An artist with a storied history within the Proton Music canon, Juan Deminicis has been a regular contributor to the label's catalogue for over a decade. Now returning, "Cycles" represents another slice of progressive heaven with a delightful twin-track offering.

Beginning his Proton Music relationship with January 2012's "Downshifting", an array of original material has since flowed from the fingertips of Juan Deminicis. 2013's "Behind the Sun" soon followed before a 5-year hiatus then resumed with November 2018's "Life on the Moon", June 2020's "Synchronicity" and July 2021's "Water / Rebellion".

A regular on an array of blue-chip labels including Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music, Pablo Bolivar's Seven Villas and Guy J's Lost & Found, the Argentinean star has been flying high in a rarefied atmosphere for almost 15 years.

The "Cycles" title track opens with a sublime trademark rolling groove that wends its way easily atop luscious pads and breathy vocal ‘ahhs'. Crisp hi-hats provide a dynamic vibrancy while a syncopated bassline adds dancefloor energy. Pausing at the breakdown a beautiful piano sequence flows in subtle beauty, combined with atmospheric field recordings. Easing back into the club-friendly groove in the third movement, new melodic sequences enter the fray to create a stunning musical masterpiece.

With its heavy beat and traditional off-beat hi-hat pattern, "Samhadi" soon bristles with emotion as a female vocal sings delicately across proceedings. Perfectly accompanied by twinkling delayed keys, a lilting melody drifts across the early phrases. As the rhythmic elements emerge unencumbered at the mid-point, a beautifully sculpted piano motif creates a moment of melancholy before evolving into the second half. Alongside the vocal phrase and other melodic elements, the track flows to a natural conclusion in a glorious display of production craftsmanship.

Returning to Proton Music, Juan Deminicis' "Cycles" continues to oversee an ever-impressive musical evolution.

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

Cycles

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Juan Deminicis - Cycles

Back for a further edition of his long-running series, Erdi Irmak provides listeners with a trio of new original tracks courtesy of his "Hidden Arcadia, Vol. 7".

Opener, "Mirai" is a silky smooth melodic gem that revolves around a delicately rolling rhythmic groove. Evolving elegantly, filtered melodies come to the sonic foreground where strings, piano and synth combine in melancholic majesty. Breathy vocals add a further wonderful touch in a track full of poise and creativity. "Sonzai" builds on the intelligent groove of its predecessor as rich piano chords create an air of sadness, complemented by a meandering string section. An acoustic guitar hook adds to the collage as the hypnotic rhythm section and heavy beat drive the track dynamically forwards. The third original track continues the musical narrative with a balance of muted synths and organic instrumentation through "Sekai". Clever answer and call phrases make their presence felt as a sustained string section adds depth and texture before a strong synth phrase cuts through the mid-range. The subtle development of melodic layers and hypnotic rhythm thus provide a unique and atmospheric piece.

A Peruvian artist of growing repute, Luis Léon is a master of cross-genre sounds that range between house, techno and ambient. Finding his music featured on such established imprints as Stripped Recordings, Nie Wieder Schlafen and Kindisch, a late 2021 Particles debut saw a remix of Jayden Klight's "Refraction" in collaboration with Haider Uppal. Now debuting on Proton Music, the Luis Léon remix of "In Depth" from Volume 6, makes exceptional use of a cluster of atmospheric and effected voices, while a chunky stepped rhythm provides a powerful anchor. A legato bassline adds depth while subtly pitched motifs and staccato synths add to the feel. Opening up in the second half, familiar motifs from Erdi Irmak's original can be heard but they are immaculately reinterpreted in new sonic directions with Luis Léon creating a powerful new interpretation.

An artist whose performances across the globe at the likes of Burning Man, Lightning in a Bottle and the prestigious Rainbow Serpent Festival, have seen amháin delight audiences time and again. Simultaneously, the Irishman has seen a parallel rise to prominence through his production work for a host of labels including Meanwhile, Vapour Recordings and onedotsixtwo. A single remix for Proton Music in the shape of Michael A's "Silent Moments" is now joined by a delicate reworking of "Walls" that is a flowing river of sound; from the dark, rolling bassine undercurrents to the delicate synth ripples that meander across the surface with consummate ease. Anchored by a heavy beat and metronomic hi-hat pattern, amháin's skill is to majestically weave elements from Erdi Irmak's "Walls" into a cascading stream of new melodic elements that shimmer and sparkle through opulent delays and reverbs.

A musical maestro, Erdi Irmak provides a trio of new tracks with remixes coming from Luis Léon and amháin in "Hidden Arcadia, Vol. 7".

