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A Bipolar psychotropic spectrum of electronic music packed with versatile beats. The compilation consists of some of Dionysian Mysteries favorite artists, all making waves in their own way. Designed to get you pumpin on the Autobahn or railway express line.

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PREMIERE : DJCJ - Fight Or Flight

'Through Golan Zocher and Eric Lune, Proton Music is delighted to showcase "North to South. Remixes come from outstanding Polish and Belarusian artists.

With impressive artistic pedigrees in their own rights, Golan Zocher and Eric Lune have individually found success with a host of impressive production credits to their name. Owner of the Bloom Records imprint, Zocher has seen his own music feature on the likes of JOOF, Perspectives Digital, and fellow countryman Juan Pablo Torrez's Clubsonica Records. Similarly, Eric Lune has been a staple on such celebrated imprints as 3rd Avenue, Juicebox Music and Guy Mantzur's Plattenbank. Remixing GMJ's "Mystic Sea" for Proton in June 2020, Golan Zocher now joins forces with Eric Lune as the Colombian/Australian axis deliver a glorious, bouncing progressive house gem as a head-shaking bass groove and shaker-fuelled percussive top-line combine with harmonically detuned analogue chords and delicate keys that shimmer in rich delays. Building to a crescendo at the the mid-point breakdown, the track rises and falls with ease to dramatic effect. A beautifully crafted "Ambient Edit" adds an extra dimension as rhythmic elements are stripped away to reveal a glorious array of motifs and melodies that cascade and coruscate in counterpoint fashion to produce a wonderfully evocative edit.

Michael A is another Proton Music regular with a long and distinguished career with the label. Starting on Particles with his "Behind the Moon" and "Sapphire" EPs in 2014 and 2017, a clutch of originals saw "Bright Hope", "My Style", "Aura Tears", "Geometria" and "Twinkling Stars", light up the label between 2017 and 2020 with a distinctive and evolving melodic sound. Remixes for the likes of James Monro, Rauschhaus and James Warren are now accompanied by a stunning interpretation of "North to South". A smooth and silky use of the central melody from the Zocher and Lune original has created a Sasha-esque remix that is reminiscent of the legend's "Airdrawndagger" sound with its cascading and overlapping delays. A typically impressive rhythm section provides percussive power aplenty as counterpoint melodies and new distorted motifs add depth and range to a highly impressive offering.

From "North to South" Golan Zocher and Eric Lune have been joined by Kobana and Michael A on a true voyage of discovery.'

Follow: @michael_a_official // @golan-zocher // @ericlune // @proton

North to South

Premiere: Golan Zocher, Eric Lune - North to South (Michael A Remix) [Proton Music]

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'Ken Kelly serves up a red hot debut EP on NYC based Andhera Records that features two originals and a remix from Coral O'Connor.

Tell Me is a fresh house opener with lush synths and diva vocals. The chords are bubbly and the beats are slick, with plenty of sunshine beaming into the groove.'

Follow: @kenkellyofficial // @andherarecords

Ken Kelly - Close To You EP

Premiere: Ken Kelly - Tell Me [Andhera Records]

'A regular contributor to the Proton Music catalogue, Michael A continues to find himself at the forefront of underground dance music, now returning with the 4-track "Fantasy" EP.

As prolific as he is talented, Michael A has been a central figure in the progressive house scene with occasional forays into melodic techno and electronica. Since a 2012 debut for Stereofaza, the Belarusian has seen almost 900 production credits against his name for a formidable array of high-profile imprints that include Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat, Darin Epsilon's Perspectives Digital and Cid Inc.'s Replug. Moreover, Michael's own Genesis Music imprint has been a vital source of music for both himself and a leading band of new and established artists. Support for a growing portfolio of releases has come from industry's leading DJs and tastemakers that include Guy J, Nick Warren, Max Graham and Cattaneo himself.

The subtle energy of "Flyaway" ripples enticingly forward atop cleverly programmed hi-hat and shaker cadence. Hitting its stride with consummate ease a glorious melodic evolution sees the track provide a moment of understated magic and delayed keys shimmer in overlapping delays over a growling and sustained bass note.

Four new tracks find Michael A offering a magical moment of "Fantasy" on Proton Music.'

Follow: @michael_a_official // @proton

Fantasy, Vol. 1

Premiere: Michael A - Flyaway [Proton Music]

'Open Records is proud to present The Forest, a stellar new single from Melbourne artist Liam Sieker with remixes by fellow Aussie wizard Doppel and Indian innovator Weird Sounding Dude.

After making his Open debut in collaboration with John Baptiste on our hit compilation Expansion Pack II, we are proud to welcome Liam back to the label for his first solo EP, this time featuring vocals by Alice Campbell.

A feature of his dynamic live set for some time, The Forest’s deep, organic and analogue sonics invoke vibes of misty sunrises and dusty sunset dancefloors in the Australian bush.

Taking the original’s lush melodics and stepping it up a notch with a grinding lead, Doppel’s rework is raw, powerful and another example of why he’s the hottest artist in Australia in 2020.

Closing out the release with style, Weird Sounding Dude delivers a classy, hypnotic cut that is atmospheric progressive at its finest. Enjoy!'

Follow: @weirdsoundingdude // @liam-sieker // @alicecampbellaus // @open-records

Liam Sieker & Alice Campbell - The Forest (Incl. Doppel and Weird Sounding Dude Remixes)

Premiere: Liam Sieker - The Forest feat. Alice Campbell (Weird Sounding Dude Remix) [Open Records]

DJCJ steps up with his first solo release since 2018 and it's well worth the wait. Make of the Geez is an uplifting electro banger fit for pure club extasy that retains his signature sound whilst also exploring new grounds. Choki's swinging drums maintain the same feel-good outlook showing off his versatility and experience of far away lands. 7" is limited to 100 copies and will be available in all good record stores."

PREMIERE : DJCJ - Choki

He walked amongst endless faces, down crowded passageways and corridors in the direction of the night. For the day was done and it was time to drown his sorrows in something sweet. On street corners they gathered, some lonely and alone, others amongst friends and loud voices. He managed to fake a smile, for it was not suitable for a man of his stature to frown. He was the life of the party, the lad of tomorrow, a breath of fresh air. As he marched through the old wooden doors into the drinking hole he let out a jovial shout, yet nobody knew what truly went on behind his eyes, for this was the make of the geez. 

Lifeforms are back with a two track EP from DJCJ, a rigorous electro affair designed to shake small clubs and bounce off the brickwork. This track is called 'Make Of The Geez' and it's as euphoric and poignant as it is robust.

PREMIERE: DJCJ - Make Of The Geez [Lifeforms]

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