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Proton Pack #208

Fresh off the back of their remix on High Tide Recordings for Charly Oak’s “Clanga”, the dynamic duo, Collective States deliver their own EP for the south coast label they co-own, before imminent releases on We Are The Brave and Knee Deep In Sound in 2019!

Racer Snake 
The lead track on this Collective States EP, with oodles of tribal-tech-percussive goodness!  Moody, yet full of energy at the break.  

Racer Snake (Reset Robot Remix)
Collective States’ good friend Reset Robot delivers a quality stripped back techno remix with an infectious soundscape and haunting vocals. 

Valkyrie 
This early set track is a deeper affair with a nod to their love of sci-fi in the form of an eerie Blade Runner-esque synth lead.  

Yondu 
More reminiscent of their earlier productions this tech-prog builder has some lovely percussion licks and a hypnotic arpeggio to soak up those shared dance floor moments

Support From  - Black Coffee, Alan Fitzpatrick, Richy Armed, Karmon, Nicole Moudaber, Adam Beyer, Joris Voorn

https://soundcloud.com/collectivestates
Twitter: twitter.com/collstates
Facebook: www.facebook.com/collectivestates
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High Tide Recordings - 010

Collective States - Valkyrie (Preview Clip) - Out Jan 25th

Stellar Fountain is a hungarian electronic music label, established in 2011 by Erich Von Kollar, MiraculuM (Gyorgy Udvardy) and Greyloop (Gergo Németh). In the last few years they became a massive, strong brand in the underground progressive house-scene, presenting overall 600 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 210 TOP100 Proghouse releases, 35 TOP100 Proghouse tracks and more than 90 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 2019.

Damien Spencer - Just A Fool (sYnus Audio Rework)

Artist: Fernando Ferreyra
EP: Grow UP EP
Catalogue: DRM010
Label: Dreamers​
Release Date: 28-01-2019

[DRM010] 01 - Fernando Ferreyra - Wish (Original Mix)

Available 18, January on https://soundcloud.com/keepthinkingmusic featuring Castano and https://soundcloud.com/jose-tabarez
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On January 28th, Keep Thinking hits a quarter century of releases! Such a momentous milestone warrants work by the boss himself. Through his illustrious label, Castano has methodically carved out a lasting spot in the contemporary electronic music scene. Following a silent 2018, “Amnesty Found” signals a potentially busy year ahead for the UK producer. Making his Keep Thinking debut, countryman and Consapevole Recordings manager Jose Tabarez delivers what’s certainly the EP’s most dynamic mix. By tweaking the original’s deep mood, dubby melos and many moving parts, his remix truly exemplifies the term progressive.
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Premiere: Castano - Amnesty Found (Jose Tabarez Remix) [Keep Thinking]

Juno EP

Juno (Original Mix)

01 Sebastian Sellares - Juno (Original Mix) [AMIT004] Preview

Heart Over Heels

Dances With Wolves

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Hitting the virtual shelves in October 2018, Rauchhaus and his sparkling "Opal" provided another beautiful melodic moment on Proton Music. With a release of its own on Particles, the original is now reprised alongside remixes from Canadian, Dutch and Polish talents.

Paul Hazendonk and Dustin Nantais are hugely respected names within the underground dance scene. Both individually renowned for a wealth of releases on a series of blue-chip imprints, Dutch star, Hazendonk has found himself at the vanguard of dance music for well over a decade from his Rotterdam home. Owner of the globally renowned Manual Music and MNL imprints, a roster that includes, Henry Saiz, Eelke Kleijn and Umek have kept Hazendonk at the epicentre of a world stage. A producer with almost 400 production credits, his own music has found its way onto the likes of Natura Viva, ICONYC, and Black Hole. Similarly, Dustin Nantais finds himself at the forefront of the Toronto DJ scene with performances across his home city. A sparkling production career has seen plethora of high-profile releases hit the likes of Where The Heart Is, Perspectives Digital and Particles, over a 5-year reign at underground music's top table. Joining forces, Hazendonk and Nantais have had a series of high-profile collaborative releases with stops on BluFin, Einmusika and Proton Music as they now make their Particles debut with a typically scintillating remix. Creating a beautifully crafted melodic affair, a strong bassline and ticking percussion provide the foundation for a clever us of Rauschhaus' components to create a track that revels in pulsating pads and sparkling riff. Hitting its stride post-breakdown, a strong combination of groove, melody and vocals provide a striking new interpretation of "Opal".

From Zawiercie in the central-south of the country, Rafa'EL has been creating electronic music for over a decade. With a passion for "deep house, progressive and tribal", the Polish artist has crafted a distinctive style with his popular "Infusion" show on Proton Radio. Simultaneously, an ever-evolving production career has found Rafa'EL with almost a double century of production credits to his name after a debut for Usessions Records in April 2013. Going on to feature heavily for fellow countryman, Tuxedo and his Electronic Tree imprint, Rafael has also been a regular on Sonic Union's Lowbit, Gai Barone's Afterglow and the iconic Balkan Connection. Making his mark on Particles in 2018, the four-track "Twin Flames" saw two original tracks supported by remixes from Izzet and E.F.G. in June, as he now returns to the label. Remixing "Opal", the Rafa'EL interpretation immediately identifies itself with Rauschhaus' original as familiar melodic themes are played out above a strong beat and dancefloor-friendly groove. Building in elegant fashion, new melodic phrases emerge with shimmering motif and reversed phrases making an innovative statement. Driving forwards in the third movement the combination of additional productional material with original components has created a rich and impressive new version.

Remixes from Nantais and Hazendonk and Rafa'EL have kept Rauchhaus and his "Opal" glistening firmly in the spotlight.

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

Opal (Particles Edition)

Opal (Nantais & Hazendonk Remix) [feat. Dustin Nantais & Paul Hazendonk]

Support/Purchase this release at Beatport:

https://www.beatport.com/release/lost-in-the-moment/2479263

[2019-01-28] [BC2242] ''Robin Thurston - Lost In The Moment''

T R A C K L I S T

01) Robin Thurston - Lost In The Moment (Original Mix)
02) Robin Thurston - Lost In The Moment (Erdi Irmak Remix)
03) Robin Thurston - Lost In The Moment (Luciano Scheffer Mix)
04) Robin Thurston - Pacific Dawn (Original Mix)

https://www.beatport.com/release/lost-in-the-moment/2479263

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r3AYl38T28&list=PLstCisqvGIPKqDNgI6dHkRnwUYqpb4uqV

Proton Premiere: https://soundcloud.com/proton/premiere-robin-thurston-lost-in-the-moment-erdi-irmak-remix-bc2

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Follow Robin Thurston:
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https://www.facebook.com/robinthurstonmusic/
https://www.beatport.com/artist/robin-thurston/144256

Follow Erdi Irmak:
https://soundcloud.com/erdi-irmak
https://www.facebook.com/erdirmakmusic/
https://www.beatport.com/artist/erdi-irmak/171766

Follow Luciano Scheffer:
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https://www.beatport.com/artist/luciano-scheffer/315714

Robin Thurston - Lost In The Moment (Erdi Irmak Remix)

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