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

Hidden Arcadia, Vol. 7

Erdi Irmak - Walls (amháin Remix)

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“In this mix, I compiled some of my favorite original tracks and remixes produced last year. It is a journey from melodic techno to abstract soundscapes and back. Hope you will enjoy the mix and hope we see us on the dance floor somewhere soon” – Petar Dundov

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In July 2022, Juan Deminicis released another in a long list of sparkling EPs on Proton Music. Showcasing all his production talent on the twin-track "Cycles", we return to the EP with remixes from a pair of Argentinean stars.

From the O'Brien province of Buenos Aires, Paul Deep has carved out an impressive name for himself with his distinctive sounding ‘fusing nuances of deep, progressive and techno'. A renowned DJ across his homeland, the Argentinean's production credentials are no less impressive with music signed to the likes of Meanwhile, Tale & Tone and Sudbeat Music. A single EP in the shape of September's "Orchid" was a notable Proton Music highlight in 2022 as Paul Deep now returns with a scintillating interpretation of "Cycles". Built up on a powerful rhythmic framework, melodic fragments from the original filter into the track along with familiar pads. Before long, new components make their presence felt as a muted arpeggio paves the way for a sumptuous lead motif to reveal itself. The various melodies then shine at a beatless breakdown before dropping back into a sultry bassline groove in the latter stages, full of dancefloor sensibilities.

Another Buenos Aires based artist, Lisandro has been a powerful figure within the underground dance community since a 2018 debut on his own Flug Lab imprint. Going on to showcase over a half century of credits for his label, other work has featured on the likes of Do Not Sit On The Furniture, Perfecto and Pablo Bolivar's Seven Villas. December 2022's "Traditions" EP revealed a wonderful aural diptych on Proton Music as Lisandro now returns with a typically impressive reworking of "Samhadi". Using Juan Deminicis' original parts to superb effect, familiar vocal cuts and piano motifs coruscate gently over the 6-minute timeframe. Adding a host of new production material, a new arpeggiated sequence cuts through the upper range with ease, sitting easily within existing musical structures. A strong beat and shaker fuelled percussive line add to the interpretation as Lisandro delivers another memorable remix to his production portfolio.

Remixes from Paul Deep and Lisandro have seen Juan Deminicis hit further "Cycles" of success.

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

Cycles (Remixes)

Juan Deminicis - Cycles (Paul Deep Remix)

Andrea Cassino, with such celebrated releases as “Divine”, “Losing Part of Me” and “Asante”, has been at the forefront of the progressive house scene for almost 15 years. Remixes for Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat, Rudy, Michael A and GMJ have also been notable highlights in the Italian-born producer’s star-studded portfolio, as he now returns to remix Savvas. Characterised by an effortless bouncing bass groove and immaculately syncopated percussion, the Andrea Cassino interpretation of “Wonder” retains some of the core melodic themes while turning it into a rolling, club-friendly gem. Sweeping string passages and the haunting vocal prevalent in the original make their presence heard, particularly at the atmospheric and evocative breakdown before the mesmerising groove takes hold once more.

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Savvas - Wonder (Andrea Cassino Remix) [Proton Music]

Here Is My April 2023 Mix ! Best Melodic & Progressive House / Techno 🎶 Incl. Labels : Clubsonica, Mango Alley, Proportion, Sudbeat, MNL...

Tracklist : 

1- Maezbi - Wonderland (Original Mix) [Plaisirs Sonores Records]
2- Basil O'Glue & NOMAS - Mission (Hakan Ozurun Remix) [JOOF Recordings]
3- Dofamine, Jiminy Hop - Veresk (Original Mix) [Meanwhile Horizons]
4- Luciano Pelliza - Electric Sun (Original Mix) [NML]
5- Nicolas Leonelli, Sebastian Haas - Lost In Time (Extended Mix) [Univack]
6- Andre Moret - Lorac (Original Mix) [Clubsonica Records]
7- Jiminy Hop - Colatrix (Matter Remix) [Meanwhile]	
8- Paul Deep (AR) - Fazed (Original Mix) [Proportion Records]
9- GMJ & Matter - Metanoia (Original Mix) [Replug]
10- AxeLara - Shadow (Nikko Mavridis Remix) [Terasonic Records]
11- Soulmade (AR) - Rain (Original Mix) [MNL]
12- Dowden - Hallstatt (Original Mix) [Meanwhile]
13- Sergey Muzarks - Andromeda (Original Mix) [Mistique Music]	
14- Fer Mora - Hydrogen (Original Mix) [RYNTH] 
15- Kay-D - Space Flow (Dowden Remix) [LuPS Records]
16- AxeLara - Black Sun (Agustin Pietrocola Remix) [Terasonic Records]
17- Zalvador - Humanoid (Nick Varon Remix) [Mango Alley]
18- Golan Zocher & Greenage - Mind Control (Original Mix) [Clubsonica Records]	
19- Dmitry Molosh - Crystal (Original Mix) [Protagonist Recordings]	
20- Yves Eaux - Darjeeling (Francesco Pico Remix) [MNL]
21- Greenage - Soul Drive (Original Mix) [Mango Alley]
22- Gux Jimenez & Juan Pablo Torrez - Coming Home (Extended Mix) [UV]
23- Savvas - Wonder (Andrea Cassino Remix) [Proton Music]
24- Paul Deep (AR) - Barion (Original Mix) [Proportion Records]
25- VONDA7 - Perception (Alex O'Rion Remix) [Sudbeat Music]
26- Chris Cargo - Wide Eyed (Subandrio Remix) [Particles]
27- Amir Telem - Lotus Eye (Original Mix) [Strange Town Recordings]
28- Dmitry Molosh - Butterfly (Hicky & Kalo Remix) [WARPP]
29- Messier - Kevlar (Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami Remix) [Dear Deer]
30- Pink Floyd - Breathe (Hernan Cattaneo, Jamie Stevens & Anton Tumas 'Breathless' Mix)

