Another offering of impressive quality, Simos Tagias and Roger Martinez join forces for the first time as they deliver their "Inner Light / Shadow Work" EP. Both long-established artists in their own rights, Simos Tagias and Roger Martinez have inhabited the upper echelons of a competitive industry for a combined total of more than 800 production credits over three decades. Able to point to work on some of the most prestigious imprints in modern Progressive House, Simos has been a staple on Proton Music, Mango Alley and UV while a trio of original releases on Meanwhile since 2021 has seen the Greek star shine with "Euphoria / Emotion", "Archaios / Geometric" and "Skyline / A Memory". Similarly, Roger Martinez has been a visionary with his work for Lost & Found, Sudbeat and Anjunadeep with a plethora of releases on his own HIGHER STATES imprint. Work for Meanwhile has centred around July 2020's 3-track "Cosmic" EP with the high-profile triptych going on to be remixed by Paul Deep, Jamie Stevens and label heads GMJ and Matter. Now coming together for their collaborative debut, "Inner Light" is a chunky rhythmic powerhouse that hits hard with its thumping kick and shaker-driven percussion. Ripping arpeggios soon enter the fray as a sumptuous bass groove provides a low-end anchor. Building serenely, a wonderful lead-line drenched in atmospheric reverb and delay cascades across the left-right spectrum coming to the fore in an emotive breakdown. Hitting the heights once more, the second half combines melody, bass and rhythm in a carnival of sound that is a powerful example of the duo's production credentials. The darker vibe characterised by both its title and sonic palette, "Shadow Work" creates a seething and oppressive rhythmic presence with its top-line intricacy and bassline groove. Pitched vocal effects add to the atmosphere as richly textured pads and overlapping melodies build in interlaced patterns over a hypnotic beat. Darkly oscillating as it progresses over its 8-minute timeframe, the lattice work of sounds at the breakdown is a joy to behold before the driving rhythm makes it club-friendly presence felt through the third movement in an intoxicating cocktail of state of the art deep Progressive House. A pair of tracks from two iconic figures sees Simos Tagias and Roger Martinez step into the bright warm sun with their "Inner Light / Shadow Work" EP. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

Another offering of impressive quality, Simos Tagias and Roger Martinez join forces for the first time as they deliver their "Inner Light / Shadow Work" EP. Both long-established artists in their own rights, Simos Tagias and Roger Martinez have inhabited the upper echelons of a competitive industry for a combined total of more than 800 production credits over three decades. Able to point to work on some of the most prestigious imprints in modern Progressive House, Simos has been a staple on Proton Music, Mango Alley and UV while a trio of original releases on Meanwhile since 2021 has seen the Greek star shine with "Euphoria / Emotion", "Archaios / Geometric" and "Skyline / A Memory". Similarly, Roger Martinez has been a visionary with his work for Lost & Found, Sudbeat and Anjunadeep with a plethora of releases on his own HIGHER STATES imprint. Work for Meanwhile has centred around July 2020's 3-track "Cosmic" EP with the high-profile triptych going on to be remixed by Paul Deep, Jamie Stevens and label heads GMJ and Matter. Now coming together for their collaborative debut, "Inner Light" is a chunky rhythmic powerhouse that hits hard with its thumping kick and shaker-driven percussion. Ripping arpeggios soon enter the fray as a sumptuous bass groove provides a low-end anchor. Building serenely, a wonderful lead-line drenched in atmospheric reverb and delay cascades across the left-right spectrum coming to the fore in an emotive breakdown. Hitting the heights once more, the second half combines melody, bass and rhythm in a carnival of sound that is a powerful example of the duo's production credentials. The darker vibe characterised by both its title and sonic palette, "Shadow Work" creates a seething and oppressive rhythmic presence with its top-line intricacy and bassline groove. Pitched vocal effects add to the atmosphere as richly textured pads and overlapping melodies build in interlaced patterns over a hypnotic beat. Darkly oscillating as it progresses over its 8-minute timeframe, the lattice work of sounds at the breakdown is a joy to behold before the driving rhythm makes it club-friendly presence felt through the third movement in an intoxicating cocktail of state of the art deep Progressive House. A pair of tracks from two iconic figures sees Simos Tagias and Roger Martinez step into the bright warm sun with their "Inner Light / Shadow Work" EP. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

An artist with a rich and impressive portfolio to his name, Matter returns to the Meanwhile fold with another 24-carat gold, twin-track EP in the shape of "Empty Universe / Welcome to You". Matty Doyle has frequented the upper echelons of the underground dance scene for a decade. A Beatport Top 10 Progressive House artist for 5 years under his Matter soubriquet, the Melbourne-based artist has mesmerised audiences with a scintillating palette of sounds built around "deep synth lines, driving bass and pulsating rhythms". The resulting output has led the Australian's production work to feature on a host of high-profile imprints that include All Day I Dream, Vapour Recordings, Anjunadeep and Balance Music. Moreover, over 50 of those have found their way onto Meanwhile in both collaborative – with co-founder GMJ – and solo guises. No better is this talent illustrated than on the December 2024 album "We Are Here" where a magnum opus of progressive gems glitter with an unrivalled sparkling iridescence. A trio of solo original EPs add further to a cast-iron reputation within the genre fraternity as Matter returns with sensational new original music. In trademark fashion, "Empty Universe" is built upon a foundation of huge chest-thumping kick and a rapid-fire combination of hi-hat and shaker percussion. Adding to the groove, a sub-bassline supplies low-end gravitas before an arpeggio mesmerises in gradually filtered beauty, before opening-up fully in a stripped-back breakdown. Reaching its zenith, the glorious rhythmic collage drops back into the fray in the third movement with a cascading cornucopia of effects that pan the left-right spectrum with dizzying energy and force. Partner track, "Welcome to You" quickly drives forward with huge four-to-the-floor presence, while wood-block percussion and off-beat hats create a sonic picture that is built upon layers of hypnotic rhythm and lyrical sounds. A haunting motif then adds a dramatic melodic moment as it drives the rising breakdown to a huge denouement. Hitting its stride again in the second half, the central motif appears again, accompanied by a dramatic and mesmerising groove that is certain to see dancefloors moving in unison in an unbounded moment of pure progressive delight. A twin-track EP of epic proportions see Matter creating a powerful magnetic field with "Empty Universe / Welcome to You". Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

