After highly acclaimed releases from OK EG and Donald’s House, Wax’o Paradiso Recordings proudly welcomes Naarm/Melbourne producer Midnight Tenderness (Ryan Hunter) to the fold. Over four tracks the ‘Hydrosphere EP’ continues the label’s narrative of platforming contemporary antipodean psychedelia with three masterful productions and a remix from Boorloo/Perth’s Hame DJ.

As a producer with influences rooted in dub, street soul, boogie and the DNA of UK club music, Ryan draws down on the Middy T sound with the title track ‘Hydrosphere’, a blend of broken machine funk, glistening synth lines and beautiful crisp drum programming. ‘Rain Vibe’ takes the sound palette further adding a hefty wub for good measure. ‘Catamaran’ transports us back to the golden era on the Balearic isles, with the original evoking Ibizan sunset cruises whilst Hame DJ’s remix brings some Madchester chug to the mix. More

Following the Turner Street Sound collaboration with Rings around Saturn, Melbourne producer and DJ Midnight Tenderness presents his second offerin... More

Midnight Tenderness continues to solidify his presence within the Australian music scene following contributions via "Ken Oath" and "OTIS" records, as well as continual growth via his partnership with "Rings around Saturn" as the iconic "Turner Street Sound". ILIO001, his first release on the new imprint, ILIO, explores areas of funk, dub and 80's synth pop, melding warm chords, powerful basslines and captivating drums. An essential for the conscious listener and the caring DJ.
ILIO Records, founded and curated by Hank YM in Melbourne, Australia. Made for those aiming to dig a little deeper and dance for a little longer.
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