin C. @ The Cell Studio. Thecellstudio.com

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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.

Directed by GMJ and Matter
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Matter
Text by James Warren

PREMIERE: EMPHI - The Box (Original Mix) [MEANWHILE]

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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

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BEN HAYDIE Stains (Mango Remix)

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[2022-10-28] [BALKAN0741] ''Ewan Rill & K Loveski - Chizzante''

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01) Ewan Rill & K Loveski - Chizzante (Original Mix)
02) Ewan Rill & K Loveski - Dilla Chanja (Original Mix)
03) Ewan Rill & K Loveski - Velegatta (Original Mix)

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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
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/ mastering by Cid Inc.

ALLEY202 RUBEN KARAPETYAN Aphrodite

RUBEN KARAPETYAN Aphrodite

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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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ALLEYAUG009
Augmented 009 / Ruben Karapetyan
MA Exclusive Compilation Series

001 maximo lasso - locals can be main too
002 laeandro caceres & facundo borras - give me more
003 ZAHNA - flavor
004 lio q - analog
005 marway - soulprint
006 fran garay - deductions
007 pablo pastor - mirrors of love
008 luis damora - waterfalls
009 nufects - mercy
010 mehmet akar - return of the elephant
011 ruben karapetyan - learn to smile through pain
012 fjl - ap668
013 lopa - golden travelers
014 juan buitrago & mati vaira - staccato
015 matias burna - ateon
016 rafa'EL - astara

/ compiled & mixed by Ruben Karapetyan
/ mastering by Cid Inc.

ALLEYAUG009 Augmented 009 / Ruben Karapetyan

ZAHNA Flavors

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ALLEY206
HOBIN RUDE 33rd / Bibliopole

001 33rd
002 33rd ric niels & dowden remix
003 bibliopole
004 bibliopole mike isai remix

/ written and produced by Ognjen Cerović
/ remix production by Rodrigo Nardelli, Brenden Dowden, Mike Isai
/ mastering by Cid Inc.

ALLEY206 HOBIN RUDE 33rd / Bibliopole

HOBIN RUDE Bibliopole

Here´s a Mixtape for You to shorten the waiting time for Skulltura P2 ( Out on the 12th May ).

Hope You like it!

Tracklist

    1 Peruvian Cocaine by Immortal Technique
    2 Mario by Criolo
    3 It Ain´t Hard by Deela
    4 I Love Music (Umoja Edit) by The Sumo Brothers
    5 Kalakuta Friends by Ancient Astronauts
    6 Mantis by Nicola Cruz
    7 Kote´w Te Ye_Deela Edit by Beken
    8 Maestros (Captain Planet Remix) by Buyepongo
    9 Ya No Somos Amigos by Mendez
    10 la Rumba Bacana (Nicodemus Remix) by Pernett
    11 Diablo (Sabo´s Moombahton Remix) by Novalima
    12 Ya Llego (Captain Planet_Remix) by Willie Colón & Mon Rivera
    13 That´s No Bluff by Deela
    14 Vamos Farrear (Daniel Haaksman Edit) by Pinduca
    15 Bobine (Frank Da Lata Remix) by Ska Cubano
    16 Akabongi_feat.Spoek Mathambo by Daniel Haaksman
    17 Milé Sèk Milé _feat.Fixi by Lindigo

Skulltura_Pt2_Promo_Mixtape

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Hallo Freunde
hier mein Set aus meiner letzten Radioshow "Sound Pleasure" by Kurt Kjergaard auf Ibizaliveradio.com
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here is my set from my last radio show "Sound Pleasure" by Kurt Kjergaard on Ibizaliveradio.com
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