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As sister label to the Meanwhile behemoth, the Horizons offshoot continues to expose listeners to a dynamic and varied sonic portfolio. Heralding a new release that captures the essence of the Meanwhile Horizons sound, Weird Sounding Dude now delivers “Passing Thoughts”, a sparkling musical narrative that navigates a clear path through the serene blue waters of glistening melody and rolling rhythmic waves.

A best-selling artist who regularly finds himself in the upper echelons of the Organic and Progressive House charts, Weird Sounding Dude is a favourite on esteemed imprints including Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music, Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden and Armen Miran’s Hoomidaas.

Making his Meanwhile Horizons debut, “Passing Thoughts” encapsulates the Bangalore based artist’s penchant for chunky grooves and rich melodic layers. Evolving over a smooth 8-minutes, a syncopated melody sits snugly against the percussive top-line and 8th note bassline. Elegant chord progressions drift enticingly across proceedings, exposed fully at the beatless breakdown before the title track hits its stride once more in the latter stages.

“Doorway to Amatsu” continues the melodic and rhythmic foundation as an arpeggiated sequence sits perfectly atop ticking hit-hat percussion and powerful metronomic beat. Breaking up the mesmerising repeated motif, white-noise swells and beautifully constructed pads pulsate gently in sonic waves, particularly at the stripped back mid-point before the tracks picks up the pace once more in the second half.

The final track sees “Explorer To Mars” entice listeners with a smorgasbord of elegantly sculpted counterpoint melodies that captivate with a stunning and effortless vibrancy. A clicking percussive groove provides dynamism as it sits in exquisite harmony with shaker urgency and swung groove. White-noise risers add layers of atmosphere as another sonic marvel becomes a timeless classic.

A musical triptych flows with serene splendour as Weird Sounding Dude voices his “Passing Thoughts” to new Meanwhile Horizons.

Weird Sounding Dude - Doorway To Amatsu (Original Mix)

Serious Dancers - Serenity (Original Mix) [Snippet]

A notable highlight in the Meanwhile production catalogue, Jamie Stevens provided a slice of sonic magic in mid-2022 with his “Circles” EP. Now revisiting the 3-track offering, a trio of remixes come from high-profile artists across three continents.

Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami need little introduction to anyone with a passion for underground house. The Argentinean, a household name, regularly plays to audiences in the tens of thousands across South America and beyond, while his Sudbeat Music imprint is at the forefront of the electronic music scene. Widely known as “El Maestro”, Hernan’s reputation is assured. Similarly, Marcelo Vasami has been a renowned figure for over a decade with his music on the likes of Plattenbank, Afterglow, Replug and Sudbeat. Joining forces for their Meanwhile debut, the Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami remix of “Stuck on a Feeling” immediately captures the light melodic eloquence of the original while adding a plethora of new production layers, not least in a sublime new bassline progression and crisp rolling percussive groove. Familiar refrains and the vocal so prominent in the original, come to the fore as textured and ethereal pads provide an enchanted moment in the final movement.

A growing force under his progressive house guise with releases on Lost & Found, Sudbeat Music and Mango Alley, Mike Rish has hit upon a formula for success since early work for UGENIUS. December 2021 provided the Melbourne resident with the opportunity to make his Mark on GMJ & Matter’s imprint as he released his impressive musical triptych, “Beyond”. Now returning for a debut remix, the Mike Rish reworking of “Storm Front” is characterised by a deep and chunky bass groove that sits perfectly within a popping, wood-block top-line with its roots firmly in Jamie Stevens’ original. Evolving with ease, smooth production elements from the Mike Rish studio make their presence felt before a richly sustained bassline assumes a prominent role in the second half to superb effect.

