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Proton Pack #258

Released in July 2019, James Monro hit the heights with his four-track "Ascension" EP. Now receiving remixes from Canadian and Belarusian stars, "Drift" takes centre stage.

A producer whose honesty, integrity and talent are renowned throughout the underground dance industry, Tim Penner's reputation continues to grow apace. Able to cast a spell over audiences with his immaculate DJ sets, his live performances in support of his "Radio Silence" album for JOOF Recordings in late 2018 and early 2019 saw Penner cement his pre-eminent status. Able to cross-genres with consummate skill and ease, his work for the likes of Black Hole, Perspectives Digital and Gai Barone's Afterglow has seen a double-century of production credits flow from the Canadian's fingertips in mesmerising fashion. Moreover, his own Slideways imprint has been a popular vehicle for Penner's own material while acting as a proving ground for a wealth of undiscovered and emerging talents.

A long-time contributor to Proton Music, February 2013 saw a debut remixing Apologist's "Natural Instinct" while three original EPs since October 2013 found Penner at his creative best, not least in March 2017's "Lost Again". Returning to the label for the first time in two-and-a-half years, the Tim Penner remix takes "Drift" on a coruscating journey of melodic intrigue that sparkles with immaculate production technique and minute attention to detail. Making intelligent use of the themes inherent in Monro's original, Penner extends their scope with a swathe of textured pads and swirling, modulated phrases that reach their zenith in a rousing crescendo. A vocal cut hypnotises in gloriously frozen delays while a pounding beat and trademark rolling groove provide the foundations for a hugely impressive return to Proton Music form.

Mikahil Akulich need little introduction to Proton followers. Through his Michael A pseudonym, the Belarusian has continued to forge a path that has seen him rise to the upper echelons of the underground dance fraternity with his prolific and powerful work. Indeed, over a staggering 800 production credits sit proudly against the Michael A name in a seven-year career that began with the "DJs Came Down From Mars" for Stereofaza in March 2012. Since then, Michael has found his work allied to such leading imprints as Darin Epsilon's Perspectives Digital, Cid Inc.'s Replug and Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat, with support from the likes of Guy J, Nick Warren and Cattaneo himself.

A regular on Particles and Proton Music, four further original EPs have graced the latter since February 2017's "Bright Hope" debut, culminating in May 2019's "Geometria" which included remixes from Juan Deminicis and Carlo Whale. Remixes of Dousk, Rauschhaus and James Warren in the past eighteen months have cemented a concrete reputation and it is a privilege to welcome back Michael A with a spellbinding interpretation of "Drift" that revels in a slightly more uptempo character than the original, while melodic flourishes from Monro's work echo throughout the seven-and-a-half minute track. A gloriously sustained and emotive bassline marks a spine-tingling breakdown while a raft of additional motifs and production material extend "Drift" in new and exciting directions.

Remixes from Tim Penner and Michael A sees James Monro "Drift" into the fast lane.

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

Drift (Tim Penner, Michael A Remixes)

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James Monro - Drift (Michael A Remix)

Grab the full EP @beatport: http://bit.ly/35s28Xe

Parallax {Remixed Part II: DNYO, Eric Lune, Ferher, Weird Sounding Dude Remxes}

Noom - Parallax {DNYO Remix} Stripped Recordings

Anchor Acres & Daniel Mrosek - Hades

Release: Omar Bonus Track  l  MND011B
Label: MŎNɅDɅ
Release Date: 2020-01-08

➟ Download/Stream: bit.ly/2S5WNAl
➟ Beatport: bit.ly/2FkW08c
➟ Bandcamp: bit.ly/36ngFo7

Happy 2020, happy new era monads!
We start the fresh year with a surprise goodie & are tying up with a bonus track of OMAR woven by the amazing HAFT brothers.
After their dope & hypnotic remix of Andre P & Droomies Original, the both created a second interpretation we don't want to hide from you.

Monada:
@monada-project
www.facebook.com/cosmicmonad

Andre P & Droomie:
@andrey-p
www.facebook.com/dj.andrey.p

HAFT:
@haftmusik
www.facebook.com/haftmusik

Omar

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Andre P & Droomie - Omar (HAFT Bonus Remix) [MŎNɅDɅ 011B]

OUT NOW!
Beatport link: https://www.beatport.com/release/the-twilight-zone/2807991

Supported by Hernan Cattaneo, Soundexile, Fernando Ferreyra, Andrea Cassino, Sebastian Busto, Mario Puccio, Paul Angelo & Don Argento, Sebastian Sellares, Tim Benjamin, Cream, DJ Ruby, Luciano Scheffer, Aluria, Oliver & Tom, Julian Nates, Kay-D, Hassan Rassmy, Greg Tomaz, JFR, Pedro Capelossi and more!

