Tony Q & Barry Scran | Bout To Get It (12" Vinyl EP)

Tony Q & Barry Scran, the production and DJ duo known as 't e s t p r e s s', step away from their beloved moniker on the "Bout To Get It" EP, venturing into a more expansive, world-building approach. The EP features four patient and intricate tracks that seek new sonic territory. Opening the A-side is "You Should Be Listening," with its grand, levitating textures suspended by a solid groove. "Bout 2 Get It" follows with a steady build, reaching its stride at the one-minute mark, driven by a dynamic bassline and a tantalizing vocal loop that maintains forward momentum. "Vivarium" showcases the duo's skill in hybridized methods, blending UKG drum patterns with trance-tinged leads. This track's optimism and world-building qualities make it a versatile record suitable for various settings. Finally, "Horsepower" closes the EP with enough energy and finesse to end any set. The duo unleash a barrage of layered breaks against hypnotic leads and gnarly bass, merging the ideas and knowledge from the previous tracks into a breathless masterstroke.