Ewan Rill returns to Deersky’s Soundteller Records with a three track showcase ‘Option Exist’. The Russian artist and Sever Records boss has been a mainstay of the progressive house underground since first appearing in 2011 with a release on Balkan Connection. Now a decade later he stands as one of the genre’s most prolific artists, with a discography of more than 1250 credits and appearances on esteemed imprints such as Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music and Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden. It’s been just over four years since Ewan’s last Soundteller appearance and he makes the most of his return with three powerful tracks.

Continuing to stretch his creative wings, Ewan goes a touch more melodic than we’re used to on the lead track ‘Option Exist’. A buoyant, bubbly groove sets stage early on as lively rhythms and bouncy percussion bring an energetic vibe across the first act. Gentle melodic phrasing then emerges, foreshadowing an even more poignant break. Warm and a touch romantic, the centrepiece is highly memorable, with it’s trance-inducing powers effortlessly seguing into a playfully cosmic finale.

The second selection ‘Long Snake Road’ ups the pace a bit with a tougher more heady vibe. A buzzing groove immediately grabs your attention, while clever rhythms and trippy effects provide a clean transition into a section of emotive chord changes. The mood changes once more as the break goes from something quite esoteric and otherworldly back to a more traditional melodic approach as the groove carries the colourful journey home.

Adding further depth to the release are the quirky qualities of the third and final selection ‘Geartbel’. Clever beat patterns and a timeless electronic sense fuel this one early, eventually leading to an expansive and highly emotive break. Warm pads and nicely timed chord changes bring a bright, heartfelt quality to the interlude, as it melts back down to a groovy drop and glowing finale. Fresh sounding stuff from Ewan which caps off a very well rounded EP for the veteran producer. Highly recommended.

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Release Date: 06-08-2021

Option Exist

Ewan Rill - Option Exist [Soundteller Records]

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Riigs makes his return on Manual Music after his massive 'One More Love' EP together with Skenna earlier this year which also included his most iconic track so far; 'Ambro'.

This time the UK based producer flies solo, dropping his brand new single 'Stay Forever'. An uplifting piece of melodic progressive house music. This one is set to be a sure crowd favorite!

On remix duties we welcome No Distance who turn the song into a stripped down melodic techno version, and Skenna who hoovers over the other side of the melodic spectrum with his deeper and more housey remix.

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Creating a new musical haven with his unique craftsmanship, the "Sanctuary" series has been a showcase for James Monro and a powerful collection of music. As Proton now celebrates the release of "Vol. 2", a trio of original tracks are paired with two new remixes from Volume 1.

"On Point" is a deliciously smooth and uplifting track that revels in rolling groove and blissful chord progressions. Counterpoint motifs jostle against each other as layers of melody are introduced in effortless fashion before the post-breakdown denouement blossoms in sun-kissed harmony. By contrast, "Velocity" powers forward from the opening sequence with sustained and pulsating bassline. Accompanied by driving beat and hypnotic hi-hats, an arpeggiated motif enters the fray, bringing oscillator pitched intrigue at the breakdown. The sonic melange of rhythm and melody combine in club-friendly fashion in the second half to maximum effect as an acid-tinged line adds further texture. "Beltane" is a glorious offering full of French House style through majestic bassline progression and complementary chords phrasing. Subtle vocal effects add a touch of class as a new synth ostinato sits elegantly against the other elements post-breakdown in yet another dynamic and impressive track from the James Monro studio.

Janko Dragovic has consistently seen his music find its way onto an array of esteemed underground imprints. Formerly part of the Progress Inn outfit, the Serbian artist has since found success with his Desaturate moniker. A regular on Particles including 2016's "Unholy Mountain", January 2018 saw a move to Proton Music and the beautiful "Wanderer" EP. Remixes of Huminal and Michael A have shone a light on his remix credentials as Desaturate returns with a typically accomplished reworking of "Injected with a Serum" that takes the broken beat foundations of the original and turns it in a storming four-to-the-floor monster that bristles with power and energy. Juxtaposed against driving beat and relentless bassline, flowing pads and rippling synths shimmer across the mid-range while elements from Monro's track come to the fore post-breakdown, not least in the 303-inspired bassline that was such a central pillar of the original.

A new pairing to grace the Proton Music catalogues, Boy With Boat & Jesse Kuch make their impressive debut. Already finding himself on the hugely impressive Recovery Collective with the "Substance" EP in mid-2020, Boy With Boat has created quite a name for himself. Joining forces with Jesse Kuch, the Australian duo soon found success on Kuch's Open Records imprint with remixes for Thankyou City and Tonelab. Now making their Proton debut, the Boy With Kuch remix is a transcendent reworking that revels in effortless rhythmic groove and gleaming synth phrasing from the original. Before long, a huge and masterful bassline makes its presence immediately felt growling and pulsating across the track with menace. A syncopated motif adds to the dancefloor joy in a remix that is an illustration of the duo's genuine talent and technique.

A trio of new tracks plus remixes from Desaturate and Boy With Kuch has taken James Monro to a new "Sanctuary".

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

Sanctuary, Vol. 2

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