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A modern music phenomenon with his distinctive sound and prolific output, Erdi Irmak has established an exciting platform for his music with the "Hidden Arcadia" series on Proton Music. Now in its fourth incarnation, "Vol. 4" resonates with the series debut as a clutch of new original tracks mark another milestone in the Turkish artist's portfolio.

Retaining a vision for the future with a combination of cross-cultural influences that permeate through his music in a blissful wave of synthetic and organic sounds, Erdi Irmak continues to operate at the cutting edge of underground dance music with his unique approach and distinctive sound. A regular on the likes of Movement Recordings, Where The Heart Is and Balkan Connection, the Istanbul native is quickly able to harness thoughts and ideas into a rapidly growing collection of original music. Thus, his "Hidden Arcadia" series on Proton Music has come a long way since its debut release in December 2012.

"Lost Youth" opens Vol. 4 with its hypnotic percussive framework and flowing melodic passages that meander across eight-minutes with consummate ease and lightness of touch. Waxing and waning as beats drop and reappear, the relaxed groove makes for a sublime opener. Continuing with style, "The Floating Bridge of Heaven" provides the opportunity for occasional vocal phrases to pepper the nine-minute piece with a dynamic narrative that carries the track. Coupled with a rich array of musical sequences, a central arpeggio sits proudly atop proceedings giving a strong mesmerising character that works well alongside the more freeform elements. A strong kick and trademark acoustic tom percussion find "The Moment" blending elegantly beside emotive piano chord progressions. With its soulful character and rich musical narrative, Irmak's inherent craftsmanship shines through with ease as counterpoint elements blend effortlessly to create a wonderful whole.

An underlying deep house vibe infuses "The Things That I See" with its heavy kick and traditional off-beat hi-hat pattern. Acoustic guitar ripples across proceedings in partnership with intricate piano phrases as the track picks up pace with its dynamic percussion and vocal flourishes add further intrigue in an imaginative piece. A gloriously layered percussive gem finds "Vent" delighting with its combination of grooved bassline elements, plucked guitar and shimmering arpeggio. A strong glissando lead and tremelo character and adds weight and interest as all elements come together in a groove-laden joyous whole in the third movement. "Wake Up Call" draws Vol. 4 to a conclusion with its smooth bassline sequence. Shuffling hats add subtle urgency while a vibrato monophonic lead and gated analogue pad supply glorious depth. Hitting the heights in the latter stages, the combination of melody, rhythm and bass fully showcases Erdi Irmak's extraordinary talent.

Six new tracks find Erdi Irmak very much at the fore with his "Hidden Arcadia, Vol. 4".

Directed by Jay Epoch
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Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Hidden Arcadia, Vol. 4

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Erdi Irmak - Vent (Original Mix)

J.P. VELARDI – YALE'S HOUSE / WHISPERS IN THE JUNGLE (INCL. ORIGINALS, ANTON BORIN, FRANCISCO CASTRO REMIXES) [PHWE258]

1. YALE'S HOUSE (ORIGINAL MIX)
2. YALE'S HOUSE  (ANTON BORIN REMIX)
3. WHISPERS IN THE JUNGLE (ORIGINAL MIX)
4. WHISPERS IN THE JUNGLE (FRANCISCO CASTRO REMIX)

RELEASE DATE: 4th of March, 2020

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Argentina based in fame rising progressive producer J.P. Velardi makes his debut through our PHW Elements division as he contribute with two energetic and driving progressive production, the deep and melodic way. 

“Yale’s House” is an evolving progressive production, rich on crisp percussion, smooth melodic layers and ever surprisingly effect and grooves to make this a complete journey. 

On remix duty, we see another debut on our label as Moscow bound Anton Borin teams up with us. He’s a producer that we have had on our radar for some time now and when we get the chance to hook up with him, then the result is as brilliant as ever. With some fantastic deep seasoning through his interpretation, he surely sends a statement that his is one to watch 2020. Great grooves, moody textures with fresh melodic vibes gives us just shivers through this one. Well done! 

The second original from J.P. Velardi, named as “Whispers From The Jungle” has a bit more aggressive vibe to it, packed with serene melodies, cool energetic synth riffs and tight percussion, we absolutely love everything with this rocking beauty. 

On remix duty, we welcome back Argentine native Francisco Castro. For those of, remembering his past EP with us, surely knows he is a man of great productions, rich in melodic work and energy. It’s absolutely what you get here, a full package, created as an evolving journey from start to finish, it’s as fresh as it gets and we are of course thrilled to Francisco back again with us. 

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J.P. Velardi - Yale's House (Anton Borin Remix)

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Exclusive Speaking In Tongues - Voodoo Moon

After a successful 2019 with releases on TAU and microCastle Speaking In Tongues kick off 2020 with the first out of five installments on their very own and enterily re-branded label Eternal Order, namely their double-sided single Voodoo Moon. The single's eponymous track is built around percussive driven sub-frequencies as a mono-chord and multi-facetted vocals, which adopt the chord's tonality, set the basis for thetake before various elements, mainly rhythmical addings, and an eternal voodoo-esque horntakes the track even deeper to the musical sound ritual and maneuvers the audience into a heavy state of trance. Speaking In Tongues start the new decade quite tricky and trippy yet classy and close an existing vacuum in the scene as their Voodoo Moon release has already gained major support from artists such as Toto Chiavetta, Amberoom or Frankey. 

