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Ending 2017 on a high, Lanvary took the progressive house scene by storm with the heavenly "Venus" EP. Comprising two standout tracks, the second is now rewarded with a full release of its own including remixes from Germany, South Africa and Spain.

Comprised of the combined talents of Luc Angenehm and Deep Suite, the "Germafrican" axis has been on the lips of the melodic house and techno cognoscenti with their inimitable production work. Under their LADS production pseudonym, the duo has been responsible for a "trademark sound filled with emotion and variety", full of "German finesse and South African groove". Successful artists and DJs in their own rights with extensive production portfolios and regular gigs, the duo have found their combined work signed to a clutch of impressive imprints including Traum, Nie Wieder Schlafen and Particles. Regulars on Proton Music, the debut release of LADS' three-track, "Miss Jean", in September 2017 was further complemented by May 2018's twin-track "Hagel". Now returning to the label, the LADS remix of "Cerberus" is typically impressive with distinctive melodic flair courtesy of a new lead motif that glitters across the top end. Evolving relentlessly with driving, fizzing percussion, a rippling arpeggio enters the fray that comes fully to the fore in the stripped back breakdown. Joined by mule-like kick and the strong rhythmic components in the third movement, the resultant remix is a joy to behold.

Spanish stalwart, Gonzalo Luque, is another artist with a strong and hugely impressive reputation behind him. Under his Soulwerk guise, the Madrid based artist has found much success with a vehicle that allowed him to express his "most intimate concept of electronic music". A debut on Canadian label, Whose Haus, was a notable start to his career in 2011, before going on to feature on a host of esteemed imprints that have included Nick Warren's Hope and Luis Junior's Mooseeka. Further original work for Cid Inc.'s Replug and Darin Epsilon's Perspectives Digital in 2011 and 2015 have illustrated Soulwerk's depth of talent. A regular on Proton Music since March 2014's "Searching For You Through the Stars", July 2015's "Spiritcatcher" and 2016's "The New Beginning" showcased stellar original material. Now returning to Proton after remixes of Navar and Michael A in 2016 and '17, the Soulwerk interpretation of "Cerberus" is an aptly named "Groovedelic Remix". Full of a huge and intricate array of percussive layers, backed by strong beat, a rich groove-based affair radiates across the stereo-spectrum in head-shaking glory. A shimmering arpeggio sequence rises and falls in intermittent fashion creating an undulating, coruscating rework that builds impressively, intelligently reworking components of Lanvary's original in a smooth new aural tapestry.

Remixes from LADS and Soulwerk are have given Lanvary strong new ammunition in their fight against "Cerberus".

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

Cerberus (Soulwerk, LADS Remixes)

Cerberus (Soulwerk 'Groovedelic' Remix)

Buy on Beatport

Surround Us With Love

Surround Us With Love (Forerunners Remix)

Impermanence is dedicated to my late friend & colleague George, RIP.

this is a contemplative piece that came through around that time.
supported by beautiful remixes from Tripswitch & Rick Pier O'Neil.

big thanks to PHW elements for choosing this track & ep for their 200th release - thanks Freddie.

Release date wed July 18

GMJ - Impermanence

Grab the full release  @Beatport: http://bit.ly/2HyGMOR

Sandra Collins & Micke - Nineteen Birds {Tripswitch Remix} Stripped Recordings

Available 23, July on https://soundcloud.com/stellar-fountain-records
Featuring https://soundcloud.com/oliver-lieb & https://soundcloud.com/espengulbrandsen

Appearing for the first time since 2015, Oliver Lieb’s WASP-17b now sees a third highly evocative remix. Alongside revisions by the incomparable Cid Inc. and Mark Slee, Stellar Fountain enlists one of its premiere roster staples to remix the German legend and his followup Proton Music offering. Employing rhythmic and atmospheric elements as per usual, Espen delivers a remix as massive as the exoplanet its named for! 

https://www.facebook.com/stellarfountain/

WASP-17b (Stellar Fountain Edition)

Premiere: Oliver Lieb - WASP-17b (Espen Remix) [Stellar Fountain]

WTHI007 – Erdi Irmak – The Man Out Of Time (Original Mix)

Digital: http://bit.ly/WTHI007
Release: July 23th, 2018

@erdi-irmak

Beatport

WTHI007 - Erdi Irmak - The Man Out Of Time (Original Mix)

Talented producer from Arandjelovac, Mad Bear, after his debut original on our label "Nostalgia" returns with another smashing track! "Shell Ghost" EP comes in pack with original and remixes from SEQU3l, Jero Nougues, Cedren & Manu-l!

