Gargoyle

A few months ago I met a girl from Belarus and we quickly became great friends. Her friendship inspired me to write a track entirely in Belarusian.

The beat is pure boom‑bap—hard‑hitting drums, dusty samples and a warm low‑end that nods to classic hip‑hop while letting the melody breathe.

Composition:
Instead of recording the vocals myself, I fed the final lyric sheet into a state‑of‑the‑art vocal synthesis engine. The AI gave me a clean, slightly otherworldly voice that respects the natural cadence of Belarusian while staying perfectly in sync with the instrumental.

Why “Зоры, зоры” is the anchor
The repeated refrain “Зоры, зоры” (the stars) became my anchor. Every time the track loops back to that line, I picture myself looking up at an unfamiliar sky, wondering where my own soul belongs. That sense of “searching for a place” is exactly what I want listeners to feel—whether they’re from Minsk, São Paulo, or anywhere in between.

Зоры в небе

It draws inspiration from the startup melody of the CORE keygen — a program historically used to unlock creative tools like FruityLoops, Sony Vegas, and other production software. Originally encountered through personal use of these tools, the melody became a formative sonic reference.


Keygen - Unreal Super Hero 3 (Remix)

This EP is a journey through time, a sonic excavation triggered by an unexpected wave of nostalgia. The creative process began the moment I launched a legendary Software Keygen from the early 2000s and was instantly hit by the iconic track "Unreal Super Hero 3" by Kenet & Rez. That distinctive, high-energy chiptune melody—a sound I hadn't heard since the 2000/2005 era but whose installer I've kept all these years—unlocked a flood of memories.

Inspired by this powerful connection to the past, I channeled the raw, digital spirit of Keygen music into the streets of Brazilian Phonk, a genre that has been emerging strongly, blending aggressive elements of traditional Phonk with local sonic identities.

Each of the four tracks on this EP is directly inspired by the aesthetic and attitude of a different Keygen track, reimagined through this contemporary lens. The production process was so organic and exhilarating that I knew this experimental project deserved to be shared.

These beats carry not just a rhythm, but a piece of digital archaeology.

This is Brazilian Phonk, decoded from memory.

PATCH.EXE

MMIB is a deeply personal EP, developed as my final university project while studying Music Production at BIMM Berlin. The core concept was to create four trance tracks, incorporating AI as a creative tool to generate samples that shaped the sound.

The EP opens with ‘Hightened Ingame,’ a powerfully intense track that reflects my initial adaptation to life in Germany following my move. This track encapsulates the chaotic and overwhelming emotions experienced during that period of adjustment.

‘I Need To Know’ follows, a raw and introspective piece exploring relationships and the experiences I encountered in Germany—relationships I cherish but that ultimately caused me harm, prompting a necessary shift in my direction.

‘Learning Trance’ represents my immersion into my passion for music and the core reason for my time in Germany: to learn and grow as a musician. It’s a reflection of the four years of study and the significant progress I’ve made.

Finally, ‘Mudança’ – ‘Change’ – acts as a culmination of this entire journey, subtly hinting at possibilities and adventures yet to come. This EP is a testament to my creative evolution and the profound impact of my time studying in Berlin.

LEARNING TRANCE

HEIGHTENED INGAME

MUDANÇA

I NEED TO KNOW

Esta faixa de breakcore reinterpreta o jingle original dos caminhões da Ultragaz (São Paulo). O sample foi extraído da música original usada para avisar a presença do caminhão nas ruas e, a partir dele, foram construídas batidas agressivas, glitches e linhas de baixo intensas. A produção foi feita integralmente no Ableton Live, com edição de áudio avançada e masterização focada em impacto sonoro.

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This breakcore track reinterprets the original jingle of the Ultragaz trucks (São Paulo). The sample was taken from the original music used to announce the truck’s presence on the streets, and from it aggressive beats, glitches, and intense bass lines were built. Production was carried out entirely in Ableton Live, with advanced audio editing and mastering focused on sonic impact.

Website: www.tiagostocco.com.br

Listen on:
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Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/tis/1524831438
SoundCloud: @tis-577333500
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Ultragaz Breakcore

Inspired by that unforgettable *Tom & Jerry* episode where Jerry tip‑toes through the living‑room humming the classic French children’s song “Alouette,” this single re‑imagines the innocent tune as a full‑blown Trance anthem. By sampling the little mouse’s iconic vocal snippet, lifts the nostalgic melody into a pulsating electronic world, layering atmospheric synths, driving basslines and festival‑ready drops that turn the track into a cinematic‑sounding dance‑floor experience. 

Haikaiss Mari Juana

Tistocco

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