wee rascals

Download / Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/Italianissimo

It’s Italian time! Sam Ruffillo is back. Sicilian producer doing smooth Balearic disco with Italian vocals. The direction is clear: Sam Ruffillo's music brings us back into the Italian riviera and the hippy days of Ibiza in the late 1970ies. Even his way of production is similar to how the early days disco producers in Italia used to work: No samples needed. Instead a few guest musicians come to jam over Sam's beats in his Italian studio space. Guitar, bass, percussions. Sam later makes the production and added keyboard solos and put together the vibes into what is this new EP.

The girl voice comes from NINFA. It’s the classic studio story: Ninfa is a singer and DJ and friend of Sam. She was hanging at the studio while Sam was finishing these tracks. She stated to sing along... the words came up spontaneously… so they decided to record her and finally decided to keep them. The vibe was too good. Why talk English if u can do it better: in Italian! :)

This is second for Toy Tonics after his Sport House EP from last year. Sam also appeared on the solo record of Joel Holmes on Toy Tonics. Together with Kapote Modica he co-produced and made the beats on that record. Now Sam is back with this pure Italian EP. Inclusive remixes by new German artists Gome and Italian Musemeci - known to many from his fabulous Italo-trance releases on Diynamic records.

Sam Ruffillo - Danza Organica (Musumeci Remix)

Download / Vinyl / Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/PraiaEP

Nathalie Duchene is the new entry on the Toy Tonics rooster. Upcoming DJ and producer talent from Paris with prominent protégées: Yuksek and Boombass of Cassius are the ones who helped her to get introduced to the French scene and to shape the skills as DJ and producer of her own music. Since she came to Paris from Belgium in 2008 at the age of 19 it were these two encouraging her to make music. And by now, after observing the good artists and developing a real obsession (not only) for club music she became a steady member of the new Parisian house scene. She regularly plays in the main Parisian clubs such as the Rex, Silencio and Sacre. And being known for excellent DJ and selector skills able to create deep and colorful musical atmospheres, she also gets often invited to play happenings of brands like Louis Vuitton, Numero Magazine or the off - parties at Cannes Film Festival. 

In fact by now Nathalie has strong connections not only in the growing new French house scene but also to the French movie world. Since living in Paris she wrote a few pieces of music for movies  (and fashion shows) and it looks like there will be more engagements in the future. Nathalie’s music production skills are impressing.

Now, after DJing for a couple of years, spending endless hours in the studio to learn - Nathalie is ready for her own dancefloor EP.  Three sunny electronic tracks, disco, Balearic house vibes that avoid cliches, instead play with atmospheres and vibes that feel familiar and catch you quickly, without being too direct.

It makes total sense to release these on Toy Tonics. Not just because France is one of the countries with the biggest Toy Tonics fanbase, but also because Cassius and Yuksek have always been „heroes“ to the TT crew. It all makes sense. Nathalie Duchene’s first EP „Praia“ is out on march 11th including remixes by Yuksek, Boombass and Carl Chaste.

https://www.toytonics.de

Nathalie Duchene - Praia (Yuksek Remix)

‘That’s Right’ has Dam Swindle in full live mode, not unlike their timeless classic “Call of the Wild feat. Jungle by night”. Live keys, bass, percussion, and horns give you the feeling like you’re on stage with the full band and you see them giving their all to record this heartwarming piece of music. It’s an electrifying feel-good trip through the Dam Swindle sonic universe.

Minor Fools EP

Dam Swindle - That's right

The Toy Tonics army makes its debut this week on SOULMEEX PRO with his "Italianissimo" Sam Ruffillo.

The man behind the highly acclaimed Danza Organica, recently explained on an Instagram post his long path to success: twenty years making beats and arranging music with different aliases, around eight or nine different artistic projects, remix contests won and hard work plus consistency as the key of everything.

His music is very special indeed and we’re still trying to make up our mind if it is Italian disco, funky house, balearic…Or maybe all together at the same time.

What we know for sure is that we’re in front of a present and future star of electronic music.

That’s the reason why he’s caught the attention of many big names in the business, his gigs are increasing week by week and he’s been remixed already by the likes of Musumeci, Art of Tones or Eli Escobar. That, with just a few EPs released in Toy Tonics, Jakarta or Irma Records among others.

While we carefully observe his next steps in the wonderful world of electronic music, it’s time to have a ball with his SOULMEEX PRO 003.

