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2020 Premieres

Peter Pizzutelli - Changes (Marco Lys Remix) [OUT 18/5] - Natura Viva

Available 10, July on https://soundcloud.com/strange-town-recordings
Featuring: https://soundcloud.com/flowersandseacreatures
https://soundcloud.com/dgranha
Remix by: https://soundcloud.com/futur-e
For more, check out
https://www.facebook.com/StrangeTownRecordings/

Better Tomorrow (The Remixes)

Proton Premiere: David Granha & Flowers and Sea Creatures - Better Tomorrow (Futur-E Remix)

Available 3, July on https://soundcloud.com/anathemarecords
Featuring https://soundcloud.com/anturage and https://soundcloud.com/pedromercado
Check them out on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Anturageofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/iraangeofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/pedromercado.eu/
https://www.facebook.com/anathemarec/

Govinda

Proton Premiere: Anturage & Ira Ange - Govinda [Anathema Records]

Available 6, July on https://soundcloud.com/manjumasi
Featuring https://soundcloud.com/fernandoaragonmusic
Check them out on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/manjumasimusic

Proton Premiere: Fernando Aragon - Bergah (Original Mix) [Manjumasi]

Available 21, August on https://soundcloud.com/souqrecordss
Featuring https://soundcloud.com/fulltone & https://soundcloud.com/safius 
Remix by https://soundcloud.com/timboletti

Darb Compilation

Premiere: Fulltone & Safi - Al Beat (Timboletti Dub Remix) [Souq Records]

Out now on vinyl and digital -  https://lnk.to/CRM187

Combining forces, Audiofly and Patrice Bäumel draw on unique inspirations from the desert to deliver the monumental Atacama on Crosstown Rebels. Having focused solely on his own productions in the past, label boss Damian Lazarus steps away for the first time to complete this exceptional release with a profound re-shape.

The hypnotic Atacama intricately builds with a certain intensity that never drops, stimulating the senses and transporting the mind as deep, grumbling pads drift in and out of play. Damian Lazarus remembers “the first moment I heard this track I knew there was something very special about it, not only did it strike me as a killer club record but I also felt the textures completely appropriate to my own experiences in the Atacama desert.” On the flip, Damian changes gear as a deep, chugging beat leads the way through an impressive re-shape of the original.

Anthony Middleton and Luca Saporito aka Audiofly have established a creative empire, which includes two record labels and their Flying Circus global party brand. They met Patrice during a US tour and immediately hit it off. “It wasn't long after that we decided to invite him to Barcelona for a session that proved to be nothing short of Inspirational.”

Internationally renowned DJ and producer Patrice Bäumel has had a busy start to 2017 with a release on Tale Of Us’ Afterlife imprint, plus remixes for Sasha & Policia and Depeche Mode amongst others. He truthfully said of the this release, “it's a labour of love that came together within a few hours of jamming in the studio, unlike many 'collabs' this one really felt like we all equally contributed to the end result.“

Audiofly & Patrice Bäumel - Atacama (Damian Lazarus Re-Shape)

Available 19, October on https://soundcloud.com/joiku-musik
Featuring https://soundcloud.com/bas-van-hilten
For more, check them out on Facebook:
https://facebook.com/joikumusik/
https://facebook.com/sebastianvadinh

Unknown

Premiere: Sebastian Vadính - Venenum [Joiku Musik]

Mas Pito

Mas Pito (Marco Lys Remix)

Jonas Saalbach stands for emotional and melodic melodies, combined with driven beats and high-energy breaks.
In his monthly radio show he is collecting older, current and unreleased Deep House and Electronica Pearls, mixed exclusively for Proton Radio. Choose your favorite Sencha, lean back and enjoy.

TRACKLIST

Jonas Saalbach | Pearls & Sencha | #27

Out the 5th of April 2019 on Circus Recordings
https://www.beatport.com/track/raving-original-mix/11768485

www.facebook.com/djmarcolys

Raving EP

Raving

Raving [Circus Recordings]

2020 sees Ormatie returns to Proton Music after an eight-year hiatus with a brand-new original EP in the shape of "Taifun / Uragan". Remixes come from Irish and Moldovan stalwarts.

