Castle (Magic)

We say

Originally from Austria’s capital Vienna but now living and studying music in Brighton (in the same class as another hotly-tipped teenager Mura Masa, no less) salute is a 19-year old production wizard who’s been getting much love and support from fellow musicians Fono and Karma Kid. Huw Stephens at Radio 1 played this track on Monday (August 10) evening and we found ourself hooked right into its hypnotic groove almost immediately. Melding a bunch of styles and influences together like this shouldn’t really work but it’s a glorious rush of a track, drawing key elements from the world of grime, drum and bass, ambient house and even classical music, thanks to some beautifully layered textures and sounds. We felt slightly bereft for a short time when it ended until we hit play all over again. A further EP is promised later this autumn, but right now, for a debut single, this is thrilling and intriguing stuff and we can't wait to hear what he's got lined up next. 

Contact

Label: Alex Bean, 37 Adventures
National Radio: Mikey Lloyd, Viaduct Promotions
Online: Alice French, Your Army, + 44 (0)20 8964 6700
Club: Em, Hear This
Live: Michael Harvey-Bray, Primary Talent, +44 (0)20 7400 4500
Management: Will Frost, House Of Us