A new artist to grace the Particles roster, Nassif Abi Jaoudé has found his music featured on the likes of ICONYC, A Must Have and Hydrogen in a nascent portfolio under his NorCal Junkie moniker, stretching back to a March 2017 debut. Now making his Particles debut, "Gaya Revisited" is a beautifully sculpted track that develops a range of melodic themes and vocal hints across a backdrop of deep driving beat and shaker percussion. Adding a filtered and stereo-panned arpeggio to the mix adds dancefloor energy, while a sumptuous bass groove and layered soundscapes create a smooth and emotive affair. Partner track, "Bolonia" immediately impresses with its hypnotic arpeggio and intermittent motifs. Adding a chorus of effects and newly minted synth chords in the second half adds to the sonic picture as the driving rhythmic character of the title track is in full evidence throughout the rousing 9-minute aural collage.

A name that has become synonymous with the early success of John Digweed's Bedrock, Pole Folder is an iconic name within the underground dance industry. A Proton Music and Particles regular with a score of credits dating back to 2006 and including the "A Glimpse into the Past", "Serengeti" and "Mara" EPs for the former, plus their corollary remix editions on the latter, Particles now welcomes back the Belgian star with a very special reworking of "Gaya Revisited". Full of the trademark melodic prowess that has made Pole Folder such a celebrate name, new flowing melodies entwin easily with NorCal Junkie's original components to create a stunning new arrangement. Evolving through a strong beat and offbeat hats, an elegant piano sequence drifts through the second half as subtle strings and themes resonant in the original find their place in a sublime and evocative new remix.

Michael Chihaka is no stranger to the Particles imprint with a score of original and remix material that has seen the "Nyarara", "Pinda", "Ndarasika" and "Hupenyu" EPs span a 4-year period after a 2019 debut. Remixes for the likes of Ric Niels, Pole Folder, about : river and Maudlin have shown another side to the South African's skills as the Chihaka remix of "Gaya Revisited" enthrals with a majestic and emotive arrangement that uses the central synth refrain from the original and builds a new melodic soundscape around it. Centred around a spine-tingling piano phrase, the track lilts enticingly along its path, accompanied by a sublime vocal counterpoint melody that flows into the breakdown before blossoming on the other side with skill, poise and delicate energy.

With melodic grace and elemental vibrancy, NorCal Junkie radiates warmth with "Gaya Revisited".

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