Johannes Albert - Hopeless Romantic

Dutch Italo-house purveyor and revered selector DOCTR joins Feinstoff with ‘Lucy’s Dream,’ a two-track EP dripping in euphoria and sophistication, featuring powerful remixes from visionary label head Freudenthal and pioneering producer Lauer adding his ever-groundbreaking sound.

With nods to the early Chicago house scene and the golden era of Italo Disco, the title track ‘Lucy’s Dream’ propels us into a feel-good, sun-drenched anthem, transporting the listener to day parties of the past and present. Shimmering piano stabs sit above a defined analogue bassline, with swelling synth lines slicing through the mix. A beautifully harnessed LFO bursts open the track after the breakdown, culminating in what can only be described as an instant piano Italo-house classic.

The legendary Lauer joins the release with another unstoppable remix, using his signature sound and innate ability to elevate an original to next-level heights. Unmistakable pads and chorus-drenched guitars launch into an ascending, rasping riff keeping us hooked from the get go. Lauer’s unique take on Italo Disco and seminal sound are on full display, with an augmented chord pattern that steadily keeps us on our toes. Simply put, Lauer does it once again in full force.

‘Gold’ presents itself as a homage to the finer realms of Italo Disco, but with a modern twist. DOCTR’s reinterpretation of the nostalgic tone, rising celestial arps, and transcendent synth hooks contribute to this sense of evolution. With nods to vaporwave and disco, ‘Gold’ certainly earns its fitting title.

‘Gold’ receives Freudenthal’s special touch, completing this release. Freudenthal brings a muscular bass tone and respectfully enhances the original’s riff. Freudenthal lifts the energy to that of a peak-time atmosphere, leading us through a carefully woven sonic journey. He builds upon the euphoric and nostalgic emotions of the original with delicate arps and a beautifully fitting counter riff. The label head ties up the EP in an innovative style.

‘Lucy’s Dream’ is an uplifting, fforward-thinking EP filled with DOCTR’s unmistakable flair for entwining complex emotions within delicate, intelligent melodies. This future nostalgia illuminates Feinstoffs'gift for spinning consistent magic into the world.

https://feinstoff.bandcamp.com/album/doctr-lucys-dream

Lucy's Dream

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FEINSTOFF PREMIERE: Doctr - Lucys Dream [FEINSTOFF]

ALL DONATIONS MADE ARE DONATED TO 'COSMIC SLOP MAP CHARITY'

X-PRESSINGS 022: Sleaze For Me (Eric From America Edit)
Artist: @eric_from_america
Charity: Cosmic Slop MAP Charity
Original track: Evelyn Thomas - Sleaze (1988)

We're excited to announce the latest addition to our 'X-PRESSINGS' Edit Series: a remarkable edit by Eric From America, the Detroit-based DJ and producer with roots in Brooklyn and Hawaii. Eric is a versatile artist known for his eclectic approach to dance music, often leaning towards the obscure and left-field. As a multi-instrumentalist and electronic producer, Eric draws from a rich background of musical influences, honed over more than a decade of playing in various live bands, including his time as a drummer for a reincarnation of ‘TV Baby’ with members of ‘A.R.E. Weapons’ & ‘The Rapture’. His sound, talent and deep knowledge of the dance music landscape make this next edit a pure honor for us to be graced with.

AVAILABLE NOW ON BANDCAMP, NAME YOUR PRICE!! We encourage you to think of the artists' time put into making these edits. More importantly, all donations made from purchasing will go to ‘Cosmic Slop MAP Charity’. No donation is too big or too small!

Mastering: Eddie Example
OUT NOW ON BANDCAMP: https://xpressrecords.bandcamp.com/track/sleaze-for-me-eric-from-america-edit

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X-PRESSINGS 022: Sleaze For Me (Eric From America Edit)

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

Curitiba-raised, Milan-based Bárbara Boeing is back with ‘Pantelleria’ taken from Memoir EP, her second release on Toy Tonics, due out on 1st November.

