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

New Transition (Extended 12" Mix)

Josh Ludlow - New Transition (Extended 12'' 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.

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A selector of House, Techno, Disco Indie and Electro bits and not to mention Tec Soul grooves woven into a  musical tapestry form 🎶🎵🎧🎵🎶  

Interested and in tune with many diverse forms of music, no matter the genre. His passion is for Funk and Groove built on a solid foundation bassline with a sprinkle of our synthedelic and/or Punk & an air of psychedelic electro with a shamanic voodoo vibe. He grew up with the music of many influence from Synth, Nu Wave,Punk, Indie and early Dance culture, key stand outs thou Chicago House and Detroit Techno. A huge shout out to my mentor and great friend Paul who inspired and enlightened me since late 80's the magic and importance of electronic music; thank you Paul. After arriving in NewYork in the early 90's after graduation in Architectural Graphic design, cutting his teeth in A multi culture with many influences. This vibe influenced his sense of rhythm and energy which is felt in his selection and passion for good Music. Having a broad but particular range which has something else within a very provocative and unique sound moving with eternal yet an earthy journey. Buying 12" from the initial providers such as Submerge Detriot. Worked in the Music business for many years with BPM records as a buyer of all Electronic/House/Techno with a major focus on these genres and 12" Vinyl as a media. 

Playing DJ gigs in Ireland, UK, Europe in the early days having a few regular and Irregular slots ultimately a residency at South Club Tramore. 
GBN is always drawn to the evolution of Music in its many forms and keeps the freshness and energy alive as it moves into the 21st Century.

APPEARANCES with: Numerous Irish and English Cool cats +

Carl Cox*
Paul Oakenfold
Laurent Garnier*
Timo Maas
Nick Warren
Terry Farley
Danny Howells*
Steve Lawler
Sasha*
John Digweed*
James Zabilla
Slam
Dave Clarke*
Fat Boy Slim
Hybrid
Rui da Silva
Sister Bliss
To Name but a few--------

                      "Time and the world are ebbing away
                           In twilights of dew and of fire."
                              "Dust ebbing forward
                             In twilight of Dew & Fire."


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Live dates 

25th July, Deers Head, Belfast  
26th July, Thompsons Garage, Belfast  
9th August, Secret Location, Belfast 
19th September, Culture Night @ Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast 
20th September, the Marcus Ward w/Bang Bike
26th September, Amen, Ulster Sports Club, Belfast
18th October, Inside Out, Bennigans, Derry 
9th November, St Joseph's Church Sailortown, Sound of Belfast festival (Sold Out)
31st December, secret location, w/Bang Bike, Belfast 
June '26, Beyond The Pale Festival, Project 5 w/Bang Bike, Wicklow