Monthly Mix // April 2023 :: Melodic & Progressive House / Techno

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Tracklist
0:00:00 - Analog Jungs - Satori (Instrumental Mix) [Or Two Strangers]
0:05:08 - Paul Arcane - Viento Del Sur [UV]
0:10:44 - Dowden & Ric Niels - Coil (John Cosani Remix) [Mango Alley]
0:15:31 - Juan Deminicis - Cycles (Paul Deep Remix) [Proton Music]
0:22:07 - Cream (PL) - Ground Zero [Consapevole Recordings]
0:24:06 - Alex O'Rion - Echium (Simos Tagias Remix) [Meanwhile]
0:28:51 - ARMINA - Themis [Timeless Moment]
0:34:04 - Capa & Nathan Ball - Necessary Evil [Zerothree]
0:38:17 - Moonbeam - Azrael [Topgun Records]
0:43:33 - NAASA - I See You [Topgun Records]
0:48:34 - Innellea - Forced Adaptation - Five Phases Project (3/5) [Afterlife]
0:53:11 - Alegra - Iris [Recovery Collective]
0:57:12 - Triart & Helin Yazmalar - Hold On to Me [Ethereal Future Music]
1:00:38 - Jay Lumen - Spacewalk [Footwork]
1:05:42 - HI-LO & Space 92 - Arpeggio [HILOMATIK]
1:09:09 - Juliet Fox - Silence Your Mind [Drumcode]
1:15:13 - Weska - Alter Ego [WESKA]
1:20:11 - Midnight Battery & CAZZETTE & The High - Lady (Hear Me Tonight) [Remix] [CHARGE UP]
1:25:18 - Max Freegrant & Donna-Marie (NZ) - Turn [FGComps]
1:29:57 - Eric Lune - Ellipsis [Vapour Recordings]
1:34:38 - Analog Jungs - No Control [Deepwibe Underground]
1:38:52 - Eelke Kleijn & Lee Cabrera - Self Control [DAYS like NIGHTS]
1:41:46 - Sound Quelle - Hung [Colorize]
1:44:58 - Fløa & Furcloud - Stellar [Colorize]
1:48:35 - Pretty Pink - Let You Go (feat. Emina Sonnad) [Anjunabeats]
1:54:01 - Tinlicker - Just To Hear You Say (Joseph Ray Remix) [Anjunadeep]

Grove Radio 38

Oak and Hammer - Grove Radio 38 (May 2023)

There is no bigger name in the world of underground house music than Nick Muir. An influential figure since the 1990s and co-founder of the artist duo, Bedrock, with John Digweed, the UK artist has consistently found himself dining at dance music's top table alongside the likes of Nick Warren, Hernan Cattaneo and Sasha. A multi-instrumentalist and session pianist before entering a fledgling dance industry in the early 1990s, Nick's career highlights read like a wish list for any aspiring DJ the world over. From performances in every corner of the globe to festivals and headline slots at leading club nights, Nick's production career has seen a double century of credits on the Bedrock imprint, while a further slew of original and remix credits can be found on the likes of Vapour Recordings, Perspectives Digital and Robert Babicz's Babiczstyle.

