Berlin by way of Ireland, Hybrasil has no doubt hit the ground running since relocating to Europe’s techno headquarters in 2018. No stranger to the grind, Hybrasil initially carved out a name for himself in the Dublin scene through years of performing, broadcasting, promoting and organizing. Since his arrival in Berlin, Hybrasil hasn’t wasted any time getting involved in the bustling German capital.
November 15th marked the release of Hybrasil’s ‘Embers LP’, his debut release on Radio Slave’s Rekids label. The intro track ‘Hathor’ sets the pace at a steady 132 bpm. Dubbed out organ chords and percussion builds steadily, holding their velocity in a rolling and propulsive groove, one that would fit well on a murky dancefloor at an imperceptible time of night. Previous to the completion of the album, Hybrasil heard this track played out by friend and Rekids label head Radio Slave at Panorama Bar. Inspired, the rest of the album was produced with the seasoned ravers in mind, crafted for the sound systems of Berghain, Panorama Bar, and cavernous rave spaces alike.
Check out ‘Hathor’, and the rest of the ‘Embers’ LP here- 2 x 12” Vinyl / Digital
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Electro - Acoustic Synth funk with Germany's POLY POLY
With the increasingly blurred lines of today’s musical landscape it’s not easy coming up with something cohesive yet unique. Combining various sounds, styles and techniques while keeping it all honed and definite is all a balancing act rarely realized. But not only does Munich-based musical duo ‘POLY POLY’ achieve these things, they offer it all up in an infectious, groove-rich package that is distinctively their own.
It’s a symbiotic sound that’s taken multi instrumentalist Hans Hu$tle and synth operator Volt Age years to craft. Drawing from a wide variety of genres and styles, the two hand pick elements from funk, hip hop, synthwave and electronica for a result that’ll surely have you hitting ‘replay’. Their recent double release of “Forgotten Remixes from the Future” and “Forgotten Instrumentals from the Future” definitely had that effect on us as they offer up two different styles of some contemporary classic grooves.
After the release of their debut album last year, the producer duo decided to move in a slightly different direction searching out new sounds and influences. But it wasn’t until they stumbled upon the acapella of John Legend’s and Al Green’s “Stay with me“ that the creative lightbulb went off and the studio whirred into action. Taking some of their favourite soulful melodies and offering their own interpretation on the tracks resulted in a refreshed workflow and revitalized perspective on the creative process. With 5 tracks, ranging from funk and soul to downtempo and hip hop, the duo offers tasteful remixes highlighted with soaring synths, saturated drums and slinking basslines.
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Dualizm Proves that 'Cheap Whiskey' can still be Sweet
Our regular readers will recognize the name ‘Dualizm’ from our writeup about his release ‘An Ounce of Rain’ a couple months back. And there’s good reason his name keeps popping up. Crisp production, quality samples and a fleeting sense of nostalgia encircle his tracks like slowly drifting smoke rings.
The Berlin-based beatmaker has worked with an impressive lineup of both local and international artists and has written music for film and television productions. Which really all makes sense looking at the quality and quantity of his output, with new music coming out monthly it’s no wonder his tracks have a honed sound and effortless swing.
That unique sound can definitely be heard in today’s feature which Dualizm describes as “one of my most jazzy tracks.” “Cheap Whiskey” was actually supposed to be on his recent album ‘Project R. vol.3’ but feeling that it stood out from the bunch too much, he instead decided to release it as a single.
Whether you like it straight or on the rocks, single malt or blended, “Cheap Whiskey” is definitely the perfect smooth sipper to cap off a long day.
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