An artist who burst onto the progressive house scene in 2008 with a remix of Andy Moor & Markus Schulz for the latter's Coldharbour imprint and the three-track "Emoke" EP for Nick Warren's Hope, Ormatie rose rapidly to the highest echelons of the underground dance industry. Further work for Hope and a clutch of credits for Proton, including July 2009's "Birthdays" and September 2010's "Mon Etoile" saw continued success. Now, the Russian returns in 2020 with a new twin-track EP. "Taifun" is full of trademark intricate rhythms and immaculately programmed melodic elements. Swaying gently across the stereo spectrum, a filtered arpeggio wax and wanes, while smooth pads speed and slow with sublime synchronised LFO. Building elegantly into the third movement a bassline progression and emotive chords provide the perfect vehicle for a swathe of counterpoint melodies and searing lead line to flourish. "Uragan" opens with deep kick and fizzing percussive top-line that fills the aural senses. Before long an arpeggio works its off-kilter magic alongside muted stabs that ping-pong left and right. A glorious bassline adds weight and layers of melody paint a vibrant picture from a wonderful sonic palette.

Gavin Mulhall's Silinder alter-ego needs little introduction to those familiar with the Proton Music catalogue. Always in-demand with his flawless production work and innate talent, the Irish artist continues to carve his name into the annals of underground dance music. Since his "Corrupt" debut in September 2012, 2013's "Solas" and 2015's "Basement" have both showcased outstanding original work, while remixes for Andre Sobota, Terry Grant and Dousk has further showcased Silinder's talent. Returning after an August 2019 reworking of Imran Khan, his remix of "Taifun" is an intelligently crafted affair with its chunky rhythmic framework and innovative use of original components. In trademark fashion, a superfluity of original production material infuses Silinder's work, replete with delayed-drenched motifs and reverb-coated keys. The result is a perfect example of why his name is still held in such high regard.

Alex and Andrew have found much success with their two-headed dragon alter-ego. Through Lanvary, the duo has consistently hit the heights with their inventive musical ideas and unique sonic identity. Regulars on Particles since 2015 with the "Micromegas", "Penumbra" and "Leviathan" EPs, 2017's "Venus" and October 2019's "Everything You Feel", lit up the Proton Music catalogue with vivid original work. Adding remixes for Andre Sobota, Hot TuneiK and GMJ & Matter to their burgeoning portfolio, the Lanvary interpretation of "Taifun" is energy-driven affair that packs a punch with wonderfully grooved bassline and rhythmic backdrop. Smooth melodic flourishes that owe their origins to the Ormatie original, glitter before a new motif form the Lanvary production studio emerges in jaunty fashion alongside sympathetic pads to create a highly innovative and impressive reworking.

A powerful storm front has thrust Ormatie back into the limelight with "Taifun / Uragan" and remixes from Silinder and Lanvary.

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

Taifun / Uragan

Buy on Beatport

Ormatie - Taifun (Lanvary Remix)

Operating out of his Melbourne home, Sam Hopgood makes a very welcome debut on Particles with his "Lobster" EP. Two originals are complemented by remixes from Australia and Belarus.

An artist with a long history in the world of underground electronic music, Sam Hopgood has been "composing and performing music all his life". Initially under the Broken Spires moniker and latterly under his own name, Sam has continued to make sonic waves. A regular in the clubs of his Australian home, supporting the likes of Guy J, Henry Saiz and Apparat, production work has made its way to Brain Food Records, Lauter Unfug and Wide Angle Recordings. Making his Particles debut, the title track is a high-energy affair with mesmerising lead-line that cascades across nine minutes with verve and vigour. A driving beat and symphony of spot effects add intrigue as the lead synth filters its way into listener consciousness. The result is a strong and memorable debut. Marked by its rolling percussive backdrop and layers of textured pads, "Coping Mechanism" cuts a more restrained figure than its vibrant counterpart. Vocal layers and grooved bassline add structural depth while the beautifully stratified layers of sound provide the perfect antidote for the stresses of modern life to melt away.

