Both huge names in the progressive house genre, Alex O’Rion & Ezequiel Arias join forces for a debut on Meanwhile as the GMJ & Matter led imprint celebrates its 34th release with “Solis”. Two further solo tracks from Alex O’Rion complete the musical picture.

An artist at the centre of the underground dance scene for almost 20 years and with over 400 production credits to his name, Alex O’Rion has been a Meanwhile regular, most notably with his landmark four-track “Echium” EP in May 2021. A trio of remixes for Rich Curtis and GMJ & Matter themselves bookend a powerful portfolio on the label. Similarly, Ezequiel Arias has found himself at the vanguard of the modern progressive house movement with his standout work for a host of blue-chip imprints including Anjunadeep, Sudbeat Music and Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden. Now making his Meanwhile debut, Arias joins forces with Alex O’Rion as the duo showcase “Solis”.

The headline track is thus a powerful reminder of the combined talent of the Dutch and Argentinean pairing as “Solis” powers forward with chest-thumping kick and sublime bassline groove. Clave percussive flourishes add a summery vibe to proceedings as a filtered synth line gradually comes to the fore, mirroring the bassline foundation. Gently evolving across the 6-minute piece, a free-flowing synth line wends its way across the melodic collage while a beatless breakdown creates the perfect opportunity for a variation in the cadenced chord progression. Hitting its stride once more in the second half, “Solis” is a timely reminder of the silky-smooth skills and unrivalled craftsmanship of the talented duo.

“Pluvia” sees Alex O’Rion back on solo duties as a chunky beat and swung offbeat hi-hats create the perfect environment for crackling effects and pitched synths to flow in sparkling patterns against a backdrop of white-noise risers. Evolving with ease, subtle melodies play off each other in fluid rivulets of sound. Metallic wind chimes echo in random patterns as a smorgasbord of sound effects give the sonic impression of falling rain in a sparking track.

The final piece finds “Sericum” proving an apposite title as a smooth-roasted bass groove sits below deep kick and cavernous sub-bass pattern. A shuffling hi-hat top line provides subtle urgency as a mellifluous synth line flows like honey as the track reaches its mid-point. A reverb-soaked lead line adds harmonic variation as a vibrant breakdown creates the perfect moment of reflection. The rhythmic melange once again hits its mark again in the second half, accompanied by the array of opulent melodic elements introduced earlier in the piece.

“Through “Solis”, Alex O’Rion and Ezequiel Arias burn brightly in a stunning array of iridescent aural colour.

Directed by GMJ & Matter

Mastered by Cid Inc.

Design by Matter

Text by James Warren

Release By: @laikaSounds

Release Date: 8/12/22

Artist: @groefer

Remixers: Domingo + @chrisdomingo Loveclub @perry-domingo

Mastered by Colin C. @ The Cell Studio. Thecellstudio.com

Laika Sounds

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laika.sounds

Domingo +

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chrisdomingo

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdomingo_official

Loveclub

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/perry-domingo

GOLAN ZOCHER - VIBRATIONS EP 037 / AUG 2022 / PROTON RADIO SHOW by BLOOM RECORDS

PREMIERE: Jolo - Spiration (Hobin Rude Remix) [Zephyr Music] by BLOOM RECORDS

Connect with Jhordan Welsch

https://soundcloud.com/jhordan-welsch

tracklist

01 - Gonza Rodriguez, Ivan Miatto - #16161d (Derk Remix) [UY! Records]

02 - Miraculum - Exhale (Nicolas Soria Remix) [3rd Avenue]

03 - F Asco - October (Ari Fernan Remix) [Cigarette Records]

04 - Kasper Koman - The Observer_[Lost Miracle]

05 - Federico Monachesi - Ethernal Return (Alec Araujo Remix) [SUZA Records]

06 - Dublew & STEREO MUNK - Anakim (Original Mix) [ABORIGINAL]

07 - Servando - Obsession (Innerphonic_Remix) [AH Digital]

08 - K Loveski - Renzzo (Hobin Rude Remix ) [SLC-6]

09 - Kamilo Sanclemente - Fragma (EMPHI Remix) [Transensations Records]

10 - Teleport-X, Agustín Ficarra - Raven (Andrés Moris Remix) [Univack]

11 - Dan Sieg - Ethereal Dub (Alex O'Rion Remix) [Mango Alley]

Co Owner by www.clubbing-mvd.com / Progressive House Uruguay

For booking send to [email protected]

Label's

Nature Rec - For Senses - Onedotsixtwo - SLC-6 - Melodic Beats Records - Box4Joy Records - Pad Records - Transensations Records

Droid9 SA - Nube Music - Droid9 - Beat Block Records - Uy! Records - Electronic Groove Records - AH Digital

To contact

linktr.ee/AlexEfe

Following the success of August 2021’s debut compilation series, and a first volume featuring six original tracks from a stellar cast of international talent, GMJ & Matter now return with a thoroughbred 10-track sequel in “Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 2”.

Presenting a global dance party with artists from across the continents, from North and South America to Europe, Australasia and Asia, the second instalment of the “Meanwhile Excursions” series combines an array of established talent with up-and-coming nubreed artists who shine a bright light on the progressive house genre.

"Opening with the deep bass groove of “Negev”, Colombian star, Golan Zocher, and label head-honcho, GMJ, blend their talent with a delicate ambience that shimmers across its 8-minute time fame with textured pads and flowing soundscape. "......