More at https://soundcloud.com/samruffillo

SOULMEEX PRO

Sam Ruffillo - SOULMEEX PRO 003

Artist: Ruff Stuff & Bress Underground
Title: Foundations EP
Label: SlothBoogie Recordings
Cat: SBR013
Format: 12” + Digi
Genre: House / Deep House
Release Date: 01/12/23 [Vinyl + Digital]
Buy / Pre Order Link: https://fanlink.to/SBR013

Ruff Stuff teams up with Bress Underground for a long awaited return to SB... a new collection of Deep House tracks of the highest order from these Italian House Heads. Foundations is a steam roller of a track calling on Ruff Stuff’s love for Mr.G, with some tasty French House accents adding a nice funk factor. Sliding Sine makes us wanna go felt pelt on an Autobahn with its rich bass stabs under late night synth echoes with tough drum programming.

Bress Underground comes aboard to collab on the next two tracks and makes his presence felt. The Community is a punchy gospel House cut with crackling vocal samples and trippy chord patterns. Something About It closes the EP with expertly chopped vocals and jacked out grooves, more catchy chords, and some irresistible rolllllling London style bass.

Web / Social Media Links:

SlothBoogie Recordings
https://www.instagram.com/slothboogie/
https://slothboogie.bandcamp.com/?external_follow=1
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ7Q8RuUebUrBtuYNVf-CZw
https://www.facebook.com/SlothBoogie

Ruff Stuff
https://soundcloud.com/ruffstuffcrew
https://www.facebook.com/ruffstuffcrew
https://www.instagram.com/ruffstuff_music/

Bress Underground
https://www.instagram.com/bressunderground/
https://soundcloud.com/andreacalabrese1
https://www.facebook.com/AndreaCalabresedj

Support

HSM PREMIERE | Ruff Stuff, Bress Underground - Something About It [SlothBoogie Recordings]

Ruff Stuff & Bress Underground - Foundations EP
BUY LINK: https://fanlink.to/SBR013
Label: SlothBoogie Recordings (https://soundcloud.com/slothboogie)
https://www.instagram.com/slothboogie
Ruff Stuff (https://soundcloud.com/ruffstuffcrew)
https://www.instagram.com/ruffstuff_music/
Bress Underground (https://soundcloud.com/andreacalabrese1)
https://www.instagram.com/bressunderground/

Ruff Stuff teams up with Bress Underground for a long awaited return to SB... a new collection of Deep House tracks of the highest order from these Italian House Heads. Foundations is a steam roller of a track calling on Ruff Stuff’s love for Mr.G, with some tasty French House accents adding a nice funk factor. Sliding Sine makes us wanna go felt pelt on an Autobahn with its rich bass stabs under late night synth echoes with tough drum programming.

Bress Underground comes aboard to collab on the next two tracks and makes his presence felt. The Community is a punchy gospel House cut with crackling vocal samples and trippy chord patterns. Something About It closes the EP with expertly chopped vocals and jacked out grooves, more catchy chords, and some irresistible rolllllling London style bass.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Ruff Stuff & Bress Underground - The Community

https://soundcloud.com/ruffstuffcrew
https://soundcloud.com/slothboogie
🛒 https://fanlink.to/SBR013
🔊 https://youtu.be/DcnluKBmUA0

Ruff Stuff teams up with Bress Underground for a long awaited return to SB... a new collection of Deep House tracks of the highest order from these Italian House Heads. Foundations is a steam roller of a track calling on Ruff Stuff’s love for Mr.G, with some tasty French House accents adding a nice funk factor. Sliding Sine makes us wanna go felt pelt on an Autobahn with its rich bass stabs under late night synth echoes with tough drum programming.

Bress Underground comes aboard to collab on the next two tracks and makes his presence felt. The Community is a punchy gospel House cut with crackling vocal samples and trippy chord patterns. Something About It closes the EP with expertly chopped vocals and jacked out grooves, more catchy chords, and some irresistible rolllllling London style bass.

Tracklist: 

Foundations
Sliding Sine
The Community
Something About It

PREMIERE: Ruff Stuff - Foundations [SlothBoogie Recordings]

Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/TheSonofChicago

DJ SNEAK on Toy Tonics! Yes. It’s happening. 
Another US legend joins the German house label. After Kai Alcé (EP on Toy Tonics in September 2023) and Joe Claussell who did an amazing remix for the label some time ago, now it’s DJ Sneak. 
It makes sense, as Toy Tonics stands for that funky mix of three main influences: original American soul-based house music, the italo disco heritage and the more London or Paris 1990ies wildstyle house sound. DJ Sneak reached out to the label last year, giving his props and showing love for many of Toy Tonics releases, and the guys immediately invited him to join the label with an EP as it's also his sound that is getting so popular again with the younger dance generation. So here it is: 6 tracks (4 on the vinyl) that remind the classic, bumping DJ Sneak sound. Full of energy and emotion. Perfect for the dance floors of today and great to introduce the maestro to the kids who love house now but have never heard about the grandmasters.

