Beginning the new year in style, Cid Inc's Replug Records welcomes GMJ and Matter back to the label for a two-track showcase. Based in Melbourne, the Aussie duo have been beloved figures in the global progressive house scene for over a decade. Having forged a distinctive sound which focuses on inventive use of melody and rhythm, the duo has drawn the lines between global dance cultures without adhering to any fixed formula. Whether operating in solo capacity or as a duo, GMJ and Matter have taken their elusive production touch to the industry's most esteemed imprints. From Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music and UK behemoth Anjunadeep, to Australia's long-standing Balance Music and their own burgeoning Meanwhile imprint, it's GMJ and Matter's storytelling style that continues to surprise and inspire even the genre's most discerning trendsetters. Replug has also served as a landing spot for the talented Aussie's, with the release of Matter's ‘Satori' EP marking his label debut in 2017, while GMJ first arrived in 2016 with a contribution to the label's Replugged, Vol. 2 collection. Now, fresh off their latest Meanwhile vehicle ‘EXT 135', GMJ and Matter land back on Replug to begin the new year with ‘Metanoia'. 

As a recent favourite of Replug boss Cid Inc, EP opener and title selection 'Metanoia' finds GMJ and Matter composing with a strong sense of space. Instantly seductive, its looping hypnotism and subtle musicality never fail to command your attention, driving each other into a whirlpool of spiralling emotions, making for a flexible club track that bends between scenes while injecting vibrant energy into the dancefloor. Rich atmospheres, effervescent percussion and dubbed out tones are at a premium across the eight-minute excursion, with each sound being an event in a slowly expanding landscape, zooming out to reveal a world of scale in which depth and contrast coax perfectly with rhythm and melody. 

Moving forward to selection two, GMJ and Matter masterfully synthesize their talents into one singular meditative vision that is 'In Bloom'. Building with a subdued pulse, its smoky resonance eventually gives way to melodic experimentation, where textural and structural dimensions blanket subterranean wobbles and tightly knit percussion, resulting in a profound mood setting experience. Thematically distinct throughout, the duo's misty melodies are haunting and highly memorable, ringing out in timeless suspension across a mood lifting break, before segueing into a utopian finale that resonates with a rare combination of hope and reflection.

The 'Metanoia' project is a fantastical journey across a vivid electronic cosmos, one where GMJ and Matter carefully balance technical vision, with thought-provoking musicality and elaborate rhythmic sequences, making for a two-track affair that brings us closer to knowing the enigmatic duo, while continuing to live in the mystery of their design.

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Mastered by: Cid Inc Mastering
Design By: Dan Orsen

Metanoia

Metanioa

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GMJ & Matter - Metanoia (Original Mix) [Replug]

// PREMIERE //

Artists: Yonsh [ @yonsh ]
Track: One So Again (Original Mix)
Label: Juicebox Music [ @juiceboxmusic-in ]
Release Date: August 16th, 2024.
Pre-Order Date: August 9th, 2024.

We are excited to share that we're premiering a brand new track by the incredibly talented Yonsh, straight from Russia. This track is a part of the third edition of Juicebox Music's "Fables" series, where we showcase unique auditory visions from around the world.

Yonsh (Vladimir Demchenko) is a Russian sound producer and DJ working in Progressive House styles. Y's sound is truly something special—expect deep.

This is one you definitely don't want to miss!

Stay tuned for the release.

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PREMIERE: Yonsh - One So Again [Juicebox Music]

An artist with a growing Meanwhile history, Mike Rish returns to the label with a 3rd original EP, this time with the “Akhnaton / Gröv / Cloudbreaker” triple-tracker.

A story that began in late-2021, Mike Rish and his “Beyond” EP ignited a spark that would go on to burn brightly amongst a galaxy of stars on GMJ & Matter’s flagship imprint. Already a regular on such celebrated labels as Kasey Taylor’s Vapour Recordings, Praveen Achary’s Juicebox Music and Guy J’s Lost & Found, the Australian artist has continued to see his distinctive and mature production sound much sought after.

Now returning to Meanwhile for the first time since June 2023’s “GT / Shoreditch Funk / Reka”, “Akhnaton” is inspired by the Amsterdam club of the same name and host of Meanwhile’s debut label showcase at ADE 2023. Full of trademark character, the track is a pounding club floor-filler with white-noise back drop and chugging bassline intent. Full of mesmeric soundscapes, and cascading delays, the track builds in power as subtle melodies are introduced amongst the immaculately placed pauses that help ramp up the intensity. The result is a masterful affair.

