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Artist: The Shift
Release Title: Swoscillator EP
Label: Blunted Funk Recordings BF015

1. Swoscillator
2. Swoscillator (Nick Chacona Remix)
3. Swoscillator (P-rez Remix)

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Blunted Funk presents The Shift, a band that combines electronic and live instrumentation over driving house-inspired beats and funky downtempo rhythms. Starting out as an experimental live/dj act, the Brooklyn band has since evolved into a tight six-piece band. Their sound tip-toes from funky, soulful house to a feel that Urb Magazine wrote "fans of Eighteenth Street Lounge Music should dig."

"Swoscillator" is the first single from the forthcoming second album by The Shift. "Swoscillator" starts off with a funky breakbeat accompanied by live bass and piano, smoothly evolving to a driving 4-on-the-floor disco buildup featuring the saxophone of Brooklyn's own Mike DeVellis. A pair of solid re-rubs is led by wandering schizo-disco hero Nick Chacona who provides classic building action over soaring, hypnotic house rhythms. A second version appears via California house producer P-rez, who takes a late-night approach to the track. P-Rez's recent effort for Bounce House received many accolades and his chunky mix of "Swoscillator" adds another gem to his growing CV.

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4/5 Original a is nice 'acid jazzyish' groove. Digging chacona mix for a chunky dancefloor interpretation. - Mark Farina

5/5 YAY, something instantly unforgettable.. this will be getting heavy rotation. - Funky Transport

4/5 My fave is the Nick Chacona remix! I am digging it. Love the vibe. - Alex from Tokyo

4/5 Nick's remix is super class. Timeless! - Tyler Stadius

Really feeling the Nich Chacona mix. Nice and laidback but still will move a dancefloor. - Doc Martin

Really liking the P-Rez remix, can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sending guys. - Giom