Returning to Meanwhile after a 2025 debut, Gai Barone returns to GMJ and Matter's label with a brand-new solo track in the shape of "Hemels".
A central figure in modern dance music for more than 15 years, Gai Barone is a hugely respected figure by fans and peers alike. Able to point to over 750 production credits, the Italian artist has found himself at the top of the wish list of a plethora of underground imprints with his immaculately crafted sound and his instinctive musicianship. Watermarking his production work with a unique "stylistic blueprint", Gai has seen his work allied to such esteemed imprints as Dave Seaman's Selador, D-Nox's Sprout, Aly and Fila's FSOE and Australian behemoth, Balance Music.
Making his first appearance on Meanwhile in April 2025, the "Passing Over the Clouds / Soul Mistique" EP, in collaboration with Australian artists, Kasey Taylor and Wilma, saw an underground house gem take centre stage on the Beatport #4 Progressive House label. Now returning with a debut solo offering, "Hemels" is a gloriously smooth and ethereal track that builds effortlessly through head-shaking hi-hats, strong beat and multi-layered pads. A muted pluck provides exacting syncopation to match the rhythmic collage as it gently rises in prominence through open-filtered joy and cascading fills. Pausing for breath at the mid-point, a stunning array of melodic characters and effects fills the sonic landscape in delicate fashion before blossoming once more into the wonderful dancefloor cadence that showcases Gai Barone's impressive 24-carat skillset.
"Hemels" is a heavenly reminder that Gai Barone continues to ascend to another plane with a stellar production masterclass.
Directed by GMJ and Matter
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Matter
Text by James Warren
A central figure in modern dance music for more than 15 years, Gai Barone is a hugely respected figure by fans and peers alike. Able to point to over 750 production credits, the Italian artist has found himself at the top of the wish list of a plethora of underground imprints with his immaculately crafted sound and his instinctive musicianship. Watermarking his production work with a unique "stylistic blueprint", Gai has seen his work allied to such esteemed imprints as Dave Seaman's Selador, D-Nox's Sprout, Aly and Fila's FSOE and Australian behemoth, Balance Music.
Making his first appearance on Meanwhile in April 2025, the "Passing Over the Clouds / Soul Mistique" EP, in collaboration with Australian artists, Kasey Taylor and Wilma, saw an underground house gem take centre stage on the Beatport #4 Progressive House label. Now returning with a debut solo offering, "Hemels" is a gloriously smooth and ethereal track that builds effortlessly through head-shaking hi-hats, strong beat and multi-layered pads. A muted pluck provides exacting syncopation to match the rhythmic collage as it gently rises in prominence through open-filtered joy and cascading fills. Pausing for breath at the mid-point, a stunning array of melodic characters and effects fills the sonic landscape in delicate fashion before blossoming once more into the wonderful dancefloor cadence that showcases Gai Barone's impressive 24-carat skillset.
"Hemels" is a heavenly reminder that Gai Barone continues to ascend to another plane with a stellar production masterclass.
Directed by GMJ and Matter
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Matter
Text by James Warren
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