A stellar career both behind the decks and in the studio, GMJ returns to Meanwhile Horizons with a twin-track EP of rare quality and vision in "Boundless / Ebb and Flow".

Under his GMJ moniker Gavin Griffin has been responsible for a host of original releases on the flagship Meanwhile imprint that includes the likes of October 2020's "Mood Medicine", July 2022's "Empty to Fill" and a raft of work with friend, production partner and label co-founder, Matter.

Now finding his way back to the Meanwhile Horizons sister label, after "Bayen / Metai / Valinor" took centre stage in August 2023, "Boundless" is a chunky rhythmic gem that bristles with low-end groove as a smooth bassline sequence interacts effortlessly with thumping beat and syncopated hi-hat pattern where luscious pads drift through time and space with endless reverb and infinite delays. Developing over its 7-minute timeframe delicate melodic refrains drift in freeform fashion to create an unrestrained and open sonic soundscape that comes to the fore at the mid-point before copious spot effects and rhythmic foundation play out in the latter stages.

Similarly redolent in percussive club-friendly groove, "Ebb and Flow" flows purposefully along its course with a metronomic energy. A chunky bassline pattern continues the rich narrative found in the partner track as breathy vocal pads and undulating phrases add an ethereal air to proceedings. White noise swells rise and fall to herald in new movements while cascading melodic elements and a plethora of different motifs provide the track with its apposite title.

With effortless technique and a wealth of subtle flourishes, GMJ once again finds himself at the fore with "Boundless / Ebb and Flow".

Directed by GMJ and Matter
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Matter
Text by James Warren