Firmly ensconced at underground dance’s top table, GMJ has matured into a powerful force. Returning to the Meanwhile imprint he founded with spiritual brother, Matter, “Empty to Fill” is an outstanding new offering.

An artist who has risen to prominence in both the live and production arenas, Gavin Griffin finds himself at the centre of an ever-vibrant Melbourne music scene. Home to a host of iconic names and a sound that helped define the progressive house genre in the 2000s, his GMJ moniker has continued to shape the modern progressive sound. With over 400 production credits to his name, a century alongside long-term partner, Matter, GMJ has seen his music adorn the likes of Balance Music, Anjunadeep and Proton Music.

Opening his solo account on Meanwhile with October 2020’s “Mood Medicine”, collaborative EPs with Matter have seen “Lost on Origin”, “The Path / Perfect Storm” and “Eldarin” light up the label, alongside remixes for Simos Tagias, Roger Martinez and Matter himself.

Opening with the title track, “Empty to Fill” is a chunky, subterranean groove-fuelled monster. Bristling with menacing vibe, lighter moments come courtesy of floating synth motifs that glide to the fore in a stripped back breakdown of delicate keys and gloriously delayed sequences. A pulsating white-noise riser heralds a return of the club-friendly groove and gorgeous melodic flow in the latter stages.

Continuing with the trademark rolling groove that watermarks the GMJ sound, “Door of Light” sparkles with arpeggiated backdrop and reverse-reverb vocal breaths. Evolving immaculately, stratified sonic layers flourish as they entwine together in organic fashion. Counterpoint motifs coruscate above pulsing white-noise swells as the aptly named track waxes and wanes in perfect dancefloor cadence, before reaching a rousing crescendo in an immersive sonic tapestry.

The final piece sees the popping percussive vibrancy of “Stage Flight” sit atop a stereo-panned bass groove. Building over its 7-minute duration, syncopated synth riffs lock tightly into the driving framework that reaches its culmination with a chorus of breathy pads and a drop back into the rolling bassline and mirrored synth sequence. The resultant track is a powerful snapshot straight out of the GMJ production playbook.

Chock full of rhythmic force and multi-faceted layers of sound, “Empty to Fill” displays a sparkling 24-carat hallmark of the GMJ sound.

GMJ - Stage Flight

Ascend / Entropy

Premiere: Sydney Blu, Samira - Entropy [Monday Social Music]

Madloch's 3rd Avenue imprint is excited to introduce Soulfeed and his "Peak Story EP." The original mix was first released on the "Correlation Vol. 5" compilation on Sound Avenue last year, and now the EP features three stunning remixes by top talent.

The first remix is by Simply City, a well-known producer and DJ from Montreal, Canada who is renowned for his legendary sets at Stereo Montreal. Simply City has released music on labels such as Sudbeat, Hope Recordings, and Mango Alley.

For the second remix, we invited Nehli, a talented producer from Brazil who made his debut on the label last year with a remix for Leon Lobato. Nehli has recently released music on Zenebona, Everything will be OK, and Stellar Fountain.

The final remix is by Mauro Masi, a returning artist to the label whose music has been showcased on Amulanga, The Purr, and Seven Villas. With these three talented remixers, the "Peak Story EP" is set to be a standout release on Madloch's 3rd Avenue imprint.

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Peak Story

Soulfeed - Peak Story (Mauro Masi Remix) [3rd Avenue]

Humans

Cosmo Surfer

Dutch born, Argentina based Kebin van Reeken (Mango Alley, Beat Boutique, Univack, One of a Kind) enters Manual Music's MNL imprint with his brand new single 'Hyphae'. Get ready for a proper dosage of rumbling and rolling progressive house tunage!

To add insult to injury you'll find fellow countrymen Agustin Pietrocola and Nicolas Leonelli on remix duties. 

Essential pack!

Buy / Stream

Kebin Van Reeken - Hyphae (Nicolas Leonelli Remix)

Arkadia

Michael Simon - Arkadia (Madraas Remix) [Dialtone Tales]

Lisandro has become a firm favourite with the Proton faithful through his meticulously crafted music and elegant melodies. At the forefront of the underground dance scene with his smorgasbord of influences and genre-defying work, the Argentinean producer has seen his work feature on such esteemed imprints as Songuara, Amulanga and Pablo Bolivar's Seven Villas. A notable body of work can also be found on Lisandro's own Flug Lab imprint which continues to go from strength to strength as over a half-century of production credits chart a maturing path. No more is this evident than in February 2023's "Recurrence Soundtracks Netflix" which showcases a dozen electronica inspired pieces that formed the sonic background for the Netflix Spanish language film of the same name.

Proton Music has also seen the Lisandro sound well represented by both original and remix work. A trio of remixes for Erdi Irmak, Magitman and Cream saw the Buenos Aires resident make his presence felt in 2020 and 2021, before December 2022's "Traditions" took centre stage with its luscious soundscapes and head-shaking grooves.

Now returning to Proton Music, the "Eclectic" EP highlights another three tracks rich in imagination and elegant production work. In this musical triptych, Lisandro has explored a host of new ideas, giving rise to a powerful vision and unique sonic identity by pushing the envelope of modern electronic music. Perhaps the last word should be left to the artist himself, with Lisandro having the following to say about his new musical offering.

"I present to you my new EP: "Eclectic". This title reflects my vision of creating music that is a fusion of diverse influences and styles. "Eclectic" is a term used in the musical context to describe an approach that encompasses a wide range of influences and genres, blending them in a unique and original way. In this EP, I have pushed the boundaries of electronic music, merging elements from different genres to create an intriguing and diverse listening experience. Each track in "Eclectic" represents my passion for experimentation and the creation of unique sonic landscapes and club grooves. Immerse yourself in my eclectic musical world and discover the magic of style fusion! As an artist, I am thrilled to share this EP with you, and I hope you enjoy this musical journey as much as I did creating it. Thank you for your support, and I hope you find inspiration in this EP, "Eclectic".
Lisandro (AR)

Directed by Jay Epoch
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren, Lisandro (AR)

Eclectic

Buy on Beatport

Lisandro (AR) - Eclectic

BKR057 
VA - Bekool Christmas Special 2023
Apocrypha (AR)
Diego Hernan, Milton Bo, Leap Seconds 
Emmanuel Dip
Duel (HU)
MD (AR)
OHMZ
ZooL

Apocrypha (AR) - Nightbird (Original Mix)

Forest Trip

The Ride (Original Mix)

➡️ BUY ⬅️

Audaks & Joseph Kaz - The Ride (Original Mix) [Out 25th Jan 2024]

Let There Be Light

Premiere: QuiQui - Let There Be Light (Treavor Moontribe Remix) [Dreaming Awake]

All additional production Frankie Foncett

Jan Hammer Crockett  Dub

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