Release Date: 23rd July 2021
Catalogue No: EWBO005

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Dear Listener,

From the depths comes this gripping new collection of stories from Paris-based producer Davka, and Mexico City-based Leon Lobato. 

On the title track, De Profundis, the pair fuse pulsing bass kicks with electrifying hand drums to underpin ethereal vocals and melancholic synth notes. The result is a thumping journey of sound, textured and layered with hidden gems throughout each of its nearly 8-minute run time.

The inspiration for the track is Oscar Wilde’s letter to an old acquaintance, written from prison. The first half of the correspondence recalls the heyday of their extravagant lifestyles — parties, dinners, hotels. The second half documents Wilde’s discovery of his own spirituality whilst in prison as a direct result of the excesses of his former life.

If Davka and Lobato’s opener De Profundis is the regret-tinged peak of an opulent and indulgent life, then Calm is the exploration of a softer, more introspective side of life.

Pumping drums give way to lighter kicks, kissed by piano flourishes and beautiful synthetic melodies. Calm is, as the name suggests, a peaceful, hypnotic ride that is packed with depth and feeling.

It leads to the EP’s closer, Le Chant De L’Eau, a track that pushes the project in to uncharted territory. The hand drums and thicker beats of ‘De Profundis’ return, but this time they are layered over enchanting melodies and the sound of a single drop of water, playing on a loop.

The track is a perfect finish to the project: sweet, alluring, and very rhythmic, intertwining all of the themes that Davka and Lobato explore on the first two tracks of the EP.

And as if that wasn’t enough, the project comes with a package of remixes from Greg Nairo, Cocho, and George X, who each apply their signature sound to the work already done by Davka and Lobato, taking the cuts in brand new, unforeseen directions. 

We hope you enjoy it.

Your affectionate friends,

Everything Will Be OK

Davka & Leon Lobato - Calm (George X Remix)

An artist with a cast-iron reputation within the underground dance fraternity, GMJ continues to chart a stratospheric upwards trajectory with an ever-growing production portfolio. Now returning to Proton Music, the Australian star presents a pair of new tracks through his "Rise Above" EP.

A Particles and Proton Music veteran with a stellar cast of original and remix material over both labels, Gavin Griffin continues to provide the flagship imprint with a regular supply of increasingly high-quality music that saw "Sovereign Reality" and "Catharsis" released in October 2017 and May 2019. Now returning with his third solo original EP, the title track is a typically sumptuous offering that is characterised by a head-shaking groove and expertly crafted bassline that evolves imperceptibly over time. Through a panoply of white-noise effects, multi-layered pads and subtle synth phrasing, "Rise Above" reaches a rousing denouement with spine-tingling moments expertly placed throughout. Continuing the atmospheric narrative of its predecessor, "Unbound Reality" finds free-flowing melodies meandering across its 7-minute voyage alongside intermittent vocal sample. Wrapped delicately around a crisp rhythmic shell, syncopated motifs and powerful beat are the perfect juxtaposition to the unencumbered melody.

Another Proton regular sees Simos Tagias return to the label after a remix of LADS in January 2021. Responsible for 2017's "Airlock" and 2018's "Audacity", the Greek producer has also presided over a clutch of high-profile remixes for the likes of Tim Penner and Soulwerk, while also being remixed by such esteemed names as James Monro and Petar Dundov. Once again hitting new heights, the Simos Tagias remix of "Rise Above" is a bold, pulsating affair that uses the themes central to GMJ's original and reframes them within a powerful new rhythmic framework. Using organic house inspired vocal phrasing, new melodies appear at the stripped-back breakdown before a refined arpeggiated sequence gives shifts aural focus in the second half.