Originally as part of the groundbreaking Infusion outfit, winner of two ARIA awards and responsible for shaping the underground dance scene at the turn of the millennium and beyond, Jamie Stevens has gone on to find notable success with his eponymous work. Making regular appearances on Mitch Alexander's uber-cool microCastle imprint as well as Darin Epsilon's Perspectives Digital and John Digweed's Bedrock, Stevens has continued to shine a light on his relevance and longevity within a notoriously fickle industry. A remix of Rudy's "All Things Fade" in November 2019 marked an impressive Proton Music debut as a reworking of "Lobster" continues the pattern for Particles. Bringing back the much-loved breaks genre of yesteryear, a gloriously rolling groove supplies the perfect backdrop for key elements from the original to glisten in effected and reimagined fashion as they pan across the stereo spectrum. Rising and falling with ease, Stevens' "Break in the Shell Remix" coruscates across its near 7-minute journey with attention to detail and immaculate sound design in full effect.

Michael A has been at the forefront of the underground industry since a 2012 debut for Stereofaza. A staggering 900 production credits later and the Belarusian continues to dominate with a vast array of music signed to the likes of Mango Alley, Balkan Connection and Sudbeat Music. Furthermore, his own Genesis imprint continues to represent an impressive vehicle for his own music and a host of others. Late 2013 and early 2014 saw a Particles debut as part of the "Fall" and "Winter" compilations, while 2014's "Behind the Moon" and 2017's "Sapphire" saw full EP's grace the catalogue. Remixes for GMJ, James Monro and Kynan Cosma showcased a different side to Michael A's production skillset as he now returns to the label for the first time since late 2018. His remix of "Lobster" carries the same melodic intensity as the original as a clicking and popping percussion encases the track in a crisp rhythmic shell. Building hypnotically, familiar refrains evolve effortlessly alongside a swathe of effects and additional melodies from the Belarusian's imagination, exploding into life at the mid-point and beyond.

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

Lobster

Lobster (Jamie Stevens Break in the Shell Remix)

Available 22, May on https://soundcloud.com/silkmusic featuring https://soundcloud.com/kobana

Since 2008, Silk Music has brought the best out of its artists. The Los Angeles-based label presents yet another prime release! With “I’ve Been Letting Go Of You,” Aftruu and Astroleaf tell the age-old tale of star-crossed lovers. The debut collab now sees an array of dub and vocal adjustments. As talented as he is tenured, Kobana supplies all of the above. His Instrumental Remix ends things on a truly poignant note. Gripping production material, like rich basslines, glorious melos and steady grooves, peak at its third movement.

https://facebook.com/kobana
https://youtube.com/silkmusic
https://facebook.com/SilkMusic/

I've Been Letting Go Of You (Kobana, Sound Quelle Remixes)

Premiere: Aftruu & Astroleaf - I've Been Letting Go Of You (Kobana Instrumental Remix) [Silk Music]

Available 25, May on https://m.soundcloud.com/a-must-have featuring https://m.soundcloud.com/verche remix by https://soundcloud.com/audio-storm

When Jaksa Pavicevic hears good music, he simply must sign it. The Croatian manages A Must Have with the same mindset. Following a short hiatus, it now presents more irresistible music! One of the label’s roster members, Verche, makes an “unbelievable” return from dormancy. His original debut, “Rivers of North,” calls for an equally “serious” remix. Since late 2013, AudioStorm has contributed over two dozen in-house credits. His latest makes use of full atmos, glitched arps and driving third movement grooves.

https://instagram.com/audiostormmusic
https://m.facebook.com/audiostormmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/verche84
https://m.facebook.com/amhrec
https://www.instagram.com/amhrec/

Rivers of North

Premiere: Verche - Rivers of North (AudioStorm Remix) [A Must Have]

Serendeep opens another chapter by welcoming Kamilo Sanclemente & Zalvador to the label with debut three track showcase “Zaniah”. Rising from Cali, Colombia, Kamilo Sanclemente is renowned worldwide for his unique style of progressive house, releasing through exclusive labels such as Solee’s Parquet Recordings, Samuel Kindermann’s Einmusika, Guy Mantzur’s Plattenbank. His collaboration with fellow countryman Zalvador promises and strengthens the progressive imprint.


The energy levels with a thumping groove makes ‘Zaniah’ headlines of the EP. Combination of atmospheric pads and evolving hypnotic arpeggios creates contrast in the masterpiece. ‘Messier’ & ‘Crystal Cave’ completes the 24 Min EP. Serendeep continues now build on that momentum for the Sri Lankan imprint.

