An artist with an impeccable production record, Saultloom returns to Proton Music with his "Aurora" EP. With releases on the likes of Hoomidaas, Manjumasi and Pablo Bolivar's Seven Villas, the Russian artist made an impressive Proton debut remixing Michael A's "Centaur" in late 2017 as a twin-track original EP is joined by a trio of remixes form a quintet of global artists. The "Aurora" title track is thus a beautifully crafted piece that floats across an 8-minute timeframe, anchored by heavy kick and whip-cracking snare. A glorious array of meandering pads provide texture in abundance as delicate arps and reverb-drenched piano motifs supply a subtle melancholy that is revealed fully at the breakdown and into a magical second half. "Ethereal" continues Saultloom's penchant for haunting piano melodies as emotive phrases wander across the 8-minute piece. Building underneath a rolling percussive groove, a syncopated motif adds dancefloor character while a clarinet sequence creates another wonderful melodic layer before vocals and harmonious textures combine in the third movement.

German and South African pairing, LADS, have become a firm favourite with the Proton faithful through their "Miss Jean", "Hagel" and "Stoyote" EPs, plus remixes for Dmitry Molosh, Imran Khan and James Warren. Returning after seeing a quartet of "Stoyote" remixes across both Particles and Proton Music, the LADS remix of "Ethereal" is a typically innovative offering that transforms the original by taking a key melodic element and reworking it in entirely new directions. The result is an immaculate interpretation that sees a club-friendly backdrop combine with familiar motifs, haunting vocal textures and additional production material to create a dynamic and spine-tingling dancefloor gem.

Chris Domingo and Eric Lune are a nascent artistic pairing. Both successful artists in their own rights, Domingo has been a regular contributor to Particles with his "Azimuth" and "Lose Control" EPs with former production partner, Mariner, while Lune has impressed with his work on Proton, not least through his "North to South" EP with Golan Zocher and solo "Airbag" EP. Combining for the first time on Proton Music, the Domingo + Eric Lune remix is a powerful groover that dominates with elegantly cadenced hi-hats and bassline sequence. Intelligently reimagining elements from Saultloom's original, familiar themes resonate across the 7-minute piece while a swathe of production material and synth work creates an entirely new framework from which "Ethereal" bounds and recoils within its new rhythmic structure.

London based, Erol Arda, can boast an impressive production portfolio since 2018's debut for Kindisch. Going on to feature for the likes of Dream Culture, Variety Music and Cervidae Recordings, the English artist opens his Proton Music account with a rich and evocative reworking of "Aurora". Using Saultloom's components to effortless effect, a pronounced kick propels the track forward before the central motif is given a different focus across a newly cadenced backdrop. Intelligent and sensitively placed additional production material add to the atmosphere in a delightful debut.

Shining brightly a new "Aurora" forms over Saultloom intensified with remixes from LADS, Domingo +, Eric Lune and Erol Arda.

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

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Aurora

Saultloom - Aurora (Erol Arda Remix)

Saultloom - Ethereal (Domingo + Eric Lune Remix)

Saultloom - Ethereal (LADS Remix)

Saultloom - Ethereal

Saultloom - Aurora

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