Hypnotise / Words

Sydney-born Scotty Cal arrives on MYR Records with two tidy tracks that showcase his broad take on house music.

Scotty Cal is a mainstay on the Australian scene who established himself with residencies at Sydney's most coveted parties, such as Label Warehouse, Manly Wharf Bar and Blueprint Entertainment. He now lives in Bali, where he co-runs the Escape to Bali concept, a sought-after monthly house and techno event at locations from Uluwatu to Seminyak and Canggu. His solo debut “Mothership” reached #17 on the Australian ARIA club charts, and his EP “Futurism” gained attention from the likes of Jamie Jones, Paco Osuna and Audiojack.

First up here is “Hypnotise”, an organic and warm house cut with a fat bottom end and infectious claps. Twinkling melodies get you gazing skyward while well-placed vocal samples and silky pads bring a humid and atmospheric vibe. It's a characterful cut that pairs depth with groove dynamics.

“Words” is a totally different proposition, with old-school breaks powering it along. The mood is dark, with edgy percussion and snapping hits making for a prickly groove as a plunging bassline drills down under the mysterious cosmic chords. These are two very different but equally stylish tracks from this fast-rising star.