Navar has been at the forefront of the underground dance scene for more than 15 years with his imaginative approach and immaculately honed sound. 200 production credits are testament to that fact, for such esteemed imprints as Balance, microCastle and Guy J’s Lost & Found. November 2022’s “Return of the Sun” illuminated Meanwhile in late 2022 as the Dutch star returns for a second remix outing. Reworking the title track, the Navar interpretation is a sparkling jewel that transforms “Circles” into a glorious, arpeggio-laden offering that shimmers with delays and delicate rhythmic cadence in the early stages. Building imperceptibly with bass groove and vocal breaths from the original, it erupts at the mid-point with a driving beat that provides a spine-tingling dancefloor juxtaposition to the smooth melodic sequences, capturing the hypnotic character of Jamie’s work.

Three new remixes see Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami, Mike Rish and Navar create another set of magic “Circles” for Jamie Stevens.

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

Jamie Stevens - Circles (Remixes)

PREMIERE: Circles (Navar Remix) [Meanwhile]

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Welcome to PURRFECTION's debut release! 🐾 Dive into the enchanting world of electronic music with our label's very first track, brought to you by Forty Cats. Experience the perfect blend of modern beats and nostalgic melodies that'll transport you back in time while keeping you grooving to the present. Join us on this musical journey as we set the bar for perfection in sound.

Forty Cats - Nocturne

Forty Cats - Nocturne (Original Mix)

Forty Cats - Nocturne [PURRFECTION]

Marco Vittori - Cube (Original Mix)

Montreal's rising star Mitch Oliver teams up with Tyler Mesa and Portland's Keilimei on "Paris Lovin'," a sultry deep house anthem that captures summer's ephemeral magic. Released via Mitch’s SLAPPED Records, and accompanied by his first official music video, this intoxicating excursion weaves hypnotic vocal refrains through crystalline production, transforming longing into a celebration of possibility. "It's a fun, flirty track about putting the vibes out there," reveals Keilimei, “let the tides take us where they may”.

The subtlety of the tale of this Parisian love affair opens it as a feeling to grasp, to yield, and to embody. Perhaps we can all be in Paris for the summer, and god willing, we’ll all find a way to be a lover.

Produced by Mitch Oliver & Tyler Mesa
Written by Keilimei
Mixed by Mitch Oliver
Mastered by Finaltone
Artwork by Chloe Gastinel

Check out the Official Music Video:
https://youtu.be/hueTI5VQ57c

Mitch Oliver, Tyler Mesa - Paris Lovin' (feat. Keilimei)

Brian David - Angiru [Dialtone Records]

Premiere: Bakka, Nezello & Berimbouse feat. Jéssica Gaspar - Lavanda (Extended Mix) [Seas Records]

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Feldbach - Elation [PNEUMA]

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Mango Alley's brand new ALLEY303 is a 3-tracker EP by Rokazer that includes three original tracks: "Pulsar", "Machine", and "Particle".

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PREMIERE: Rokazer - Machine (Original Mix) [MANGO ALLEY]

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For Senses proudly presents another special guest mix. Ladies and gentlemen, ISMAEHL.

Track list
01 - Kalaman - Kumaya [Saisons]
02 - ID
03 - ID
04 - Djan Chelik - Moscow [Suprematic]
05 - Lisandro (AR) - Dreams Come True [Songuara]
06 - Lex & Locke - Atenas Blues [B2 Recordings]
07 - SIS, M.E.M.O. - Chaman [Get Physical Music]
08 - Maxi Degrassi - Soil Sprout [TRYBESof]
09 - D-Nox, DJ Zombi - Sanctuary of Love [Songuara]
10 - Jim Rider - Squaring Circles [Get Physical Music]
11 - Nadav Vee - Odyssey of Noises [Silver Joe]
12 - Ashkan Dian, Ismaehl, Thomas Hernan - ID

MUSIC FOR SENSES PODCAST #20 || ISMAEHL

D.B.D WoelD presents Raw Material, an afro tech track infused with melodic layers and driving percussive energy. The production combines tribal rhythms and deep atmospheric textures, creating a powerful and immersive dancefloor experience.

Producer: D.B.D WoelD
Final Mastering: YHV Recordings
Publisher: YHV Music Group
Record Label: YHV Records

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D.B.D WoelD - Raw Material [YHV RECORDS]

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