OSCURA Presents Mariano Mellino, GMJ and Matter B2B

Born in Buenos Aires, he began his career in electronic music at the young age of 19, looking up to artists like Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, John Digweed, Sasha, Danny Howells and many other significant House DJ's.

He has performed around the world, touring the scene of countries such as Germany, Holland, Belgium, Israel, India, Mexico, Spain, USA, Japan, Greece, Hungary, Malta, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay to name some of the main scenes.

AUDIOHOLICS is a cycle that started as a radio show and now has evolved into a party with presence in the most important cities of Argentina, occupying electronic music historical spaces like Mandarine Tent in Buenos Aires and the Metropolitano in Rosario.

Along his 20+ year experience as a Progressive House DJ he has shared the booth with international artists such as Hernan Cattaneo, Sasha, Tale Of Us, Solomun, Eric Prydz, Artbat, Guy Gerber, James Zabiela, Acid Pauli, Nick Warren, Danny Howells, Lee Burridge, Patrice Baumel, Infected Mushroom, Stephan Bodzin, Guy Mantzur, 3D, Eelke Kleijn and many others.

His productions have climbed the world's top ten charts, counting with releases on the most important labels worldwide.

Melbourne's GMJ (Gavin Griffin) and Matter (Matty Doyle) joined forces in late 2015, sparked by an immediate recognition and magnetic alignment of shared perspectives and a deep love for atmospheric, emotive music, laying the foundations for the GMJ & Matter collaboration.

Over the decade that has followed, a natural synergy and seamless creative understanding has seen their output flow effortlessly. This includes remixes for top-tier artists such as Alex O'Rion, Pole Folder, Nick Muir, Jerome Isma-Ae and Mike Koglin, alongside a steady stream of original works released on seminal labels including Sudbeat, Replug, Balance Music and Mango Alley, among others.

2020 marked the conception of the duo's Meanwhile Recordings imprint-now widely regarded as one of the most respected labels in progressive house. The label continues to grow from strength to strength, serving as a platform for GMJ & Matter's signature sound while also becoming a trusted home for some of the world's finest artists across original releases and remixes alike.

Sister label Meanwhile Horizons has further expanded the pair's creative vision, providing a dedicated outlet for deeper, more melodic expressions. With consistent support from genre heavyweights including Guy J, Nick Warren and Hernan Cattaneo, the Meanwhile brand has firmly established itself as a top 10 global progressive house label.

Studio success has translated seamlessly to the dancefloor, with growing international demand seeing GMJ & Matter perform at respected festivals and clubs across the globe. Key performances include Balance Croatia, Ruby & Friends in Malta, the Meanwhile & Vapour showcases at ADE, Skyline in Glasgow, and Balance Festival in Sri Lanka, with support for some of the biggest and most respected names in the scene, complemented by continued European tours and standout local appearances at iconic events such as Rainbow Serpent Festival, Interstellar Groove, Enchanted Garden, Blossom and Elements Festival.

With constant inspiration and an ever-evolving creative arc, GMJ & Matter continue to push boundaries, and look firmly toward the future-where the path ahead remains written in the stars.

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