GMJ & Matter return to Balance Music with a fantastic two track EP…

GMJ & Matter require little introduction to the progressive house community. After all, they possess a beguiling sound that’s modestly shaping the genre.

Even though both are respected artists with high-profile releases to their names, it was only in 2016, via their Superposition EP released on Proton Music, that they combined their powers. Since then, GMJ & Matter has witnessed their careers soar to new heights as international DJs, producers, and label owners.

GMJ & Matter

Vintage Progressive House with a modern twist

Following in the footsteps of their last Balance Music outing, 2019’s Emerge EP, released alongside fellow Aussie FunkForm, the title track ‘Helioflow‘ emerges as a glorious progressive house gem. Filled with trademark production characteristics, a heavy kick and hypnotic percussive groove lay the foundation for swirling white-noise fueled pads to rise and fall gently. Before long, a filtered synth line enters the fray, liberally coated in sweeping delays and cavernous reverb. Evolving effortlessly to the mid-point, textured elements and motifs combine in a haunting breakdown. Subsequently, the powerful rhythmic foundation drops back in, creating a pulsating closing movement.

Imagine sitting on the edge of a high-rise building, with your legs dangling into the open air—that’s the adventure awaiting you in ‘Skyline Depth.’ The drum section takes you on an enveloping ride through shuffling hats and other tightly bound percussion, all accentuated by dream-like synths and samples immersed in the most glorious reverb. The journey culminates in a sensational breakdown, where balmy, mirage-haze melodies rise in the distance. This is perfect for sharing with friends on early morning dancefloors as the sun rises.