Long-time Proton Music friends and guardians of the progressive house galaxy, GMJ & Matter have been at the forefront of underground dance music for over a decade. Now returning to the label with original music for the first time in over 5 years, the Australian duo deliver "Ascending Sun" with remixes from Greek and UK legends.

Since May 2016's twin-track "Superposition" EP, GMJ & Matter have become favourites with the Proton Music faithful. Each responsible for a raft of original and remix productions, their joint collaborations have become a beacon for a modern progressive house sound that has seen the Melbourne-based duo play to sold-out gigs across their Australian homeland as well as Europe and beyond. No better is this success illustrated than a dazzling sell-out showcase of their Meanwhile label and brand at Amsterdam Dance Event 2023. Following on from 2017's "Osmosis" and 2018's "Interscope", GMJ & Matter now return with a track redolent in hallmark production traits as a thumping kick, smoothly cadenced shakers and cavernous bass create the perfect backdrop for a muted arpeggio to evolve hypnotically across "Ascending Sun". Gloriously textured pads and white-noise swirls add to the picture as infinite delays and long reverb tails deliver a sumptuous soundscape. New reverb-soaked melodic phrases appear at a spine-tingling beatless breakdown before the rhythmic and bassline groove drop back into the third movement with silky aplomb.

Simos Tagias is another artist with a long Proton Music history after initial success on Particles dating back to 2014. Centred around 2017's "Airlock" and 2018's "Audacity" EPs, a host of remixes has seen the Greek star showcase a dynamic and powerful signature sound. Returning once more after a 2021 remix of GMJ solo work, "Rise Above", the Simos Tagias remix quickly develops the melodic themes present in "Ascending Sun" and develops them with typical flair. New production material courtesy of vocal-tinged pads and re-imagined melodic motifs flow from a backdrop of body-shaking groove that sees expertly programmed percussive and sub-bassline patterns. Hitting its stride post-breakdown, the Simos Tagias remix explodes into life in the second half with the familiar and mesmerising open-filtered arp so central to the original.

The final artist is another iconic figure within the progressive house scene. Responsible for almost a century of breathtaking production credits dating back almost a decade, Orsen is a familiar name. Firmly ensconced in his adopted Austrian home, the UK-born artist has found himself a sought-after figure with his work for Sudbeat Music, Mango Alley and Cid Inc.'s Replug where he also acts as A&R chief. Dating back to early 2016, 7 remixes chart Orsen's Proton Music path as he returns after November 2023's interpretation of Dimuth K's "The Shaman". Full of dancefloor brio, a chest-thumping kick and shuffling hi-hat pattern lay the foundation for a huge running bassline to dominate the early exchanges before the superbly cadenced arp of the original emerges. Delicious new melodies play their part from with a new bassline variation adding hands-in-the-air emotion at the breakdown. A rousing crescendo sees the Orsen remix drop back into the familiar patterns of earlier phrasing in the second half and melodic touches create intrigue and demand listener attention.

Creating an exquisite new offering, GMJ & Matter rise again to heat up dancefloors from east to west with their "Ascending Sun".

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

Ascending Sun

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Release Name: Summer Ibiza 2024 VA
Cat: TIR#003
Genre: Melodic House  / Organic & Afro House
Release date (OFFICIAL): 30/08/2024
Label: TEN IBIZA RECORDS
Artists: Eduardo McGregor , Nicolas Viana

In this collaboration with Eduardo McGregor, we've crafted a deep house track, with a nice groovy and entertaining vibe. Our aim was to maintain the essence of underground electronic music while incorporating high-quality elements that are not commonly used.
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Another catchy and qualitative Progressive Vibes from Michael A is OUT NOW on Protagonist Recordings.

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Fractal Noise Records (FNR), renowned for its pioneering spirit in the electronic music scene, proudly unveils the debut EP 'Don't Look' by the dynamic duo André Moret and Mariusso. Embracing the ethos of innovation and creativity, Fractal Noise Records continues to push boundaries by showcasing emerging talents destined to leave an indelible mark on the global dance stage.

