Jay Epoch's 'Particles' compilation series on Proton Music features an initial release of a DJ mix and unmixed singles followed by remix packs with interpretations of the original productions. Previously artists such as Derek Howell, Trafik, and Stian Klo have contributed to the project. Now the first remix from the latest compilation, 'Kaori', arrives.
France's bright upcoming artist The Last Atlant was featured in the mix with his spacey and laidback "A Priori". What began as a series of releases on the Toes in the Sand imprint blossoms into a promising career as Guillaume Sionis takes flight on Global Underground and Proton Music. He goes after Benz & MD's "Signals" and the result is a progressive tech house track that may very well be his best production to date. Do not miss the interwoven melodies that float into the tune half way through, or the glitched-out techy effects woven throughout. Keep an eye out for this one!
Jay Epoch has always had a soft spot for Progressive Breaks, and while the sub genre has all but died off, Proton Music will do its best to continue to push the style. Blue Plasma Recordings artist The Emissary steps up to remix the label's head honcho, Stefan Anion, and his track "Orion's Belt". Originally featured on the 'Beginnings' compilation and again included on 'Kaori', Orion is a classic progressive house gem that now gets a breaks rerub that stirs up memories from the good old days of progbreaks. Enjoy!
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For the past 5 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.
Jay Epoch's Particles returns to Proton Music in 2007 with 'Kaori', the third installment of his compilation series featuring a new single from Benz & MD. Covering breaks in prior episodes, 'Kaori' is straight up progressive courtesy of Jaytech & Matt Rowan, Stefan Anion, Darkarma, The Last Atlant, Guy J, and newcomer Max Demand.
As in prior Particles, the release features both unmixed singles and a continuous DJ set. And remixes are forthcoming of select tunes! If you're new to the series, check out 'Mono No Aware' (Particles01) and 'Niluxshi' (Particles02) for more from Jay Epoch.
Artists interested in submitting music for the next episode of Particles should contact Jay Epoch.
Guy J is Israel's hottest new electronic music export, with an EP out already on Deep, Electribe, and Proton Music. His radio show, Ears Orgy, launches on Proton Radio in early 2007.
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)
Born and raised in Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, Guillaume Sionis (aka The Last Atlant) was introduced to electronic dance music with Daft Punk's classic "Homework" in 1997. A Priori is his first release on Proton Music, and he has some great releases out on Toes in the Sand.
Greg Benz and Marco Di Carlo should need no introduction to Proton listeners. Greg, host of the succesful Aurium show on Proton runs the record label of the same name with Marco, responsible for some of the best progressive releases in the last few years. 'Signals' is their first release on the Proton label.
For the last seven years, Davin Greenwell, better known as DJ ariz0na or producer AFK, has been pushing the progressive sound in the form of breaks, house and trance. Davin has been heavily involved in the Victoria electronic music scene through many years of community and commercial radio, club and events promotion, ravevictoria.com, and now most prominently with Pacific Front Recordings (PFR), a new music label he trail blazes in cahoots with Justin Humber, aka Sasha-spun Formulate. (read more)
This Australian duo took the progressive scene by storm in 2006, with a best selling release on Hope Recordings and an onslaught of remixes and original production on various labels over the course of the year.
Max Demand, real name Zsolt Baksa was born in March of 1984, in Tata, Hungary. As a 12 years old child, he was interesting in composition and music compilation. At first his favourite styles was rave and hardcore, later the house genre. He was 16 years old, when he was firstly behind the turntable, and 2 months later he was playing independly.
Stefan, originally from Germany, is one of Dallas' premiere DJs and Producers, writing and playing music for over 8 years. He co-hosts Blue Industries on Proton Radio. From a young age people could see that this ordinary-looking person was nothing of the sort. Stefan took what was available and stretched it to heights that no one would have expected. (read more)
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!
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