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Proton Pack #343

Release Date: 10th September 2021
Catalogue No: EWBO006

Buy & Stream Here: smarturl.it/rad_ep
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Berlin-based storyteller Powel has spoiled us.

He delivers four completely unique records, each knocking through the speakers with fierce percussion, and melodies that glide and fly, carrying the listener off to somewhere else. On each cut, he exhibits his mastery of joyful keys and exquisite drum programming, never missing the opportunity to craft delicious, exciting grooves that are sure to ring out around clubs worldwide.

The title track, Rad, shares the same name as the 1986 film, which inspired the EP, and it takes us on a progressive journey, with beautiful synth pads and subtle vocal manipulations layered over a strong, knocking drum beat that builds in intensity as the track progresses.

Not content with stopping there, Powel cuts in and out with stunning synth lines and a snare drum that instantly makes your head bounce — a statement of intent for the quality of music that is to follow on this EP.

The project's second song, Out Of Fashion, instantly catches the listener's attention with a stiff, marching beat, eerie stabs and a manipulated vocal sample that swings around the drums. But quickly, the vocoder melts into a gorgeous, pulsating synth line that is urgently propelled along by the percussion towards its crescendo.

Then we're transported deep into Powel's mind for the third cut, where he treats us to a gorgeous slice of melodic goodness on Wine & Cigarettes. It is good-natured and has an old-school groove that grips you and promises to never let go.

And suddenly, just like that, we reach Ode To A Carrot, which takes the form of a euphoric dream, set in a warehouse party in the 90s. Powel serves us a fat, squelchy bassline that is unlike anything else we have heard from him before.

Meshed with wavy pads and a pounding kick drum to create a funky dancefloor anthem, this acts as the perfect closer for a body of work that speaks volumes about a producer who seems incapable of producing mediocre music.

As if that wasn't already enough, the EP is complete with a remix package featuring Haider Uppal and Timo Chinala, Mark Slee, Lauren Ritter, and Brigade. Again, each remix takes the original track in a completely unexpected direction, delighting the listener and highlighting every moment of joy from Powel's original creations.

~ buy & stream ~

Powel - Ode To A Carrot (Brigade Remix)

Emotional Gardens

Audiense - On the Shore

Following the massive success of Omniverse, which saw support from some of the biggest names in the scene and reached the Beatport progressive house Top 10, Second Sine returns to Yomo Records with a stunning 3-track EP - out Sept 06!

Second Sine - I WasThere

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PREMIERE: Second Sine - I Was There

Digital Structures proudly presents Hope, an EP by our kindred Diamandy.

A warm message of hope liberated by enthralling basslines, nebulous Arps, and starry virtues. As clear as day and night, there is hope and despair, weaving a melancholic mood through this odyssey, painting the devious dreams that may await at the end of the tunnel.

Bolstered by D-Nox & Beckers and Axon, the totem of Hope is engrained deeper into the sonic spirit circling the stratosphere.

Enjoy!

Diamandy - Hope (D-Nox & Beckers Remix) [SoundCloud Clip]

https://bit.ly/3E3iic4

BCSA welcomes back Matias Chilano, this time with two amazing tracks 
featuring Federico Ferrarini. 
Enjoy!

Mikronaut / Black Mamba

Matias Chilano - Mikronaut feat. Federico Ferrarini [Balkan Connection South America]

Listen / Download:  https://li.sten.to/hypnos

Timeless Moment is proud to present brand new remixes for Morttagua’s “Hypnos” coming from legendary Soul Button and Brazilian rising star Melody Stranger.

Steyoyoke label boss Soul Button debuts on Timeless Moment bringing a classic style Progressive Remix for Hypnos.  With a hypnotic side chained bass line and immersive pads, Soul Button takes us on a trippy journey through “Hypnos” main hook melodies. Close your eyes and just imagine yourself floating through the infectious atmospheres of this timeless peace of art! 

