Back for a full debut on Meanwhile, Ruben Karapetyan returns with a twin-track offering of impressive stature as he delivers “Nostalgic Moments / Perceptual Isolation”.

Formerly hailed as Armenia’s top electronic music export back in the late 1990s, Ruben Karapetyan has continued to find himself at the forefront of the global Progressive House community with a distinctive sound palette. A double century of production credits since a November 2020 release on Tash’s Movement Recordings and the Armenian has not looked back. A host of original and remix production material has since found its way onto the likes of Paul Thomas’ UV, John 00 Fleming’s JOOF Aura and 30 credits for Mango’s top-selling Mango Alley. Moreover, Ruben has also found notable success on his own RKP label.

Opening his Meanwhile account in July 2023 as part of the “Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 3” compilation, Ruben Karapetyan illustrates impressive flair with opener, “Nostalgic Moments”. Fuelled by percussive verve and effortless bass groove, it is certain to rip up dancefloors. Full of gravitas and a deep dark character, an increasing number of rhythmic layers add groove aplenty while a breakdown introduces increasing energy via pitched effect and snare rolls. The drop back into the earlier bass groove is a joy to behold.

The lighter, more airy qualities of “Perceptual Isolation” creates a magical touch that glistens and shimmers through the early phases. A subtle bassline sequence adds depth and club-friendly quality while the smooth melodic flourishes are able to shine through the delicate breakdown. Picking up the pace again in the third movement, a delicate and meandering acid-tinged arpeggio adds another memorable touch.

Reflecting on beautifully imagined nostalgia, Ruben Karapetyan reflects in glorious isolation with “Nostalgic Moments / Perceptual Isolation”.

Ruben Karapetyan - Perceptual isolation (Original Mix)

Jay Hubbard, An Sinewave - Waterfall (Surreal Self Remix) 
Leandro Murua - Live Life (Thomas Ferell Remix) 
ID
Tomic - Cirque Plastique 
Tobias Gesumaria - Darkin
Mateo Tapia - Distant Signs
 Gai Barone - Hemels 
Rudra - Transform
Mike Suntower - Ultraviolet
Heaven INC. - Stratosphere 
Julian Nates - Reborn
Lipa Tazzioli - Complex Society

Patterns 660

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TRACKLIST
1. Max Richter - “On the Nature of Daylight” (Retza Edit) [Unreleased]
2. Funkform - “Tails” (Jamie Stevens Remix) [Unreleased]
3. Petar Dundov - “Nature of Nature” (Jamie Stevens Deeper Version) [Proton Music]
4. Monaque - “ID” (Luis Junior Remix) [microCastle]
5. Jamie Stevens - “Stuck on a Feeling” [Meanwhile]
6. 16Bit Lolitas - “The Cream” (Jamie Stevens Edit) [Bits and Pieces]
7. Byhon - “Quantum” (Emi CA Remix) [RKP Presents]
8. Maze 28 - “Glacial” (Lexicon Avenue Remix) [In U]
9. Jamie Stevens - “Dust feat. French for Rabbits” (Hernan Cattaneo & Mercurio Vocal Remix) [Music to Die For]
10. Jamie Stevens - “Froscine” [Anjunadeep]
11. Nick Muir - “Savin’ You feat. Craig Walker” (Jamie Stevens x Anton Tumas Remake) [Subtract]
12. Chaum & Hobin Rude - “Cressida” (Jamie Stevens Edit) [Juicebox Music]
13. Jamie Stevens - “Dante” [Dreaming Awake]
14. Jamie Stevens x Meeting Molly - “Illusionist” (Hicky & Kalo Remix) [Mango Alley]
15. Sc00ps - “Let You Know” [Keep Thinking]
16. Jamie Stevens - “Zero Dark” [Unreleased]
17. Jamie Stevens - “Tidings” (Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada Remix) [Music to Die For]
18. Jamie Stevens x Luka Sambe - “True North” [Magician on Duty]
19. Zankee Gulati - “Arakeen” [Unreleased]
20. Zstimer - “Intensification” [If You Wait]
21. Jamie Stevens - “Traag”[Late Night Music]
22. James Holden - “A Break in the Clouds” (Anton Tumas Subtraction) [Unreleased]

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Episode 4 of deeper

Boombox Vocal Mix Nicolas Soria
Morning Tides Extended Mix Nahuel Lucena
Orbifold Original Mix Cloaked
Healing Journey Extended Mix  Florian Gasperini
Focus Bend Extended Mix  Cendryma
Metamorphosis Original Mix Matias Chilano
Solar Odyssey Cendryma Extended Mix Hassan Maroofi
Roots Gai Barone Remix Abity
From Within Original Mix Danny Bonnici
Vanguard 22 Gux Jiménez Remix Zstimer
Lifeline Hernan Cattaneo & Simply City Extended Remix J Lauda
Tijuana Dmitry Molosh Remix Paul Thomas, Simos Tagias
Similarity Mayro Remix Indigo Man
Cosmos Original Mix Gowzer
Groovejet Original Mix Hernan Cattaneo, Franky Wah
Slater Original Mix Jonathan Cowan
Soul Repeat Original Mix Steve Parry, Four Candles
Powershow Payoff Mix Danny Howells
Buschtaxi Original Mix DJ Koze

Deeper EP 4

Different Minds - Return edition (September 2025)

Building influences from many a night out seeing sets from all the great progressive house DJ's including Anthony Pappa, Nick Warren, Steve Lawler, James Holden, Sasha & Digweed to name a few.
10 years in hibernation finding my sound and improving my technique i now think its time to show the world what ive been up to and gather some feedback.
Whats next? To find a way to mix work and pleasure and get a job doing what comes naturally. So please let me know what you think.
Thanks Keep on spinning.

Deeper EP 4

Anthony Brewer

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