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

Here comes a first EP by Josh Ludlow for Toy Tonics. Mastermind of Make a Dance aka M.A.D records. London’s best kept secret (or not so secret anymore) of new underground dance weapons that are played by everybody who counts in the scene. 

Josh delivers a hot 4-tracker that will move people on dance floors worldwide. Combining 1990ies filter house influences, 2000s indie dance and some of the edgy contemporary funk moods that are lighting up clubs these days. The post - techno generation likes it funky, and Josh delivers. Fitting perfectly with the vibe of Toy Tonics, this EP will find a lot of friends. In fact, Josh knows how things work. 

Josh Ludlow has been steadily honing his craft over the past 15 years. Starting out releasing Drum & Bass under the ‘Squash!’ moniker in the late 2000s whilst also playing drums in bands. The former gave way to live touring, and it was only in 2020 when Josh resurfaced with some new electronic music. 

The impetus for releasing this new material was when Josh Ludlow & Ben Lewis formed their beloved project ‘Make A Dance’ (which then went on to establish the imprint), M.A.D Records during the pandemic.
Since then M.A.D have made a big impact on the underground scene, become regulars at places such as Fabric, Heideglühen, Gottwood and gained DJ support of people such as Laurent Garnier, Optimo, Palms Trax and Peggy Gou and across BBC Radio1 and regularly cover show’s on NTS for Long Running Host’s Moxie and Apiento.

This is just the beginning.

Album released 07.02.25

Josh Ludlow - D.G.A.F

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

"Para Mytho Disco" is a futuristic mix of sounds. It's far away from the dark monotone techno and trance music from Kapote's hometown Berlin. Instead, he creates warm, friendly atmospheres full of sonic colors and little musical surprises.
Kapote's knowledge of music history and his background as a jazz piano student and son of classic music composer are clearly inside this music. Before turning into a DJ and electronic music producer, he has been playing in bands since he was 13 years old.  The album is full of emotional chord progressions played by Kapote on various keyboards. Sometimes reminding music from the past without being retro at all. The bass lines and melodies are inspired by jazz fusion from the 1970ies. And he programmed syncopated grooves that come from Afro-American dance music. There are influences from Japanese electronic music (Yellow Magic Orchestra), from 1980ies Synthwave and from 1990ies electronica (like Squarepusher and Luke Vibert).

Released 10.02.25

Kapote - Miracle Club

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

Toy Tonics presents the second EP of London talent GUINNY. Singer, DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. On her new EP, GUINNY has put the dance floor at the center of the music. ‘Money Don’t Love Ya’ combines deeper club rhythms with raw, edgy soulful jazz harmonies, vocal licks and proto rap. Rhythmically, this EP leans more towards Deep House; however, you also have flavors from the 80ies with arpeggiator synths, as well as organic textures using layers and layers of violins and vocals, creating a real character to the sound.

GUINNY grew up learning violin from the age of 3. She went on to teach herself piano, guitar and singing by listening to all her favorite jazz and soul voices and trying to copy them! Aretha, Eartha Kitt, Nina Simone to name a few. While vocally she has been compared to the likes of Róisín Murphy and Jorja Smith, her production techniques showcase her soulful vocals in a fresh new way. She studied production, engineering and sound design at ‘Point Blank Music School’, one of the best music production schools in the world. Diving into the DJ scene 3 years ago, GUINNY is fast becoming one of London’s most exciting underground disc jockeys, playing at some of London’s best music institutions, including Village Underground, The Jazz Cafe, The Royal Albert Hall,  XOYO. Recognized for her eclectic taste as well as her magnetic energy with the crowd. Breaking onto other scenes around Europe this year such as Paris, Milan, Lisbon, GUINNY also notably made her Berghain debut last year and was welcomed back in November for her 2nd appearance in the iconic Panorama Bar.

Released 17.02.25

GUINNY - Don't Mess (Extended Version)

Traxsource LIVE! welcomes Young Pulse to the show this week. Young Pulse is a DJ, producer and remixer from Paris, and has been a prominent figure in the underground club scene. He's even held a residency at the famed Djoon Club in Paris. He’s also a label owner of Mochi Records and Funky French League.. where you will find his new release this week. 

Young Pulse’s ‘Reachin Out’ is out now exclusively at Traxsource featuring Wayata, along with ‘Love Addict’ featuring Fleur De Mur. His mix this week is an energetic disco-house packed show with tunes from Dimitri From Paris, DJ Spen, Fimiani, Saucy Lady, Groove Assassin, Doug Willis and more.. Lets the get the weekend started!

