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Following on from a vinyl only album alongside Da Funksta, Thylacinus returns with a similar yet different flavour with new album ‘Dream Caffeine’.

The title was chosen as a reflection of the tracks themselves; ten offerings of dream inducing, atmospheric, thought provoking chill vibes with dashes of dub, jazz, funk and soul.

Dream Caffeine opens up with the seductive vibes of ‘Penthouse Seduction’ and ‘Cafe Del Groove’, leading into the atmospheric grooves of both ‘Between The Signs’ and ‘Illusion Of Grandeur’; ‘Three Ways’ offers a funky interlude before the deep and jazzy and funkalicious ‘Malbec’ and ‘Miss Them’ make an appearance. Then entering the fray are the atmospheric, ethereal sunshine vibes of ‘Santorini’, arguably one of the standout tracks on the album. Another deep and jazzy track in the form of ‘Summer Thoughts’ is up next and closing the album is an ode to the passing of one of Thylacinus’ old time school friends, entitled ‘Procession’.

Artwork image by Mushroom Jazz legend Mark Farina.
Track 10 in memory of Anthony Conrad Dooling.

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Tracks arranged and produced by Tom Conrad.

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“Cool groove, will play for sure”
INLAND KNIGHTS (DROP MUSIC)

“Master of the funk!!”
DJ OJI (STRICTLY RHYTHM / POJI)

“AMAZING”
MANNIX (DAFIA / TROPICAL DISCO / DUFFNOTE)

“Utterly infectious”
SPIRIT OF HOUSE (REVIEWS)

“Real nice groove”
HIPPIE TORRALES (MOTOWN / UNIDISC / TURNTABLE ORCHESTRA)

Release number 167 is a seriously funky offering from label boss Tom Conrad, aptly entitled ‘Time To Funk’.

Tom’s early DJ career was heavily inspired by the likes of Jackin House aficionado Joey Youngman and this shows through, with ‘Time To Funk’ being what can only be considered a tribute to the man himself. You think this track is funky but it just keeps on bringing more and more infectious funk as time goes on. A classy groove, superb vocal and rhythm like no other, ‘Time To Funk’ is a massive dancefloor vibe from start to finish.

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Track written, arranged and produced by Tom Conrad.

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“Large!”
MANNIX (DAFIA / TROPICAL DISCO / DUFFNOTE)

“Really tasty groove to this one …defo will spin it”
NIALL REDMOND (THE DIGITAL GROOVE)

“Hot funky groove”
HIPPIE TORRALES (MOTOWN / ARISTA / UNIDISC)

“Great jazz funk tune!”
JOAN RIBAS (PACHA / VARIOUS, IBIZA)

“Funky & groovy stuff!!”
MATT PRUITT (JUICED MUSIC / 4PEACE)

The 161st release on Adaptation Music comes from label regulars Truth Committee, yet again showcasing their versatile sound and style within the realms of disco, funk and soul.

The aptly titled ‘Brooklyn Funk’ is a massively funky and infectious groove, hugely influenced by the likes of George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic. Funky guitar riffs, live bass, vocoder, jazzy key solos and more combine to create an uplifting party vibe and transport you back in time to the late 70s and early 80s.

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Track arranged and produced by Truth Committee.

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“Good vibes”
IAN FRIDAY (TEA PARTY MUSIC / NERVOUS / QUANTIZE)

“Superb remix”
MANNIX (DAFIA / TROPICAL DISCO / SPA IN DISCO)

“Tom Conrad for the WIN! Thanks guys”
MR V (SOLE CHANNEL / DEFECTED / STRICTLY RHYTHM)

“Tom Conrad Remix 8/10”
QUENTIN HARRIS (DEFECTED / GLITTERBOX / SHELTER NY / STRICTLY RHYTHM)

“I knew I’d like this even before I listened because of the artists involved, & I wasn’t wrong. Thx!”
MATT PRUITT (4PEACE / TRAXSOURCE)

“A classy vibrant rework by Tom Conrad”
SPIRIT OF HOUSE (REVIEWS)

Adaptation Music welcomes back talented Dutch DJ and producer El Funkador alongside U.S vocalist Lee Wilson for his third release on the label following on from the brilliant ‘Jazzy Conditions’ and ‘Embracement’.

Opening the release is a a superb peak time main room track with solid beats, a catchy full vocal, infectious stabs and a funky bassline all of which combined is a track which is sure to have mainstream appeal.

Next up is a jazzy soulful rework by Tom Conrad packed with lush chords, jazzy rhodes keys, live bass, funky guitar and hypnotic use of Lee’s catchy vocal.

Rotterdam based El Funkador has been releasing music for the last decade on labels such as Purveyor Underground, Fogbank, Mood Funk and Juiced Music to name but a few. Ranked as #4 top vocalist on Traxsource in 2021, East Coast based Lee Wilson is no stranger to the scene having worked with some of the biggest international producers and labels.

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Track written, arranged and produced El Funkador & Lee Wilson.

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“Cool downtempo with conscious titles. Will drop the first track in my next radio show”
STEVE MILLER (AFTERLIFE / THE NORMALITES / CAFE DEL MAR)

“Love the smooth vibes”
MR V (DEFECTED / SOLE CHANNEL)

“Very nice EP! ‘They Respect Nothing’ = future classic!!”
SEAN SMITH (SMOOTH AGENT / CLASSIC MUSIC)

“3 AWESOME JOINTS!!!”
VINNY DA VINCI (METRO FM / HOUSE AFRIKA)

“Loving the great music and grooves”
HIPPIE TORRALES (MOTOWN / UNIDISC / TURNTABLE ORCHESTRA)

“Super Beats!!!”
LARS BEHRENROTH (DEEPER SHADES)

“Good vibe on these”
DA FUNKSTA (THE OLD SKOOL THE NEW CLASS)

Thylacinus returns to Cosmic Elements with his second solo EP which is a smooth jazz and funk inspired three tracker including two west coast hip hop gems, entitled ‘Perceptions EP’.

The opening track ‘Open Your Mind And Realise’ is a warm, soul inspired, thought provoking groove with funk laden beats and leads you into a place that you don’t want to leave; it certainly gets across the message of the EP title. Next up is the hard hitting ‘They Respect Nothing’ which takes you right back to mid 80s L.A with its funk layered infectious late night vibes. Closing the EP is ‘Avenue View’, all puns intended, with a driving bass line and and guitar lick leading up to some smooth soul interludes and completing another fine EP from Thylacinus.

Thylacinus is the alias of Tom Conrad who is currently better known within the realms of house music, however with his early influences of funk, jazz, soul and 80s hip hop it was inevitable he’d take this path at some point. Look out for more singles and an album from Thylacinus over the next few months along with music alongside his friend and top artist Da Funksta (The Old Skool the New Class).

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All tracks Written, Arranged and Produced by Thylacinus

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