Timeless Moment resident artist Melody Stranger brings a climax dance floor track in his “Hypnos” Remix work. With a super powerful bass line and added new harmonic elements,   this remix strives on its Breakdown, which brings a total new arpeggiated melodic interpretation by the artist. Simply timeless!!  


Soul Button Remix Mastered by Danny Oliveira at Konker Audio
contact@dannyoliveira.com

Social Networks Timeless Moment: 
www.soundcloud.com/TimelessMoment
www.instagram.com/TimelessMomentMusic 
www.Facebook.com/TimelessMomentMusic 

Contact for licensing:  kelly@timelessmoment.com.br 

Social networks for Morttagua: 
www.mortttagua.com
www.soundcloud.com/Morttagua
www.facebook.com/morttagua
www.instagram.com/MorttaguaMusic  

Social Networks for Soul Button:
https://soulbuttonmusic.com/ 
https://soundcloud.com/soul-button 
https://www.instagram.com/soulbutton/ 
https://www.facebook.com/SoulButton 

Social network for Melody Stranger:
www.facebook.com/melodystranger2 
www.soundcloud.com/melodystranger 
www.instagram.com/melodystrangerofficial/

Morttagua - Hypnos (Soul Button Remix) [Timeless Moment]

Support/Purchase this release at Beatport:

https://www.beatport.com/release/let-it-go/3482516

Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3tvA0zN

[2021-09-10] [BALKAN0700] ''Ewan Rill - Let It Go''

T R A C K L I S T

01) Ewan Rill - Age (Original Mix)
02) Ewan Rill - Observe (Original Mix)
03) Ewan Rill - Let It Go (Original Mix)
04) Ewan Rill - Middle is the Piont (Original Mix)

https://www.beatport.com/release/let-it-go/3482516

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bd2Je9FaeU&list=PLFGOvK2o2l1xVIbBGEKubm5xh0UK6on4L

Progressive Astronaut Review: http://progressiveastronaut.com/ewan-rill-let-it-go-balkan-connection/

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http://www.facebook.com/balkanconnection
http://www.youtube.com/user/BalkanConnection
http://www.instagram.com/balkanconnectionrecords
http://www.mixcloud.com/balkanconnection
http://www.bit.ly/balkanconnectionspotify
http://www.twitter.com/bc_records

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https://soundcloud.com/ewan-rill
https://www.facebook.com/ewanrillmusic
https://www.beatport.com/artist/ewan-rill/202788

Ewan Rill - Middle is the Piont (Original Mix)

'The Happy Camper parents Unders, Britta Arnold and Noraj Cue translate intimacy, community, good vibes, liberty and love into musical bliss. Their medium to enlighten and brighten our currently pandemic dominated world. Together, they share their story, so roll out your carpet, expose your soul, and embark on our Happy Camper journey!

Mekong is a energetic tribalistic heater that is bossy from the start. Subtle driven stabs create a melody suitable for any dance floor. With enough tech to keep it groovin’, Los Cabra sustains a continuous build and release. All derived from layers of elements which, without a doubt, will attract your attention and make it easy to dance till the very end.

Our very own Noraj Cue brings a remix that is compelling, seductive, yet still raw at the same time. The right balance of build and progression keeps your head and body in motion. Seasoned with sounds from the original in combination with some timed randomness will maintain a steady development throughout. We always love Jaron's touch.

Futaleufu, a Mapudungun word meaning ‘Big River,’ starts with a driving kick that channels into a dark, rolling bassline. Elements of techno, and tribal percussion paves the way to this stream of mysteriousness and hypnotic spirit. This is what we’ve been waiting for. Give in.

And to top of the ep, Britta’s remix is a deep fusion of techno and grindy house with a sprinkle of acid. Her intricate layers of drum elements play perfectly off each other to provide an ‘elefante’ und elegante taste of minimal tech, that signature sound you and I so dearly love to hear from this Katerblau resident. Meoooow!

We give a warm welcome to Los Cabra joining our family!'