A veteran of the underground dance scene, Savvas is another artist with a long-established connection with electronic music. After a 2011 debut for Bellboy Records, Savvas has found himself featuring on Sag & Tre, Magician On Duty and Anjunadeep. The "Mindfulness" EP was a notable Particles highlight in early 2019 while a remix of Rick Pier O'Neil's "Earth Mover" in July 2017 and a full debut EP to follow, mark an impressive emergence on Proton Music. Reworking "Unbound Reality", the wandering melodic lines of the original are complemented by a glittering arpeggiated sequence, revealed in the second movement, and extending into the beatless breakdown. Additional melodic phrases from the Savvas studio lilt delicately in the second half accompanied in seamless fashion with GMJ original components. The resultant sonic tapestry is a joy to behold.

Creating a new twin-track offering of unparalleled pedigree with contributions from Simos Tagias and Savvas, GMJ continues to "Rise Above" with impressive regularity.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by James Warren
Mastered by Cid Inc., Savvas
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Rise Above

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GMJ - Unbound Reality (Savvas Remix)

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The 260th release on Sound Avenue's sublabel is the first edition of "Moods". In this new sampler series, we welcome Dublew, Alto Astral, Ultraverse, ID.Jay and Arco and Momo Khani. Later this year we'll present the remix edition where these guys remix each other's track!

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Moods #01: The Originals

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ID.Jay - Agape [3rd Avenue]

Bachir Salloum is a rising star of the Middle East scene, originally from Beirut's famed club scene and currently based in Dubai. With a solid discography already under his belt, we're thrilled to welcome him to Do Not Sit with 'Limitless'.

The title track is an epic 10 minute treasure - a slow, steady buildup leading into the thick kick drum that drives the track to its enduring pace. 

With an equally long run time,'Nebula' provides a balance and takes no time to get into the thick of it. Rolling drums fill an enduring bass and synths and atmosphere that punch right through.

Bachir Salloum - Nebula [DO NOT SIT ON THE FURNITURE]

VieL - Cognitive Empathy [TOR021]
Release Date - 07.30.2021
Stream & Buy - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/CognitiveEmpathy

The Greek aficionado VieL has firmly established himself amongst the finest of melodic movers. Through opulent offerings on Do Not Sit, Tale & Tone, and Hoomidas, he peruses a distinct blend of lush groove, soaring emotive, and electronic entities. After gracing us with an incredible collaborative project alongside Madraas, the Vires EP, and later a solo piece in the form of It’s You on our Tales of Romance series, we’re thrilled to have him back on TOR during the peak of summer.

Two-stepping into the EP’s closer, old school drums come to the fore on Pathways. Elongated pads placate the energy, before an electro-tinged hook ignites to steal the show. The most club-friendly of VieL’s trio, bountiful basslines and sensational synth-work leaves us grooving into the night.

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VieL - Pathways [Snippet]

Today marks a new anniversary of Outsiders Records, our family, and we celebrate in the best way we know-how, with the release of the fourth edition of DOTS: an EP cultivated by the label's founders, showcasing a combination of styles and personal artistic imprints that still find a way to intersect at a "Deep House" point.

These complicated times around the world strengthen our belief that art, and especially music, are extremely important pillars for society and the common good.

We want to express our gratitude to everyone who trusts our music, believes in our mission and is part of our Outsiders family.

We can't thank you enough.

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Pedro Capelossi - Lost In Translation [TOR022]]
Release Date - 08.27.21
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/LostInTranslation

As August takes its last breath, TOR reconnects with the Barcelona-based Brazilian - Pedro Capelossi. Pedro is an important figure in both the thriving Sao Paulo electronic scene, as well as the quintessential dance community in the Catalonian mecca. Capelossi has launched onto the international scene with a production style rooted in jazz-driven melodic house. After vibrant projects on the likes of Seven Villas and Dream Culture, we’re thrilled to have him back on TOR for his second EP on the imprint.

Closing out the trio is Groundless. Solemn tones set a melancholic mood, while the enveloping bassline widens with every phrase. Capelossi eases us into the night with a blissful track for the moments when all we need is a light groove.

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Lost In Translation EP

Pedro Capelossi - Groundless [Snippet]

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Kazamayé - Oulélé (Short Play)

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Shifting

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VieL - Pathways [Snippet]

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