Long-time Proton Music friends and guardians of the progressive house galaxy, GMJ & Matter have been at the forefront of underground dance music for over a decade. Now returning to the label with original music for the first time in over 5 years, the Australian duo deliver "Ascending Sun" with remixes from Greek and UK legends.

Since May 2016's twin-track "Superposition" EP, GMJ & Matter have become favourites with the Proton Music faithful. Each responsible for a raft of original and remix productions, their joint collaborations have become a beacon for a modern progressive house sound that has seen the Melbourne-based duo play to sold-out gigs across their Australian homeland as well as Europe and beyond. No better is this success illustrated than a dazzling sell-out showcase of their Meanwhile label and brand at Amsterdam Dance Event 2023. Following on from 2017's "Osmosis" and 2018's "Interscope", GMJ & Matter now return with a track redolent in hallmark production traits as a thumping kick, smoothly cadenced shakers and cavernous bass create the perfect backdrop for a muted arpeggio to evolve hypnotically across "Ascending Sun". Gloriously textured pads and white-noise swirls add to the picture as infinite delays and long reverb tails deliver a sumptuous soundscape. New reverb-soaked melodic phrases appear at a spine-tingling beatless breakdown before the rhythmic and bassline groove drop back into the third movement with silky aplomb.

Simos Tagias is another artist with a long Proton Music history after initial success on Particles dating back to 2014. Centred around 2017's "Airlock" and 2018's "Audacity" EPs, a host of remixes has seen the Greek star showcase a dynamic and powerful signature sound. Returning once more after a 2021 remix of GMJ solo work, "Rise Above", the Simos Tagias remix quickly develops the melodic themes present in "Ascending Sun" and develops them with typical flair. New production material courtesy of vocal-tinged pads and re-imagined melodic motifs flow from a backdrop of body-shaking groove that sees expertly programmed percussive and sub-bassline patterns. Hitting its stride post-breakdown, the Simos Tagias remix explodes into life in the second half with the familiar and mesmerising open-filtered arp so central to the original.

The final artist is another iconic figure within the progressive house scene. Responsible for almost a century of breathtaking production credits dating back almost a decade, Orsen is a familiar name. Firmly ensconced in his adopted Austrian home, the UK-born artist has found himself a sought-after figure with his work for Sudbeat Music, Mango Alley and Cid Inc.'s Replug where he also acts as A&R chief. Dating back to early 2016, 7 remixes chart Orsen's Proton Music path as he returns after November 2023's interpretation of Dimuth K's "The Shaman". Full of dancefloor brio, a chest-thumping kick and shuffling hi-hat pattern lay the foundation for a huge running bassline to dominate the early exchanges before the superbly cadenced arp of the original emerges. Delicious new melodies play their part from with a new bassline variation adding hands-in-the-air emotion at the breakdown. A rousing crescendo sees the Orsen remix drop back into the familiar patterns of earlier phrasing in the second half and melodic touches create intrigue and demand listener attention.

Creating an exquisite new offering, GMJ & Matter rise again to heat up dancefloors from east to west with their "Ascending Sun".

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

Ascending Sun

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Munich-based Plattenbank Records, led by Guy Mantzur, proudly presents the ninth installment of its best-selling compilation series. Known for his meticulous curation, Mantzur searched through numerous demos, selecting only those that have proven their impact on dance floors and festivals worldwide. This compilation features 11 tracks, offering over 80 minutes of expertly curated music, which has been kept secret until now.
The journey starts with Antrim and unfolds with standout tracks by Yuvèe, Doriann, E A N P, TINGA, Echo Daft, Redspace, Temple Gate, Mariano Montori, Navar, Golan Zocher, and Namatjira.
Each track brings unique energy, blending hypnotic basslines, driving grooves, psychedelic effects, and uplifting melodies to create a material that balances summer vibes with euphoria-inducing moments, culminating in epic crescendos such as Tamir Regev's cover of the 1990s classic "Nah Neh Nah" by Vaya Con Dios, featuring Lima, a singer who sang Tom Novy's hit "Now or Never."
The compilation concludes with Greg Ochman's "Love Letter To 1985," a nostalgic nod to the analog era, perfectly wrapping up the ninth edition of "Secrets," carefully tested and curated for maximum impact on the dance floor.
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inU is proud to welcome back VegaZ to the label family, as he combines his talents with her debut on inU pumbum bring us this beautiful 3 track EP, with remixes from K. Loveski & Gav Easby.

First up, Cloudy Night, a beautiful soothing track, uplifting basslines and smooth textures set the tone with authentic synths and elements to make this a magical journey.

Next up, we are proud to welcome back K. Loveski to the family, this guy always delivers and this is no exception, going deep with the sound and getting into the groove, utilising the original elements to get this track club ready for the dancefloor!

To complete the set, label boss Gav Easby brings his version to the party, rolling basslines and upping the tempo to get you moving, keeping the original moody as we go through the gears with this Proggy Chugger - Enjoy

Cloudy Night

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Mango Alley's brand new ALLEY282 MAX GRAHAM & SECOND SINE Hypercube includes the original "Hypercube" track complemented with remixes by Ruben Karapetyan, GMJ & Matter, and The Wash & Rauschhaus.

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Artist: Tonaco
Title: Holosteric
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Genre: Progressive House
Release Date: 20/09/2024
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After the success of his “Disurbia / Avalon / Crackdown” EP earlier in the year, Tonaco hits impressive heights with “Holosteric”, where a clipped percussive top-line and running bassline intensity is interspersed with textured pad progressions.

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Akkam debuts on Playmates with their first EP, delivering a captivating blend of progressive house. Packed with deep grooves and atmospheric melodies, it’s a journey crafted for both dancefloors and introspective moments.

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