An artist with a cast-iron reputation within the underground dance fraternity, GMJ continues to chart a stratospheric upwards trajectory with an ever-growing production portfolio. Now returning to Proton Music, the Australian star presents a pair of new tracks through his "Rise Above" EP.

A Particles and Proton Music veteran with a stellar cast of original and remix material over both labels, Gavin Griffin continues to provide the flagship imprint with a regular supply of increasingly high-quality music that saw "Sovereign Reality" and "Catharsis" released in October 2017 and May 2019. Now returning with his third solo original EP, the title track is a typically sumptuous offering that is characterised by a head-shaking groove and expertly crafted bassline that evolves imperceptibly over time. Through a panoply of white-noise effects, multi-layered pads and subtle synth phrasing, "Rise Above" reaches a rousing denouement with spine-tingling moments expertly placed throughout. Continuing the atmospheric narrative of its predecessor, "Unbound Reality" finds free-flowing melodies meandering across its 7-minute voyage alongside intermittent vocal sample. Wrapped delicately around a crisp rhythmic shell, syncopated motifs and powerful beat are the perfect juxtaposition to the unencumbered melody.

Another Proton regular sees Simos Tagias return to the label after a remix of LADS in January 2021. Responsible for 2017's "Airlock" and 2018's "Audacity", the Greek producer has also presided over a clutch of high-profile remixes for the likes of Tim Penner and Soulwerk, while also being remixed by such esteemed names as James Monro and Petar Dundov. Once again hitting new heights, the Simos Tagias remix of "Rise Above" is a bold, pulsating affair that uses the themes central to GMJ's original and reframes them within a powerful new rhythmic framework. Using organic house inspired vocal phrasing, new melodies appear at the stripped-back breakdown before a refined arpeggiated sequence gives shifts aural focus in the second half.

A veteran of the underground dance scene, Savvas is another artist with a long-established connection with electronic music. After a 2011 debut for Bellboy Records, Savvas has found himself featuring on Sag & Tre, Magician On Duty and Anjunadeep. The "Mindfulness" EP was a notable Particles highlight in early 2019 while a remix of Rick Pier O'Neil's "Earth Mover" in July 2017 and a full debut EP to follow, mark an impressive emergence on Proton Music. Reworking "Unbound Reality", the wandering melodic lines of the original are complemented by a glittering arpeggiated sequence, revealed in the second movement, and extending into the beatless breakdown. Additional melodic phrases from the Savvas studio lilt delicately in the second half accompanied in seamless fashion with GMJ original components. The resultant sonic tapestry is a joy to behold.

Creating a new twin-track offering of unparalleled pedigree with contributions from Simos Tagias and Savvas, GMJ continues to "Rise Above" with impressive regularity.

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

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Hello everyone! this is my edit of the amazing track Irminsul, le pillier du monde by Damabiah! It had great supports in the progressive scene :) hope you like it!

Nick Warren playing it @ Pacha Buenos Aires:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeAPAF3DphE

Nick Warren playing it @ Metropolitano Rosario:
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Marcelo Vasami playing it @ Picnic Buenos Aires:
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Marcelo Vasami Inception march @ Frisky Radio :
https://soundcloud.com/marcelovasami/inception-march-2016-marcelovasami

Marcelo  Vasami playing it @ Bahrein Buenos Aires. 1.4.16: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2awgn-DdQbo

Mariano Mellino Audioholics 12 1st anniversary:
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Frangellico TRIPPING may 2016:
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After seizing the spotlight with 2 lush singles 'Almost Home' and 'Some Kind Of Beautiful', Montreal-based indie electronic act HOKI return with a third instalment; yet another brilliant taster from their forthcoming album 'Strangest Of Us All'. 'Land of Our Dead' is an enthralling cut from the rising pair, fusing the harrowing vocals of Brent McCormick with a cinematic slice of eery electronica from Varti Deuchoghlian. Joining the duo on the release is none other than Matthias Meyer. The German producer, resident at the renowned Watergate club in Berlin, is globally recognised for his deft touch when it comes to crafting emotive club records and he doesn't disappoint, bringing a signature groove to the original track.

Available from 27th September

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Volen Sentir (finally!!) arrive on All Day I Dream. Their tracks have been heard at All Day I Dream events the past two years and we've been excited to get this release out (although failing miserably to do that on time..oops..sorry boys). Russian producers continue to impress us with their musical music and groovy grooves and VS are one of our favourites. This four track EP further strengthens the Russian sound.

Volen Sentir - Kailas

'Eli Baltsan, known professionally as DJ Zombi is an Israeli producer, remixer and one of the most advanced Tel Aviv artists who have reshaped electronic music worldwide. Baltsan's Armadillo Records debut brilliantly exposes over fifteen minutes of pure audio magic. It’s electronica at its best! This two track release signed for avant-garde Guy J's label is an expression of that classic, yet eternally new idea and passion, that brings an old-fashioned sparkle of positivism and delight to the digital world. These instrumentals are a sonic reflexion of what it signifies to be enlightened; what it’s like to express intimacy, melancholia, bliss, and the whole nine yards in between. AR014 is on the whole a superior release, definitely worth hearing and appreciating.'

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Slow Hearts have been bubbling under the surface for a little while now.  Subtle, beautiful melodies that linger in the memory. 

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