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YOUNG PULSE TRACKLISTING: FEB 13TH

01. Young Pulse, Wayata - Reachin’ Out - Funky French League
02. Young Pulse - Love Addict (feat. Fleur De Mur) - Funky French League
03. Anané - Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Dimitri from Paris Remix) - Nervous
04. Licky - African Rock (Young Pulse retouch) - Queen Constance
05. Doug Willis - Rufusize-Ya (Space Moog Dub) - Z Records
06. Young Pulse - Lose Control - Funky French League
07. Round Trip - Higher Consciousness (Young Pulse retouch) - MCA
08. Da Lukas - Doin Me Wrong (Extended)  Groove Culture Music
09. Groove Assassin - Office Party (DJ Spen 2024 Addition) - Quantize
10. Fimiani, Fab O - Discoffee (Young Pulse remix) - Toy Tonics
11. Zoe Xenia, Daniel Monaco - Change (Club Mix) - It’s A Pleasure records
12. MonsieurWilly - Chase Me - Funky French League
13. Mandrill - Having A Love Attack (Young Pulse retouch) - Arista
14. Tom Noble - Please Take Me There - Razor-N-Tape
15. Saucy Lady & U-KEY feat. Omar - I Can't Shake This Feeling - Dippin’ Records

FORTHCOMING GUESTS ON TRAXSOURCE LIVE!

• Thakzin (Feb 20th)
• Ash Lauryn (Feb 27th) 


Traxsource LIVE! #518 Young Pulse

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

"Para Mytho Disco" is a futuristic mix of sounds. It's far away from the dark monotone techno and trance music from Kapote's hometown Berlin. Instead, he creates warm, friendly atmospheres full of sonic colors and little musical surprises.
Kapote's knowledge of music history and his background as a jazz piano student and son of classic music composer are clearly inside this music. Before turning into a DJ and electronic music producer, he has been playing in bands since he was 13 years old.  The album is full of emotional chord progressions played by Kapote on various keyboards. Sometimes reminding music from the past without being retro at all. The bass lines and melodies are inspired by jazz fusion from the 1970ies. And he programmed syncopated grooves that come from Afro-American dance music. There are influences from Japanese electronic music (Yellow Magic Orchestra), from 1980ies Synthwave and from 1990ies electronica (like Squarepusher and Luke Vibert).

Released 03.03.25

Kapote - Doyum

Unclassified Mix | Circo Paraiso

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

Toy Tonics presents the second EP of London talent GUINNY. 
Singer, DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. On her new EP, GUINNY has put the dance floor at the center of the music. ‘Money Don’t Love Ya’ combines deeper club rhythms with raw, edgy soulful jazz harmonies, vocal licks and proto rap. Rhythmically, this EP leans more towards Deep House; however, you also have flavors from the 80ies with arpeggiator synths, as well as organic textures using layers and layers of violins and vocals, creating a real character to the sound.

GUINNY grew up learning violin from the age of 3. She went on to teach herself piano, guitar and singing by listening to all her favorite jazz and soul voices and trying to copy them! Aretha, Eartha Kitt, Nina Simone to name a few. While vocally she has been compared to the likes of Róisín Murphy and Jorja Smith, her production techniques showcase her soulful vocals in a fresh new way. She studied production, engineering and sound design at ‘Point Blank Music School’, one of the best music production schools in the world. Diving into the DJ scene 3 years ago, GUINNY is fast becoming one of London’s most exciting underground disc jockeys, playing at some of London’s best music institutions, including Village Underground, The Jazz Cafe, The Royal Albert Hall,  XOYO. 
Recognized for her eclectic taste as well as her magnetic energy with the crowd. Breaking onto other scenes around Europe this year such as Paris, Milan, Lisbon, GUINNY also notably made her Berghain debut last year and was welcomed back in November for her 2nd appearance in the iconic Panorama Bar.

Released 07.03.25

GUINNY - I Dance For Me (Extended Version)

GUINNY - Fire (Extended Version)

My set from Homegrown festival.  Tracklist below, hope you are all enjoy!


