Matter - Hikikomori (Matias Chilano Remix)

Providing a progressive masterclass in November 2020, Matter's "Amanita" was a powerful platform for the Australian to release his solo debut EP on Meanwhile. Now, returning to the three-track offering, a trio of remixes create a new perspective.

Matias Chilano is an artist with an impressive and varied portfolio to his name, dating back to a debut for LuPS Records in mid-2008. Over 400 production credits followed as the Argentinean found his work allied to the likes of Roger Martinez's Higher States, Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music and a pair of tracks on Patrice Bäumel's ground-breaking 2019 mix for "Global Underground #42 Berlin". Another Meanwhile debutant, the Matias Chilano remix is a typically powerful offering, redolent in the wonderful rolling rhythms and delightful melodic patterns that have become such a feature of his work. Rippling arps hint at the motifs found in "Hikikomori" as immaculate and imaginative use is made of Matter's remix components. Building though a fusion of white noise and snare rolls, the track rises and falls with ease in club-friendly manner before a new delay-fuelled synth lead makes its mark in the second half to devastating effect.

A renowned Sri Lankan producer with over 150 production credits to his name, Dimuth K has found himself featured on such renowned imprints as Plattenbank, BeatFreak Recordings and Proton Music. An award-winning DJ with performances alongside Guy J, Sahar Z and Guy Mantzur, Dimuth makes his Meanwhile debut with a driving rhythmic interpretation that treats "Hikikomori" to a ticking percussive groove and seismic kick drum. Using elements of Matter's bassline to intelligent effect, a beautifully shimmering arp makes its presence felt while a unique sonic tapestry weaves elements from the original into new production material from the Dimuth K production arsenal. The result is an evolving melodic gem that flourishes post-breakdown to mesmerising effect.

An iconic name with a tidal wave of success, GMJ returns with another outstanding remix. A regular contributor to his co-owned label, the Melbourne based star has already lit up Meanwhile with a plentiful supply of original material over 2020 that includes "Mood Medicine" in solo guise, and the "Lost on Origin", "Eldarin" and "The Path / Perfect Storm" EPs with Matter. Reworking "Wormhole", the GMJ remix thus continues the rich, rolling groove that forms such a central tenet of his production ideology. Building in pace, melodic references to the original make their play, accompanied by pulsating white-noise washes and trademark reverb and delay-soaked synth lines that extend into the third movement. A deep sub-bass adds weight aplenty and the track waxes and wanes with ease across its near 10-minute timeframe.

Mushrooming into a new sonic adventure, Matter's "Amanita" is transformed via remixes from Matias Chilano, Dimuth K and GMJ.

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