A 10-track trip through the sound of modern progressive house, “Meanwhile Excursions, Vol. 2” is a journey to remember.

https://soundcloud.com/meanwhilerec

https://soundcloud.com/gmj-fulcrum

BRP 296 - LINBER LYNX

1.) XINOBI_Searching For(feat. Lazarusman)_Discotexas

2.)Jean Claude Ades_Illusion_Monaberry

3.) Agustin Giri_Pathless_PUNKT PUNKT KOMMA STRICH

4.) Agustin Giri_Miniature World_Amancay

5.) Lads_Vorfreude_ Movement Reccordings

6.)Greenage_You & Me_Everything Will Be OK

7.) Raidho, T.Etno_Dreamin feat. T.Etno (El Mundo Remix)_3000Grad/

Acker Rec.

8.)Ori & the Willow the Wisps_Windswept

9.)Mitch Oliver_Miracle_Hoomidaas

10.)Depeche Mode - Waiting for the Night (Gadi Mitrani Bootleg)

Connect /////

https://soundcloud.com/linberlynx

BRP 295 - BLANKA BARBARA

Tracklist:

1 Blanka Barbara - Uncover Your Eyes [Modern Agenda]

2 Alex O'Rion - The Serpent (Sebastian Sellares Remix) [Meanwhile]

3 Cid Inc. - Guardian (Nick Muir Remix) [Lost & Found]

4 Luis Junior - Deep Dip [Mooseekaa]

5 Blanka Barbara - Threnody [Rabbit Records]

6 Brian Cid - Belles Du Shaman (Eagles & Butterflies Remix) [microCastle]

7 VONDA7 - Tough Enough (Pig & Dan Remix) [Lost & Found]

8 Madloch, Subnode - Lion's Mane (Navar Remix) [Sound Avenue]

9 Paul Hazendonk - The Thoughts (Kamilo Sanclemente & Golan Zocher Remix) [ICONYC]

10 Mr. Mind - Infinity (Blanka Barbara Remix) [Bevel Rec]

11 Blanka Barbara - More Than Myself (Fran Garay Remix) [Massive Harmony Records]

12 Dysco - Sleepless City feat. YEWS [SLC-6 Music]

linktr.ee/blankabarbaramusic

https://www.blankabarbara.com

http://www.instagram.com/blankabarbaramusic

support the producer's releases on Beatport -> https://www.beatport.com/artist/blanka-barbara/737178

"Blanka Barbara continues to impress with a swathe of original and remix production material dating back to a February 2020 debut on her own Rabbit Records imprint. Going on to feature on Mango Alley, Modern Agenda and Freegrant Music, the Polish born, UK based artist has also found success with live performances and her "Blanka Barbara Welcomes" show on Data Transmission Radio. October 2021 marked a Particles debut with her "Amabie" EP, including remixes from Juan Deminicis and Michael A" -- (c) James Warren

BRP 294 - OLIVER & TOM

1 - Ruh (SE) - STHLM (Original Mix) [Oh! Records Stockholm]

2 - Be Svendsen - Twilight in Tankwa (Original Mix)[Rebellion]

3 - Molac - Acoustic Levitation (Original Mix) [Zenebona Records]

4 - Giovanny Aparicio & Kamilo Sanclemente - Crystal Cloud (Original Mix) [Sommersville Records]

5 - rAin - Anarchy in Love (Fernando Olaya Remix) [Magnitude Recordings]

6 - Evren Furtuna - Agra (Original Mix) - [Be Adult Music]

7 - Dublew & STEREO_MUNK - Tranquility (Original Mix) [Nature Rec.]

8 - GRIFE & Albuquerque - Vanilla Sky (Original mix) [The Soundgarden]

9 - Oliver & Tom - Ghent (Original Mix) [Be Adult Music]

10 - Oliver & Tom - Bruges (Original Mix) [Be Adult Music]

11 - Oliver & Tom - Nerea (Original Mix) [Musique de Lune Records]

12 - Rokazer - Kraz (Golan Zocher Remix) [Univack]

13 - Greg Ochman - Blinking Stars (Luka Sambe Remix) [Kiksuya Records]

14 - Legato - It's Coming Over Me (Original Mix) [Musique de Lune Records]

15 - Dabeat - Latinum (Original Mix) [Musique de Lune Records]

"Music transcends us all," that's what Oliver & Tom, composed by Andrés Martynowicz

and Mauricio Infiesta, is all about.

This duo’s symbiosis originated in their childhood. Growing up together, they shared

diverse musical experiences in rock and pop bands, where Andrés excelled in the

electric guitar and Mauricio in the acoustic drums. A few years later, both continued their

studies but now choosing the piano and synthesizer as their main instruments of

production and giving rise to the creation of the electronic music group "Oliver & Tom."

These two Argentinian producers found their way to Progressive House in 2017 when

they signed their first tracks with the famous and very prestigious label "The

Soundgarden," founded by a current legend of the genre, Nick Warren.

Their style can be defined as incorporating groove and emotions in their tracks. “O&T''

have had remarkable releases on imprints such as Balance, Mango Alley, Plaisirs

Sonores, Soundteller, Hoomidas, onedotsixtwo to name a few with heavy support from

Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, Mariano Mellino and more. Besides releasing on multiple

labels, they also run their own monthly podcast named "Dreams of Light''.

Oliver & Tom creates a musical alternative and a sound of their own that seeks to

remain at the highest levels of Progressive House so stay tuned for future releases.