Bixi’s sophomore EP on Canadian imprint Breathing Room Records is upon us. Simply entitled Natural, the release is a further exploration into the Switzerland-based artist’s love of organic sounds and textures. Following up on his debut Aquarius EP released last year, this time Bixi, who also goes by his more jazzy main alias Lokke, decided to forego the sampling and played most of the instruments himself with a little help from his friends. This includes keys, guitars, bass, synths, kalimbas and all sorts of other percussion. The four track EP is also the first in a set of upcoming digital-only releases for Breathing Room.

The title track, Natural, is led by a tranquil kalimba melody while being underpinned by a driving moog bass. A percussive break in the middle of the track serves as a reminder that the track is still meant for the dancefloor, BPM not withstanding. Flip has a sharp kick and hefty moog bassline reminiscent of last year’s Cosmic Water, while the melodies are once again contrasting that heaviness with a light-hearted flair. The third track, Phanta, is a percussive affair with rhythm guitars aplenty, perhaps being the most footwork friendly of the bunch. The closing track Moka takes on a breezy atmosphere with sunny pads and playful melodies, transporting you straight to the beach.

The perfect EP to soundtrack the rest of your summer is here.

Feedback:

Alma Negra [Switzerland] - "I just listened to it. I find it very refreshing.. really good. I will soon make a mix for panafrica and integrate it."

Goddard [Manchester] - "Hey, just had a listen, absolutely lovely stuff! Would play most of these on radio and at shows.”

Luca Musto [Laut & Luise, Germany] - "Sickkk EP. Could you send me a download? Would love to include the first jam in my upcoming mixtape for Bespoke in NYC. Keep it up."

Pontchartrain [Detroit] - "Really enjoying the track Phanta in particular. I think these tracks fit a very specific vibe that's sometimes quite difficult to find. Can't wait to hear more from you guys."

Peter Croce [Rocksteady Disco, Detroit] - “I’m so into this man. Full support on the whole thing. Bixi has a really unique sound that blends organic and electronic, energetic and downtempo. Brilliant stuff.”

Phat Phil Cooper [NuNorthern Soul, Ibiza] - “Full support from me.”

Lexx [Phantom Island, Zurich] - "Thank you for sending! I noticed your previous release. Back then I was wondering who the unknown producer from Switzerland is. From the new EP I like Phanta Best. I will play at the next opportunity. Keep it up."

OOFT! Music [Glasgow] “Digging the EP opener.”

Joe Morris [Clandestino, Leeds] - “Sounding really cool.”

SofaTalk [Cognitiva Records, Italy] - "Really impressed by this music! Really a lot of stuff here, congratulations, I'll definitely play them."

Rainer Trüby [Germany] - "The Bixi EP is great, very harmonious and organically warm. Exactly to my taste. Like all 4 tracks very much. Full support and keep it up, thanks, greetings xx."

Christoph Salin [Salin Records, Germany] - "The EP is fantastic, and I'm quite impressed by the fact that no samples were used. These tracks are playing loud while the windows are down!"

Ken Kuusk [Copenhagen] - "Whole EP feels like a nice follow up for last one."

Hemingway [Cosmic Resonance, Toronto] - “Really lovely record. Cerebral, jazzy, tropical and escapist. A great follow-up to Bixi’s debut. Thanks for sharing!"

Sharon Andrews [Shine PR, London] - "Beautifully produced, sparkly, Balearic electronica freshness on the first track. Loving the funkiness of Flip. The whole EP feels very tropical and very fresh. Sunny, breezy and melodic. Good work!"

Francesco Panetone [Switzerland] - "Super nice EP, chilly tropical-flavours und "Phanta" tops everything: groove and vibe reminds me to Mauskovic Danceband. Very flashy."

Midnight Groove [Bristol] - "We're big fans of this EP, loved the last one Bixi/Lokke did for you as well, really enjoyed the first track and especially 'Phanta', the guitar gives it a really nice groovy movement."

David Burch [Ad Hoc Records, Manchester] - “This is sounding dope man! Lovely organic sounds together with some fat basslines! Will grab a copy for my next radio show.”

Roberto S [Toronto] - “Really nice release! Natural is the cut for me, will definitely feature in upcoming mixes. Thanks for sharing”

.gerd [Random Mind State, Heidelberg] - "I think it's pretty cool."

Radio gds.fm [Zurich. Switzerland] - "Perfect for the summer rotation."