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Here is the debut EP from Manchester producers Tom Lonsboroough and Col Hamilton, known as 2 Billion Beats with the Musics Alfresco EP.


Things kick things off with the uptempo ‘The Moodymann’, a funk fuelled cut of bottom heavy laden disco house. Retro synth bass with an acidic twist, rolling house rhythms and keys create a melodic yet dancefloor orientated vibe and a slightly old school feel. 

Next up, ‘Secret Sub Disco’ journeys into more laid back disco territory with layers of melody washing over bubbling bass and relaxed rhythms to create a decidedly chilled vibe with some added in some acidic arpeggiated lines. 

Finally 2 Billion Beats deliver ‘Lunar’, a deep and delightful slice of balaeric tinged house built around bass stabs, breaks and a rolling Rhodes key loop.

Bonar Bradberry : Sub disco is the one! 

Craig Smith (6th Borough Project) : Can see this working well in the clubs, The Moodyman and Secret Sub Disco are my faves.

Charles Webster : Secret Sub Disco is my fave here.

Scope :  This is fucking serious!! 

Aldrin Zouk :  Fab package! Secret Sub Disco being my fav cut.

Leftside Wobble : Most definitely feeling both Secret Sub Disco &amp; Lunar

Q Burns :  Lovely! All 3 tracks do the business

Jim Stanton (Horsemeat Disco) : The Moodymann &amp; Lunar hit it! Yes going to play this tonight.

Justin Robertson : The Moodymann is mega!

Billy Scurry : Solid release, from peak time dance floor to afterhours beach parties.

Rocky (X-Press 2) :  Nice groovy deepness, Lunar my fave.

Murray Richardson : The Moodymann makes me want to dance a lot!

Claudio Coccoluto : Secret Sub Disco for me.

Mic Newman : Nice deep package, Secret Sub Disco and Lunar are my favs.

James Teej (Rekids) : Diggin all three cuts, Lunar is amazing.

Chicken Lips : Secret Sub Disco is alreet by me!

Ryan Cananagh (Wolf + Lamb) : Wow, very nice release. Will definitely play all of these!



2 Billion Beats - The Moodymann

10 Years Kurzweil

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112 KBPS FILES - DON'T BE A DUNCE!

Stream & Buy - https://razor-n-tape.lnk.to/FamilyAffair-Vol4

RNT drops their fourth installment of the beloved compilation series Family Affair with a diverse offering of vibes across 10 tracks digitally + a special 5 song 12” vinyl sampler.

This year’s edition adds many fresh new faces to the ever expanding RNT artist roster, with head-nodding R&B stylings from Yasmin, a dreamy contribution from German deep house legend Vincenzo, modern live-arranged Afrobeat from Barcelona’s Arnau Obiols, burning cosmic disco from Ilija Rodman, and many more.

The RNT stable turns out as well, with snappy afro-punk-disco from Underground System and an Afro-electro secret weapon from label co-head JKriv. With ever gorgeous artwork that is now the signature style of this series, this collection is one for both the listening shelf and the USB!

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Family Affair Vol. 4

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Bessa Simons - Sii NaNa (JKriv Fit Rework)

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.

Released 20.01.25

Bumper Thumper (Extended Version)

Josh Ludlow - Bumper Thumper (Extended Version)

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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

Don't Mess (Extended Version)

GUINNY - Don't Mess (Extended Version)

“The Rave” is the EP from producer Arkaim, released on Headonism. Fusing pulsating rhythms with atmospheric synth work, the record channels both underground intensity and melodic depth — a sonic journey built for dancefloors and beyond.

The Rave

Arkaim - The Rave

Axial [Minimal Groove Concept]

Clove [Minimal Groove Concept]

Merci à @marzattack-1 pour cette superbe première intitulée "Mood Society. Pour tout savoir sur Marzattack, rendez-vous ici : http://limonadier.net/marzattack-premiere/

MarzAttack - Moody Society

Limited Edition 12" Vinyl : BUY FROM
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Taken with love straight from the heart of one of Guadalupe's most famous - Ti Celeste - PUEBLO oozes Caribbean infused percussive House. Vocals, choirs and a saxo solo will make you smile in the sunniest days. To be played outdoors and enjoyed surrounded by homies.

Producer: Sierrra
Mix & Master: Pau Paredes
Design: Ausias Pérez

SIERRRA - Pueblo

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.