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The Twilight Zone

MHR352 Julio Largente & Mariano Rial - The Twilight Zone EP [Out January 13]

Available 9, January on https://soundcloud.com/reworck featuring https://soundcloud.com/pole-folder
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Inspired by the 80’s and early 90’s, Reworck’s next release swells with nostalgia! Its title, “1040STATE,” pays homage to Atari’s innovative personal computer system. Introduced in 1985, the machine was a "major step in the democratization of electronic music production.” Its tight timing, built-in MIDI capability and user-friendly software sequencers amazed a young Pole Folder. Endless nights in the “studio” with Depeche Mode and Pink Floyd on repeat moulded him for years to come. As one of progressive house's leading lights, the Belgian now returns to his roots. Rapid-fire beats, faint vocals and warm synth waves compose another timeless piece. 

www.polefolder.net
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www.facebook.com/reworck
www.whatpeopleplay.com/labeldetails/Reworck/id/000005287

1040STATE

Premiere: Pole Folder - 1040STATE [Reworck]

Athens based artist, Chaum, is opening 2020. with beautiful symphony titled as "Above The Clouds". Two versions of this beautiful track. Ambient electronica and clubby theme. On Remix duty we have one of our fav producers, truly unique, Li-Polymer!

Above The Clouds

Chaum - Above The Clouds [ Pt.ll ]

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https://www.beatport.com/release/botanic/2807985

Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36QyA6S

[2020-01-13] [BALKAN0599] ''Weird Sounding Dude - Botanic''

T R A C K L I S T

01) Weird Sounding Dude - Hibiscus (Original Mix)
02) Weird Sounding Dude - Hyacinth (Original Mix)
03) Weird Sounding Dude - Botanic (Original Mix)

https://www.beatport.com/release/botanic/2807985

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xql_qpwJ8mY&list=PLFGOvK2o2l1zKoP1we37-a--YcRUurMHW

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Weird Sounding Dude - Hibiscus (Original Mix)

Support/Purchase this release at Beatport:

https://www.beatport.com/release/decarbonize/2807921

Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QNByn0

[2020-01-13] [BC2292] ''Kay-D - Decarbonize''

T R A C K L I S T

01) Kay-D - Decarbonize (Original Mix)
02) Kay-D - Decarbonize (Nikko Mavridis Remix)
03) Kay-D - Decarbonize (Partenaire Rremix)
04) Kay-D - Decarbonize (Askin Dedeoglu Remix)

https://www.beatport.com/release/decarbonize/2807921

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLTHE8l6STA&list=PLstCisqvGIPIr7GYgDU2KDGwuW_k2_yXv

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Follow Kay-D:
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https://www.beatport.com/artist/nikko-mavridis/488462

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https://www.beatport.com/artist/askin-dedeoglu/422458

Kay-D - Decarbonize (Nikko Mavridis Remix)

Purchase on Bandcamp / themangoalley.bandcamp.com/album/augmented-001-th-en
Purchase on iTunes/Apple Music / bit.ly/ALLEYAUG001iTunes
Purchase on Beatport / bit.ly/ALLEYAUG001Beatport
Stream on Spotify / bit.ly/ALLEYAUG001Spotify
Purchase on Google Play / bit.ly/ALLEYAUG001GooglePlay

ALLEYAUG001
Augmented 001 / TH;EN
MA Exclusive Compilation Series

001 th;en - 3n
002 mental order - abias
003 tantum - lumen
004 futur-e - nautilus
005 ladislao - lighter stories
006 artificial minds - mind control
007 mikah - city of rain (starkato remix)
008 emmanuella - deviate
009 rodskeez, mars monero - circus of circuitry
010 rauschhaus - moonbeam (tash alternative mix)
011 rafa'el - shelter
012 fernando olaya - bohemian
013 fresen, jannis brinkmann - distance

A new "Augmented" reality reveals a different perception of Mango Alley. Breaking boundaries, established and contemporary talent converges in a single vision across the digital spectrum. A cornucopia of new music, unreleased jewels and undiscovered gems glisten under the auspices of a renowned artistic talent; mixed and unmixed versions deliver a unique listening experience.

German prowess and Canadian finesse reach across the Rhine to Lake Ontario, a duo of repute TH;EN curates an augmented vision of the future with a confident and dynamic musical selection. Bold basslines deviate in the luminous flux of a fractured moonbeam while emotive sequences ring out across the distance in bohemian splendour under the shelter of percussive metronomy. A new city of rain rises up, sparkling in delicate synth motifs and lighter stories tell of an analogue circus of circuitry.

Rejoice at being connected across a thousand starry skies.

ALLEYAUG001 Augmented 001 / TH;EN

Buy on MA/bandcamp

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