Toronto  Is  Broken  ‘You  Are  (Not)  Alone’

01.  You  Are  Alone  
02.  I  Am  
03.  Remnants  (feat.  Karina  Ramage)  
04.  Nothingness  Lasts  Forever  (feat.  Deuce  &  Charger)  
05.  Trying  To  Find  Home  (feat.  Jodie  Carnall)  
06.  Make  Me  Feel  
07.  Spite,  Lessons,  Regrets  &  Promises  (feat.  J  Swif)  
08.  The  Space  Between  
09.  An  Image  From  The  Outside  (feat.  MZKA)  
10.  Penitent  (Wash  Away)  (feat.  Lena  Cullen)  
11.  Aum  
12.  Children  (feat.  MZKA)  
13.  Weigh  Me  Under  (feat.  Jodie  Carnall)  
14.  You  Are  Not  Alone  (feat.  Amy  Kirkpatrick)  
15.  What  You  Do  With  What  You  Have  [Digital  Bonus]  

Label:  Viper  Recordings
Cat:  VPRLP024  
Genre:  Drum  &  Bass
Released:  25th  May  2018  
Buy  or  Stream:  https://viper.lnk.to/yana

Christian  Hoffman,  aka  Toronto  Is  Broken,  has  become  known  for  his  ability  to  tell  a  story  with  his  music,  with  releases  like  ‘This  Way  Up’,  ‘Make  Me  Feel’,  and  ‘Zero  One’  being  strong  examples  of  his  recent  success.  Now,  the  UK  based  producer  is  finally  ready  to  release  his  remarkable  new  album,  ‘You  Are  (Not)  Alone’ on  Viper  Recordings,  since  signing  to  the  label  last  year.  

An  album  with  three  distinct  acts,  ‘You  Are  (Not)  Alone’  is  nothing  if  not  a  work  of  art.  A  pivotal  point  in  Toronto  Is  Broken’s  career,  the  album  seamlessly  picks  up  the  story  set  up  in  his  last  album,  ‘Sector  Nine’,  and  focuses  on  the  main  protagonist’s  struggle  to  find  purpose  in  a  mystical,  dystopian  land.  Steering  away  from  the  traditional  sounds  of  sci-fi  inspired,  post-apocalyptic  neurofunk,  Hoffman  decided  to  instead  focus  on  the  more  mystical,  ambient  side  of  the  genre,  and  the  result  is  truly  stunning.  

Focusing  more  on  intricate,  ethereal  melodies  rather  than  tech-heavy  basslines,  the  album  represents  the  unstoppable  growth  and  success  met  by  Toronto  is  Broken,  first  seen  with  the  release  of  the  first  album  singles:  ‘Make  Me  Feel  /  Trying  to  Find  Home’  in  May  last  year,  followed  by  ‘Spite,  Lessons,  Regrets  &  Promises  /  An  Image  from  the  Outside’  in  December.    

The  first  act  (Tracks  1-6)  sets  the  stage  for  the  album  with  strong  dystopian  vibes;  ‘I  Am’  uses  a  text-to-speech  emulator  to  play  the  role  of  god  over  a  deeply  resounding  neuro  sound.  The  second  act  (tracks  7-12),  explores  the  themes  of  identity,  depression,  religion,  and  addiction  as  the  protagonist  battles  with  her  spirituality,  her  epiphany  materializing  with  ‘Aum’.  Tracks  like  ‘The  Space  Between’  show  Toronto  Is  Broken  confidently  tackling  genres  outside  his  usual  drum  &  bass,  another  testament  to  his  constant  rise  to  success.    

The  final  act  (tracks  13-15),  looks  at  the  idea  of  letting  go,  of  death,  and  of  the  main  character’s  spiritual  awakening.    ‘Weigh  Me  Under’  offers  a  unique,  gentle,  almost  liquid-esque  track  featuring  the  stunning  vocals  of  artist  favourite,  Jodie  Carnall,  all  while  still  maintaining  Toronto  Is  Broken’s  characteristic  fantasy  inspired  sound  in  a  truly  elegant  manner.

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Trying To Find Home (feat. Jodie Carnall)

UK Drum & Bass / Metal producer

Owner & Founder of YANA Music & DRIPFED Music

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