Continuing the hefty rhythmic narrative, familiar tropes percolate around “Gröv” like a fine wine. Under a huge, throbbing backdrop of seismic beat and cavernous bass pattern, spine-tingling melodies float across the mid-range before coming to the fore at the extended breakdown. Adding to the sonic collage with a hypnotising off-beat chord motif, the track then drops back into the familiar form of earlier phases as it draws to its conclusion.

The final offering sees “Cloudbreaker” continue to push the sonic envelope with the immaculately crafted bassline extravaganza. Full of percussive intent with shaker-fuelled top-line, a richly syncopated melody captures dancefloor attention, held through a sustained bass phrase at the breakdown. Hitting its straps again in the third movement, the gargantuan groove and luscious melodic interplay break through in a stormfront of club vibrancy and brio.

A force to be reckoned with via another EP chock-full of skill, technique and craftsmanship, Mike Rish excels once more via his “Ahknaton / Gröv / Cloudbreaker” EP.

Mike Rish - Cloudbreaker

Argentinian progressive house maestro Enryco Rigatti makes a striking debut on Francesco Pico's Magnitude Recordings with this double A-side release, kicking off the label's 2025 catalog. Paradox and Flower World showcase Rigatti's artistic depth, accompanied by electrifying remixes from rising star Oreiente and promising newcomer Gabriel Obradovich. This release cements Magnitude's reputation as a launchpad for boundary-pushing talent in the global electronic music scene.

Paradox / Flower World

Paradox (Oreiente Remix)

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Empty Chapter / Pupil of the Sound

Premiere: Tomas Briski - Empty Chapter [Solis Records]

Traful presenta con orgullo su segundo lanzamiento de 2025: "Horizons", una colaboración extraordinaria entre Andrea Cassino y el artista que regresa Lio Q. Este EP de dos pistas muestra la fusión perfecta de los estilos distintivos de ambos productores dentro del ámbito del Progressive House. La canción principal "Horizons" cautiva con su línea de bajo profunda y maravillosa y su melodía inolvidable, mientras que los pads etéreos crean un viaje atmosférico expansivo. En contraste, "Shintaro" se aventura en territorios más oscuros, donde la percusión tribal se encuentra con voces chamánicas místicas, brindando una experiencia hipnótica y cargada de emociones. Juntas, estas pistas representan otro hito en el compromiso de Traful de superar los límites del Progressive House.

Andrea Cassino:
https://www.instagram.com/andreacassino/
https://www.beatport.com/artist/andrea-cassino/104995
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7pjUjTYpytptKlxd8c6JqO

Lio Q:
https://www.instagram.com/lioqmusik/
https://www.beatport.com/artist/lio-q/476718
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1nycs4UerwjNrOhVykNXRN

PREMIERE: Andrea Cassino, Lio Q - Shintaro [ Traful ]

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Prepare for a sonic journey unlike any other!
Max Wexem's new EP «Solar Flare» is about to launch. Imagine a celestial dance of fire, light, and warmth – a supernova of sound, brimming with relentless energy and innovative rhythms. «Solar Flare» is a maelstrom of progressive and trance influences, leaving a trail of echoing beauty – get ready for transcendence.

Already supported by:  Sebastien Leger, Richie Hawtin, Fernando Ferreyra, Nicolas Rada, Niki Sadeki, Ilias Katelanos, Ruben Mandolini, Maxxim, Raw Main, Nhar, Viktop, Erdi Irmak, Molac, Oliver & Tom, NOIYSE PROJECT, DAF (FR), Antrim, DJ Ruby, Monojoke etc.

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Songuara Releases:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0L58yzNvOwZIa5VceeUVux?si=ZDsQdEbYQU6CtTxPrerKzg

Songuara Tales Releases:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/328FbAZkHmrYjGrUahhNZb?si=ycZi1y5tQg-w0NpD4rCYvA

Maxxim pres. Songuara Radioshow on Mambo Ibiza Radio:
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Smile More Often (Extended Mix)

Max Wexem - Smile More Often (Extended Mix) [Songuara Tales]

Guy J - Last Standing (Juan Sapia Edit)

Illogical (Long Play)

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Red Richards - Illogical (Long Play)

https://www.beatport.com/release/looping-vol-1/5314780

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ANOMIA - REMIX REC-2025-11-08

VIRTUA is @Proton's channel for passionately curated progressive & melodic house. Follow our CONTINUOUSLY MIXED playlist on Spotify, too! https://protonrad.io/virtua

Proton is a family of electronic music makers + lovers. We're a radio station (www.protonradio.com) and power distribution for over 1600 independent electronic music labels (soundsystem.protonradio.com/+).

Premiere: Tomas Briski - Empty Chapter [Solis Records]

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