One of the mainstays at Manchester's adventurous Hoya:Hoya night, Krystal Klear has always had his sights on a higher prize.
Matching together electro funk, boogie and vintage house, the producer's sets are wide ranging and accessible, challenging yet enticing.
Releasing pared back, club-ready instrumentals through his own Cold Tonic label, Krystal Klear also has a pop touch.
Working with Rinse, new single 'One Night Only' seems to nail this. A collaboration with Yasmin, her soulful vocals sit on top of some effervescent production.
Out soon, it matches the kinetic appeal of 80s machine funk to some blistering 21st century flourishes.
Check it out now.
'One Night Only' is forthcoming.
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