An artist renowned for his attention to detail and magnificently equipped studio, Petar Dundov has been at the vanguard of the techno genre in all its guises and within the wider canon of Melodic and Progressive House. Already featuring on such esteemed imprints as SCI+TEC, Cocoon Recordings and Sudbeat Music, December 2020's "Salvation / Nature of Nature" EP was a glorious Proton debut. Now following up with another pair of original tracks, "Spark" is redolent in all the trademark features that make Dundov such a respected figure. Through heavy beat, rolling percussive groove and hypnotic bass phrase, sparkling synth motifs gently work across the 9-minute piece in unencumbered fashion. A stripped back breakdown adds further texture and effects before the shimmering melodic sequences take centre stage in the second half. "Day Unseen" provides immediate energy via a syncopated synth motif that provides further intrigue through open filters, modulation and note placement. A clicking, tom-infused percussive groove supplies innovation as a new melody makes its way to the fore and additional strings create a smooth counterpoint to the elements introduced in the first half.

A powerful force withing the house and techno genre movements, BLANCAh, continues to hit the sweet spot with an immaculate blend of melodic components fused to dynamic and powerful dancefloor rhythms. A debut on the renowned Steyoyoke in 2014 signalled the Brazilian's intent as a panoply of original music found its way on to the likes of Lost on You, Sprout and Renaissance Records. The latter bore witness to her debut full-length album in May 2020 with the outstanding "Arias of Sky". Making her Proton Music debut, the BLANCAh remix is a wonderful interpretation that intelligently makes use of Dundov's components while introducing an array of her own production material. The result is a stunning interpretation which bristles with vibrancy as analogue synth lines infused with white-noise, reverb and delay, ripple across the stereo spectrum with ease backed by a chest-thumping kick and elegant percussion.

Regularly seeing his music featured on the likes of Meanwhile, 3rd Avenue and Clinique with a variety of original and remix production material, Imran Khan has shone brightly through 2018's "Arrival" EP on Particles, while August 2019's "Organik" and November's "Sunsweat" EPs continued his story on Proton Music. Remixes for GMJ, Dmitry Molosh and Michael A for the latter, have continued to showcase a burgeoning talent as the UK star now works his magic on "Spark". Characterised by a hefty rhythmic groove and seismic bassline, growling synth lines swim across the stereo spectrum as delayed percussive hits and ticking hats supply hypnotic energy. Evolving with elegance, pads and effects are introduced as pitched variations on the original's central motifs bend and echo into the distance in intriguing fashion. The result is an innovative and dramatic interpretation with its roots firmly in Petar Dundov's "Spark".

A "Spark" of ingenuity sees Petar Dundov light up Proton Music once again aided by iridescent remixes from BLANCAh and Imran Khan.

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

Spark

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Petar Dundov - Spark (Imran Khan Remix)

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Release date: 12.11.21
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Christina Gavrilova aka Forty Cats is one of a few female Russian producers whose tracks have been supported on the global stage. As of today she has two EPs and the remix of Lane 8's "Don't Let Me Go" out on This Never Happened imprint. Her other releases include Sudbeat. Mango Alley, Manual Music, Silk Music, Monstercat,Morphosis, Lowly, JOOF, Intricate Records, Run After, 8music and more, while a list of supporters consists of Lane 8, Yotto, Above & Beyond, Paul Thomas, Haze - M, Gabriel & Dresden, Sultan + Shepard, Shane 54, Oliver Smith, Gai Barone, John 00 Fleming, Paul Oakenfold, Jaytech, etc.

With 13 years of active DJing under her belt Forty Cats has already become one of the highlights in Murmansk city and shared a stage with such artists as Nick Warren, Jody Wisternoff, Dave Seaman, Yotto, Just Her, Miss Melera to name just a few.
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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.

Riigs - Stay Forever (Skenna Remix)

The latest release from Movement Limited welcomes Not Demure to the label for his debut EP. Born in Argentina and now based in Spain, Not Demure first emerged in 2017 with releases courtesy of Hitclub and TOTUM Music. Gaining momentum and fans quickly, the Mar del Plata native went on to showcase his music via LAIKA Sounds, Magician On Duty and Univack. Also finding a home on Movement Recordings, Not Demure's contribution to the label's 'ProgNoesis' Vol. 1 collection went on to be played by Guy J and still sits at the top of his Beatport best sellers almost a year later. Now stepping up to label affiliate Movement Limited for his first appearance, Not Demure presents his much anticipated 'New Resilience' EP.

