Shonky steps up with his first solo EP since ‘Plombiére’  (2016). Full of funky flavours and that distinct ‘Shonky style’, vinyl ‘Tyrolien’ EP consists of four brand new tracks that emanate its own unique vibe and irresistible groove. 

On side A we have ‘Tyrolien’, a jaunty number with bright tones and a tight, rolling groove. Shonky injects it with a series of unusual FX and what sounds like a wizened old creature, it’s a superb combination and sets the EP off to a great start.

Next up is ‘Beat Street’ which has a heavier set of beats, which stomp down as a marauding b-line gets to work. Tiny fizzes and cheeps in the background add depth, sounding like robotic birds at play in the wild. The track is minimal in its make up, but deep and engrossing, classic Shonky material.

Flip the vinyl over and we have ‘Torro Rosso’, a bold, stomping workout with fresh percussion and a jovial analogue riff. As the bubbly low end percolates way down below, the beats pump the track along and an extra layer of analogue funk enters the fray midway through. 

The final track is titled ‘Serpent à Sonnette’ and switches the vibe. It’s loose, meandering and twisted, with a hypnotic bassline and super sharp percussion. This one is going to get the dance floor locked into a groove and as it progresses, a sweet, chirpy melody brightens the mood. 

Once again, Shonky demonstrates his ability to produce groovy dance floor cuts that have their own unique fingerprint: danceable, unusual and utterly captivating. 

Artist: Shonky
Title: Tyrolien EP
Label: Apollonia Music
Release Date: Mid May 2017

TRACKLIST:

A1- Tyrolien
A2- Beat Street
B1- Torro Rosso
B2- Serpent à Sonnette