An Argentinean artist of growing global renown, Alan Cerra has seen a rise to prominence since a debut for 3rd Avenue in late 2019. Since then, 150 production credits have swiftly found their way on to a plethora of high-profile imprints including Armen Miran's Hoomidaas, Paul Thomas' UV and Nick Warren's The Soundgarden. Making his Particles debut, the "Opposite Ways" title track is propelled forward by a chest-thumping kick and ticking percussion, while a sumptuous selection of complementary melodies vie for attention. Subtly placed, meandering sequences and distorted lead lines pan the stereo spectrum with ease alongside fizzing white-noise pulses. A syncopated bass groove adds to the rhythmic power in a dancefloor tour de force. "Orbital" is similarly characterised by hefty rhythmic weight and bouncing bassline groove. Head-shaking hats and a smoothly cadenced arpeggio add urgency with counterpoint melodies and flowing chord progressions creating a sublime sonic landscape. Hitting its stride once more in the second half, Alan Cerra has created another intelligent floor-filler.

Sebastian Sellares has been a regular contributor to the Proton Music catalogue with 2020's "Jinsei / Zen State" and forthcoming "Conviction / Reverse Call". Also a regular on Anjunadeep, Replug and GMJ and Matter's Meanwhile imprints, the Córdoba resident continues to chart a rapidly rising path. Now marking his Particles debut, the Sebastian Sellares remix of "Orbital" immediately excites with its chunky rhythm and syncopated bassline. Evolving easily in early movements with delicate layering, the cadenced arpeggio from the original makes its presence felt in a quick-paced reworking. A chorus of effects and growling bass note add intrigue to the hypnotic backdrop as the track rises and falls in effortless fashion, showcasing the Argentinean star's production talent.

A duo of considerable repute, Blood Groove and Kikis have been at the centre of the underground house scene for over a decade. A regular on Spring Tube and Monstercat Silk with their earlier work, 2014's "Wonderland" album for the latter was a notable highlight. Particles has also played a significant role in the Latvian duo's output with a host of remixes for the likes of GMJ, Andre Sobota and East Café. Returning, the Blood Groove and Kikis remix of "Opposite Ways" is characterised by a smooth rolling bass groove and immaculately crafted percussion. Using the central melodic themes found in Alan Cerra's track to superb effect, coruscating melodies rebound off each other with consummate ease. The result is a multi-faceted sonic architecture that juxtaposes easily against the powerful and metronomic rhythm to create another hugely impressive remix from the Blood Groove and Kikis stable.

Through a pair of superb original tracks and sparkling remixes, Alan Cerra finds sonic harmony in "Opposite Ways".

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