A trio of remixes for Proton Music between 2019 and 2021 have seen reworkings of Rick Pier O'Neil, Sebastian Sellares and Eric Lune as we welcome Nick Muir for his debut original release. "All One Word" is a progressive powerhouse that builds in majestic fashion over its 7-minute duration. Adding layers of sound atop a driving beat and hypnotic percussion, smooth pads and cadenced synth stabs play out alongside a meandering analogue motif that develops effortlessly at the beatless breakdown. Hitting its stride once more and developing into a pulsating dancefloor stormer in the final movement, Nick Muir's production credentials are in full evidence.

An iconic pairing who epitomise the modern progressive house scene, GMJ & Matter have found fame and a calendar full of bookings across their Australian homeland and far beyond its borders. Contemporaneously, a production career has seen the Melbourne-based duo join forces on a century of production credits, often for their own Meanwhile imprint as well as the likes of Anjunadeep, Replug and Balance Music. Regulars on Proton Music since 2016 with their "Superposition", "Interscope" and "Osmosis" EPs, plus remixes for Juan Deminicis, Andre Sobota and Pole Folder, the GMJ & Matter remix of "All One Word" revels in the trademark rhythms of the original as a glorious new arpeggio and deep atmospheric pads emerge out of the percussive collage. Paying tribute to the components found in Nick Muir's work, the track rises and falls with dancefloor ease and melodic sensibility before a huge bassline sequence provides a seething, brooding club monster in the final movement.

"All One Word" sees Nick Muir provide an eloquent soliloquy before GMJ & Matter combine to strike the right chord.

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

All One Word

Nick Muir - All One Word (GMJ & Matter Remix)

Nick Muir - All One Word

Yin and Yang (n.) - the concept of duality forming a whole. A fundamental premise in Chinese philosophy now transposed to the electronic dance industry through the creation of Proton "Editions". Through encyclopaedic knowledge of the 800+ strong Proton roster of labels Tripp Baronner has envisioned a new concept of the principle of seemingly polar opposites, coming together as interconnected and independent universal forces - life and death, the dark and the light: one complete entity.

From a passion for underground progressive house at opposite ends of the audio spectrum - the deep, shadowy atmospheres to the blissful, shimmering melodies, "Yin" and "Yang" were born in an effort to represent this phenomenon in musical form. Each release will provide a single remix of an existing Proton roster track for two inextricably linked labels in the form of a light (Yang) and dark (Yin) edition. Released on the same day, a strong contrast in styles will thus serve to complement each other and nourish the whole.

Yin and Yang - musical harmony through glorious discord.

Directed/A&R by Tripp Baronner
Mastered by Alex H
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Nebulas (Yang Edition)

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Ad Brown & Nick Stoynoff - Nebulas (Alex H Ad Brown Tribute Remix) [Yang]

Yin and Yang (n.) - the concept of duality forming a whole. A fundamental premise in Chinese philosophy now transposed to the electronic dance industry through the creation of Proton "Editions". Through encyclopaedic knowledge of the 2,000+ strong Proton roster of labels Tripp Baronner has envisioned a new concept of the principle of seemingly polar opposites, coming together as interconnected and independent universal forces - life and death, the dark and the light: one complete entity. 

From a passion for underground progressive house at opposite ends of the audio spectrum - the deep, shadowy atmospheres to the blissful, shimmering melodies, "Yin" and "Yang" were born in an effort to represent this phenomenon in musical form. Each release will provide a single remix of an existing Proton roster track for two inextricably linked labels in the form of a light (Yang) and dark (Yin) edition. Released on the same day, a strong contrast in styles will thus serve to complement each other and nourish the whole. 

Yin and Yang - musical harmony through glorious discord.

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-Origine Festival
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-Festi Pac
-Origine Festival

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-Fk En Musique :: Sound Of CF
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Bringing forth tastes from the melodic spectrum of the underground, Oak and Hammer presents a refreshing, unique sound.

Joining forces in 2019, Oak and Hammer continue to make their mark and connect with listeners from across the globe. Their music was supported on Vonyc Sessions in 2021 by none other than dance music veteran Paul Van Dyk. Oak and Hammer host their monthly series Grove Radio - a showcase of expressive, powerful moments, constructed with the scene’s finest, hidden musical gems.

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The Italian born, Argentina based producer has been a fixture of the progressive house underground for well over a decade. Beginning with his highly regarded Cassino & Laben project and eventually shifting to his solo work in 2009, Andrea lays claim to an impressive discography highlighted by releases on Sudbeat Music (as Nocturna w/ Danny Lloyd), Balkan Connection, meanwhile, Proton Music, Clubsonica, Particles, and Soundteller Records. The world’s top tastemakers have also noted the Italian’s production prowess with John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and Guy J all chiming in with support.

Follow the set of Andrea Cassino in his monthly radio show Flux on Proton Radio every 2nd Sunday and 6th Auditorium on Sonido Selecto every last friday each month.

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