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"Tony" by Generik
Curated by: Austin Meyer Whitlock
Spotify: bit.ly/TonyGenerik
Genre: #techhouse
Over 10 years ago a man named Tyson O'Brien began his DJ career - hitting any club he could throughout Australia, bringing his infectious energy and good vibes everywhere he went. Over time he released a few tunes, continued his way around the arena, donned his moniker “Generik” and eventually landed himself on the Stereosonic lineup. Perhaps this turned out to be his biggest break as he was scooped up but Calvin Harris, who he now affectionately refers to as his “older brother, well, without the wedgies.” This meet-up skyrocketed Generik to success, as they both now hold down Omnia together weekly.
This type of repertoire and razzle-dazzle tends to lead one to think of the infamous “sellout” status that we so quickly like to label. But it’s tracks like Generik’s latest, “Tony” that show a true polished professionalism and musicianship. Utilizing samples from the R&B prodigy, Toni Braxton, Generik has managed to pull off a head-bobber with more character than most. launching out of the gate with an infectious melody and pitched-down chopped-up vocals. I love how the buildup sucks you in and then drops into a garage-inspired groove.
“Tony” does not feel like the latest release from an Australian party-animal, but rather the big break for an up and coming house producer - and that is what I love about it. Simple, yet experimental and leaving more on the table than it came with. It’s only my hope that artists like Generik continue to elevate quality over quality in the electronic music arena.
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"Tony" by Generik
Curated by: Austin Meyer Whitlock
Spotify: bit.ly/TonyGenerik
Genre: #techhouse
Over 10 years ago a man named Tyson O'Brien began his DJ career - hitting any club he could throughout Australia, bringing his infectious energy and good vibes everywhere he went. Over time he released a few tunes, continued his way around the arena, donned his moniker “Generik” and eventually landed himself on the Stereosonic lineup. Perhaps this turned out to be his biggest break as he was scooped up but Calvin Harris, who he now affectionately refers to as his “older brother, well, without the wedgies.” This meet-up skyrocketed Generik to success, as they both now hold down Omnia together weekly.
This type of repertoire and razzle-dazzle tends to lead one to think of the infamous “sellout” status that we so quickly like to label. But it’s tracks like Generik’s latest, “Tony” that show a true polished professionalism and musicianship. Utilizing samples from the R&B prodigy, Toni Braxton, Generik has managed to pull off a head-bobber with more character than most. launching out of the gate with an infectious melody and pitched-down chopped-up vocals. I love how the buildup sucks you in and then drops into a garage-inspired groove.
“Tony” does not feel like the latest release from an Australian party-animal, but rather the big break for an up and coming house producer - and that is what I love about it. Simple, yet experimental and leaving more on the table than it came with. It’s only my hope that artists like Generik continue to elevate quality over quality in the electronic music arena.




![Bibio - Old Graffiti
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Old Graffiti by Bibio
Curated by: Mike Floeck
Spotify: http://bit.ly/OldGraffitiBibio
Genre: #indierock
Stephen Wilkinson has figured out a thing or two about timing and tempo: Ribbons is Wilkinson’s tenth album as Bibio, and although his tenure resulted in a bit of diversion and experimentation, his predominant lane resembles folk music and experimental electronica without breaking a sweat about the comparison. Ribbons sits right in this lane: “Old Graffiti” settles down like a fresh spring rain shower of medium density, pattering against the windowsill, drops randomly striking at different angles and intensities. Wilkinson’s voice apparates from seemingly nowhere, echoing short syllables that he coos and barks through the song.
Bibio has credited phonemes as influences for his uniquely bizarre lyrical phrasing and articulation. Phonemes, per Merriam-Webster, are “[members] of the set of the smallest units of speech” that separate and identify one syllable from another. An example is when two words end in different consonants yet sound phonetically similar, e.g. “tad” and “tab”. The phonemes would be the “d” and “b” sounds, distinguishing the two words but just barely. You feel the tension of the “p” hanging on Wilkinson’s lips as he sings “makeup” and the word echoes rapidly behind; you sense the restraint as he transitions from the hard “e” sounds in “graffiti” into a yodel, howling over the plains of his percussion-driven arrangement.
Speaking of percussion, Bibio says “Old Graffiti” began with it whereas most of his compositions begin on guitar. He was “inspired by listening to old Batucada and Capoeira recordings,” both influenced by African percussion and native to Brazil. This broad-reaching influence lends an exotic air to “Old Graffiti”, a lost gem in a modern world. Bibio - Old Graffiti](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L2ZZWXpR8QY/mqdefault.jpg)