An artist with a rich and impressive portfolio to his name, Matter returns to the Meanwhile fold with another 24-carat gold, twin-track EP in the shape of "Empty Universe / Welcome to You". Matty Doyle has frequented the upper echelons of the underground dance scene for a decade. A Beatport Top 10 Progressive House artist for 5 years under his Matter soubriquet, the Melbourne-based artist has mesmerised audiences with a scintillating palette of sounds built around "deep synth lines, driving bass and pulsating rhythms". The resulting output has led the Australian's production work to feature on a host of high-profile imprints that include All Day I Dream, Vapour Recordings, Anjunadeep and Balance Music. Moreover, over 50 of those have found their way onto Meanwhile in both collaborative – with co-founder GMJ – and solo guises. No better is this talent illustrated than on the December 2024 album "We Are Here" where a magnum opus of progressive gems glitter with an unrivalled sparkling iridescence. A trio of solo original EPs add further to a cast-iron reputation within the genre fraternity as Matter returns with sensational new original music. In trademark fashion, "Empty Universe" is built upon a foundation of huge chest-thumping kick and a rapid-fire combination of hi-hat and shaker percussion. Adding to the groove, a sub-bassline supplies low-end gravitas before an arpeggio mesmerises in gradually filtered beauty, before opening-up fully in a stripped-back breakdown. Reaching its zenith, the glorious rhythmic collage drops back into the fray in the third movement with a cascading cornucopia of effects that pan the left-right spectrum with dizzying energy and force. Partner track, "Welcome to You" quickly drives forward with huge four-to-the-floor presence, while wood-block percussion and off-beat hats create a sonic picture that is built upon layers of hypnotic rhythm and lyrical sounds. A haunting motif then adds a dramatic melodic moment as it drives the rising breakdown to a huge denouement. Hitting its stride again in the second half, the central motif appears again, accompanied by a dramatic and mesmerising groove that is certain to see dancefloors moving in unison in an unbounded moment of pure progressive delight. A twin-track EP of epic proportions see Matter creating a powerful magnetic field with "Empty Universe / Welcome to You". Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

Another offering of impressive quality, Simos Tagias and Roger Martinez join forces for the first time as they deliver their "Inner Light / Shadow Work" EP. Both long-established artists in their own rights, Simos Tagias and Roger Martinez have inhabited the upper echelons of a competitive industry for a combined total of more than 800 production credits over three decades. Able to point to work on some of the most prestigious imprints in modern Progressive House, Simos has been a staple on Proton Music, Mango Alley and UV while a trio of original releases on Meanwhile since 2021 has seen the Greek star shine with "Euphoria / Emotion", "Archaios / Geometric" and "Skyline / A Memory". Similarly, Roger Martinez has been a visionary with his work for Lost & Found, Sudbeat and Anjunadeep with a plethora of releases on his own HIGHER STATES imprint. Work for Meanwhile has centred around July 2020's 3-track "Cosmic" EP with the high-profile triptych going on to be remixed by Paul Deep, Jamie Stevens and label heads GMJ and Matter. Now coming together for their collaborative debut, "Inner Light" is a chunky rhythmic powerhouse that hits hard with its thumping kick and shaker-driven percussion. Ripping arpeggios soon enter the fray as a sumptuous bass groove provides a low-end anchor. Building serenely, a wonderful lead-line drenched in atmospheric reverb and delay cascades across the left-right spectrum coming to the fore in an emotive breakdown. Hitting the heights once more, the second half combines melody, bass and rhythm in a carnival of sound that is a powerful example of the duo's production credentials. The darker vibe characterised by both its title and sonic palette, "Shadow Work" creates a seething and oppressive rhythmic presence with its top-line intricacy and bassline groove. Pitched vocal effects add to the atmosphere as richly textured pads and overlapping melodies build in interlaced patterns over a hypnotic beat. Darkly oscillating as it progresses over its 8-minute timeframe, the lattice work of sounds at the breakdown is a joy to behold before the driving rhythm makes it club-friendly presence felt through the third movement in an intoxicating cocktail of state of the art deep Progressive House. A pair of tracks from two iconic figures sees Simos Tagias and Roger Martinez step into the bright warm sun with their "Inner Light / Shadow Work" EP. Directed by GMJ & Matter Mastered by Cid Inc. Design by Matter Text by James Warren

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