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Proton Pack #196

An artist whose star has risen within the underground dance firmament, Simos Tagias returns to Proton Music with a brand-new EP. Through "Audacity", the Greek producer once again demonstrates his talent.

From his home in Serres, Northern Greece, Simos Tagias has emerged as one of the underground dance industry's brightest talents. Since an early debut for Lynx Records in late 2012, over a triple century of production credits now sit proudly next to his name, perfectly illustrating a sizeable talent at the top of his game. A much-desired sound coupled with a genuine personality has seen Tagias sought by a raft of leading imprints including: Movement Recordings, Stellar Fountain and Balkan Connection. Regularly supported by the DJ elite that includes Hernan Cattaneo, Cid Inc. and Nick Warren, Tagias has also found himself a regular across the clubs of his home country and beyond, sharing the stage with the Guy J, Luis Junior and Moshic. Performances at Block33 in Thessaloniki and the Bloque Festival, Kavala, have only served to enhance an already impressive reputation.

A regular on Particles with original tracks that included the successful, "Drunk State" in July 2014 and remixes of James Monro and Antrim in 2015, Tagias quickly graduated onto Proton Music. Centred around January 2017's "Airlock" EP, the twin-track offering was a notable highlight, going on to see subsequent remixes from Cristian R and James Monro at the end of the year. Remixing Soulwerk, Luc Angenehm and Tim Penner demonstrated a different side to the Simos Tagias production persona, as he now returns to Proton with another exquisite diptych.

Based around a bouncing groove and driving beat, the title track is a wonderfully crafted piece that bristles with melodic energy. Through grooved arpeggios, textured pads and a raft of spot effects, "Audacity" builds in momentum with its use of shimmering analogue keys and growling bass phrasing. Full of sublime production technique and a mature sound, the track erupts into the third movement with an immaculate combination of perfectly synchronous rhythm and melody.

Partner track, "Elaza" retains the same rhythmic prowess as its predecessor as it drives relentlessly forward with heavy kick and intricately programmed percussion. Adding layers of sound as it develops, a collage of sounds emerges through the rhythmic foundations as pads and white-noise effects, redolent in long-tailed reverbs and endless delays, create a rare sense of space and texture. A melodic phrasing evolves at the mid-point breakdown to dramatic effect before joining forces with the cadenced framework in the third movement, to create a sure-fire dancefloor favourite.

A pair of new tracks sees Simos Tagias with the "Audacity" to take the underground dance scene by storm.

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

Audacity

Elaza (Original Mix)

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WFM | 006 | youlaike | Unjani | EP

Unjani - it means >>How are you<< in African language. African touch, desert vibes, summer season feelings, body moving guaranteed - 
Its like a never-ending summer, in which this caterpillar grew steady. Everybody was loving this little dude, moving with grace through all the middle European festivals, making the people dance and smile. After a hot season, even this already known caterpillar settled down, to enter the next period of his life: He left his lifeless cocoon behind, to get part of the beautiful life of a butterfly. Now, as the season is almost done, this little butterfly is looking for a warm and cozy home…

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WFM | 006 | youlaike | Unjani | Original Mix | Teaser

Stellar Fountain is a hungarian electronic music label, established in 2011 by Erich Von Kollar, MiraculuM (György Udvardy) and Greyloop (Gergő Németh). In the last few years they became a massive, strong brand in the underground progressive house-scene, presenting overall 450 releases plus 50 compilations including very well known names like Cid Inc, Deepfunk, Juan Deminicis, Derek Howell, Paul Hazendonk, Silinder, Marcelo Vasami, Dmitry Molosh or Robert R. Hardy. With more than 170 TOP100 Proghouse releases, 28 TOP100 Proghouse tracks and more than 80 weekly official chartings on Beatport we can easily declare that Stellar Fountain can not be avoided when you're looking for fresh high-quality progressive sounds. Amongst the TOP100 Progressive House label worldwide and clear number 1 in Hungary, you can expect more legends, hot tastemakers and upcoming talents in their following releases in 2018.

Cream & Deep Fog - Iridium (Part I.) (Erdi Irmak Remix)

Next up to join Desert Hearts' recent string of phenomenal singles is experienced NYC underground selector and producer, David Hohme.

Having played alongside the Desert Hearts squad at Burning Man back in 2012, the crew's label seems an appropriate home for Hohme's new single 'Without Doubt' - a sweeping and gentle melodic riser that will have any Burning Man enthusiast swooning.

Ahead of the single's release on October 19, Desert Hearts and Hohme have offered up a Rodriguez Jr. remix of this transporting groove. Packed with emotional synths, the track's balanced structure and its lovely arpeggiators are bound to put a chill down your spine.

