Part of Proton Music's early 2017 schedule, Cristian R and his "New Frequency" debut album, graced the label with 20 tracks that extended the Argentinean's musical range across an array of genres. As Proton now revisits the album, remixes from Israel and Australia are to be savoured.

Part of a rampant Israeli music scene that has flourished under names such as Guy J, Guy Mantzur and Khen, Igal Magitman is another name that continues to extend the reach of his homeland through a captivating production approach. A global DJ phenomenon, performances across the world have lit up clubs with spellbinding sets that have seen Magitman take to the decks across Israel and into China, Brazil and continental Europe. A similarly impressive production career has highlighted a talented individual whose appearances on Global Underground, Toolroom and Spinnin' Records, combined with music licensed to Sony PlayStation, illustrates a producer at the upper echelons of a notoriously difficult industry.

A regular on Proton Music, 2008's "Wet" EP with Brisker, then saw him remix Moonbeam, Nick Stoynoff and Silinder, highlighting a different side to Magitman's production character. Returning to the label for the first time since 2014, the Magitman remix of "Dust of Fairy" is a wonderfully deep and rich offering that revels in subterranean running bass line that pays homage to Cristian R's original. Growing in rhythmic intensity throughout, a series of stereo-panned spot effects and filtered pads provide textured layers before a muted arpeggio lead evolves in to an emotive breakdown full of production prowess. Returning to a delicious groove in the second half, Magitman's remix is a classy offering.

Matty Doyle is a name that has continued to rise to impressive levels within the underground dance industry through his Matter production soubriquet. An artist whose penchant for "deep synth lines, driving bass and pulsating rhythms" have bought him production and DJ success across the globe, performances in his native Melbourne and the metropolitan city of London have stirred the passions of party-goers with an astute ear and carefully crafted sets. Taking the sound of the clubs and translating it to the studio, Matter's growing portfolio has seen him feature on the catalogues of heavyweight underground imprints that include Balkan Connection, Clinique and OLD SQL with a compelling blend of original and remix production material.

Joining the Proton Music ranks in July 2015, remixing Biologik, the "Superposition" EP with oft-collaborator and fellow countryman, GMJ, was a notable highlight that saw standout remixes from Oliver Lieb and Rich Curtis. Going on to feature with a solo EP in December 2016 with the exceptional "Pronoia" EP, Matter now returns with a remix of "Beach Rainbows". Full of the melodic sensibilities that are such an integral part of the original, Matter has taken Cristian R's work and treated it to a shining new dance floor treatment that combines original elements with a trademark pulsating bass line and driving beat. A rolling percussive cadence adds further fuel to a dynamic rework that grows in intensity through an open filter on the bass and soaring chord progressions, creating a sumptuous and textured offering.

A pair of new remixes from Magitman and Matter have given a whole new dynamic range to Cristian R and his "New Frequency".

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New Frequency (Magitman, Matter Remixes)

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