In-Depth is a podcast from RVA Magazine focusing on unique and talented electronic music producers and DJs. In this podcast, we will hopefully introduce you to some new creative music.
In-Depth is a podcast from RVA Magazine focusing on unique and talented electronic music producers and DJs. In this podcast, we will hopefully introduce you to some new creative music. This week we have a mix from Phonat, a mix that takes you through all kinds of vibes and genres. This mix is a must-have for people seeking out forward-looking music with a truly great vibe throughout!
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Phonat
“Phonat is EASILY the most underrated producer out there now. Fuck, he’s amazing. I do not know why he isn’t the biggest thing out there.” Skrillex
Tracklist:
Bondax – Gold (Snakehips remix)
Danny Brown – Growing Up (Klangfarbe remix)
Cherookee – Room
Daft Punk – Ram (Vanderway edit)
Ghosts of Venice – Don’t Stop The Music (WebQueawry remix)
Tiger & Woods – Deflowered
Basement Jaxx – Oh My Gosh (The Golden Boy remix)
Beyonce – End Of Time (Asona bootleg)
Bastille – Flaws (Russ Chimes remix)
Renato Cohen – Suddenly Funk
Sinden & SBTRKT – Kind Of Familiar
Submerse – This Time You’re Not Wrong
Kastle – Already Know
123Mrk – Thrill
Phonat – Ride The Prejudice
Jason Burns & Brent Still Life – Right Here (We Sink remix)
Alizzz – Arista
Lockah – Young Neon Countach
Bobby Tank – Afterburn
Blood Diamonds – Barcode (Clicks & Whistles remix)
Hundred Waters – Boreal (Teebs remix)
Phonat Bio
The elusive 7 foot Italian maverick known as Phonat has become one of the most respected and esteemed electronic producers in Europe over the last few years, with his debut album Phonat being critically acclaimed as a landmark genre defining electronic album.
Michele Balduzzi began making music in his home village in rural Tuscany in Italy and was quickly spotted by MofoHifi Records recording under the name Phonat. Armed with a five year old laptop and a Fender Strat, the young Italian moved to a bedsit in Dalston, London where he spent two years recording his debut album in a small basement in London Bridge.
The result is an album that takes the listener on a genre defying musical journey similar to that which Phonat took in his own life moving from idyllic rural Italy to the chaos and colour of London. The album encompasses French house, D&B, nu disco, mash up, metal, trip hop, ragga, down tempo, funk, fidget, electro and rock. From the hypnotic ‘It’s For You’, the ground breaking ‘Learn to Recycle’ and ending in the dysfunctional masterpiece ‘London’. The album is now being released across the globe, with numerous tracks being used in computer games and TV shows. Highly acclaimed videos have been made by long term Italian collaborator Rocco Pezzella.
Along with his album, Phonat has also released several EPs including the Cockroaches EP and has remixed artists as diverse as Skrillex and Dizzee Rascal. MofoHifi have teamed up with Skrillex’s own label OWSLA to release his new EP “Identity Theft” in JUne 2013. ” I am really excited to be working with OWSLA” comments Michele, “I love the diversity of the music they release, I have always wanted to work with them, they are the best in the game”. To coincide with the EP live shows are planned in Europe, Asia and N. America.
“It’s been described as a Acid House Bohemian Rhapsody. It takes in 25 styles during it’s course, I like it” Rob Da Bank on BBC Radio 1
“This guy f**ks with all the rules” Norman Cook
“It’s a proper mash-up!” Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1
“Wickid” Herve
“What a great way to end the show” Pete Tong on BBC Radio1
“Phonat has frequently stunned us with his productions over the last few years, coming across like a hyperactive Daft Punk on happy pills… By the end, you’re exhausted, perplexed, flabbergasted, and left with the feeling that all other music is boring, unimaginative, repetitive trash. Wow. 10/10″ Data Transmission
“Phonat is breaking rules, and pushing boundaries…Keep him on your radar as he continues on his journey to redefine electronic music.” trashmenagerie.com
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