An artist with success on Proton Music dating back to early 2019, Dabeat has excelled through his collaborative work with Kamilo Sanclemente, and his solo "Equilibrium" EP in May 2022. Now returning with the 3-track "Elevate", the title track is driven by a powerful beat and chugging percussive groove before a filtered arpeggio and richly textured pads join the aural party. Evolving easily, a free-flowing lead line glides forwards, combining with soaring strings at the beatless breakdown before joining forces with the strong rhythmic back drop in the latter stages. "Sinergy" quickly piques attention with its chugging bassline groove and delicately placed synth motifs. Full of atmosphere with its combination of arpeggios, synth flourishes and immaculately cadenced percussion, the track hypnotises with majestic poise in the second half. Joining forces with fellow Colombian, Kamilo Sanclemente, the effortless dancefloor groove and hypnotic composure of "Elara" is an illustration of elegant and dynamic progressive house. As modulated synth lines pan the stereo spectrum, a sharp vocal sample is juxtaposed against the evolving sonic collage and atmospheric soundscapes.

An artist with an equally impressive portfolio and reputation, RIGOONI has overseen more than a century of production credits dating back to a 2018 debut. A pair of remixes for Savvas and Trilucid in February and July 2022 were a sparkling introduction to the Brazilian's work on Proton Music as he now applies a magic touch to "Sinergy". Adding a vibrant rhythmic backdrop to Dabeat's work, familiar melodic phrases make their presence felt, juxtaposed alongside a mechanical and filtered effect that is interspersed with precision and verve. Waxing and waning with dancefloor ease, the RIGOONI remix is a striking reminder of his technique and craftsmanship.

The father and son combination of about : river have been regulars on Particles and Proton Music with their organic and flowing musical knowhow. A clutch of original works has found their way on to Particles since a debut for the label, while January 2022's reworking of Michael A's "Fantasy" saw a Proton Music debut. Returning to rework "Equilibrium" from Dabeat's first EP, a cascading musical oasis is given a beautifully evocative new treatment as familiar refrains and elements from the original drift out in new sonic patterns. Redolent in coruscating arpeggios, evocative chord changes and a hypnotic beat, the Estonian duo have created a beautiful sonic tapestry.

Igal Magitman is no stranger to the Proton Music archives with an array of production material dating back to 2008. June 2021's "To the Mood and Back" was a notable highlight as are remixes for the likes of Andre Sobota, Silinder and Moonbeam. Now returning, the Magitman remix of "Sinergy" is full of rhythmic force as elements from the original are cast in new roles alongside the Israeli artist's fluid and trademark graceful production. Full of dancefloor brio, a swathe of new production material creates a new direction for Dabeat's work that explodes post-breakdown with a strong and mesmerising new synth motif. The result is another impressive track in the Magitman production arsenal.

Able to "Elevate" to new heights with three new musical vignettes, Dabeat rises further with remixes from RIGOONI, about : river and Magitman.

Directed by Jay Epoch
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren