Adding another debutant to the label, Proton Music welcomes Anton Make and a quintet of Teflon-coated tracks in "Bulletproof".

Originally from the historic and beautiful city of St Petersburg on the Baltic coast, Anton Make has carved out a sizeable reputation from his home in Kazan on the banks of the Volga. Fêted by Mixmag Russia as "one of the most worthy Russian adherents of the progressive sound", Anton has continued to dine at underground dance music's top table with a string of productions that first saw a commercial release on Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic's Mistique Music imprint in June 2012. Some eight years later and with a double century of credits to his name, Anton Make has seen his music allied to a host of high-profile labels that include Mango Alley, JOOF Recordings and Cid Inc.'s Replug. Indeed, 2018's "Naja Nova" with Shamil OM and January 2019's "Divo" has seen Anton continue to develop an impressive relationship with the Finnish legend's label. Finding his way on to Particles in February 2019 with the twin-track "Aquamarine" EP after a 2017 remix of Robin Thurston, Anton Make now makes his debut on Proton's flagship imprint with the five-track "Bulletproof".

The title track is a bristling rhythmic offering that glistens with rock-solid percussive groove and hypnotic woodblock phrasing. A filtered pad provides intrigue as a series of motifs evolve atop a laid-back bass groove. Rich delays and reverbs add texture and depth as an emotive breakdown melody opens up and extends into the third movement. "Claudio" immediately impresses with a slightly more up-tempo feel as an off-beat hi-hat pattern adds subtle urgency. A fast-paced melodic sequence provides intrigue with its subtle variations while pads and white-noise effect pan hits cross the left-right spectrum. The result is an intelligent dancefloor track.

A chugging cadence belies the cleverly programmed chords that ripple out in waves across "Melbourne". Subtly embracing an array of textured risers and effects, a heavily processed lead-line in the mid-point breakdown hints at a vocal phrase underneath before bass, rhythm and melody combine once more in the second half to impressive effect. Immediately grabbing listener attention with its strong bassline sequence, a body-shaking percussive line combines to ensure "My Little Princess" turns heads. Sumptuous synths and pads combine in multi-faceted layers before a glorious grooved arpeggio adds a club-friendly element to the second half.

A satisfying "Denouement" sees another trademark bassline groove, stratified layers of sound and rich sonic palette envelop along with glittering chords and vibrato lead-line. A bold arpeggio waxes and wanes in mesmerising fashion as the track reaches a breakdown crescendo of white-noise power before extending into the third movement with Vangelis inspired synth line.

Five powerful tracks find Anton Make making a "Bulletproof" debut on Proton Music.

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

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Bulletproof

proton 17/08/2020

Stepping next we got Greek talent Ziger, the artist of Sudbeat Music, Movement Recordings, Outta Limits, who is striking Eleatics Records with perfectly sitting on our sound 'After Midnight' EP.
Space-melodic groove of the main 'After Midnight' says pretty clearly when this needs to be played; enrolling bass with beautifully layered synthesis of melodies makes a great impression of this track.
Already familiar to us and the thousands of fans worldwide Several Definitions from Switzerland makes his remix of 'After Midnight' with a long story envelope with a flying and leftfield progressive feeling.
'Back Door' turns out to be a closing track, so saying, 'closing doors' one of the release.
Be sure to get these to your folders, as well as forthcoming releases of Eleatics Records.
We set no boundaries.
As always.

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Ziger - After Midnight (Several Definitions Remix) [Eleatics Records]

Available 6, August on https://soundcloud.com/juiceboxmusic-in
Featuring https://soundcloud.com/desaturatemusic

Aside from Proton Music's brilliant Wanderer EP, 2018 has been relatively quiet for Desaturate. With his latest Juicebox Music offering, Janko Dragovic, the former half of Progress Inn, thunderously breaks his silence. Maintaining a characteristically powerful drive, razor sharp percussion and subtle melodies, Titan evokes much of his sensei Rick Pier O’Neil’s teachings.

Titan / Spite

Premiere: Desaturate - Titan [Juicebox Music]

A Proton Music regular, Andre Sobota has led the vanguard of underground dance with a catalogue of cross-genre tracks. June 2018 saw the release of the stunning "Robots" EP now rebooted with a pair of new remixes.

