Good things come in threes and that’s the case for Shapes of Rhythm: new year, new artist and a new release! Announcing D. Lynnwood’s Connect EP. Four tracks of dancefloor-friendly music blurring the lines between house, disco and the 80s boogie sound. Additional DJ support from: Danny Krivit, Glenn Astro, Mad Mats, Kon, Glove Love, Dom Servini, Scrimshire, Matthew Schreyer (KCRW Los Angeles)
You may not know D. Lynnwood but in some ways you already do. A South London based Parisian, he’s previously released music on a number of UK labels, but recently decided to start afresh with a newer musical outlet. Armed with a studio full of synths and drum machines he set out on a new course.
Gospel Discotheque, (which features label-mate BodyMoves) is that peak-time club hit in waiting. Uplifting soulful gospel vocal hooks underpin the track we defy you not to sing along to. The solid 4/4 beat and percussive workout is accompanied by a moving bassline to create one of the most feelgood dancefloor tracks of 2018, guaranteed!
Bit Coins ramps up the pace and is a straight up synth and drum machine jam. With a beat faithful to the best boogie tracks of the early ‘80s, the track is driven by a darting synth lead and repeating pitched down vocals. Snare drum rushes and layered textures keep this one jacking.
D. Lynwood brings the tempo down a little for The Vault but maintains the machine-based groove. With a drum sound harking back to classic Prince, this is Connect’s funkiest track thanks to its bass and synth line combo. The EP closes with the sci-fi inspired Space Agent. Dominated again by a synth bassline and a crunching drum machine this is a more atmospheric groove.