Zaniah

Kamilo Sanclemente & Zalvador - Zaniah [Serendeep]

Support/Purchase this release at Beatport:

https://www.beatport.com/release/slow-down/2960534

Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2WXQS3K

[2020-05-25] [GNSYS091] ''Michael A - Slow Down''

T R A C K L I S T

01) Michael A - Slow Down (Original Mix)

https://www.beatport.com/release/slow-down/2960534

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDW6-JG_tcs&list=PL2p9JpoamvNAom0ICGpqJp-JSZNSMh78S

Proton Premiere: https://soundcloud.com/proton/premiere-michael-a-slow-down-genesis-music

Progressive Astronaut Review: http://progressiveastronaut.com/michael-a-slow-down-genesis-music/

Follow Genesis Music:
https://pro.beatport.com/label/genesis-music/48857
https://soundcloud.com/genesis-music-official
https://www.facebook.com/genesis.music.official
https://www.youtube.com/c/genesismusicofficial

Follow Michael A:
https://soundcloud.com/michael_a_official
https://www.facebook.com/michael.a.electronic/
https://www.beatport.com/artist/michael-a/248267

Michael A - Slow Down (Original Mix) [Genesis Music]

Available 21, December on soundcloud.com/keyfound-kfr featuring soundcloud.com/mundos-sutis

Keyfound opens a musical treasure chest for the second time! Containing 10 new tracks, “V/A Unlockations, Vol. 2” features as many roster additions. The label now presents a gifted duo from Thailand. After debuting on Seven Villas Music, Mundos Sutis offers another "immersive, deep experience.” “What Do You Picture” continues to mold their sound with lush chords, heavenly vox and percussive beats.

facebook.com/keyfoundrecords
instagram.com/keyfound_records
facebook.com/mundos.sutis

V/A Unlockations, Vol. 2

Premiere: Mundos Sutis - What Do You Picture [Keyfound]

Available 21, December on https://soundcloud.com/therynth featuring https://soundcloud.com/samihe_official

RYNTH delivers its last original release of the year! Following 30+ new ones, the label finally touches down in Miami. Samihe is a DJ, producer and the co-founder of Minds Alike. Known for melancholic sounds, he debuts “three beautifully crafted songs" on “Now.” The final mix, “Legna,” features hollow instrumentation akin to its Italian namesake.

https://www.facebook.com/RYNTHmuzik/

Premiere: Samihe - Legna [RYNTH]

Available 28, December on https://soundcloud.com/souqrecords
featuring https://soundcloud.com/ziganaldi

With each new release, Souq Records bridges the gap between East and West. Its next one welcomes a truly cultured artist! Originally from Turkey, Zigan Aldi now resides in Berlin. His latest production, “Odin,” continues to blend "organic and electric" sounds. Driven by a heady groove, the title track bursts with Levantine flair.

Odin

Premiere: Zigan Aldi - Odin [Souq Records]

Available 25, December on https://soundcloud.com/stellar-fountain-records featuring https://soundcloud.com/gaeogeo

During a tumultuous year, Stellar Fountain stayed right on track. Its latest endeavor culminates with a new sublabel! Thus, Stellar Limited features offbeat sounds that don’t suit the main imprint. Its debut release comes from a similarly budding artist. Based in Copenhagen, GÆO is a graduate of The Royal Danish Academy of Music. Their first original production, “Touch, Grip, Release,” aptly samples a string quartet. Stoked by deep atmos and 4x4 beats, “Release” ends things on a somber note.

https://www.facebook.com/gaeogeo

Touch, Grip, Release

Premiere: GÆO - Release [Stellar Limited]

Available 25, December on https://soundcloud.com/magicianonduty featuring https://soundcloud.com/doubletouchofficial & https://soundcloud.com/hermanez

https://www.facebook.com/Hermanezofficial
https://www.instagram.com/hermanez/
https://twitter.com/Hermanez
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4JPGyWMMmaxIRcS4zItdHJ?si=4F2XP7LYTnSGXvlGqUwJ8Q
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/hermanez

Wide Eyed

Premiere: Double Touch feat. Reigan - Wide Eyed (Hermanez Closer Distance Mix) [Magician On Duty]

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