Shell Ghost - One Of A Kind

Shell Ghost

Mad Bear - Shell Ghost (SEQU3l Remix)

'With this deep tech vibes EP Hidden Vibes start their new blockbuster series Mono which started just from a single synth melody recorded in mono mode...'

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Premiere: FREE.D & Mik Kartl - Mono (Spieltape Remix) [Hidden Vibes]

A South American from the Argentinean hotbed of dance music, Jero Nougues, makes his Particles debut with "Aurora/Leviathan". An artist whose influences lie in the Chicago house scene of the 1990s, a triple-century of production credits can be found against his name for a raft of impressive imprints. A debut for Cirka Music in April 2013 quickly saw a career blossom with a distinctive tech and deep house sound with original remix material signed to the likes of Dutchie Music, Savoir Faire and Spring Tube, supported by the likes of Oliver Moldan, Mark Knight and Danny Howells.

"Aurora" is full of the trademark deep house rhythms and grooved shakers that are symptomatic of the Jero Nougues sound. Opening up with a swathe of gently pulsating pads, reverb-soaked vocal phrases filter through the mix before a series of motifs appear at a stripped back breakdown to stir interest. Hitting its stride in the third movement, the combination of rhythm and melody are fused in impressive synergy. Retaining the deep kick and rapid-fire shakers of its predecessor, the darker edged "Leviathan" can be felt through rich and sustained bass notes that fire against a shimmering arpeggio and textured pads. Evolving elegantly, new motifs rise out of the rhythmic foundation in the latter movements as vocal swells add intrigue and suspense.

An accomplished DJ with a list of residencies that include Pacha Ibiza Dubai, Trilogy and an ambassador for Sennheiser Middle East, Ejaz Ahamed has been at the centre of Dubai's music scene for a number of years. With his standout performances alongside Digweed, Cattaneo and Bodzin, a nascent production portfolio began with a remix for high-flying, PHW Elements. A pair of remixes for Tripp Baronner's Yin label further enhanced a growing reputation as Ahamed now debuts on Particles remixing Jero Nougues. Taking a strong rhythmic approach, a wonderfully hypnotic groove of simple bass and melodic motif forms a framework for the pads and vocal phrasing so central to "Aurora" to open up with sumptuous ease. Additional production work and synth lines make their presence felt in the breakdown and third movement as the scintillating rhythmic groove supplies dancefloor credentials.

Konstantin Alt needs little introduction to progressive house faithful with his LoQuai alter-ego. An artist with an enviable reputation for high-quality production work, over 1,000 production credits can be found against the German's name since a 2005 debut. Over a decade later and LoQuai's work can be found on some of underground dance's finest imprints including Mistique Music, Balkan Connection and his own, highly-respected Refined Tunes. A regular on Particles with such highlights as 2014's "The Native Language" and 2015's "Beat Meditation", remixes of Ad Brown and Andrew Benson, James Monro and Navid Mehr are now joined by a typically impressive reworking of "Leviathan". Retaining the essence of Jero Nougues' original, a raft of new production material creates a new melodic narrative that lifts the track in a new direction. A strong rhythmic backdrop ensures dancefloor credentials are retained as the LoQuai remix evolves delicately into the second half with a rare combination of skill and technique.

Glowing brightly with Jero Nougues' "Aurora/Leviathan", remixes from Ejaz Ahamed and LoQuai continue to radiate light.

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

Aurora / Leviathan

Aurora (Ejaz Ahamed Remix)

Buy this release at Beatport:

https://www.beatport.com/release/lost-dreams/2333268

[2018-07-23] [BALKAN0512] ''Gvozdini & Tech D - Lost Dreams''

T R A C K L I S T

01) Gvozdini & Tech D - Lost Dreams (Original Mix)
02) Gvozdini & Tech D - Lost Dreams (Paul Kardos Remix)
03) Tech D - Gravity (Original Mix)
04) Tech D - Gravity (Michael A Remix)

https://www.beatport.com/release/lost-dreams/2333268

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFjiBB9EKdk&list=PLFGOvK2o2l1yb5HP0j00mMu9HQSH6mGwl

Progressive Astronaut Review: http://progressiveastronaut.com/gvozdini-tech-d-lost-dreams-balkan-connection/

Balkan Connection Records

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Tech D - Gravity (Michael A Remix)

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