Beginning with the title selection, Not Demure continues to explore the organic side of his studio repertoire with great success. From warm, rhythmic beginnings comes redolent themes and exotic percussive arrangements. It's an amalgamation of trippy sonics and free flowing organics which proves most captivating, touching the listener with moments of hope and reflection, as a bed of dulcet beats and thumping bass stabs translates that message to the dance floor. Gentle melodic fragments and wispy atmospheres emerge into the break, where a wonky musical theme takes centrestage. Striking in execution and perfectly setting in motion a timely drop and dreamy finale.

The two-track showcase concludes with the alluring sounds of the title selection 'Are You In'. Possessing an appealing undercurrent, it's dulcet beats and wavy synth phrasing creates a warm glow from the outset. Pensive atmospheres and hazy harmonics add further to that narrative, as sheets of dusty percussion and meandering effects push forward to an amorous conclusion. It rounds out two inspired tracks from Not Demure, who makes his Movement Limited debut in fine style.

Not Demure - New Resilience EP

PREMIERE: Not Demure - Are You In (Original Mix) [MOVEMENT LIMITED]

Release date : December 03, 2021
BEATPORT : https://www.beatport.com/label/stellar-black/30304
SPOTIFY : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/52gf4m5oThA5TTf1R625TV?si=35cb41c904c74d0f

Imago/The Hatch

Intacto - Imago [Stellar Black]

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

James Monro - Velocity

#Spotlight mix recorded for @saturo-sounds

90 minutes of tracks and remixes from the magician @marshmusician

Tracklist:

01. Marsh & Nox Vahn - Come Together (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
02. Marsh - Human (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
03. Marsh - There For Me (Amonita Remix) [Anjunadeep]
04. Marsh ft. Mariel Beausejour & Phenoir - Don't Wait (Frost Remix)
[Anjunadeep]
05. Marsh - Florence (Wassu Remix) [Anjunadeep]
06. Marsh & Wassu - Like You (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
07. Marsh & Nox Vahn - Naturish (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
08. Marsh - Eu Phoria  (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
09. Marsh - Little Darling  (Extended Mix) [Spectrum (NL)]
10. Marsh & Sencer Brown - Pursuance (Extended Mix) [Anjunabeats]
11. Marsh - Lost In You (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
12. Marsh - 1992 (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
13. Marsh - Healer (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
14. Marsh ft. Leo Wood - My Stripes (Braxton & Marsh Remix)
[Anjunadeep]

I hope you enjoy it :)

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Release date: Feb.25/22

Returning to Getting Deeper is one of our most admired & frequently featured artists, based in London, UK. This time as part of Renaissance Records' newest Merin EP, producer & motion graphics artist Mattr delights us with another classy emotive cut entitled 'Shutter'.


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The Merin VA series turns four with another quartet of quality on Renaissance Records. With a tracklist that highlights how broad and far the term house runs; it is, without question, their most diverse selection to date. Whether the organic-tinged beauty of Donatello’s Mystery; James Harcourt’s twisted-house fable Autodisco; the Bicep-esque Shutter courtesy of Mattr or Michael Hooker’s Hide, which features the vocal talents of Isaiah Tilson, the VA confirms the future of electronic music looks very bright indeed.

“We get sent so many tracks these days we’d be lost without Merin,” explains label head Marcus James, it’s an outlet for material from the most exciting production talent today. Whether established or emerging, it’s always a pleasure to provide a showcase for 4 artists (possibly more in the case of collaborations of course), who are
delighted to release on the label. Put simply, it’s as rewarding as it is fun to compile and curate.”

1. Donatello - Mystery
2. James Harcourt - AutoDisco
3. Mattr - Shutter
4. Michael Hooker Feat. Isaiah Tilson - Hide

Shutter

Premiere: Mattr - Shutter [Renaissance]

Beatport

PREMIERE: You Drive - Rabiee Ahmad, SQLN (Lavron Remix) [COMET]

Darin Epsilon - Jormungandr

Night Fever  - House Dnce Music

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