Like many music lovers of his generation, Crack Jones’ musical journey began with discovering music on Napster, which exposed him to and broadened his knowledge of the various genres of music. Paul van Dyk’s trance classic, “For An Angel”, proved a particular inspiration, with its droning, hypnotic melodies striking a chord and drawing him into the world of electronic dance music. This led him to digging deeper into its various sub-genres, and eventually becoming a DJ and producer, championing the deeper and groovier side of house and tech-house and a sound that is decidedly original school. Despite graduating with two university degrees, Jones’ enduring passion and love for dance music led to him becoming a full-time DJ and producer, and he is now a regular feature of the Toronto night scene. His productions harken back to the timeless aesthetics of classic electronic dance music, with warm, retro elements coupled with contemporary production values, creating a sound that occupies the sweet spot between futuristic and nostalgic.
Crack Jones’ SRNDR debut is a throwback to the classic funky tech-house sound, with a groovy yet gut-punching bassline, rolling percussions, chunky synths and vocals that never let up. Look out for the trippy bassline-driven break that culminates in a full-blown banging techno-esque mid section.
“Never Let Go” is available on all good digital music platforms.
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