Beginning the new year in style, Cid Inc's Replug Records welcomes GMJ and Matter back to the label for a two-track showcase. Based in Melbourne, the Aussie duo have been beloved figures in the global progressive house scene for over a decade. Having forged a distinctive sound which focuses on inventive use of melody and rhythm, the duo has drawn the lines between global dance cultures without adhering to any fixed formula. Whether operating in solo capacity or as a duo, GMJ and Matter have taken their elusive production touch to the industry's most esteemed imprints. From Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music and UK behemoth Anjunadeep, to Australia's long-standing Balance Music and their own burgeoning Meanwhile imprint, it's GMJ and Matter's storytelling style that continues to surprise and inspire even the genre's most discerning trendsetters. Replug has also served as a landing spot for the talented Aussie's, with the release of Matter's ‘Satori' EP marking his label debut in 2017, while GMJ first arrived in 2016 with a contribution to the label's Replugged, Vol. 2 collection. Now, fresh off their latest Meanwhile vehicle ‘EXT 135', GMJ and Matter land back on Replug to begin the new year with ‘Metanoia'. 

As a recent favourite of Replug boss Cid Inc, EP opener and title selection 'Metanoia' finds GMJ and Matter composing with a strong sense of space. Instantly seductive, its looping hypnotism and subtle musicality never fail to command your attention, driving each other into a whirlpool of spiralling emotions, making for a flexible club track that bends between scenes while injecting vibrant energy into the dancefloor. Rich atmospheres, effervescent percussion and dubbed out tones are at a premium across the eight-minute excursion, with each sound being an event in a slowly expanding landscape, zooming out to reveal a world of scale in which depth and contrast coax perfectly with rhythm and melody. 

Moving forward to selection two, GMJ and Matter masterfully synthesize their talents into one singular meditative vision that is 'In Bloom'. Building with a subdued pulse, its smoky resonance eventually gives way to melodic experimentation, where textural and structural dimensions blanket subterranean wobbles and tightly knit percussion, resulting in a profound mood setting experience. Thematically distinct throughout, the duo's misty melodies are haunting and highly memorable, ringing out in timeless suspension across a mood lifting break, before segueing into a utopian finale that resonates with a rare combination of hope and reflection.

The 'Metanoia' project is a fantastical journey across a vivid electronic cosmos, one where GMJ and Matter carefully balance technical vision, with thought-provoking musicality and elaborate rhythmic sequences, making for a two-track affair that brings us closer to knowing the enigmatic duo, while continuing to live in the mystery of their design.

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Metanoia

Metanioa

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GMJ & Matter - Metanoia (Original Mix) [Replug]

A welcome returning figure to the Meanwhile Roster, Mike Rish is no stranger to success. With numerous cross-genre hits under multiple aliases, his own name sees him reach rarefied heights in the Progressive House genre with work signed to Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music, Guy J’s Lost & Found and Praveen Achary’s Juicebox Music.

December 2021 saw a Meanwhile debut with the sublime 3-track “Beyond” EP, while April 2023 witnessed a standout reworking of Jamie Stevens’ “Storm Front”. Returning for a second outing, his latest triple tracker opens with the funky rhythmic backdrop of “GT”. Using an intricate percussive arrangement to provide a club-friendly foundation, a swathe of stereo-panned textures and synth effects meander across the opening movements, accompanied by delay-infused vocal cuts. A smooth arpeggio adds a touch of traditional progressive drive at the breakdown and beyond, while a further synth motif blossoms in the second half to sit alongside the rasping and explosive bassline.

Continuing the effects-laden narrative, “Shoreditch Funk” quickly makes its mark with a woodblock infused percussive top-line. Stereo-panned pads and saw-tooth synths pulsate in dizzying fashion while a grooved bassline adds dancefloor ‘funk’. A cascading arp makes its presence felt, pitching in freeform oscillator glory at the break, before continuing unabated in detuned fashion throughout the second half. The result is a vibrant sonic collage that bristles with verve and innovation.