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The latest release on Clubsonica Records welcomes Julian Nates to the label for his debut EP. As one of Argentina's most promising talents, the Cordoba resident lays claim to releases on Nick Warren's The Soundgarden, Antrim's Or Two Strangers and Soundteller Records, while also earning the praise from progressive music tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Guy J. Now embarking on the biggest release of his career, Julian lands on Clubsonica with 'Wild Side' alongside remixes from Analog Jungs and Fabri Lopez.

Emotion and groove have always been at a premium in Julian's productions, and the title selection 'Wild Side' exemplifies that perfectly. On a bed of rippling bass tones comes buzzing electronics, growling stabs and perfectly manicured shakers. As momentum builds a tranquil arp advances the narrative into hypnotic territory, before effortlessly segueing into a musical interlude which seals its dance floor appeal. The companion piece 'Exchanging Souls' continues the smooth and seductive ethos of the EP with rolling grooves, lively rhythms and glowing atmospheres. Mysterious and mystical from the outset, the piece flows through bouncy arps and buoyant tones, before haunting overlays and wispy effects entice the final act with emotive moments.

The first interpretation of 'Wild Side' is provided by Analog Jungs who make their label debut. 2019 proved to be a breakout year for the Cordoba duo, landing releases on Nick Warren's two prestigious imprints The Soundgarden and Hope Recordings. Also, a favourite of world class DJs John Digweed and Hernan Cattaneo, Analog Jungs now follow their well received 'Liria' EP with a stunning interpretation of 'Wild Side'. Full and driving, the groove commands a large presence as percussive flurries and arpeggiated fragments adorn the framework. Evolving with a veteran's savvy, timely modulation provides waves of euphoric tension while bulbous tones and lively percussion add momentum. Haunting harmonics highlight the main break, delivering impassioned moments, before a rush of beats and drums unite for a powerful drop.

The second and final interpretation of 'Wild Side' is provided by Fabri Lopez who returns to the label for his second appearance. The Argentinean artist first appeared on the Colombian imprint in June of 2019 with a remix of Russlan Jaafreh's 'Hanguk'. In a year that saw play and support from Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, the Villa Mercedes resident now gets 2020 underway with a superb take on 'Wild Side'. Taking a cue from the original Fabri crafts a full groove and smooth rhythmic core. Nostalgic in nature, the piece flows through emotive chord changes and sparkling electronics, before shifting energy into a transcendent break. Delicate yet buzzing, the centrepiece expertly melts down into a dramatic build as rugged synths and a wave of noise spark a character filled finale. An inspired remix from Fabri which rounds out a stunning Clubsonica debut for Julian Nates, an artist who continues to operate at a creative peak.

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Artwork designed by Dave Caro

Wild Side

Wild Side (Analog Jungs Remix)

Julian Nates - Wild Side (Analog Jungs Remix) [Clubsonica Records]

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For our fourth edition of "Untold Stories", a series where we feature new remixes and interpretations of our back-catalogue, we invited a few very special producers from our home country - India, all making their debut appearance on the label. Please welcome Dharmalogy, Midnight Traffic, Nosh & SJ and Ninesh Babu.

After releasing on Renaissance, Choo Choo Records & more in the past, Chris Cargo made a smashing return into the scene after a decade of silence and since his debut appearance with us through the track "Crystal" (part of 'Elements - Volume 2') in 2017, he's gone on to release music on Nick Warren's "The Soundgarden", Paul Thomas' "UV", DJ Zombi's "Beat Boutique", Pena's "Flow Vinyl" & John Johnson's "ICONYC" to name a few, as well as starting up his own imprint - 'If You Wait'. Stepping up to remix "Crystal" is Hyderabad (India) based - Midnight Traffic. Relatively new but with a strong slew of productions under his belt, namely his EPs on Qilla, a collaboration with Kohra on Brian Cid's "Endangered" and his recent single on Click Records' 'Click Loves India Compilation', Midnight Traffic's work has been slowly getting the recognition it deserves. For his remix of Chris Cargo's "Crystal", he swings his strength in creating infectious grooves and hits home. A warm yet chugging low-end, crisp percussive work and the right amount of counter-harmonies to play along with the original melodic riff makes this combination a match made in heaven.

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Chris Cargo - Crystal (Midnight Traffic Remix) [Juicebox Music]

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[2020-03-09] [BALKAN0607] ''Kandar, Nick Newman - Simplicity''

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01) Kandar, Nick Newman - Simplicity (Original Mix)
02) Kandar, Nick Newman - Simplicity (Li-Polymer Remix)
03) Kandar, Nick Newman - Simplicity (Tatsama's Singidunum Remix)

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Known for his emotionally complex compositions, deep-progressive house virtuoso Enviado Vida has been a frequent label contributor of late, including several recent releases under his Aftruu guise. His latest offering is the exceedingly beautiful "Best Of Times" EP, featuring the poignant title cut and equally stirring B-side, "Begin."

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