It seems that we take our local
producers for granted: after a string of local (cheap!) shows at squishy
venues, suddenly they cross international waters and get snatched up
overseas. And you can be sure that when they return they won’t be playing the
11pm opener set with free entry.
We’ve had our eye on Melbourne producer Dugong Jr (aka Dylan Tainsh) for a while now but we’re not sure
he’s had all the exposure that he deserves. His music has similar playful vibes
to Wave Racer and Basenji, and it’s also good news to ears
familiar with Cashmere Cat and Ryan Hemsworth (who
also loves all things Japanese.)
And among all this name-dropping, Dugong Jr manages to get his original tunes
shared around the world because some of his tunes are just so damn happy that they
make you want to tear out your earphones and dance at full volume. Tainsh has
already had premieres on Run The Trap and international blogs and we think
his music will spread even further in 2015.
His latest single ‘In Love’ showcases
his skilful hand in production, sometimes it’s the mood for high-pitched vocals
and sometimes he pitches down with groovy bass. Dugong Jr seizes all the dynamics
and although it’s a pleasant listen, it’s by no means background music.
And then he gets his hands on remixes,
where he shows that a remix isn’t just the original with a new tempo. He really
gets his hands on the song and chops up the rhythm, adds in chimes and reverb
vocals.
As you’d expect from his music, he’s a
keen user of emoticons. And he’s a funny one on the social medias,
with explorations of first-world dramas like “who the fk puts asparagus and
squash in a green curry” and “when you realise there is no beer on tap. :( ”
Published on Purple Sneakers.
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