Tini At Juno Download

Review: The latest release on Loco Dice's label has some expected and unexpected moments. TINI does a fine job of delivering all the usual elements that Desolat is known for - organic drums, stripped back rhythms and sassy, shaking percussion - but then adds some less predictable elements. In particular, "All The Good Stuff" tells an entertaining story about a flight getting diverted and "sect for breakfast" over a warm bassy groove and "Blond Galipette" does a neat line in string-soaked seduction as a breathy French vocal seduces the listener. The best moment however is when TINI diverts from the script and delivers the gentle lullaby melodies and offbeat drums of "Someone Loves You".

Review: Following the acclaimed Tini album come these diverse remixes. Carl Craig's take on "My Shine" sees the Detroit veteran in minimal mode, as ominous vocals and dense, hissing percussion are combined with tough techno beats. There are no dramatic strings or epic synth sweeps, just the unflinching repetition of Craig's metronome beats. At the other end of the spectrum is Pulshar's take on "Mine Has A shower", where detached but breathy vocals linger like cigarette smoke over swirling, seductive synths. Finally, Martin Buttrich drops an inspired take on "Blond Galipette". The German producer's drums are sleek and functional, but the French vocal is sensual and flirtatious, making for an alluring combination of the robotic and primal.