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An artist with a rich and varied background, Mark Slee returns to Proton with his debut EP in the shape of the three-track, "Vernada". Remixes come from Australian and Argentinean stars.

A self-confessed electronic music obsessive, Mark Slee has been involved in the underground dance scene for over 20 years plus over 100 episodes of his monthly "Heron Sound" Proton Radio show. DJ performances across his San Francisco home have earnt Slee an impressive fan base, backed by performances further afield in Berlin, New York and at Burning Man, while production talent has seen music signed to Seven Villas, Suprematic and Magician On Duty with notable success coming from his own Manjumasi imprint alongside Atish. Returning to Proton Music after remixes for the likes of Oliver Lieb, Navar and Rudy, the title track is a glorious combination of deep rolling groove and evolving synth lines. Building elegantly with grooved bassline, a free-flowing plucked string ripples across "Vernada" with syncopated motifs adding depth and intrigue. "Portico" continues a penchant for intricate melodic line to coruscate across the mid-range, backed by a swathe of counterpoint phrases and analogue arpeggio that engages with varying degrees of sustain and release. A deep kick and cleverly programmed percussive line add the perfect rhythmic framework. The dulcet melodies of "Tigersden" complete the triptych with legato lead combining perfectly with syncopated chords in mid and lower frequencies tied immaculately to a strong rhythmic backdrop. Evolving in effervescent fashion, Slee's impressive synth work creates a wonderful narrative thread throughout the three pieces.

Through his MUUI production moniker, Patrick Carrera is the epitome of the successful modern music producer. Able to boast a triple century of credits to his name, the Australian born artist conjures up a unique sound that has seen his name allied to a host of blue-chip imprints that include Marc Poppcke's, Crossfrontier Audio, Eelke Kleijn's Outside The Box and Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat. Always at the cutting edge of the underground dance movement, a pair of Proton Music remixes in the shape of 2014's reworking of Kobana and 2019's remix of Imran Khan, now sees MUUI returning for a third outing with a cleverly interpreted remix of "Portico". Retaining the rich melodic flow of the original and familiar arpeggiated riff sat slightly further back in the mix, emotive chord progressions add depth and soul. A ticking percussive groove and heavy beat add dancefloor credentials while a subterranean bassline adds weight and counterbalance to the brighter melodies.

Juan Deminicis requires no introduction to the Proton Music faithful. An artist constantly at the vanguard of underground dance, the Argentinean is a regular across the clubs of his homeland and throughout the Buenos Aries capital. Adored by fans and peers alike his music litters a host of high-profile imprints that include Loss & Found, Plattenbank and Sudbeat. A regular on Proton since 2013, his "Behind the Sun", "Life on the Moon" and forthcoming "Synchronicity" EPs have shaped the progressive house movement with his distinctive sound. Returning after a May 2019 remix of Michael A's "Geometria", the Juan Deminicis reworking of the title track finds the familiar backdrop of Slee's "Veranda" permeating throughout the six plus minute offering. Before long, new melodies from Deminicis' fertile imagine ripple across the breakdown and into the third movement with consummate ease while a seismic kick and offbeat percussive groove provide a dynamic rhythmic anchor.

An ever-expanding sonic horizon extends across Mark Slee's "Veranda", punctuated by colourful landmarks from MUUI and Juan Deminicis.

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

Veranda

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Mark Slee - Portico (MUUI Remix)

Mark Slee - Veranda (Original Mix)

Available 6, July on http://www.soundcloud.com/balkan-connection featuring https://soundcloud.com/jrmoon & https://soundcloud.com/chrisdomingo

Balkan Connection has made a fair share of magic over the years. For its next release, the label aptly visits Walt Disney World! Original artists Mariner and Chris Domingo both call Orlando, Florida home. Dating back to the early 90’s, they also maintain 60+ years in the music industry. Recent collabs on Laika Sounds, Colorize and Massive Harmony Records continue to mold the duo’s sound. Further cultivating it, “Fantastic Playground” oozes sunny ambiance and soulful piano chords.

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Fantastic Playground

Premiere: Mariner + Domingo - Fantastic Playground [Balkan Connection]

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Release date: 2020-08-17

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The latest release from Madloch’s Sound Avenue imprint welcomes Balad back to the label for a new EP entitled ‘A Distant Memory’. The Australian artist first appeared on the Belgian imprint in 2019 with ‘The Days’, an EP produced alongside frequent studio partner Bigasti. The Sydney residents deep sound has continued to flourish as he carefully adds to a resume that includes releases on Balance Music, BeatFreak Recordings, Where The Heart Is and Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden. Now making a welcome return to Sound Avenue, Balad presents his first solo EP for the label alongside a remix from Zone+.

A Distant Memory

PREMIERE: Balad - A Distant Memory [Sound Avenue]

Polish producer Salski is the first to launch a new release concept called "On Remix Duty"!
He chose three tracks, previously released on our label, which he processed in his style and gave them his distinctive stamp of sound.

OOAK113 - On Remix Duty

On Remix Duty

Jelly For The Babies - Luna (Salski Remix)

GabiM returns to Manual Music's MNL imprint with what we believe might just be his biggest release to date. 

For 'Ripped' the Hungarian producer teams up with Joule/S, marking her introduction to the scene. It's a mystique and deep emo filled progressive house tune which sense of melancholy will move you. A beautiful delicate production. Just listen and let the sounds take you away.

On remix duties we're welcoming RIGOONI from Brazil. A producer that has been making a name for himself recently with quality output on labels such as The Soundgarden and Balance Music. He takes GabiM' main theme and transforms it into a lovely organic house mover. Summer vibes!

GabiM feat. Joule/s - Ripped

Cocho:
Marcos Gari , DJ producer from Buenos Aires.  Oriented to the Deep House.
Influenced since childhood by melodic music such as Gustavo Santaolalla, Sigur Ros, José González, among others.
In his mixes, he combines organic sounds and harmonious melodies seeking to take the listener to the deepest part of himself, meeting with feelings of nostalgia.
It has releases on labels such as The Purr, Suprematic and soon in Seven Villas and Mirrors, among others.
His tracks were supported by artists such as Guhus, Fernando Ferreyra, Urmet K, among others.

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LTR Premiere: Cocho - Spirit (Original Mix) [3rd Avenue]

Now marching into its third year as a label, Behrouz's Do Not Sit On The Furniture continues to furnish us with some of the most captivating, organic and deep house possible. Defying the curse of 2020, the label has been consistent in its approach and delivery this year, perpetually immersing us in a sound that transcends the dancefloors and permeates our imagination in ways that many labels can only dream of. 
Following big dispatches from SEGG, Shai T and Dorian Craft comes another sonic delight from Matthias Meyer. A kindred sonic spirit, here the Watergate legend makes his debut with the beautiful 'Lacuna'. Eight minutes of sultry, dusky moonlit house pleasure, slowly but surely 'Lacuna', created in collaboration with good friend Xinobi, opens out with layers of sweeping, swooping chords and instrumentation over a loose, light-footed jacking beat. Gathering momentum throughout, there's a touching moment of respite on the breakdown before the emotions takeover for the grand finale. 
It's complemented by another like-minded soul as Warung's Facundo Mohrr also makes his label debut with an exemplary remix. Extending the groove by well over a minute and adding a distinctly Latin hip-wriggling twist with a rolling beat and sprightly keys bringing a whole new musical layer. 
One track, one remix, one super-consistent label, two on-point producers: Do Not Sit On The Furniture continue to march into the unknown. You'd be wise to join them.

Matthias Meyer, Xinobi - Lacuna  (Original Mix)

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