For the past 4 years Jay Epoch has hosted the weekly Particles show on Proton Radio. As a label manager for Proton Music and a director of A&R on the radio station he's had had the privilege of working with a large assortment of talented artists from around the world.
Now, with the release of 'Mono No Aware', Jay Epoch launches an original new series of EPs on Proton Music which features handpicked original productions by the label's artists alongside a highly affordable and tightly crafted DJ mix of those very tracks by Jay Epoch himself.
The prominent Derek Howell headlines the first EP with his latest single 'Strung Up', featured alongside new music from Argentina's CPM, the elusive Darkarma, and Texan progressive duo Ray & Peter. In addition, Gerwin Koudijs makes his debut on the label following a highly acclaimed entry in Proton's recent remix competition while Austin Azua opens the EP with a debut single that will surely set the stage for a bright career for this newcomer.
Artists interested in submitting music for the next episode of Particles should contact Jay Epoch.
The 'Mono No Aware' saga concludes with new remixes from contributing artists Peter Martin and Austin Azua, as featured on Beatport.com's Official podcast!
Also in this release: a special treat for 'Particles' fans-- a DJ mix by Jay Epoch featuring the remixes remixes from previous 'Particles' remix packs. Enjoy!
Joel Armstrong, champion of Proton Radio's 'Lost in the Moment' remix competition & artist behind last year's best selling 'Serenity' teams up with upcoming progressive prodigy Gerwin Koudijs for the first release of remixes from Jay Epoch's 'Mono No Aware' Particles compilation. 'Live Zone' is the first single taken from CPM's upcoming 'Decathect' LP for Proton Music, to be released later this year.
"Like almost anything this Koudijs makes, clear sounds, good arrangments, not quickly unfinished work like most do lately" - Eddy Good (Star FM)
"This is great, big room sound with lots of effects-- no aftertaste and less filling. I'm going to play this tonight." - Dirty (WEVL Memphis)
"The original and Gerwin Koudijs mixes are great but Joel's reworking does the business for me. Love that big bleepy bassline combined with Joel's trademark atmospherics. Proton's 'release a week' is putting other labels to shame. Keep the quality coming!" - Grid System (N-Code Music)
Out of Lousianna comes one of the most promising new talents for 2006. Austin's music was featured on Opencloud's 'Mousa' show earlier this year when Derek Howell showcased various original productions in his guest mix and immediately caught our attention. 'This Feeling' is his first single, but definitely not his last. Look for more from this upcoming artist in the months ahead.
Darkarma is the creative and emotional outlet of Patrick Campbell, a self taught guitarist/musician/composer since the age of 12. Growing up his parents introduced him to artists such as Pink Floyd, The Police, Yes, Vangellis and other producers ranging from New Age Classical to Psychedelic Rock. (read more)
By now fans of of Proton Music should be be familiar with the lush progressive sounds of Ray & Peter. So far they've treated us with Project 6, That Moment, and a great remix of 'Lost in the Moment'. Peter Martin also collaborated with Derek Howell on the Pinkstar EP with 'The French Don't Cry'.
Notable mention in last years 'Lost in the Moment' remix compeition, the Netherlands' Gerwin Koudijs always liked music with synthesizers as a kid. This interest led him to today's house music. He started making songs when computers made it possible to make them using only one piece of software.
From his debut on Deep Mariano's guest mix on Proton last year to his Dirty Mellow EP on Proton to his popular remix of Lost in the Moment, Argentina's Cristian Malloni returns to Proton Music with 'Live Zone'.
Derek burst onto the scene with the launch of EDMDigital as their best selling Independent Artist. Shortly there-after Bedrock released a four track EP of his productions and the rest is history-- with numerous releases on Proton Music and some of the scenes most respected dance labels. (read more)
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Artists interested in submitting a demo reel to Proton Music should contact Sam or Jason.
Whether you're an unsigned artist, someone who's been on Proton before, or an established producer, we would love to hear from you!
Joel Armstrong's Mix
