March 9, 2016

AFRO/GREEK/ITALIAN

ALT-SOUL ACT

TECHNOIR

MELDS ATMOSPHERE

WITH EMOTION

ON THEIR

‘SOUNDSTROKES EP’

#SOUNDCHECK

By Nathan Leigh, AFROPUNK Contributor 

Though anchored by fluttering guitars, distorted bass, and Jennifer Villa’s passionate voice, Technoir seems perpetually at risk of floating off. The burbling synths and glitchy effects that adorn the fittingly titled Soundstrokes EP are in a state of constant are with the earthlier elements. The tension between the two creates some of the EPs most compelling moments, as on the aggressive-yet soulful “Blame It” and the flamenco-inflected “Dirt.” Villa and guitarist-producer Alexandros Phoenix have a strong chemistry, weaving from atmospheric vocal effects to grounded alt-soul in a heartbeat. The whole EP is currently streaming on SoundCloud, as well as available for free download.

Alexandros Phoenix: acoustic, electric and baritone guitars, synths, beats and electronics
Jennifer Villa: voice and vocal effects
additional musicians – Nikos Finizio: bass (1,2,4,5) 
All songs written by Technoir
Arranged and produced by Alexandros Phoenix
Mixed and mastered by Gianluca Polizzi al Fabbrica Musicale Recording Studio, Genova
Artwork by Jennifer Villla and Alexandros Phoenix
Published by Fabbrica Musicale Edizioni

>via: http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/new-music-afro-greek-italian-alt-soul-act-technoir-melds