The final track witnesses another meticulously conceived rhythmic arrangement throughout “Reka”, with a subtle bass sequence providing dancefloor sensibilities alongside a heavy 4/4 beat. An acetylene-torch lead mesmerises with its glissando phrasing while a glassy motif combines with gently pulsing pads that swim enticingly in smooth juxtaposition. Continuing themes redolent in previous outings, a beautifully imagined synth phrase syncopates in exquisitely cadenced rhythm alongside percussive counterparts. “Reka” then evolves into a delicately conceived melodic jewel in the latter stages.

“GT / Shoreditch Funk / Reka” continues to find Mike Rish very much at the leading edge of modern and pioneering Progressive House.

Mike Rish - GT

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Canadian duo Oak and Hammer debut on the Noir side of Polyptych. Artists from Mango Alley, SLC-6 Music, and other labels, as well as the authors of the Grove Radio podcast, come to us with their new release "Mitternacht". 3 tracks with a bright melodic techno sound are filled with an all-consuming and dense sound of synthesizers, epic harmonies, and an exciting mood, and the remix by Dowden that accompanies the release gives its portion of deepness through his signature pure progressive sound.

PREMIERE: Oak And Hammer - Nacht (Dowden Remix) [Polyptych Noir]

Eleven years have passed since Hernan Cattaneo, in collaboration with Guy Mantzur, released the Delayed Green exclusively on PlattenBank Records. The wait has been worthwhile. Hernan Cattaneo, a revered figure in underground dance music, is known for his sold-out shows, impeccable music selection, and humble, almost spiritual demeanor. Unconcerned with fame, Cattaneo is dedicated solely to sound.
This commitment is evident in his latest release, featuring the title piece Tranquilo, along with remixes by remix competition winners Adrien (AR) and Franco Giannoni. True to its name, the title track exudes a carefree and peaceful vibe, perfect for summer atmospheres. Characterized by a breakbeat rhythm and emotional bliss throughout the arrangement, it culminates in the third act. In contrast, the remixes adopt a classic four-on-the-floor rhythm, each adding unique elements while preserving the essence of the original. This release is not just a celebrated return of Hernan Cattaneo to PlattenBank. It also promotes talented remixers and showcases advanced studio skills. It’s a statement. Get it!

Tranquilo (Franco Giannoni Remix)

Strange To Ourselves (Tonaco Remix)

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Constellation Music opens 2025 with a new EP from label bosses Analog Jungs. Made up of Argentinean artists Claudio Cornejo and Gustavo Ruarte, Analog Jungs have been revered figures in the progressive house underground for the better part of a decade, earning praise from genre tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. The duo's colourful, club friendly sound flourished as a result, finding a home on some of the genre's trendsetting imprints, such as Clubsonica, Mango Alley, Meanwhile, Or Two Strangers and The Soundgarden. 2023 would prove to be an important year for the talented duo, one where they established their Constellation Music imprint and welcomed Anton MAKe, Dowden, EANP and EMPHI to the label as remixers. Continuing to nurture the label across 2024, the year would be highlighted by EP projects from Ivan Aliaga and Tomas Briski, while Digital Mess, Jamie Stevens, Redspace and Rokazer would be added to the roster as remixers. The year would also see the duo continue to be in demand remixers themselves, lending their own club-effective sound to projects for Mango Alley, Meanwhile, Musique de Lune and Zero Tolerance. Now, as 2025 begins to take shape, Analog Jungs return to Constellation Music with ‘Arctuariano Gold’.

Spread across three tracks it is the title selection ‘Arctuariano Gold’ which sets the tone for the EP. Full of charged techno-inspired qualities, the elusive duo smoothly blends thunderous kick drums and muscular grooves with filtered lines and inventive percussive arrangements. Although this looping hypnotism does not fail to command your attention, it continues to evolve with devilishly deconstructed vocals and twisted synth mutations, before a timely shift brings further meditative delights for a mesmerizing finale.

