Toy Tonics

“What our tracks have in common is the vibe and the tempo. Almost all of them range from 122 to 130 bpm,” says Mathias Modica aka Kapote on his label Toy Tonics in a recent interview. “Here in Berlin, the techno tends to march, but with us, it swings. It's not a command to dance but rather a heartfelt suggestion.” That inviting approach also includes Dan Shake from Britain, who debuted ten years ago with his first maxi on Moodymann's Mahagony Music label. As a master at reinterpreting funk, disco and soul samples, he breathes new life into them with contemporary elements such as acid synths and heavy basslines. Venezuelan Gee Lane, who lives in Spain, released her first EP Metamorphosis on Toy Tonics in 2023. She has been DJing for over 20 years, works in a record store and was heavily influenced by the eclectic house sound of Body & Soul during her time in New York. Guinny is a new Toy Tonics act, a London-based DJ/producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist who fuses disco, house and techno. Meanwhile, Ruffillo will also feature Italo disco, Mediterranean and funky house.