There’s not a whole lot of information floating around about rising producer TALKTOME, the latest talent to provide an exclusive DJ mix for the Clash series, but luckily there are a whole lot of reasons to listen to his mix: just take a look at the tracklist for said reasons, as it boasts the likes of Floating Points, Jamie XX, Mark Pritchard, Martyn, Jamie Lidell and many more.
Citing his fondness for “analogue imperfection in this digital era of artificial perfection” as an ethos that helped drive the mix, TALKTOME’s upbeat selection retains a satisfyingly unpolished feel as it works its way through knowledgably chosen tracks from an A-list cast.
As for TALKTOME himself, all you really need know is that he makes luscious, electronica-infused house – not a million miles away from, say, Gui Boratto or selected Four Tet – and has just released his debut EP, ‘Aazra’, on impressive underground imprint Factor City Records. He explains more about the mix below:
“This is a studio mix inspired by the set I did at my last gig at Razzmatazz in November. This is part of the music I like to play in the clubs, but, in my opinion, it’s also a mix to listen at home. I used an old dirty Rodec I own as a mixer – you can actually hear some fader noises in the beginning. This is made on purpose – I love this kind of analogue imperfection in this digital era of artificial perfection. Thanks for listening.”
Check it out now.
Tracklisting:
1. Mark Pritchard – ?
2. Jamie XX – All Under One Roof Raving
3. Tom Demac and Will Samson – It Grows Again
4. Floating Points – Sparkling Controversy
5. Electric Wire Hustle – If these are the Last Days (Eliphino Remix)
6. Dauwd – Acireams
7. Gonzales – Knight Moves (Lone Remix)
8. Bonobo – Cirrus
9. Martyn – Glassbeadgames (feat. Four Tet)
10. Jamie Lidell – You Naked (Jimmy Edgar Remix)
11. The Working Elite – Freedom
12. Blood Orange – Uncle ACE (a/jus/ted Remix)
13. TALKTOME – Stari Grad
Words: Tristan Parker
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TALKTOME’s ‘Aazra’ EP is out now.
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