Follow: @noraj-cue // @los-cabra

Los Cabra - Mekong EP + remixes by Britta Arnold & Noraj Cue

Premiere: Los Cabra - Mekong (Noraj Cue Remix) [Happy Camper Records]

Purchase on Bandcamp / themangoalley.bandcamp.com/album/roots
Purchase on Beatport / bit.ly/ALLEY159Beatport
Stream on Spotify / bit.ly/ALLEY159Spotify
Purchase on iTunes/Apple Music / bit.ly/ALLEY159iTunes

ALLEY159
RIC NIELS Roots EP

001 encounter
002 encounter juan deminicis remix
003 kinton
004 kinton weird sounding dude remix
005 roots

Trademark melodies and effortless soundscapes flow through the fingertips of Ric Niels as he displays his true "Roots". Verdant backdrops and rocky outcrops look over vast nature reserves as beautiful melodies glisten in the sultry atmosphere of a new "Encounter". Shimmering motifs and arpeggiated sequences fall in rivulets across "Kinton". Edgy synths and rolling phrases shift in symmetrical patterns against the undulating mountainside, building to a powerful summit of melody and emotion, an explosion echoes in the valley below. Beneath the forest canopy new "Roots" hold a commanding bassline force resonating with raw analogue power Towering overhead, new phrases blossom amongst the treetops in vibrant energy.

An Argentinean maestro forges a mesmerising new "Encounter" that bristles with organic energy and intense beauty. Beautifully animated melodies from Juan Deminicis create an atmosphere that conjures images of birdsong and teeming wildlife. Bristling with vitality, a path into the heart of the jungle is a trip of a lifetime. From the side of the sun, Weird Sounding Dude creates a dazzling new interpretation of "Kinton". Seductive and exquisite, a new aural chemistry creates an alloy of precious sounds that gleam in the dark earth. Reverberated sounds echo into the distance in sonic shards of birdsong while hypnotic melodies hold sway against the quebracho blanco.

ALLEY159 Roots EP

ALLEY159 RIC NIELS Roots EP

Buy on MA/bandcamp

RIC NIELS Kinton (Weird Sounding Dude Remix)

After remixing GMJ & Matter’s “Lost on Origin” in late 2020, Imran Khan returned to Meanwhile with a full EP debut in February 2021. Returning to the stellar release, two new remixes come from Argentinean and Greek stars.

A legendary figure in the underground house fraternity, Juan Deminicis has consistently been at the cutting edge of the movement with a distinctive and innovative sound that has seen him grace such iconic imprints as Pablo Bolivar’s Seven Villas, Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music and Guy J’s Lost & Found. Now making his Meanwhile debut, the Juan Deminicis remix of “Horizonz” is a compelling rework that dazzles with trademark rhythmic flair and sumptuous melodic arrangement. Layers of sound cascade over each other in intelligent fashion as the cadence of the original is enhanced with a dynamic vibrancy from sparkling hi-hats. Sumptuous pads and reverb-coated synth lines ripple across proceedings with ease as the subtle motifs of Khan’s work are complemented further by Deminicis’ stunning artistry.

Another iconic figure to feature heavily within the progressive house movement, Simos Tagias has been a watchword for high-quality production work that has been at the heart of a plethora of blue-chip labels after early work for Lynx Records in late 2012. Since then, some 400 production credits have featured heavily for the likes of Roger Martinez’s Higher States, Aly & Fila’s FSOE and the evergreen Proton Music. March 2021’s “Euphoria / Emotion” EP showcased the Greek producer’s talents on Meanwhile as he now returns with a blistering reworking of “Horizonz” that carries all the hallmarks of an artist at the height of his powers. Pitched arpeggios rise and fall with ease as subtle melodic layers criss-cross in imperceptible patterns, creating new harmonies and pulsating waves of sound. Reaching a rousing crescendo, a hypnotic new motif appears in the second half to mesmeric effect as Tagias extends Imran Khan’s work into a stunning new direction.

Looking out over new “Horizonz”, Juan Deminicis and Simos Tagias create a bright new dawn for Imran Khan.

Imra Khan - Horizonz (Juan Deminicis Remix)

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