Netherlands
Tom Trago
ESNS: 2012
Tom Trago is a key figure in the nightlife of Amsterdam. There are not many clubs he hasn't seen from behind his decks. He worked with all that matter in the scene and can be found at the important festivals. He is the flagship of label Rush Hour. Perhaps it is a stupid description, but how else could you describe his music but eclectic. Whether it is (deep) house, techno, electro or hiphop, you may hear it in a Tom Trago set. On his recent album he melts everything together to what he calls a futuristic soul album. Tyree Cooper, Oliver Daysoul, Romanthony and San Proper can be heard on . Pitchfork: "Trago also has a light touch with gently murmuring basslines and sweeping synth chords, wrapping them around his rhythms like so many layers of fairy floss. In fact it's difficult to think of a recent dance album so unabashedly pretty at all times, deploying its top-shelf production nous to caress, rather than impress, its audience."
www.tomtrago.com
Playing at | Noorderslag