Debukas - Pleasure Patterns EP teaser
Tracklist 1 – Loads Of Time 2 – Titanic 3 – Golden Mind 4 – Send Me Out 5 – Knowledge 6 – Rings 7 – Golden Mind (Pional remix)
The debut Debukas EP firmly planted him as one to watch, with four tracks that explored underground electronics with a pop sensibility and grounding in classic house and techno. This new seven track EP continues down this route with his rich analogue sound and soulful vocals again taking centre stage.
The originality of his music stands out with the use of his voice combining as riffs, fx and melodies alongside the more traditional lyrics, and from his well stocked studio of vintage synths and drum machines where he has been honing his craft and developing a sound which is as much indebted to Arthur Russell and Gino Soccio as it is Underground Resistance and Model 500.
The Pleasure Patterns EP explores the outer edges of 4/4 club transmissions with the locked in groove of 'Loads Of Time' and the muscular synths of 'Rings', hitting an almost disco feel with 'Golden Mind'. Drops the tempo for the loose and percussive 'Titanic' and trippy, hypnotic vibes of 'Send Me Out' and 'Knowledge' showcases some deft drum programming and vocal editing for futuristic disco dance floors. It's left to Pional to round the EP off with his remix of 'Golden Mind'. He spots the disco feel of the original and filters it through some Madrid sunshine into a dreamy house epic. We've been fans of Pional for some time, and he's currently riding high after his two collaborations on the John Talobot album which are arguably the finest tracks on the album.
Debukas has recently featured on Mary Anne Hobbs' XFM show with a DJ mix and she has played three tracks from the EP on her show. He's also remixed indie darlings Spector, label mates Crazy P and the new single by Drums Of Death. His live show, which features a trimmed down version of his studio and live vocals, is now hitting the road including a Crazy P support slot at Koko on Saturday 17th March. Already working hard on his debut album, this EP gives you an indication of what to expect from the all singing, all producing Debukas.
