2017

David Pher - Right Here

Triptil -   Recording #011

The new EP on TOY TONICS comes from David Pezzner. Four dirty instrumental techno-funk tools. 
Before joining the German Toy Tonics crew Pezzner already had some impressive releases on Visionquest, Crosstown Rebels, Freerange and Systematic records. Pezzner lives in Seattle, the former capital of Hardcore/ Grunge - now developing into a city with a big scene of quality techno artists.  
What else we need to know? Pezzner wrote a letter to Toy Tonics, telling them that he loves the label more than any other imprint of the moment. Then he introduced himself like this:

"I am David Brian Pezzner. Born in California some 30 years ago and living in Seattle now. I am 5 foot 7 inches in height and weight about 165 lbs. My brother, Bill works at the Port Of Seattle and has four children, two of whom are actually step-children. Billi`s wife owns a local publication and is a skilled bicyclist (even though she has not gone professional.) When I work in my studio my wife brings me a drink and we discuss her day.  Besides writing music for night clubs and headphones, I compose music for vision and function, and teach electronic music writing concepts to private students." 
We should like David Pezzner.

Pezzner - Autosave My Love

Tech house don Darius Syrossian teams up with California's Simon James once again to drop a new 3-tracker under their joint Persica alias.

Dropping via renowned Canadian label Mile End Records, the Celtic Soul EP offers unadulterated house. The title-track - our Debut Transmission today - brings retro rave-esque synths up to date with a confident shuffle. A light, upbeat number, the track receives a thumping remix from Syrossian to close the EP.

Tracklist:

01. Persica - Celtic Soul (Original Mix)
02. Persica - Purple Door (Original Mix)
03. Persica - Celtic Soul (Darius Syrossian Remix)

Persica - Celtic Soul

Adoldesscent

Tuff City Kids - Nordo

Kenny Glasgow takes SHADED & Harvard Bass' collaboration with Rossirock "Time Wasting" into a deeper, stripped down direction whose polished nature makes it a versatile dancefloor weapon.

Premiere: SHADED & Harvard Bass - Time Wasting Ft. Rossirock (Kenny Glasgow Remix)

Purple Spring

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Mihigh - License - AM04

AHP059.

Nice, France's Ghini-B.

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Afterhours.

Afterhours 059: Ghini-B ☁

Italian vinyl only imprint Castanea Records has long been on our radar as a quiet achiever, delivering understated releases of the highest calibre to those in the know. Their latest release, CST009, is an EP that might just give of the scene’s best kept secrets it’s time in the sun. The 12” in question is brought to us by label bossman Modbox, aka Patrizio Restelli, who makes his debut on the imprint with the aptly titled ‘The Science Behind First Impression’. The EP delivers 3 of Modbox’s original steam-powered cuts and one remix from minimal techno don Topper.

Our premiere is Halo Effect: kicking off the EP with its raw, analogue vibes. The track strikes the ideal balance between stripped down and heavy-hitting. The drums are sharp and clean, and the arrangements are tight and efficient, locking us into a heads-down bop from the beginning. Add a sprinkling of zips and squelches, and an unintelligible vocal, and you get the mind-bending madness that’s just what the doctor ordered. Unsurprisingly, the track as previously been described as reminiscent of “a hazy Villalobos and Zip after-hours session”. We couldn’t agree more.  

The rest of the EP carries the same effortless groove and raw energy, albeit with distinct moods and soundscapes. A notable mention goes to the EP’s titular track, ‘First Impression’: a playful experiment with unnerving jazz that showcases the producer’s dexterity with the minimal soundscape. All four tracks could easily soundtrack a fuzzy morning at Club der Visionaere.

It’s a slice of sonic heaven that’s sure to leave a lasting impression.

Buy the record

Premiere: A1 - Modbox -  Halo Effect [CST009]

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