From his humble beginnings in 2011, North African, Casablanca-born and based producer has been continuously shaping his sound signature in the sphere of electronic music, resulting in a cross-genres blend appealing to both DJs and music fans from all across the spectrum. After a small run of exalted singles and EPs, Polyswitch gravitates towards the full-length format with “PRAISE THE SUN“ a 13-track sonic testimonial showcasing his distinct sense of substantially blending a vibrant profusion of musical currents.
Emanating from an expression of delight and adoration, “PRAISE THE SUN" can be used as a universal answer to questions like ‘What to do?’ when there are no other solutions left. Reflecting the times, recorded during periods of duress and uncertainty, “PTS“ is a body of work conveying feelings of harmony, hope, love, and unity throughout 13 sublime musical works harkening back to the Jazz-funk fusion days with flavours of house, soul, hip-hop, and electronica mixed in.
“PRAISE THE SUN" could very well be seen as a message of hope to a generation coming of age in a time of decay, collapse, institutional corruption, and societal change.
Scheduled for release on June 24th, Polyswitch shares a batch of his recent finds and go-to's that accompanied him navigating the process.
Astrofever Records Radio: Polyswitch
1– Ahmad Jamal - Arabesque (Atlantic Jazz)
2– King Khan - Follow The Mantis (Ernest Jenning Record Co.)
3– Niko Tzoukmanis - Twinkle (Libreville Records)
4– Steve Bach - Rain Dance (Soundwings)
5– Cochemea - Al-Mu’tasim (Daptone)
6– Polyswitch - In Good Spirits (feat. Glenn Astro) (Astrofever Records)
7– The Smile - The Smoke (XL Recordings)
8– Sam Gendel - Porsmork (Leaving Records)
9– Pino Palladino & Sam Blake - Ekuté (Impulse!)
10– Anansy Cissé - Gomni (World Music Network)
11– Yasuaki Shimizu - Lebon Lipon (Invitation)
12– Leon Vynehall - All I See Is You, Velvet Brown (Ninja Tune)
13– Laraaji - We Shall Be Lifted (Numero Group)
14– Maximum Joy - Silent Street, Silent Dub (Y Records)
15– Dean Blunt - MUGU (Kwake Dub) (World Music)
16– Nightmares On Wax ft Haile Supreme - Up To Us (Warp Records)
17– Mach-hommy - The Stellar Ray Theory (Griselda / Daupe!)
18– Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids - When Will I See You Again (Strut)
19– The Pharoahs - Love and Happiness (Scarab Records)
20– Risco connection - Ain't No Stopping Us Now (Black Rose Music)
21– Sun Ra meets Salah Ragab - Dawn (Praxis)
22– Larry Heard - Perpetual Radiance (Distance)
23– Inoyama Land - Wässer (Yen Records)
24– Anima Mundi - Anima Beat (Newstage Records)
25– Lone - Visited By Astronauts (Greco-Roman)
26– Seven Davis Jr - Escape The Matrix (Secret Angels)