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The latest release on Madloch’s Sound Avenue imprint finds the label presenting the second installment of it’s ‘Correlation’ series. Released in August of 2017, the inaugural edition featured a unique blend of untapped talent along with industry veterans, resulting in a cohesive fusion of artists from across the world. The label’s borderless music policy was also represented, showcasing a wide spectrum of electronica, from house to techno and deeper progressive grooves. Now after months of carefully curating submissions, Sound Avenue unveils the second installment of ‘Correlation’, featuring (in order of appearance) Naethan, Lerr, Dowden, Gabriel Nery, TD, Monojoke, Khetouin, Jeff Eveline, Apste and Pedro Sanmartin.

Khetouin is an Australian based DJ/Producer and founder of the Capital city’s underground house and techno event group Illusify. His style stems from a passionate advocacy of everything deep and melodic and has been heavily influenced over the years by labels such as Lost & Found, All Day I Dream, Anjunadeep and Sudbeat.

With past and upcoming releases on Madloch's label imprints 3rd Avenue and Sound Avenue, Kheotuin is a rising name in the deep house and progressive scene.

Sound is similar to: Lee Burridge, Gorje Hewek & Izhevski, Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, Oona Dahl, &Me, James Grant

Correlation, Vol. 2

DHS Premiere: Khetouin - Robot Meditation [Sound Avenue]

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RELEASE DATE 2019-06-07
https://www.beatport.com/release/cassiopeia/2600721

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"Anathema continues with its spring releases by having the Greece born DJ and Producer George X, delivering 2 originals masterpieces for his label debut EP accompanied with deep-house remixes from Greek producer VieL aka Vasilis Lampaouna, and DJ & music producer Diego Medina aka Corei born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

'Cassiopeia' is paced by brooding insistent tribal drums merged with sweet eerie vocals and tasteful strings that gently entwine with flutes that will keep the crowd in a dreamy state.
A punchy bassline and heavenly choruses paint the canvas for 'When Look to the Sky'; then music journey is complemented by tripped out keys & unearthly rhythms.

VieL’s remix of 'Cassiopeia' is crafted by deeper and groovier luscious chords combined with subtle percussion and strings.

Finally, Corei's Remix of 'When Look to the Sky' is curated with beauty sonic-nature sounds combined with melodic strings and electronica down-tempo beats & synths."

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George X - Cassiopeia (inc. VieL and Corei remixes)

PREMIERE: George X - Cassiopeia (VieL Remix) [Anathema Records]

'Returning to Proton Music in October 2018, the "Audacity" EP represented Simos Tagias at his finest with two exceptional original tracks. Remixes from a Croatian superstar and Australian mainstay now continue the story.

An undisputed master of his craft, Petar Dundov has represented the underground dance scene with considerable aplomb for over 25 years. With his innovative sound design and unique sonic architecture, the Croatian has been at the vanguard of a genre-defying sound that perhaps identifies most closely to techno for Dundov himself. Melding rhythm and melody in distinctive patterns that have mesmerised global audiences at festivals such as, "I Love Techno" and "EXIT, and clubs including and Tokyo's "Womb" and Berlin's achingly cool "Berghain", work for a plethora of blue-chip imprints has appeared in tandem. Thus, Music Man, Systematic Recordings, Cocoon and Bedrock have all played host to Dundov's iconic sound.'

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Audacity (Petar Dundov, GMJ Remixes)

Premiere: Simos Tagias - Audacity (Petar Dundov Remix) [Proton Music]

One of the progressive house pioneers on scene, versatile producer and manager of BC South America, Nicholas Van Orton delivers new deep progressive tune to One Of A Kind! Leaving his mark with sublime progressive rhythm, through "Kumbhaka" original we can also enjoy pure positivity , transcendent atmospheres and deep melodies. On remix duty we have Balad, whose ideas merge deep progressive with downtempo and melodic, transforming his production into something unique. Second remix was duty for Donny Carr! As we are big fans of his work, we didn't expected anything less than this. Californian producer remained constant with quality and with implementing his own drum groove and bassline, original kept its soul and got that Donny Carr touch!

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Kumbhaka

Nicholas Van Orton - Kumbhaka (Balad Remix)

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Rising out of Argentina's progressive house underground is Guille Cornejo aka Antrim. Long a favourite of the genre's premiere tastemakers in Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, the Cordoba resident also lays claim to releases on Sudbeat Music, Hope Recordings and his own Or Two Strangers imprint. With a sound that stretches from the deeper, dreamy spectrums of house, to the tastefully melodic confines of contemporary progressive, Antrim now makes his Replug Records debut with 'Trip To Red' alongside a remix from Orsen. 

