Hybrida [TSBU02]

TSBU is back to proudly present the Hydration EP — the debut offering from the mysterious, yet larger-than-life, Tony XL. 

A response to the sounds and feelings of festivals over the summer down under (just in time for doof season) — big sound systems, scorching heat and dancing with your besties at sunset — the Hydration EP is emblematic of the replenishing of energy that comes with new beginnings. 

Opener 'Hydration' is a deep inhale and exhale to centre the mind and body — a euphoric, blue-sky trance stomper to set the tone. 'Majula' maintains the vibe with a further nod to the aus-prog movement. As the name suggests, 'Sundown' softens the mood with an ethereal groover to soundtrack the golden hour, while 'Persephone' offers a place for afterglow and reflection. 

Hydration, for your mind, body and soul 🌀

Tracklist:
1. Hydration
2. Majula
3. Sundown
4. Persephone

Tony XL - Hydration EP
Cat: TSBU08
Digi: https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/hydration
Release date: Friday 23 September
Mastering by Joseph Buchan
Artwork by Gabriella Brown, Soft Edges.

TSBU08 // Tony XL - Hydration EP [snippets]

The Space Between Us return in 2020 with the second instalment of their local artists compilations, entitled "Hybrida" - named after the first flower to bloom in outer space.

All artists on the release are Brisbane-based, and the 8-track release spans a range of sounds - showing a cross section of the city's exciting musical fabric.

Opener, "Europa" is a bright bubbly fusion of breakbeat and electro synth-pop, followed by downtempo breaks (and Australiana vibes) of "Acid Walk Through Minyon Falls".

"Proto Psy Werkout" is high energy trance-infused techno fit for a heaving dancefloor, as is the highly percussive "Spring Inevitably Turns To Fall".

Trippy, dubbed out breaks feature in "When I'm Gone (Break Mix)", while "Transport" is a trip hop journey with a hypnotic acid line throughout.

"Marvie" explores a darker energy with more experimental arrangement, while "AREA 1" takes the listener to a feeling of weightlessness, as if floating through the stratosphere.

Special thanks to:
Curated by: Hannah D
Mastering: Chris, Blacklisted UK
Artwork: James Gately

NORA DRUM - AREA 1

Fatshaudi - Marvie

DJ Speed - Transport

WakeUpNeo - When I'm Gone (Break Mix)

MQN - Spring Inevitably Turns To Fall

Axon Growth Factor - Proto Psy Werkout

DJ Relax - Acid Walk Through Minyon Falls

Jae Birch - Europa

Record label working on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people, curated by Hannah D @hld 

Cover art by Gabriella Brown, Soft Edges / @gbrevlon

Hybrida [TSBU02]

the space between us