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Early support from Quivver, Eelke Kleijn, JOBE, Solarstone, Aly & Fila, Bog, Marc Depulse, Betoko, Cid Inc, Black 8, Sasha Carasi, Several Definitions.

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Sol Selectas run by Sabo welcomes back Unders who has been a prominent feature in the label's back catalogue. Unders has also contributed to other imprints including Kindisch, Under Your Skin, Sincopat and Katermukke along with his own Happy Camper Records.

Unders, is a producer from Holland, who had a break through song called “Syria” on Sol Selectas three years ago, and is a huge fan of the band Morphine, so he created this dance floor remix of their track “The Other Side” for his DJ sets.

With the intention of keeping the original Morphine legacy alive along with the spirit of deceased lead singer Mark Sandman, the original members of the band have agreed to officially release this incredible remix, as every time Unders played it the reaction was incredible.

Already rated by Mixmag as one of the hottest tracks of the Summer in 2017, even though it had never even been released, this special remix of an American classic will surely take its listeners on a journey to “The Other Side”, where “life is better”.

Morphine was an Alternative Rock group from Boston which formed in 1989. Morphine’s unique sound combined blues and jazz elements with more traditional rock arrangements, and the lead singer Mark Sandman had a distinctively deep and laid-back tone. After five successful albums in the early '90s they disbanded after Mark Sandman tragically died on stage of a heart attack. The founding members reformed into the band Vapors of Morphine, maintaining much of the original style and sound.

With a slow, smouldering sound consisting of saxophones, soft percussion, two finger bass and beatnik-style poetry lyrics, the bands bluesy sound has been captured fully in Unders stunning rework.

The lyrics of the track talk of “crossing over to the other side” and this version pays homage to the original and celebrates the living achievements of Mark Sandman before he sadly passed away.

Created by Helia Jamali, the Artwork was influenced by the song lyrics, and is intended to be a visually stimulating journey to an unknown but familiar place “with the preacher's wife”.

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SOL064 - The Other Side (Unders Remix)

PREMIERE: Morphine - The Other Side (Unders Extended Remix) [Sol Selectas]

A strong collaborative production partnership, Matty Doyle and Jerram Adams have garnered considerable notoriety under their Matter and Universal Harmonics monikers. Now the Australian duo return to Particles with "Re Entry", including remixes from Hungarian and Mexican stars.

Impressive artists in their own rights, Matter and Universal Harmonics have collaborated on a clutch of releases for the likes of PHW Elements, Mistique Music and JOOF, with impressive results. A long-term friend of Proton Music and Particles, Matter's own rise to stardom in the underground dance firmament has been particularly noteworthy with a host of original and remix production material. Following up on his work with Universal Harmonics after their rerub of "We Are Dust" in May 2018, the duo now debuts on Particles. "Re Entry" is thus a typically dynamic track. With its cavernous beat and warm, pulsating bassline, Matter and Universal Harmonics have created a textured framework for a glorious chord progression to develop as it washes over the listener in trademark fashion. Building effortlessly from a luscious breakdown, the track erupts into a pulsating floor-filler that excites with grooved stabs and growling, open-filtered bass. The result is a magical experience.

Hungarian artist, East Café, is no stranger to the progressive scene. A stalwart with a sound that helped define the progressive breaks genre, his work has been a staple on some of the industry's finest imprints for over a decade and more than 500 production credits to his name. A Particles regular with the "Indian Summer" and "False Visions" EPs, East Café now returns after a successful remix of Matan Caspi in December 2017. He thus takes "Re Entry" on a bright new path with pounding beat and off-beat percussion to provide a driving dancefloor framework. Making clever use of Matter and Universal Harmonic's original components as a starting point, rich new motifs flow across the track with ease, highlighting the Hungarian's own production skill. White-noise washes and a soaring breakdown add further depth and intrigue in a remix that rises and falls to create a stunning new interpretation.

An artist at the peak of his powers, Hot TuneiK's star has risen rapidly with his DJ performances, production work and stewardship of Hookah Records. Making his full EP debut on Proton Music in April 2018 with "Revival", the "Erase and Rewind" and "Tulum" EPs for Particles in October 2017 and May 2018, showcased the Mexican's supreme talents. Remixing Matter and Universal Harmonics, an elaborate groove, sculpted from hats, shakers and toms, sit tightly against a strong beat. Using the chord progressions and motif from the original, the Hot TuneiK remix builds hypnotically with bouncing bassline and flowing pads crafting a languorous offering that is an innovative new interpretation full of passion and guile.

As Matter and Universal Harmonics take-off "Re Entry" is provide by remixes from East Café and Hot TuneiK.

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

Re Entry

Re Entry (East Cafe Remix)

Reflection

Magitman - Reflection

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