Released: 25.01.24

DJ Sneak - Ass Is Gonna Work

Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/Everytime-EP

Stump Valley announce their first EP on Toy Tonics with their new single “A Bun Dance”! Known for their deep knowledge of “Italo Disco”, the Italo-Ukranian duo have excited us with releases on Dekmantel and Rush Hour already and work with artists like Peggy Gou and Nu Genea. A frequent guest at Toy Tonics Jams, they will celebrate the EP release with a set at Panorama Bar in February!

Released: 29.01.24

Stump Valley Feat. LRenee - A Bun Dance (Extended Mix)

BUY: https://justsayfouk.bandcamp.com/album/mirage-ep

Label mainstays Fouk just dropped the perfect dancefloor Bomb with ‘Mirage’ paired with a high-octane Elisa Bee remix 

We all know Dutch duo Fouk from their soulful, bouncy take on house music. They’re also responsible for some of Heist’s biggest tracks like Kill Frenzy or their Lil Louis inspired 2021 release ‘Blue Steel’. On their new EP, the talented duo shows us a fresh side of their sound: the main-room hands-in-the-air-going-wild side. To top things off, Italian producer Elisa Bee made time in her busy schedule of DJ’ing and releasing for artists like Ben Sims on his Hardgroove imprint and Unknown to the Unknown to deliver a killer remix of the title track. 

Fouk’s return to Heist after 3 years is a welcome one and with ‘Mirage’, they might just have given us their biggest house track in their decade spanning career. The track is built around a stuttering synth loop and a seductive female vocal chanting ‘What made you wanna…” The real star here is the bassline, which propels the track into a seriously infectious groove. Add some lush strings and moody changeovers and you’ve got yourself a full-blown dancefloor weapon. Mirage has been a staple in Dam Swindle’s sets for the past months and has been one of their set highlights ever since.

“Coffee” is one for the classic Fouk fans. It’s got lovely Rhodes, a joyous combination of whoo’s, snare-rolls and synth hits grooving on top of an infectious orchestral background loop. “Tapioca” is a hybrid latin-electronic groove that builds on punchy synths, live percussion and drunk keys to balance the energy of the track. 

Elisa Bee’s remix of ‘Mirage’ is an intense percussive workout that builds on a breakbeat loop and a rave-bassline. The tempo is turned up a notch or 2 and that stutter synth and vocal of the original make this remix a wild warehouse affair.

Closing track of the EP is ‘Abalone’; A lovely bleep-house affair that still has a bit of that warehouse vibe. It’s got the perfect amount of distortion the drums while keeping things dreamy with some face-melting pads throughout the track. 

As always, enjoy the music and play it loud!

Lars & Maarten

Buy Here!

Fouk - Mirage

Download/Vinyl/Stream: 
https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/GommaDancefloorGemsVol2

11 tracks originally released on the indie dance label GOMMA RECORDS between 2001 and 2010. (Gomma was the label Toy Tonics did before starting Toy Tonics.)
Along with DFA and Output records Gomma released a wild mix of electronic dance music, indie rock, underground disco, post punk and new wave funk that was big in the 2000s. The Y2K sound!

Gomma released music by artists like Peaches, Whomadewho, The Rammellzee, James Murphy, LCD soundsystem and artists like Nick McCarthy of Franz Ferdinand.
Now it’s 2024 and it feels fresh to put a spotlight on some of these tracks again. 
And so here comes a 2nd compilation part of Gomma tracks:
Nancy Whang the singer of LCD Soundsystem, WhoMadeWho (the band started their career on Gomma), Italian disco producer Bottin, UK Indie Disco hero The Deadstock 33s aka Justin Robertson, NY Disco hipsters In Flagranti, German producers Munk and many more on this compilation.

