Mathew JONSON - Spaceport 23 EP

Half Baked

£13.50

Format: 12" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: HB021
Release Date: 17 Oct 2022
Genre: Minimal/Tech House

Matthew Jonson studied classical piano as a kid and, as well as learning jazz drumming, played drums in a marching band. We only mention this because the influence of all three is still very much in evidence in the infectious house music that the Berlin-based producer makes. The signature melody of 'Spaceport 23' is a jazzy organ riff, which lands it a carefree, frisky air, but of course his grasp of tight, economic beats and beautifully balanced, pleasing-to-the-ear composition also play their parts. 'Spaceport 23-Z' doesn't veer far from the original, but adds a sheen of Detroit-esque synth magic, while those who favour the tech in their tech house will probably want to head for the more synthetic, electrified vibes of 'Spaceport 23-X'.

Tracklist
Side 1
1. "Spaceport 23"
Side 2
1. "Spaceport 23-Z"
2. "Spaceport 23-X"