Solid 🔍 - part 6

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Arpy Brown join the Toy Tonics family! The London/Berlin-based duo make a sound that is based on futuristic breakbeats combined with deep, jazz chord progressions and a kind of funk that sounds more like it was made in 2100 then in a year behind us. Definitely not a retro record the Vesta EP is further proof that the connection between London and Berlin that has been build by several Toy Tonics artists (Cody Currie the latest in the gang) is becoming a strong one. The combination of the Berlin dancefloor sound and the UK jazz fusion soul is changing the scene and creating new moods. Neo soul and house, broken beats and disco.. there are lot of things happening in that new world and Arpy Brown could be a strong player in that new sound.

The 2 guys already achieved great support by UK radio DJs such as Annie Mac and Jamz Supernova for their their first collaborative EP Touch (with Metronomy’s Olugbenga), followed by their 2020 solo EP 'Your Love Is Lifting Me', an ode to compassion and solidarity, and remixes for labels including Rhythm Section.

‘Vesta’ is not just the title track of the EP but also the name of the South London Road where they shared an apartment, built a studio in their living room, and put together the first ideas for this EP.

Both Robin and Avi come from a live performance background, played in bands since their early teenage years before they met studying music at Goldsmiths in London. You can hear a playful live quality throughout the EP. It’s not your average house productions with the usual formalistic patterns, but a very original, very fresh style - hard to copy (but easy to dance to).

Now based between Berlin and London, they collaborate with their friend, Athens-born, Berlin-based artist Aphty Khéa on Yesterday and Can’t Make My Mind Up.

Avi and Robin their label squareglass and a London-residency inviting guests such as Seb Wildblood, Will Saul, Asquith, Anu and also have a monthly show on Rinse FM.

Arpy Brown - Fanfa

Neither Here Nor There

Hey Mister EP

Hey Mister

Us Two - Time To

Tamango Records rolls into the summer with one of the most infectious releases to date. UK's hottest duo of the moment, Late Replies, step up to make their debut with the compelling 'What The Funk' EP. The London-based pair have been on a roll over the last couple of years and saw their music signed to the likes of Moan, Whippin, Kaluki, and their own prolific Black Label Recs, amongst many others.

The lead tune immediately reveals its catchy bassline, which gradually adds tiny percussive elements to a full-bodied groove until funky fresh guitar slaps and crazy vocal hooks carry the track to the next level. Following that, you have the track titled 'Wild Shit', a real certified driving force on the dancefloor, as thunderous kicks and scattering percussions meet majestic low-end, stylish deep house pads and more playful vocals for an impressive mainstay club anthem.

Late Replies - Wild Shit

Late Replies - What The Funk

Alchemy

Looking For Love

Let's Keep Floating

EDEN BURNS - COUNT GROOVE

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Because I Love You (Steve End Remix)

La belle de jour

Na De Milyon D Annees (Manolo-J )

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Ousanousava -  Na De Milyon D Annees (Manolo-J )

This project began as a little joke and somehow turned into a track.
The whole process creating it was such a beautiful & fun experience!
We were making music together for the first time, sharing ideas and just spending some quality time while doing something we love.

artwork: Gonzalo Solis

EDEN BURNS - COUNT GROOVE

Ender Ayas

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