An artist with a sizeable reputation that continues to grow at an exponential rate, Luka Sambe has come a long way since an early debut for Looked Records in August 2014. Indeed, a double-century of releases has seen the Australian sign his music to some of the industry's most influential underground imprints. A regular on the likes of Cid Inc.'s Replug, Guy J's Lost and Found and Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat has seen a raft of original releases find their way on to the setlists of the DJ elite and June 2018's "Rululu" for the Cattaneo led imprint providing a quartet of tracks of the highest quality. 

The "Family Tree" was a notable 2016 highlight for Particles and, having recently remixed Dan Sieg's "Something's Not Clicking Right" alongside Quivver for Mango Alley, Proton Music is honoured to welcome Luka Sambe to the label with an outstanding reworking of "Held Over". With intricate detail and exquisite precision, a hypnotic percussive groove paves the way for a beautiful and shimmering play on Sobota's melodic phrasing. Evolving delicately, a meandering, freeform motif builds to a mid-point zenith before a huge beat and seismic bassline drop into the third movement with additional pitched elements providing the perfect juxtaposition.

Award winning Middle East DJ on multiple occasions, Subandrio Sinhawansa continues to carve out an ever-expanding career within the underground dance scene. Scintillating performances behind the decks has seen a host of global appearances captivate audiences with spell-binding sets while a production career has also provided considerable success. A distinctive "deep, dark melodic frequency palette" has led to over 150 production credits across a host of high-profile imprints that include, Perspectives Digital, Balkan Connection and January 2018's "Fugue State of Mind" on Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music. A regular on Particles with remixes of Andre Sobota and Lanvary combined with appearances on the seasonal Particles compilation series, a trio of remixes on Proton Music for Pete K, Tim Penner and, most recently, Matter's "We Are Dust" in May 2018, is now followed by a fourth.

Taking on the title track, the Subandrio remix of "Robots" is an intelligent reworking of Sobota's original as strong beat and rapid-fire percussive hi-hat groove provide the perfect foundations for a luscious melodic tapestry to weave itself into the rhythmic pattern. Using components from the original to great effect to create a launching pad for his own production material, a coruscating arpeggio and plucked motifs combine effortlessly with huge white-noise washes and pulsating bassline to great effect.

Remixes from Luka Sambe and Subandrio have created a free-flowing movement for Andre Sobota's "Robots".

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

Robots (Luka Sambe, Subandrio Remixes)

Robots (Subandrio Remix)

Yalla

Shai T & Proshe ➳ Yalla (Danito & Athina Remix) [Lump Records]

Cid Inc's Replug Records opens the 2019 summer season by welcoming Alex O'Rion to the label for his debut EP. As one of the Netherlands most highly regarded and sought after artists, the Nijkerk resident has found a home on Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music, where he has released three artist EPs since making his debut in January of 2018. Also a highly regarded DJ, Alex has programmed music for some of the world's most iconic clubs, namely Ministry Of Sound and Fabric. Now fresh off a Spring release for Nick Warren's Hope Recordings, the Dutch artist lands on Replug for his debut EP entitled ‘Marathon'. 

Continuing what has been a remarkable year for Alex is the EP's opener and title selection ‘Marathon'. Enticing from the start, it's perfectly sculpted beats are warm and powerful, anchoring what is a rippling, free flowing foundation. Crafted with precision and care, layers of hypnotic percussion are blanketed with swirling atmospherics, ghostly vocal edits and fragmented melodies. Intrigue peaks as the main break unfolds, with hazy harmonic concepts and granular design uniting for an exhilarating apex, before ushering in a groovy drop and emotive finale. 

The journey continues with the driving vibes of ‘Blaze'. Immediately captivating, it's billowing bass tones and finely tuned percussion play off a robust rhythmic core, making for a devilish, hip swinging groove. It's hypnotic appeal grows subtly, as vocal fragments and luminous tones add an emotive slant to what is an already mystical storyboard. Almost like a sonic comet, it's fiery energy melts down into a break of muted beats and astral designs, before a collage of tripped out harmonics sets the stage for an otherworldly conclusion.

The release is capped off in fine fashion with the introspective moods of ‘L'Arbre Des Contes'. Expertly joining the past to the future, Alex marries sophisticated melodic motifs with meditative rhythms and tranquil textures. It's a unique and highly engaging storyboard, perhaps one of the Dutch artist's most heartfelt to date in fact, a creation to cherish for special occasions and no doubt a highly memorable selection for your dance floor. Groovy and emotive in equal measure, it rounds out what is an astute collection of music from Alex O'Rion, making for yet another extraordinary addition to Replug's impeccable discography. 