Pat Thomas, Kwashibu Area Band - Yamona (Detroit Swindle Remix)
 Donald's House - Piano Parfait 
 Art Of Tones - The Magic Count (Original Mix) [The Disco Express]
 Kapote - Berlin Boogie Town (Extended Version) [Toy Tonics]
  Farhan Rehman, Hamza Rahimtula, Stalvart John ft. LoopyJuice - Dancing (Original mix) [Dynamite Disco Club]
 Detroit Swindle, Jitwam - Coffee in the Morning (Original Mix) [Heist Recorings]
 Max Kion - Revival (Extended Mix) [Pleased As Punch]
 Dennis Ferrer - Dem People Go! (DF's Kicked Out Mix)


Homegrown Festival 2025 | Mumbai

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

Toy Tonics does the Spanish proto Hip-House! New artist ALOT, living in New York but comes from Argentina. 26-year-old multi-instrumentalist, rapper, producer, writer and skater who moved to the big apple right after school, trying to "make it" in the hometown of Hip Hop and street culture. His sound is infected by NYC culture in the late 80ies, when early rap and the Latin Bronx culture mashed up, when old school Breakdance Music started to morph into early Dance Music and the Disco clubs were thriving. The Latinos met Afro-American culture and big new underground movements were born, which were the foundation of street style, fashion and music trends over the last years. ALOT the youngster, goes back to the origins and brings up his very own, super fresh, totally rocking proto-house rap in a Latino way. 
Toy Tonics loves ALOT, hope you do too!

Released 10.03.25

ALOT - Latinos en Nueva York (Extended Mix)

Toy Tonics is an independent music label and culture crew.
A fluid group of international artists based in Berlin. Musicians, DJs, producers +
graphic designers, photographers, party organisers.
Toy Tonics‘ prime ethos is to create new forms of (dance) music, but we also release limited edition t-shirts, posters and organise the Toy Tonics Jams.

THE SOUND OF TOY TONICS connects different genres to create a new emotional (dance) sound. Influenced 
by indie disco, house music, neo soul, new wave, funk and more .
We combine organic sounds with electronic production. DJ culture with analogue (band) elements. 

TOY TONICS CREATIVE DIRECTION
by Mathias ‚Kapote‘ Modica

TOY TONICS PRODUCERS, BANDS & DJ 
Athlete Whippet, Bárbara Boeing, 
Baby‘s Berserk, Cody Currie, Coeo,
Fimiani, Gee Lane, Joel Holmes, 
Kosmo Kint, Magou, Sam Ruffillo, 
Stump Valley a.o.

ADDITIONAL RELEASES by
Kai Alce, Tommiboy, Miss Keta, Daniel Monaco, DJ Sneak, Baldelli a.o.

THE TOY TONICS JAMS
Since 2019 we organize the Toy Tonics Jams to spread our Toy Tonics style and vibe. They strated in Berion 2019 and since 2022 they take place all over Europe.
In clubs like Panorama Bar (Berlin), 
Phonox (London), Rex (Paris) and at festivals like Kala, Melt Festival (Berlin), Montreux Jazz 
Festival, Calvi on the Rocks a.o.

Farhan Rehman is a Mumbai based DJ, Music Producer & Radio Host known for his groovy music productions and beat-driven sets featuring unconventional, multi-cultural elements.
Classically trained in the piano, Farhan’s understanding of varied musical styles and his ability to imbibe different genres in his own mixes, makes him an obvious choice for anybody looking for a unique sound like no other.

Farhan first broke into the scene when his remix of Josh Wink’s iconic track ‘Balls‘ was chosen for an official release by the popular music producer on his label Ovum Records. Soon after, he was supported by leading industry figure Nick Warren for his single ‘One Shot Finch’ which made it to TraxSource’s list of Top 100 Deep House Tracks of Oct 2016.

2017 saw the release of ‘Khwatta Ceremony’ (Wind Horse Records), the popular track resulting from Farhan’s collaboration with Stalvart John. Khwatta Ceremony was supported by big guns like Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, and Eelke Kleijn along with many others from the local DJ community.

Farhan currently hosts the popular show “ The House of Juju” on boxout.fm where he is pushing his musical boundaries by inculcating genres like Jazz, Afro, Funk, Disco. He has also shared the stage with some industry giants like Red Rack ‘Em, Toto Chiavetta, Wanklemut, Undercatt amongst others . Currently a bi-weekly resident DJ at Townhall (Mumbai) , Farhan has previously held
residencies at premium locations like Hakkasan and Taj Mumbai.

With a slew of releases lined up this year, this young power horse is definitely one to keep an eye on!

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