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October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024
The Ultimate Subtronics Playlist: 5 Tracks You Need to Hear
Legendary Dutch DJ Duo, Tinlicker (or Micha Heyboer and Jordi van Achtoven) have brought their highly anticipated third studio album, Cold Enough For Snow, under [PIAS] Électronique. The 13-track LP encapsulates an emotional journey with Tinlicker’s signature soul-stirring melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and passionate vocals from a magical lineup of artists. Tinlicker’s otherworldly production abilities have brought an elevated immersive audio experience in Cold Enough For Snow.
There is an inexplicable beauty to Tinlicker’s Cold Enough For Snow. Each track seamlessly blends together uplifting electronic sounds with orchestral instruments, connecting listeners to a deeper level of emotions. Creating tracks with powerful waves of progressive house, trance elements, deep bass, and more. Their album features an array of amazing artists including Julia Church, Nathan Nicholson, Circa Waves, Tom Smith, Cloves, Brian Molko, and Metropole Orkest. Each soul-captivating track narrates a different story consumed in a shimmering light of electronic sounds.
Micha of Tinlicker said this in light of the album release:
“I love what music can do for people, become the soundtrack to lives we don’t know about, become very special to them.”
The lineup of artists featured on Cold Enough For Snow each brought their own soul-touching individual sound. Including South African vocalist/producer, Julia Church, who is featured on “Slipstream” and “Glasshouse.” The two balanced Churches stirring vocals in a warm harmony of electric deep melodies. Julia said this regarding their collab track “Glasshouse”:
“Glasshouse is written about having a recurring dream about someone you love…How their memory flashes in and out of your world in the same way they did-and no matter where they are,continuing to live in a way that would make them proud. Nathan[Nicholson]and I fell in love with this beautiful instrumental and we loved working together to find the perfect topline.”
Other artists include US vocalist/producer Nathan Nicholson from the band The Boxer Rebellion, who has collaborated with an array of EDM artists, now contributing his soulful vocals on “Crossroads,” “Staring Down Sunset,” and “Strawberry” with the symphony of sounds from “Metropole Orkest.” Additionally, Tom Smith of the band Editor layers his soul-stirring voice to the airy uplifting waves in “This Life.” Circa Waves’ Kieran mixes his vocals into the infectious soft melodies of “Nothing To Lose.” Cloves’ alluring vocals pair perfectly with the deep grooves of “Who I’m Not.” Finally, Brian Molko echoes his voice over the trance-like climbs of “Nowhere To Go.”
Along with the release of Cold Enough For Snow, Tinlicker announced a massive North American tour paired with their previously announced Europe tour. The DJ duo is bringing their special live show to each city. Bringing to life the heavenly tracks of Cold Enough For Snow, Tinlicker will be showcasing their breathtaking production abilities, creating and building each of their tracks live in front of audiences across North America and Europe.
The mystical and enchanting feelings of Tinlicker’s Cold Enough For Snow is truly an unmatched auditory experience. The DJ duo has an ability to capture a refreshing energy that entrances the beauty of electronic and live music. Tinlicker Live is an experience you’re not going to want to miss. Presale tickets for the North American tour start this Friday, Feburary 23rd at 9AM PST. Tinlicker will be hosting shows in Phoenix at the Van Buren, September 25th and in Albuquerque at Revel, October 2nd. You can get more info and purchase tickets for Phoenix here or Albuquerque here.
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