Ancient Artifacts EP by Friedrich Raphael
Friedrich Raphael debuts on Toucan Sounds with the Ancient Artifacts EP.
New York's toucan sounds call in Friedrich Raphael for the "Ancient Artifacts EP." The EP opens with "Fondante," featuring label boss Robert PM and boasting deliciously funky bass, cut-up vocal harmonies, and soothing trumpet hits. Raphael's "Baiser" follows with whimsical melody riffs accompanied by guitar licks before the breakbeats of "Canelé" close out the EP with gorgeous chord stabs and more layered disco-house soundscapes.
Berlin artist Friedrich Raphael has been part of the German capital's house and disco scene since 2016. Since then, he's released on Basement Discos and Petra Recordings, joining Brooklyn's toucan sounds with the "Ancient Artifacts EP" next. Raphael's style blends funk and jazz, always melodic and tropical, landing him gigs at notable clubs like Griessmuehle, About Blank, Watergate, and more.
"Ancient Artifacts" by Friedrich Raphael drops on Toucan Sounds in September, following releases from label member Haruka Salt and Paurro & Steven Klavier's P3rf3ct Strang3rs alias, as well as a remix EP of Purple Disco Machine & Pink Flamingo Rhythm Revue's "Money Money" by Yam Who? and Toucan Sounds' Robert PM, who features on Raphael's newest EP.
Friedrich Raphael - Ancient Artifacts EP
Release Date September 2024
Label Toucan Sounds
Tracklist
01. Friedrich Raphael feat. Robert PM - Fondante
02. Friedrich Raphael - Baiser
03. Friedrich Raphael - Canelé