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

Returning with a fourth edition of his popular series first debuting in September 2020, "Fantasy, Vol. 4" opens with the effervescent "Aeon" and its driving rhythmic backdrop. Before long, beautifully evolving pads are melded with a shimmering arpeggio and emotive bassline. Waxing and waning with dancefloor ease, it is a real showcase of the Belarusian's talent. Continuing, "Galactic Voices" immediately impresses with its bouncing bassline and heavy beat. White-noise infused pads add an open feel while a delayed synth lead sits perfectly alongside the bass key changes. The result is an aptly titled track that fizzes with energy. Belying, its chunky groove, "Nightshift" is a smooth and evocative affair that lilts effortlessly along with a parallel lead line cutting through the assembled array of delays and reverbs that shine at the breakdown. Hitting its stride once more, the powerful bass groove makes its presence felt strongly in the second half. In collaboration with Seyah, "The Last Day" is meticulously crafted track that bounces along with club-friendly credentials, textured pads and meandering synth lines. Mesmeric in its construction, intermittent laser-like effects break up the dramatic and hypnotic groove.

An artist of rare repute and impressive credentials, Namito is a renowned figure with his impressive work for the likes of Balance Music, Yoshitoshi and Sol Selectas. Indeed, the Iranian born producer has seen considerable success for Sabo's US imprint with the number one single, "Stone Flower", and its 2.5 million Spotify streams. Making his Proton Music debut, the Namito remix of "Poison" is a typically impressive interpretation with its hypnotic groove and perfectly cadenced keys. Making innovative use of Michael A's original components, a delicate arpeggio trips its way across the near 7-minute piece rising and falling with ease, joined by a delightfully melancholy string passage post breakdown.

A second remix sees Martina Mozzoni and Matias Villafañe make their Proton Music debut via their Alto Astral moniker. Already seeing their music find its way onto such esteemed imprints as 3rd Avenue, Movement Recordings and Balkan Connection, the duo's work for Particles has resulted in a pair of superb remixes for Juan Deminicis and Petar Dundov. Now debuting on Proton Music, the Alto Astral rework of "Fantasy" is a highly accomplished and polished interpretation that glistens and excites with an impeccable dancefloor groove. Building with vocal flourishes, it opens-up in an entirely new direction with a new vocal phrasing added to Michael A's instrumental original. A stunning breakdown adds further loquacious vocal passages as the track drops back into its rhythmic and bass-driven groove in the final stages.

A fourth outing with magical qualities sees Michael A reach new heights through "Fantasy, Vol. 4", ably assisted by remixes from Namito and Alto Astral.

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

Fantasy, Vol. 4

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Michael A, Seyah - The Last Day

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]

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After a short break, Colombian producer Dabeat aka David Barragan returns to FG Music with an amazing new release called 'Eternity EP' featuring talented Zalvador! 

Highly recommended

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Eternity EP

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@rich-curtis

A long-standing artist with a rich pedigree within underground dance music, Rich Curtis has consistently made his mark as DJ, producer and promoter over a 15-year period. With music signed to a raft of hi-profile imprints including Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music, GMJ & Matter’s Meanwhile and Cid Inc’s Replug, the Brisbane resident has also made his mark on Balance Music through December 2022’s 'Baby Raver' EP. Now returning the label with another 24-carat offering, 'Hard Won' is replete with Rich Curtis’ trademark production skill.

Hard Won (DNYO Cyber Dub)

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Rich Curtis - Hard Won (DNYO Cyber Dub) [PREVIEW]

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Supported by Paul Oakenfold, Soundexile, Fernando Ferreyra, DJ Ruby, Simply City, Zankee Gulati, Fabri Lopez, Nicholas Van Orton, Antrim, Weird Sounding Dude, Alec Araujo, Greg Tomaz, Meeting Molly, Domingo +, Ziger, Federico Monachesi, Christian Monique, Mitch Alexander and many more!

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Cyrax

MHR548 Yonsh - Cyrax EP [Out October 20]

Dive into a world of melodic enchantment with Fede Archdale and Alex Ellis's mesmerizing release, "Opacarophile," on Soundteller Records! 
Featuring the original mix that captures the essence of sunset bliss, accompanied by remixes from Zstimer, Gerardo Portilla and Simio Albino this EP promises an unforgettable journey through soundscapes of euphoria and introspection. 
Get ready to lose yourself in the magic of "Opacarophile" and experience the radiant beauty of music like never before. 
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Opacarophile

Fede Archdale, Alex Ellis - Opacarophile (Zstimer Remix) [LQ]

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[2024-04-19] [BALKAN0793] ''Max Blade - Just Be''

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01) Max Blade - Goutain (Original Mix)
02) Max Blade - Luminary (Original Mix)
03) Max Blade - Just Be (Original Mix)
04) Max Blade - Propitious (Original Mix)

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Max Blade - Propitious (Original Mix)

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Let's Go To The Beach

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