PREMIERE: Analog Jungs - Arcturiano Gold [Constellation Music]

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Flow / Momentum / Rosewood

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Razor

Razor (Callecat Remix)

Tamer ElDerini pays homage to his Egyptian roots with a majestic organic house EP on Baikal Nomads, which also includes downtempo and progressive house remixes by BEBO (EG), Andrew Shartner, and G.O.D.A.

One of Egypt's most accomplished electronic music producers, Tamer ElDerini is a Cairo-based artist. His music combines traditional Middle Eastern instruments with modern electronic sounds. He is making his debut on Baikal Nomads following music on other respected record label such as Sol Selectas, • kosa •, Cosmic Awakenings, and Pipe & Pochet.

Complementing the two original tracks are three remixes. The first rework is by BEBO (EG), who is an Egyptian artist making music that's a cultural tapestry. Taking the tribal percussion of Afro house, he mixes in Middle Eastern melodies from his own heritage, and fuses them with electronic sounds. His tracks and remixes can be heard on the likes of Cafe De Anatolia and Shango Records.

Based in Western Siberia, Andrew Shartner is a Baikal Nomads regular, whose style is inspired by nature and its striking landscapes.

G.O.D.A. is another Egyptian artist, and he is an ambassador for Egypt's underground scene. He has played DJ sets all over the world, and his storytelling style has garnered an international fanbase. His organic style of progressive house has been released by prestigious record labels such as 3rd Avenue.

The title track, "Desert Voice," opens the release with a throbbing bass synth, laying a foundation for the enchanting melodies of Middle Eastern strings. "Dana Dana" is second of the original tracks, and its tranquil pads, Arabic vocals, and delicate piano melodies, intertwine with flowing percussion. BEBO (EG)'s remix of "Dana Dana" adds extra percussion and an arpeggio bassline, which brings an Afro house groove to the original's string melodies. Andrew Shartner delivers a downtempo remix of "Dana Dana," which strips out the strings to focus on trippy guitar chords. G.O.D.A. closes the release with a progressive house remix of "Desert Voice” that utilises a new melody and melodic pads.

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Tamer ElDerini - Dana Dana (G.O.D.A. Remix)

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Replug is an electronic music label owned and managed by Cid Inc. and Orsen.

Cid Inc. is renowned for his unique, genre pushing music as a producer and DJ across the globe, as well as his skills as an esteemed mastering engineer. With a feel for innovative, fresh, cutting edge productions, Replug Records has evolved into the perfect platform to bring all of these elements together under one roof, and is now synonymous with Cid Inc’s unique sound and ethos.

At Replug, we aim to entwine the most creative sounds of underground progressive house, with influences of techno, deeper edged house and electronica. Quality over quantity has always been the key label focus, while continuously searching for individuality in both up and coming and established artists and releases.

Since 2009 Replug has showcased music and remixes from an enviable roster of artists, including Cid Inc, Hernan Cattaneo, Khen, Nick Muir, Dmitry Molosh, Navar, Orsen, Andre Sabota, Darin Epsilon, Simos Tagias, Interaxxis, Mariano Mellino, Chicola, Ezequiel Arias, Barry Jamieson, Jamie Stevens, Marcelo Vasami, GMJ, Matter, Roger Martinez, Luka Sambe, Deepfunk, Kassey Voorn, Sonic Union, Luis Junior and several other respected producers and artists.

If you are interested in releasing music on Replug, please send demos (Soundcloud links only) to : demo@replugrecords.com

NOTE* As much as we would love to listen and give feedback to every single demo, sadly due to the amount we receive on a daily basis, we are unable get back to you all, but if we like what we hear, we will be in touch.

For General Enquiries, Replug Events and Licensing send an email to : info@replugrecords.com

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