André Moret and Mariusso bring a refreshing blend of progressive house music to the forefront with 'Don't Look'. Their collaboration epitomizes synergy, weaving together infectious rhythms and soulful melodies that resonate deeply with aficionados of electronic music.

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The Wash & Meeting Molly merge on Mango Alley with pristine 'Macrocosm' EP. 

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Juicebox Music's 79th release welcomes Agustín Ficarra to the fold as he makes his debut with a 3-track EP, featuring "Revival", "Levitar" & "Conventional Habit". The Buenos Aires (Argentina) based artist made his production debut in 2020 and has since scaled his associations & quality, from releases on D-Nox's 'Sprout', Mango's 'Mango Alley' to Nick Warren's 'The Soundgarden' and Hernan Cattaneo & Graziano Raffa's 'Sudbeat'. Agustín continued making waves, especially around his country, through his comprehensive & genre-breaking DJ sets, whether it's on his own or alongside fellow peers from the 'Who Knows' crew.

To showcase a portion of his range, Agustín's curated & put together 3 tracks that express certain musical directions, whether it's the hard-hitting techno-influenced monster in "Revival" or the organic-infused emotionally charged groover in "Levitar" or the technically unconventional (excuse the pun) songwriting in "Conventional Habit". Feel free to indulge in a fraction of Agustín's incredible sonic palette.

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Continuing to add new talent to their roster, Ruben Karapetyan's RKP welcomes Supacooks to the label for their debut single. Hailing from Armenia, the Supacooks duo first emerged in 2013 with a project via BEEF Records. Applauded for their deep house grooves, Supacooks enjoyed a steady rise in the years to come, with Dear Deer, Nervous Records and Ready Mix Records all becoming landing spots for the duo's transcendent sound. Continuing to evolve as artists, Supacooks would experience an evolution in sound with the advent of melodic house and techno, choosing to explore the trend in their own productions, while earning the praise of the genre's tastemakers. Beatfreak, Lost On You, Movement and Parquet would be instrumental, serving as vehicles for the duo's contemporary vision and continued rise. Now, over ten years into their production career, the Armenian duo has created a bridge between their past and present, while also firmly establishing their Kitchen Recordings imprint. Although the majority of their original material has been reserved for Kitchen in recent years, Supacooks now add RKP to their resume, making their label debut with 'Blaster', alongside remixes from Ruben Karapetyan and Fuenka. 

Returning to RKP for the first interpretation of 'Blaster' is label boss Ruben Karapetyan. Born in Armenia but now calling the USA home, Ruben Karapetyan has carved out a unique place in the electronic underground. Since emerging in 2011, the Los Angeles based sound architect has developed a distinct brand of progressive house. On the strength of a prolific release schedule dating back to 2020, Ruben solidified himself with the genre's trend driven confines, securing releases via Clubsonica, Mango Alley, Movement, Meanwhile, The Soundgarden and UV, amongst others. Also a well travelled DJ, Ruben's 2024 gig diary has seen him already notch dates in Armenia, India, Italy, Pakistan, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey and the USA, the latter of which was in support of Nick Warren and Hernán Cattáneo. Now fresh off a remix for Maze 28 on UV, Ruben returns to his home of RKP with a peak-time rendition of 'Blaster'. Drawing inspiration from the original, Ruben adds a contemporary progressive vibe with a less pronounced use of the main themes, putting the focus on rhythm, groove and atmosphere. Sure to deliver many magical dancefloor moments, the main break provides all the mainroom alchemy you could ever ask for, flowing through fragmented vocals and cinematic soundscapes, before a siren-like synth summons the groove for a thumping finale.

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Artist: Tonaco
Title: Holosteric
Label: Meanwhile
Cat: MW063
Genre: Progressive House
Release Date: 20/09/2024
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After the success of his “Disurbia / Avalon / Crackdown” EP earlier in the year, Tonaco hits impressive heights with “Holosteric”, where a clipped percussive top-line and running bassline intensity is interspersed with textured pad progressions.

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