As Tim Penner hit the Proton catalogues in March 2017 with new and vital work, "Lost Again", epitomised an artist very much at the peak of his powers. As Proton Music now returns to the EP, a pair of new remixes from Greece and the UAE provide rich entertainment.

An artist who has ridden a tidal wave of success, Simos Tagias, has produced a body of work that has seen him become a permanent fixture in the upper echelons of the underground dance scene. Venturing into the world of DJ'ing through private and underground parties in the 1990s, the Greek producer grew in stature over time with performances alongside Guy J, Moshic and Luis Junior elevating his reputation behind the decks at events including Bloque Festival and clubs such as Block33. 

With a debut for Lynx Records in late 2012, the Simos Tagias sound soon found itself a favourite among a host of impressive imprints. Thus, a triple century of production credits can now be found against the Greek producer's name as Stellar Fountain, Balkan Connection and Particles have become closely associated with his music, supported by Cattaneo, Warren and Cid Inc. January 2017's "Airlock" EP for Proton Music heralded an impressive debut EP while a pair of remixes are now complemented by a third. Remixing "Kharon", Simos Tagias' rhythmic flair is in full evidence as a bouncing bass groove fits effortlessly into an evolving percussive pattern of trademark dynamism. Full of brooding hypnotic prowess, intelligent use of Penner's original melodic components can be heard as a host of additional production creates a unique flow. Building with multi-layered pads and pulsating melodies in the third movement, Simos Tagias' work oozes class.

An award-winning DJ with multiple "Pioneer Middle East DJ of the Year" awards to his name, Subandrio is an artist with heavyweight credentials to his name. With parents who were touring musicians, Subandrio's future in the music industry was all but assured. A regular across the clubs and festivals of his Dubai homeland with blend of decks, samplers and effects, Subandrio's transition into the production arena has seen his work well appreciated by a plethora of renowned labels. 

A century of production credits thus find themselves allied to the Subandrio name as his work for the likes of Clinique, Juicebox and Suffused Music, tell their own story of an artist who continues to chart a triumphant path. An oft-contributor to Particles with a trio of remixes including a reworking of Andre Sobota, a pair of original tracks have featured on the "Fall 2017" and "Spring 2017" compilation series. A 2016 remix of Pete K marked a Proton Music debut as Subandrio now follows up with a scintillating rerub of "Lost Again". Taking the emotion and bass dominance of Penner's original, Subandrio has imbued his remix with a new rhythmic vitality and growling bass variant. Supplying a rich tapestry of additional material in subtle melodic phrasing, the vocal line, so integral to the original, makes its presence felt in a stripped back breakdown. Hitting its zenith in a rousing second half, Subandrio's technique is in full evidence.

Two new remixes from Simos Tagias and Subandrio have found Tim Penner fully in the spotlight while "Lost Again".

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

Lost Again (Simos Tagias, Subandrio Remixes)

Lost Again (Subandrio Remix)

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