Text: Release Promo

Marathon

Alex O'Rion - Marathon (Original Mix) [Replug]

Returning to Proton Music after a successful 2019, Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat present a bright new vision with "Beyond the Future, Vol. 1".

From Cali, south-west of the Bogota capital, Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat have been pivotal in advancing their country's underground dance movement. Rising out of the Cauca Valley, the duo has been responsible for a swathe of high-profile music. Both successful artists in the own rights, Sanclemente has amassed over 450 production credits since a debut for Suite 7 Records in 2013, going on to feature on some of the most prestigious independent imprints including Massive Harmony Records, Univack and Nick Warren's "Balance Presents the Soundgarden" in late 2018. A relative newcomer to the underground scene, Dabeat's solo work has seen him feature for BeatFreak Recordings, Pollen Flug Records and Freegrant Music.

Joining forces, the collaborative pairing has consistently hit the headlines with their distinctive brand of progressive house, lighting up the likes of Mango Alley, Hope and UV. January 2019 saw a Proton Music debut in the shape of the outstanding "Spiral Patterns", further enhanced by a remix from Brazilian maestro, Andre Sobota. A remix for Peter Makto & Gregory S's "Purple Rain" was another notable highlight in May as Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat return with the first in a series of EPs that follow in the footsteps laid by Erdi Irmak and Rick Pier O'Neil, as they start out "Beyond the Future".

Opener, "Zemula", is full of rhythmic prowess as a strong percussive groove lays the perfect foundation for rippling arpeggios and siren synth lead to course through the 8-min offering. Ambient effects and sweeping risers add additional texture to a wonderful club floor-filler. The complementary tracks of "Feline" and "Ausar" delight with their languorous rhythmic patterns as grooved plucks and clever bassline sequences add rich syncopation. Unhurried lead lines ripple across proceedings to create flowing melodic patterns while atmospheric vocal phrases add depth. The driving kick and off-beat percussion of "Asgard" provides immediate dancefloor character, tempered by stratified layers of arpeggiated sequences and rising pad progressions that reach a crescendo in a tension-fuelled breakdown. Rhythm and melody then combine once more in the third movement to maximum effect.

With its seething atmosphere, "Aerology", is a mesmerising collage of grooved bassline and melodic motif that provide a superb counterweight to intelligently programmed percussion. Adding to the aural melange a relentless sequence builds post-breakdown to strong effect before "Magma" spews forth with bristling power and dancefloor heat. Flowing hypnotically through arpeggiated phrase, a counterpoint chord progression provides weight before a grooved melodic line opens up in the second half, creating a dynamic and powerful climax.

Six tracks of the highest order see Kamilo Sanclemente securing the present while looking firmly "Beyond the Future".

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

Beyond the Future, Vol. 1

Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat - Aerology (Original Mix)

Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat - Ausar (Original Mix)

Anton MAKe - Denouement (Original Mix)

Anton MAKe - My Little Princess (Original Mix)

Anton MAKe - Melbourne (Original Mix)

Anton MAKe - Claudio (Original Mix)

Anton MAKe - Bulletproof (Original Mix)

Available 14, August on https://soundcloud.com/perspectivesdigital featuring https://soundcloud.com/modeapart

Amsterdam Dance Event goes online for the first time in mid-October. With dance floors noticeably vacant, digital music becomes more vital than ever. Perspectives Digital thus welcomes back the best-selling artist on last year’s sampler! Relatively new to the scene, Mode Apart describes his music as "a unique fusion of electronic genres.” This became very apparent when Armin van Buuren played the title track, “Voyage," on A State Of Trance 974. Bearing the same energy, it features anthemic leads, ticking percussion and angelic sighs.

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Voyage / Ohana

Premiere: Mode Apart - Voyage [Perspectives Digital]

Available 17, August on https://soundcloud.com/juiceboxmusic-in featuring https://soundcloud.com/kasperkoman/

In just one month, Juicebox Music begins another season of sound. Its next release aptly ends summer on a high note! Following a lone remix, Kasper Koman makes a triumphant return to the label. His original debut, “In Circles,” continues to display high attention to detail. Appearing second in order, “Wilder” also features savage amounts of flair. The "Extended Mix" proceeds to meander through syncopated beats, deep ambiance and melodic stabs.

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In Circles

Premiere: Kasper Koman - Wilder (Extended Mix) [Juicebox Music]

Available 17, August on https://soundcloud.com/soundavenue featuring https://soundcloud.com/baladmusic

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A Distant Memory

Premiere: Balad - A Half Remembered Dream [Sound Avenue]

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