In an odyssey that spans ten plus minutes, Antrim commences the journey with warm, punchy beats, electric rhythms and metallic hits. The introduction of a pulsating groove heightens the senses as fuzzy designs and elegant harmonies descend over the framework. Emotive chord changes further the narrative, building anticipation with each successive loop and perfectly setting the stage for a memorable lead. Euphoric yet charming, it's a cascading theme for the ages, almost surreal in nature it's youthful energy gets lost in a wash of colourful harmonics, before one final break resets the groove for a percussive finale.
 
Amidst progressive music's elite guard lies Replug's Orsen. Alongside Cid Inc, the UK born, Austria based producer not only owns and manages the label but is an artist of substantial merit. Regarded as one of the genre's choosiest producer's, Orsen's discography is both astute and enduring, showcasing releases on Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music and US conglomerate Proton Music. Ending 2018 with a stunning rendition of Dmitry Molosh's 'Sacra', Orsen now presents his first production of the year with an inspired take on 'Trip To Red'. Always a creative remixer, Orsen deconstructs the main elements into newfound themes for what sits as an ideal complement to the original. Atop a warm, full bodied groove comes effervescent phrasing and buoyant arpeggios. It's a remarkable sonic marriage and one which makes for an energetic yet meditative journey, elegantly peaking through sizzling modulation across two breaks, before an exhilarating final act puts a cap on this creative gem. 
 
With 'Trip To Red' Antrim continues to build on what has been a breakout year for the Argentine, one which continues a course of artistic growth while adding nicely to an already impressive body of work.

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Trip to Red

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PREMIERE // Antrim - Trip to Red (Original Mix) [Replug]

A new name to the Particles catalogue, Sam Heyman opens his account with a debut original EP. Twin original tracks and remixes from South America and the Middle East herald "Rosa".

A talented artist from the picturesque Stockholm archipelago, Sam Heyman has found himself front and centre of the underground dance scene with a clutch of production material written over the past 12 months. February 2018's "Rakata" provided a driving original for SPINNIN' DEEP, while the "Celestials" EP for Gai Barone's Afterglow saw a high-profile remix from Matan Caspi, going on to feature on the number one best-selling "JOOF Editions, Vol. 5" album. Further original material for Kontact, Aletheia and MIR MUSIC has lit up 2019 and it is therefore an honour to welcome the Swedish artist to Particles. Full of richly-textured layers and vocal phrase, "Altair" hypnotises with its grooved bassline and pounding beat foundation. Sumptuous pads add depth while filtered arps wax and wane, building Heyman's musical narrative across the EP. "Capella" immediately captivates with its panned percussive groove before a filtered bassline and symbiotic arpeggio blend magically together. Building throughout, another sparkling arpeggio comes to the fore, rising at the mid-point breakdown alongside a searing analogue lead-line, exploding into the third movement with dancefloor prowess.

A renowned DJ across the Middle East with residencies at Pacha Ibiza Dubai and Trilogy, Ejaz Ahamed is no stranger to success with performances alongside a plethora of A-listers including Digweed, Sasha and Cattaneo. A nascent production career has blossomed since a March 2017 debut for PHW Elements with further work finding its way to Yin, BC2 and Darin Epsilon's Perspectives Digital. Returning to Particles after a July 2018 remix for Jero Nougues, the Ejaz Ahamed remix takes "Altair" on a coruscating journey of flowing arpeggiated melodies that pay tribute to Heyman's work. A superbly modulated chord progression and melodic motifs so central to the original, then effortlessly find their way into the track's second half. A deeply grooved bassline adds further to the overall sonic collage in a mature and skilful production.

Francis Di Rosa and Juan Cruz Dangelo have forged a name for themselves under their Soulkeys moniker. From the sprawling Buenos Aries capital, the Argentinean pair have hit the headlines with their "deep and progressive beats" and DJ performances across the city. Approaching a century of production credits, work for Aethereal, Balkan Connection South America and Stellar Fountain have seen the duo make their mark within the progressive house scene. Now debuting on Particles, Soulkeys provide a deep and sultry reworking of "Altair" that revels in ticking percussive groove and cavernous bassline. An arpeggio with its roots in Heyman's original, ripples across the track, rising and falling with ease, while the familiar refrains of the original make their presence felt at a stirring breakdown, full of atmospheric white-noise washes.

A pair of originals and remixes from Ejaz Ahamed and Soulkeys have Sam Heyman in the pink with "Rosa".

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

Rosa

Altair (Ejaz Ahamed Remix)

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Tracklist:
01 Delectatio - Boundless
02 Delectatio - Quietly
03 Delectatio - Everlasting
04 Delectatio - Unsure

Downtempo sensation Delectatio returns to our label with "The Meaning," a stirring four-track EP that evokes existential contemplation. His sound radiates the glowing joy of sunshine as well, as the chill bite of falling rain.

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