Released 15.03.24

Working the Midnight Shift (Disco Version)

Nancy Whang & Bonar Bradberry - Working The Midnight Shift (Disco Version)

Sweetness

Mercury - Sweetness

Das Pi

Leroy Hanghofer - Das Pi

Buy 12″ on Juno: 
http://www.juno.co.uk/products/kapote-get-down-brother/633044-01/
Buy on Traxsource: 
http://www.traxsource.com/title/707127/get-down-brother

Kapote loves the funk. And he loves Blaxploitation movies. The black underground cinema from the 1970ies. Kapote samples dirty talk from these movies and puts it on his bass lines. Melodic bass lines with a heavy 1970 funk vibe. Bass lines that can create a sexual tension. Kapote adds a few warm, jazzy Rhodes piano chords and a lot of reverbs and filtering. And the music rolls. Often more like a jam then like a constructed piece of music. In the highest points this music is pure endorphin. It’s 4 to the floor  - but it has a soulful analogue sound. Kapote says he was listening  to records from old Detroit label Red Planet and Parisian downtempo pioneers Motorbass and La Funk Mob while making this record. And yes, the vibe is there.
Like these guys Kapote likes to build his musical trips around snippets from old funk vinyl. Adding beats with vintage drum machines and creating an eclectic trip into a universe full of jazzy bits, noisy drums and dirty samples.
Btw: „Uhh baby“ was co-produced and mixed my Howie B.

Kapote - Uhh Baby (Brame & Hamo Remix)

Skatebård (aka Bård Aasen Lødemel) is warmly welcomed back to the Bordello. Following 2013´s Love in the Night comes a 12” of quite a different hue. Colour Negatives collects three brand new tracks from the Digitalo founder. The late night rave funk session of “Fujicolor Pro 400H” spikes and spins on beams of concentrated energy. Those same infectious hooks dawn into the flip. “Agfachrome RSX II” is bright, clean and joy filled; Skatebård delivering pure goodness to nurture any bodies beginning to flag. Paranoia and the break of day enters with “Kodak Portra 800”, a minimal two stepping demon that cuts like vinegar. Shape shifting synthesizer sounds from an artist who simply ignores genres.

https://bordelloaparigi.com/artist/skatebard/

Vinyl still available on juno!
http://www.juno.co.uk/artists/Skatebard/

AGFACHROME RSX II

Our love for the COEO boys work continues with their latest Mydonna EP on Toy Tonics. We've got the premiere on the alternate cut of the Disco and House tinged lead track and its a big and bouncey dancefloor weapon if ever there was one. The classic guitar sample gets all chopped up on top of a stomping beat that will guarantee a room full of  pumping air fists.

@coeo // @toytonics

Mydonna

SB PREMIERE : COEO - Mydonna (Alternate Cut)

The Toy Tonics crew is known for being addicted to two things: vintage music machines and old vinyl. 100% music aficionados. On the „Tonic Edits“ series the crew shares some of their favorite old tracks - in a reworked version. 
This time COEO get back in time. They destroyed a couple of 1970ies disco jams. Recut & repasted them. And gave them their special COEO touch. Of course it’s irresistible! 
This release comes on vinyl only first. Later maybe could be out on selected Digital sellers.. not sure yet.

COEO - She Keeps It Good

​Art Alfie joined the Toy Tonics crew! 
You know him from Studio Barnhus. He released his album on Axel Boman's label last year and a couple of hot tracks with longtime partner Mr. Tophat before that.

His first EP for Toy Tonics features 3 of the sweetest bangers he did till now. What a wonderful vibe! And the remix... Killer. By Stockholm’s amazing newcomers Mount Liberation Unlimited (who just released an EP on Permanent Vacation).

Art Alfie is busy these days: besides his involvement with Toy Tonics he started an own label (Velvet Pony). ​Even if you might know him mainly from the kick-ass dancefloor stuff he has been doing with Karlovak and the Studio Barnhus gang - there is some more complex background here: Alfie used to play in hardcore and psychedelic bands and has a real golden hand when it comes to work with musicians. In fact currently he is also producing some stuff for Swedish supergroup/hotshot band ‚Off The Meds‘!

Yes, stay tuned! Art Alfie is coming on strong 💪 in 2019!

Art Alfie - Bondkatten

One Swallow Doesn't Make A Summer Part. 2

Synergy Bar

COEO are back on Toy Tonics! After uninterrupted touring around the globe, followed by a short creative break the guys come back with an even stronger sound. With the new EP they go more underground again. Its addressed to the clubs and night owls out there, who turn night into day and won't stop dancing! 

The sound is based on classic house patterns and includes a lot of cool saxophones, big piano stabs & rhythmic piano solos. They even go tribal, use arpeggios and switch into breakbeat heaven. The four Originals are a great next step in the COEO evolution. The unique warm, catchy atmosphere of the tracks can create that special COEO euphoria which made them a lot of fans. From Moodymann to Disclosure, Mall Grab to Kenny Dope, the list is long. 

It’s fantastic to see how popular they became over the last couple of years. The last COEO vinyl sold over 2500 copies and some of their tracks have millions of Spotify plays. It’s DJ FOOD. Pure bliss!

wee rascals

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