After many years of digging for dance floor gems and fine-tuning her ear, Bárbara arrived at a point where she felt ready and inspired to make her own music, dropping her debut Brasiliana on Toy Tonics in 2023 - a collection of tracks that did not seek cohesion between themselves but rather aimed to reflect the breadth of sounds and genres that make their way into her DJ sets.

Since then, Bárbara has continued her journey from highly respected selector to music producer and now returns with 4 brand-new colorful and uplifting tracks. This time, Bárbara took to the studio to collaborate on two EP tracks with Stump Valley and also reunited with Sam Ruffillo (both of Toy Tonics). The result is a 4 track EP that combines a mixture of 80s and early 90s music with genres that she usually brings in her sets, as well as some diverse influences picked up while she was touring in Asia. 

Released 09.09.24

Bárbara Boeing - Pantelleria

Benjamin Fröhlich - The Law Of Attraction

Bandcamp: https://spaindisco.bandcamp.com
Junodownload: www.junodownload.com/labels/Boite+Music/
Traxsource: www.traxsource.com/label/53933/boite-music
Beatport: www.beatport.com/label/boite-music/89982
Facebook: www.facebook.com/boitemusicrecords/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/boite_music_records/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/spaindiscorecordsfrandeeper
Mastering: master79music@gmail.com

[BM095] FRAN DEEPER - New Studio (Original Mix)

> IN DARK WE TRUST:
Youtube > https://bit.ly/IDWTYoutube
Soundcloud > https://bit.ly/IDWTSoundcloud
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Doctr - IN DARK WE TRUST #325

With this year's fundraiser compilation, we would like to raise some money for the Bärenherz children's hospice here in Leipzig (www.baerenherz-leipzig.de)
This institution receives no state aid and is therefore dependent on donations.

Once again, many old friends and new faces - local and around the globe - have come together to bridge the gap between Neo-Soul, Hiphop, Synthiepop, Dub, Modern Funk, Breaks, Electro and House.

VA - Feels Like Home

Under 1000 Plays

Filburt - Under 1000 Plays

INCOMING : Bubs - Klein (Extended Mix) #HappyFeelingsRecords

Release date : 20/09/2024
BUY : https://nfan.link/klein

Klein is an ode to Italo Disco with euphoric melodies and a powerful, percussive bassline, a track made for nightclubs!

☎️ Connect ☎️
https://soundcloud.com/bubsmusicc
https://soundcloud.com/happy-feelings-1

INCOMING : Bubs - Klein (Extended Mix) #HappyFeelingsRecords

Download/Vinyl/Stream: 
https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/KapotepresentsItalomaniaVol.2

Toy Tonics ITALOMANIA Vol. 2  is a compilation dedicated to NEW ITALIAN DISCO (Not Italo Disco.)  13 young contemporary Italian producers made new organic disco, indie dance, avant pop and house tracks with Italian vocals. 

Everything on this compilation has been produced in 2023. 
Fresh dance music by Italian indie electronic star M¥SS KETA together with DJ Severino (of Horse Meat Disco) and newcomers Sam Ruffillo, Fimiani, Magou, Tommiboy, Daniel Monaco, Giovanni d'Amico. And new music by artists Stump Valley (from Dekmantel), Munk (Gomma records), Rodion (Slow Motion Records) and DJ legend Lele Sacchi.
 The ITALOMANIA compilation was initiated by Toy Tonics boss Kapote. The idea is to show the status of Italian Disco of today. It’s like a „manifesto“!
Kapote invited the most relevant Italian producers to make new tracks with Italian vocals and show different styles of modern Italian disco, dance and house music with Italian vocals. 

Album released 20.09.24

Stump Valley Feat. Femmina - Non Dire Di No (Extended Version)

TOY TONICS PODCAST NR 17 - Boot & Tax

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.

TOY TONICS PODCAST NR 17 - Boot & Tax

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